Northern Lakes College is a public, board-governed college operating as a Comprehensive Community Institution under the authority of the Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta. Northern Lakes College is a dynamic college that contributes to continuous improvement in the lives of learners in rural communities. Innovative program and service delivery models are designed to overcome access challenges for learners in remote communities. As a member of Campus Alberta, Northern Lakes College offers and facilitates programs and educational services in a large rural region of Northern Alberta that includes many First Nations and Métis communities. Working within the framework of Campus Alberta allows Northern Lakes College to provide opportunities from other educational institutions, to reach out to other regions where requested, share services, improve transfer options for learners, and participate in applied research, typically with partner institutions . The College contributes to community development, leadership capacity, and vibrant communities through a unique partnership with a network of local Community Education Committees.