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As we are well into another exciting academic year at Georgian, there is much to be proud of — a proven track record; successful alumni making their mark as innovators and compassionate citizens; rich partnerships with community and industry; and more than 125 career-focused programs giving our students and graduates the critical skills they need to create, think, lead and do. We know that's what employers are looking for and we want to offer our students an education that adapts to the needs of our local economy today, anticipates the needs of tomorrow, and is ready for the future. Building on our commitment to the design and delivery of world-class certificates, diplomas and degrees, I am proud to share that Georgian has partnered with Lakehead University and responded to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities' call for proposals to expand degree capacity in underserviced regions of Ontario. Together, we have developed a realistic, achievable plan to build on existing infrastructure and combine the very best of college with university. Under our plan, by 2030 more than 50 degree programs will be delivered to as many as 6,000 students through the Georgian University Partnership Centre. Many offerings will be integrated diploma- degrees, allowing students to graduate in four years and enter the workforce sooner, better prepared and equipped to accelerate their chosen careers. Our plan is transformative. Our plan is bold. And our plan challenges the way we all think about postsecondary education. I encourage you to stay in touch and be sure to visit GeorgianCollege.ca from time to time to see what's happening at your college. Warm regards to you and your family. Read more about our expansion plan on page 4. MARYLYNN WEST-MOYNES President and CEO EXPANDING DEGREE CAPACITY IN OUR REGION THE SADLON CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT GEORGIAN'S BARRIE CAMPUS HAS UNIVERSITY CALIBRE LABS AND FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEGREE STUDIES. 3 GEORGIANVIEW 2014 VIEW FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO