Belleville, ON, June 3, 2024 – During their recent meeting, the Loyalist College Board of Governors approved the college’s 2023-2024 financial statements, including an in-year surplus of $7.5M.
Despite significant upheaval in the college sector, driven primarily by the federal government’s cap on student study permits, Loyalist College maintains a strong financial position. Prudent fiscal management and strategic investment have resulted in a modest surplus in 2023/24. These funds will allow Loyalist to continue improving campus infrastructure, launch innovative new programming and strengthen its organizational capacity in the coming years.
“Loyalist College’s ability to remain financially secure during a period of change and uncertainty in the post-secondary landscape is the result of careful planning and responsible investment strategy,” says Loyalist College President and CEO Mark Kirkpatrick. “Our fiscal position allows us to maintain Loyalist’s positive momentum, delivering the exceptional student experience that we are recognized for, while continuing to evolve and respond to the needs of our community.”
The Board also approved the 2024-2025 Business Plan, which outlines Loyalist College’s strategic initiatives in response to emerging trends and challenges in Ontario’s post-secondary sector. The approved plan highlights several key projects, including expanding Loyalist’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives to support a more inclusive environment for all students and staff. The college will prioritize student experience and career-readiness with planned investments in student housing, the launch of new academic programs, and continued capital renovations to upgrade teaching and learning spaces.
“As we begin the process of developing a new Strategic Plan, which will provide a clear vision for the college’s future, a strong financial foundation will ensure that Loyalist is able to allocate resources effectively and continue to invest in initiatives that support its mission and strategic objectives,” adds Chair of the Loyalist College Board of Governors Jennifer May-Anderson. “We look forward to building this new vision for the future in consultation with students, employees and community partners.”
About Loyalist College
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
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Hannah Brown
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613-921-0784
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