Aurora College’s new mandate agreement with the Government of Northwest Territories will prioritize the college’s transformation into a polytechnic university. Under the 2025-2028 Aurora College Mandate Agreement, Aurora’s identity as a polytechnic university will launch in 2027. Becoming a polytechnic university will enable the institution to create opportunities for students, strengthen the workforce, and drive economic growth. “The agreement reinforces the direction the College has been taking to transform into an effective, efficient, and sustainable polytechnic university that supports the needs of learners, communities, and the Northern labour market,” said Aurora Board of Governors Chair Joseph Handley. Other priorities outlined in the mandate agreement include strengthening governance, improving infrastructure, and enhancing connections.
