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THE COLLEGE OF CHOICE – THE CHAMPION OF STUDENTS
1.1 Bill Brimley, Chair, Dan Wilson, Professor and Marg Thomson, Co-op consultant represented the Chemical, Environmental and Bio Technologies Department and the Co-op and Graduate Employment Department at CRESTech’s Innovation Network 2004 event held on October 14th at the Toronto Congress Centre. This event brought together over 600 representatives from industry, academia and government to highlight partnership opportunities for clean water technologies, resource management, and sustainable energy solutions. CRESTech, a division of the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Inc., assists in the growth of Ontario firms and organizations by finding solutions for their innovation challenges. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.]
1.2 On October 15, 2004 Wesco Distribution and Ideal Industries held a tool sale for Mohawk College students at the Stoney Creek Campus. The event was well received by the students who were able to take advantage of the special pricing for Mohawk students. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.] 1.3 On Friday, September 24th the Computer Science and Information Technology (CSAIT) department hosted a "LAN Party" from 6:00 PM until 2:00 AM. Forty-one Computer Science and Information Technology students got together in E129 to network through the interaction of computer games and software. Several faculty members also joined the fun. Thanks to CSAIT student, Vincent Hui, who helped organize the event. Since the event was such a success, CSAIT LAN Parties will become a regular event on the last Friday of each month. The next one will be a Halloween LAN Party with a prize for the best costume on October 29th. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.]
1.4 Two staff and eight students from Building & Construction Sciences attended the kick-off luncheon for Engineering Week at Liuna Station on Monday, October 18, 2004. The tickets were donated to the department, offering the students the chance to meet prospective employers and understand the importance of networking in the engineering field. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.]
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1.5 On Thursday, October 21, 2004 Chris Blackwood, Chair and Dan Havercroft, Program Coordinator, Building and Construction Sciences and Debbie Logel- Butler, Executive Director, Community Relations and Advancement attended the Hamilton Section Institute of Transportation Engineers luncheon. The Hamilton Section presented a cheque for $2,000 to the college to create a bursary for a third semester student in Transportation Engineering Technology. Over half of those in attendance were Mohawk Transportation students and graduates. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.]
1.6 Medical Ultrasound Awareness Week October 4 – 8, 2004 has been officially designated by the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. A special event was held on Monday, October 4 to kick off the week for level one Medical Radiation Sciences students at the IAHS campus with a tour of the Philips Ultrasound Lab. The students had the opportunity to meet with senior students and faculty and to learn more about “Future Trends in Ultrasound” from Ted Scott, Professor, Medical Imaging. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
1.7 Forty Recreation and Leisure Services 2nd year students volunteered at the Mohawk College Garage Sale in support of United Way. Students got first hand event planning experience as they operated the concession, drop and shop children's activity area, penny sale and beverage carts as well as assisting with site set up and tear down. The assistance was negotiated as part of a credit in the Special Events Course. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
1.8 Thirty-Five Recreation and Leisure Services 2nd year students volunteered to set up and operate the What's Happening student information fair at the Fennell Campus. Students assisted in a variety of roles and learned first hand about planning a large-scale event. This partnership with Student Life Division was in conjunction with the Special Events Course. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
1.9 Thirty Recreation and Leisure Services 1st year students planned and supervised a full day of activity during the PA Day on October 3rd. Over thirty children enjoyed "Harvest Day" filled with themed activities, games and crafts. This was a partnership with the Student Life Division and part of the course credit in the Recreation Programming Course. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
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1.10 On October 13th, Julie Ryan, Insurance Coordinator, along with faculty member Patricia Harmer attended the Insurance Broker’s Association of Hamilton’s monthly lunch meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, taking a third semester student as a special guest. The Broker’s Association, one of the largest supporters of Mohawk’s Insurance Program, has extended an invitation to 4 students to attend these meetings each month. Julie spoke to the members about the successes of the program, expressed her thanks for their support in hiring the insurance grads and hoped the partnership would continue in the future. The new President of the Association is Bob Lawrie from Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers, a past graduate of the Insurance Program. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
1.11 On October 21st, the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario extended an invitation to 20 of the insurance students to attend the Annual Insurance Brokers Association Convention at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto. The students attended a 3 hour CEO panel consisting of CEO’s from the leading insurance companies who were questioned by various brokers from Ontario. The Insurance Brokers Association of Hamilton provided a bus for the students to travel to Toronto and Dawn Elliott, manager of the Insurance Institute Hamilton/Niagara Chapter arranged for the Insurance Institute of Ontario in Toronto to host a lunch for the students prior to the convention. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
1.12 Approximately 75 Small Business Management Students attended the Franchise Show in Toronto on October 1st, after which Richard Cunningham, the President of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), visited the college to speak to the students about their experience, the CFA itself and the merits of franchising as a business ownership option. The same week, franchisees from M & M Meats, Nutrilawn and A Buck or Two Stores participated in an in- class panel discussion on the pros/cons and issues related to franchising as a small business alternative. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
1.13 The students also visited 6 Hamilton-Burlington-Oakville area small businesses in September-October, 3 of them owned by Small Business Management graduates. One in particular, Performance School of Music, already has locations in Burlington and Hamilton and plans to open a third location soon. Performance School owner Jennifer Averink is a graduate of the program. Jennifer is a member of the program’s advisory committee, and in
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2004 was a runner-up in the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
1.14 Smaller groups of Small Business Management Program students attended the Hamilton Chamber’s “New Members’ Showcase” in September and the “Bridges to Better Business” event, an all-day collection of small business speakers and seminars held October 18th at the Hamilton Convention Centre. On October 27th, four students will help stage a networking event called “A Night in the Jungle” at the Royal Botanical Gardens, sponsored by the organization “Roaring Women”. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
1.15 On October 19th, Small Business Graduate Brandy Gowling was introduced by Program Coordinator Reid MacWilliam as a keynote speaker at the Rotary Club of Ancaster. Brandy, whose makeup artistry skills have been used for the Hamilton Spectator’s “Go” Section, CH TV, and major concert venues in Toronto and other cities, spoke about her company Take Control Cosmedix, through which she applies special techniques of camouflage therapy and prosthetic reconstruction to enable cancer patients, burn victims and others suffering from skin deformities and diseases to successfully hide all traces of their physical problems. As a result of this presentation, Ms. Gowling has received support and additional contacts within the healthcare industry to assist her in helping others with such conditions. OF NOTE: Brandy Gowling’s makeup skills have been applied to many celebrities, among them Mariah Carey, the Jeff Healey Band, The Moffets, Howard Hampton, Tony Clement, Mr. Dress-up and Dini Petty. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
1.16 Trish Morris, a student of the Brantford section of the General Arts & Science Program, used her enthusiasm for her program which prompted her to want to help with recruitment. She and fellow classmates Stephanie Vanderheyden, Shelly Arnold, Stacey Adams, Allison Reed, Jeffrey Clark, and Megan Smith hope to help promote Mohawk College's programs to secondary school students in the Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara areas. [Submitted by Douglas Baker, Executive Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts.]
1.17 October has seen an increase in the numbers of students seeking Counselling Services. Appointments are often booked two weeks in advance which indicates a shortage of available counselling times that is usually not experienced until mid- November. Many students are feeling overwhelmed with the increasing academic
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work-loads and pressures, often complicated by family, personal and financial problems and without timely intervention some of the students would probably have withdrawn from the college. There was also an increase in the number of students asking for assistance with study skills, time and stress management. Concerns about program suitability are bringing many students to counselling. Redirection counselling interventions included providing support, assisting in identifying and resolving concrete solvable problems, teaching learning and stress/time management strategies, and engaging students in career/educational planning assistance. These efforts frequently resulted in students choosing to complete the current semester (sometimes with a somewhat reduced course load), and/or in considering the program choices available at Mohawk with a Winter 2005 start-up. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]
1.18 Students for whom English is a second language have been referred to Counselling by their professors asking for assistance in arranging extended test times because the language challenges often prevent them from completing the exams in the time allotted and they are thus unable to demonstrate their mastery of course content. Counsellors are working in collaboration with the departments to assist with this issue. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]
1.19 Students continue to request information about applying to university, how to research post-college options, and about articulated transfer agreements. In order to respond, counsellor Heather Drummond offers regularly scheduled group “applying to university” information sessions during Common Hour at the Fennell Campus. Additional sessions are scheduled at both the Fennell and Brantford campuses over the coming months. Individual assistance is offered when a group session is not available. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.20 Counsellor, Kim Hill is available to meet with Aboriginal students in Brantford and Fennell campuses. Most of the counselling support to students in October was based on academic issues, adjusting to the post-secondary environment and managing stress and feelings of being overwhelmed. Kim Hill was actively involved in facilitating the Elder as Resource visit and lunch for the Brantford and Fennell Campus students. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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1.21 During the first three weeks of October, Disability Service staff saw a total of 214 students. During this same period, 245 test accommodations were booked. For the first three weeks of October, 25 students were referred to Disability Services Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist, Lisa Pegg, for individualized learning strategies instruction and adaptive technology training. The focus of the individualized appointments has been on goal planning, organization, time management and reading strategies. Eight students were trained to use the Kurzweil 3000 text-to-speech reading program and these students are accessing the Kurzweil 3000 software program on a regular basis in the Learning Technology and Education Centre (LTEC-Rm. A112). Students use the daily, drop-in (no appointment necessary) hour to get help with assignments and test preparation as well as accessing LTEC to complete homework and assignments. Disability Services Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist, Lisa Pegg demonstrated various types of adaptive technology to six members of the College and Career Prep team from the Literacy Basic Skills Program. The College and Career Prep team observed demonstrations of the Kurzweil 3000, TextHelp Gold, Inspiration, an AlphaSmart electronic keyboard with built in Palm Pilot and an electronic, portable dictionary called a Franklin Language Master. Approximately 50 students are seeing Disability Services Learning Strategist, Darla Benton on a regular basis for learning strategies. At this time, the majority of students have set goals surrounding effective study strategies and test anxiety reduction in preparation for mid-term examinations. Learning Strategists are anticipating a shift to writing strategies at the beginning of November when course essays are due. Learning Strategist, Darla Benton, supports Specialized Tutors and Educational Assistants working part-time for Disability Services. Tutor questions have centered on alternative testing procedures and time management strategies for students. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.22 The first flu clinic held at Fennell Campus on October 20, 2004 was attended by 232 staff and students. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.23 There has been an increase in requests for peer tutoring at the Stoney Creek Campus. A total of ninety tutors have been hired to date. The Coordinator of the Peer Tutor program is working with faculty to recruit qualified tutors to ensure that tutorial services are available in all program areas. Peer Tutors are
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available to students one-to-one or on a drop-in basis in the following area: Fennell Campus: Computer Science and Information Technology Software Engineering and Network Systems, Business, Communication Centre; Brantford Campus: Graphic Design, Communication Centre; Institute for Applied Health Sciences: Communication Centre. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.24 On October 1, the Recognition of Learning Office welcomed representatives from the University of Western Sydney (UWS) -- Dr. Joe Relich, Director of UWS International; Dr. Richard Fletcher, Head of the School of Marketing and International Business; and Dr. Surendra Shrestha, Acting Head of the School of Engineering and Industrial Design. They met with students, faculty and academic administration to announce a new articulation framework offering opportunities for Mohawk graduates to turn a college diploma into a degree. Mohawk College is one of nine colleges selected by the University of Western Sydney to award an annual travel scholarship for a Mohawk graduate accepted into a degree program offered by UWS's College of Law and Business. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.25 The activities supporting the ‘College Wide Focus’ on Orientation are complete for Fall 2004 and student feedback on the academic orientation activities was received from approx. 2,000 students. On a college wide basis, 98.54% of our students who attended "agreed" or "strongly agreed," that orientation helped them to feel welcome to Mohawk College and 91.5% of the students attending "agreed” or "strongly agreed" that orientation helped to increase their confidence for starting college. Students are asking for increased opportunities for college and program tours and continued opportunity to meet their teaching staff, meet fellow students and increase their awareness of program/career information. Orientation follow-up surveys are currently in place for completion by staff and an orientation meeting will be held for staff on November 4, 2004 to review Fall 2004 orientation and begin planning for 2005. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.26 Fall 2004 Convocations were held on Friday, October 15, and the College recognized 850 graduates of certificate and diploma programs and on Saturday, October 16, 680 post-secondary graduates were recognized. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]
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1.27 Planning for the February 2005 KPI Student Satisfaction Survey is underway. The survey will take place between January 31, 2005 and February 11, 2005. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]
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1.28 The Registrar’s management team and the Banner Student Team are meeting with the academic departments to identify enhancements to the Winter 2005 Registration processes. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]
1.29 Brenda Schlichting, a first-year student in the General Arts & Science Program, has been hired as the Campus Student Employment Coordinator. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.30 Lacey Hill, the Varsity Women’s Fastball pitcher/first baseman, was recently named the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association’s (OCAA) Female Athlete of the Week. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.31 The Women’s Varsity Basketball team participated in the SAIT Coca-Cola Fall Classic at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, Alberta on October 7 – 9, 2004.
October 15, 2004 was Mohawk College Day at Ivor Wynne Stadium. Free tickets for the Hamilton Tiger Cats vs. the Ottawa Renegades game were available to Mohawk College staff and students. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.] 1.32 The Men’s Varsity Touch Football team won bronze at the OCAA Championships held on October 15-17, 2004 at St. Lawrence College in Kingston. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.33 The Men’s Varsity Basketball competed against the University of Indianapolis on October 18, 2004 at the Fennell Campus. The Men’s and Women’s Varsity Basketball teams played an exhibition game against Wilfred Laurier University on October 26, 2004 at the Brantford Campus. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
1.34 Mohawk College hosted the 2004-2005 OCAA Soccer Championships on October 29 and 30, 2004 at the Mohawk Sports Park. A Banquet was held on October 29 at the Ramada Plaza Hotel. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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1.35 The Women’s Fastball team won a bronze medal at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Championship held at Seneca College on October 22 – 23, 2004.
Athletics organized several intramural events including Common Hour Dodge Ball on October 20 and 27, 2004 and a girls 3-on-3 basketball tournament on November 3, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION
2.1 VAL, the Library’s Virtual Reference Service, answered 258 total calls this September compared to 94 in September 2003. Library Technicians working at Mohawk’s e-Library are staffing all evening and weekend calls for this multi- college consortium this year. For all their information needs, students from participating colleges can “chat” with the library from any computer terminal using this real time software. [Submitted by Catherine Drea, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality.]
2.2 Academic program departments will need considerable training and support as they begin to assist the program mapping process. Recognizing this need, the six faculty members of the Learning Excellence Team have been building expertise, which can be transferred to the department teams. Their training action plan includes workshops in writing learning outcomes and training sessions for instructional design technologies. To support the plan, the team has shared knowledge and research on related topics including learning styles, multiple intelligences, learning domains, the Learning College model, knowledge management, learning objects and credentials validation. Upcoming sessions will address project management, change management, group process and the mapping process itself. The team members are pleased to be part of this rethinking of education at Mohawk and look forward to working with department teams. [Submitted by Catherine Drea, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality.]
2.3 In October, The Industry Education Council, Skilled Trades Alliance held two Focus Groups at the Stoney Creek campus with selected apprentices. The purpose of the Focus Groups was to continue researching the best methods of incorporating apprentices into education and careers. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.]
2.4 Representatives from the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO) visited Mohawk College for a common hour presentation to over 100 Building & Construction Sciences students. The discussion centered on the new building code legislation and its impacts on the building industry. Thanks to
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George Ziotek, Professor, for organizing this event. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.] 2.5 Building & Construction Sciences would like to thank Walter's Steel Fabricators and Civil Engineering Technologist grad Chris Van Houten, for hosting a tour of their facilities for the senior Architectural Technology-Design Option students on Friday, October 1, 2004. Joining the students were Senior Leadership Team members MaryLynn West-Moynes, President, Carolyn Gray, Vice-President Community Services and Economic Development and Ron Holgerson, Executive Director, Marketing and Communications. Thanks to Peter Olynyk, Professor for organizing this field trip. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.] 2.6 Students in the senior Architectural Technology-Construction option are assisting our Facilities Management team by conducting surveys of our existing facilities at Brantford Elgin campus and the Stoney Creek campus. As part of their courses in facilities management the students are measuring a variety of buildings and interior space, to confirm Physical Plant AutoCAD drawings. They will also be attempting to link CAD drawing characteristics with Access databases for space utilization purposes. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.]
2.7 Last week Mohawk College was host to two representatives from the Government Polytechnic Nagpur, India. The visit included partnership discussion, tour of facilities, curriculum review and a specialized training program. Our hope is that these visits will help each institution address the challenges of globalization, changing technology, reduced funding, academic autonomy, accountability and the ongoing need to establish effective linkages with industry. We also hope this partnership will support the sharing of curriculum and a smooth transfer of students looking to study at Mohawk College. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, Executive Dean, International Education.] 2.8 Sixteen principals from the Beijing Early Childhood Association visited Mohawk College on October 22. The purpose of the visit was to review the Early Childhood Program of Studies and open discussions on possible teacher training programs in China and student exchanges. There are currently 4 students from China studying ECE at Mohawk College. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, Executive Dean, International Education.] 2.9 The International Student Success Focus Group met in September as they
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continue to explore and initiate new ways to help International Students to succeed at Mohawk College. Debra Davidson, Nursing Professor at the Institute For Applied Health Sciences was the guest speaker and shared her ideas and thesis. Debra also presented her power point presentation “Exploring Invitingness: The Perspectives of Culturally Diverse Student Nurses”. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, Executive Dean, International Education.]
2.10 Mohawk College Medical Imaging Training Centre and the Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) from Milwaukee, WI, held their first all-French seminar in Montreal, Quebec on October 16, 2004. The seminar, entitled “La Radiographie Numerique: Une Introduction Pratique pour le Technologue en Radiologie” (Digital and Computed Radiography: A Practical Insight into Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR) for Imaging Professionals), drew a record 155 attendees from across Quebec. Mohawk College and MTMI have provided quality continuing education seminars to Medical Imaging Professionals across Canada since 1996. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
2.11 On Saturday, October 16, four Business Management graduates won Medals or Awards at Convocation. The recipients are as follows: Year 2 Business Accounting: Fatema Aburaneh - Bronze Medal and Elena Shkredova - Silver Medal. Year 3 Business Administration: Rachel Schindler - Silver Medal Human Resources Management: Tara Campbell - Outstanding Achievement Award. Congratulations to all faculty members who helped these students reach their goals!!! [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.] 2.12 The Steeltown Friends of Mohawk Jazz hosted a very successful Fifth Annual Gala Concert October 25th at the McIntyre Theatre to raise funds for the Music Department. Over 800 people enjoyed the Music faculty band and special guests guitarists who paid tribute to the guest of honour, Ed Bickert, a well- known Canadian Jazz guitarist. Our students played for the concertgoers before the show and later at the reception. The Steeltown Friends have been a great help to Mohawk students, providing the funds for scholarships, equipment and master clinics by respected professionals. [Submitted by Douglas Baker, Executive Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts.] 2.13 The Mathematics Department in conjunction with McGraw-Hill Ryerson and Lyryx Learning is running a pilot project in e-learning during the fall and winter
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of 2004/2005. The goal is to improve student success in first semester Business Mathematics courses. [Submitted by the Mathematics Team.]
2.14 Return to School sessions were offered at the Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Brantford and Fennell campuses on a weekly basis during October. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
2.15 With the introduction of Toby Merritt, Case Manager/Learning Strategist at the Stoney Creek Campus, the number of students with disabilities accessing services has increased. Toby has been teaching students time management, study skills, examination preparation as well as the benefits of adaptive technology as a learning aid. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
2.16 According to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Mohawk College reported the highest level of activity in the province for PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) during the 2003-04 fiscal year. PLAR enables individuals to demonstrate learning from work and life experience and receive academic credit. Last year, 590 individuals completed 1,344 assessments either through a challenge exam or a portfolio process. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
2.17 The Fall 2004 Student Success Newsletter is available to all staff via MoCoMotion and the Student Success website. The focus of the newsletter is a college-wide communication tool for sharing current cross-College initiatives supporting the success of our students. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
2.18 The Student Success Orientation Sub Committee held a meeting on November 4, 2004 to review September 2004 survey results and begin planning for January 2005 and September 2005. Representatives from all academics were invited to participate. The college-wide Student Success Team met October 18, 2004 provides college-wide representation to ensure cross-college collaboration to support the success of our students. The focus of this group is the implementation of the current corporate Student Success Action Plan 2004- 2005 as approved by the Senior Leadership Team in June 2004. Student Success Team meetings are held monthly. Executive summaries of these meetings will be posted on the Student Success website and made available to all areas of the college through their Student Success Team representative.
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[Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
2.19 The Community Economic Development Department, in cooperation with Engineering Technology, submitted faculty information for seven apprenticeship trades to a number of lead colleges that have made proposal submissions on behalf of the college consortium to the Apprenticeship Innovation Fund (AIF). Mohawk College will participate on project teams to provide subject expertise in the development of curriculum standards, exemption tests, alternative delivery tools and classroom support tools. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]
2.20 The Community Economic Development Department and the Language Studies Department have submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to continue to provide Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) through to March 31, 2007. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]
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THE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE – EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STAFF
3.1 Kathy Hicks joined the Library Information Services Team on October 18, 2004 as a Library Technician B. Gail Shackleton, M.L.S., joined the Librarian Team on October 25, 2004 as Information Literacy Librarian. [Submitted by Catherine Drea, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality.]
3.2 Staff Development The following workshops were held for Mohawk staff: • Copyright, Get it Right. Speaker: Anita Mullick, Access Canada. Workshops were held at Fennell, Stoney Creek and IAHS. • Low Carb Diet, Fennell Campus. Speaker: Shirley Yates [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.] 3.3 A two day meeting was held with the Western Region of Colleges to plan the College Educator Development Program, Phase 2 and 3, 2005. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.] 3.4 Cate Walker-Hammond attended the National Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development (NCSPOD) Conference, October 19-23. Faculty Development, Leadership and Appreciative Inquiry sessions were attended. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]
3.5 A Planning Committee meeting was held for the upcoming Ontario College Management Academy to be held November 10-12. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]
3.6 Staff Development is now represented on the Student Success Committee and will be a member of the sub-committee working on the “Connections” Conference. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]
3.7 Computer Coach Program During the month of October, 47 employees participated in one-on-one computer training sessions. Fourteen workshops were held at Fennell, IAHS and Stoney Creek with a total of 21 staff attending. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]
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3.8 Recruitment The following new full-time employee was hired in October.
New Administrative Staff – Contract Position Chris Parker-Gough, Administrative Assistant, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]
3.9 Banner The HR-Banner Team is presently working on Phase II. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.] 3.10 Pension & Benefits The Benefits and Entitlements Officers from Staff Services attended the CAAT Pension Plan Conference on October 4 and the CAAT Benefits Conference on October 5 in Mississauga. All 24 Ontario Colleges were represented at these events. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.] 3.11 Human Resource Coordinating Committee The Vice President, Staff Services co-chaired the Human Resource Coordinating Committee 2-day workshop in Toronto on October 28 and 29. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]
3.12 Mohawk’s Faculty of Engineering Technology, in partnership with industry and government, is proud to announce that our Integrated Technician- apprenticeship programs have been awarded the 2004 Yves Landry Outstanding Technical Cooperative Education program (College Level). This innovative programming initiative was first introduced as a partnership endeavour with industry and government to respond to specific needs and skills shortages within the steel sector. Partners included representatives of the local steel industry – Dofasco, Stelco Hilton Works, Stelco Lake Erie, the Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress (CSTEC) and the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). The success of the initial programming initiatives has led to expansion of integrated programming to the construction trades, with the introduction at Mohawk College of a two year Construction Engineering Technician program, integrating the basic plumbing and carpentry in-school apprenticeship curriculum. Also, the precision metal trades have been incorporated into the two-year Mechanical Engineering
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Technician programs. In addition, other employers have become involved to offer students more varied internship opportunities. Clearly, the delivery of both apprenticeship and technician programming in an integrated fashion has proven to be a very successful model for Mohawk College, which has resulted in significant “value –add” both for students, and for the employers in our community. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Engineering Technology.]
3.13 On May 19th of this year, Louie D'Orazio, Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology received his PhD in Engineering Management from Kennedy-Western University in California. His dissertation was entitled; "Diversifying Engineering Management; An Educational Approach For Canada".
[Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.] 3.14 Congratulations to Peter Olynyk, Professor, Building & Construction Sciences for being recognized by the Hamilton Industry Education Council for his innovation and excellence in teaching. Peter was one of six instructors from across the Greater Hamilton Area who received a "Publishers Award" presented by Ms. Jagoda Pike of the Hamilton Spectator. [Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology.]
3.15 Donna Rawlin, Professor, BScN Program, presented her research paper entitled “Needlestick Injuries Among Nursing Students at Mohawk College” at the 11th Annual Nursing Research Day: Bridging the Gap between Research and Nursing Practice held on October 7, 2004 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. This paper was accepted following a peer review process. Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services brought greetings at the Nursing Research Day. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.] 3.16 Dannie Angevine, Professor and Coordinator Practical Nursing Program, provided a workshop presentation on "How To Be A Preceptor" on September 30 at St. Peter's Hospital. The participants at St Peter's Hospital were given an overview of the diploma Practical Nursing Program and guidance on how to interact with students and faculty in their role as a preceptor to pre-graduate practical nursing students in their clinical agency. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
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3.17 Marilyn Bieksa, Chair Health Sciences and Human Services, is a Board Member on the Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators (CAPNE) as the Ontario representative for Practical Nursing programs. CAPNE functions as an affinity group under the umbrella of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC). Marilyn attended the annual conference "Creative Strategies Toward Excellence" in Saint John, New Brunswick on October 4 - 5. The CAPNE National Board meeting followed on October 6 at New Brunswick Community College. Marilyn is also the CAPNE representative on the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (ANAC) National Steering Committee planning an Aboriginal Nursing Education Symposium in November. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
3.18 Marilyn Bieksa attended the provincial Heads of Nursing and the Heads of Personal Support Worker programs in Toronto on October 21 and 22. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
3.19 Diane Barrafato, Chair, Medical Radiation Sciences has been invited to participate on the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Diagnostic Services Working Group which will reviewing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) waiting lists in Ontario and will provide a report with key findings and recommendations to the Minister by March of 2005. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services.]
3.20 On Wednesday, September 1st, Julie Ryan, Insurance Program Coordinator, along with faculty members Lloyd Hobbs and Patricia Harmer attended the “Instructors Night” at the Insurance Institute Hamilton/Niagara Chapter office. The night was dedicated to providing the instructors with helpful tips in helping the insurance students be successful in writing their national exams and achieving their professional designation. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
3.21 On September 9th, Business Management Programs Chair, Art Domenicucci, along with Insurance Coordinator Julie Ryan and faculty member Patricia Harmer, attended the Chartered Insurance Professional Launch at Carmen’s Banquet Hall. The Insurance Institute of Ontario has introduced new courses in their professional designation program and Mohawk College was the first college to implement these changes into the Insurance Program of Studies. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
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3.22 On September 14th Julie Ryan, Insurance Coordinator attended a fundraising dinner by Acumen Insurance Group. Proceeds went to McMaster’s Children’s Hospital. Acumen Insurance Group provides scholarships for both the first and second year Insurance students and has hired many of the graduates over the past year. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.] 3.23 On October 20th Wendy Fisher, Office Administration – Medical Coordinator, and Reid MacWilliam, Small Business Management Coordinator attended the Partner’s in Education Breakfast with keynote speaker Bob Rae. [Submitted by Dale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business.]
3.24 On October 18, six mathematics professors attended the Ontario College Mathematics Association’s Fall Professional Development dinner meeting held at George Brown College. Thirty-five faculty members from seven different colleges attended the event to network and to listen to Ellen Roseman, financial reporter for the Toronto Star. [Submitted by the Mathematics Team.] 3.25 John Kezys and Tom Sutton, Professors in the Mathematics Department attended the Mathematics Education Forum at the Fields Institute in Toronto on Saturday, October 18, 2004. The focus of the Mathematics Education Forum, which holds monthly meetings at the Institute is to discuss issues of mathematics education at all levels. The Forum brings together participants from high schools, school boards, faculties of education, mathematics departments in universities and colleges, and the private sector. This gives an opportunity for colleges to give input or to give advice on issues related to mathematics education. [Submitted by the Mathematics Team.]
3.26 Karen Moore chaired the annual Senior Financial Officers conference for Ontario Colleges. Various topics of common interest are shared among the Colleges including government cash flows, borrowing, insurance, audits, financial reporting requirements and supporting systems. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration.]
3.27 Dick Raha attended the annual Administrative Services Coordinating Committee at the Fall conference, October 3-4, 2004 in Toronto. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration.]
3.28 Domenic D’Ambrosio has been appointed Manager, Computer and Audiovisual Services, with responsibility for computer acquisitions, the HelpDesk, student computer labs and classroom technology. Dom is located
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in room C118, Fennell Campus, and can be reached at extension 2286. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration.]
3.29 The Health Services team welcomes Linda Rosart, as a part-time registered nurse. Peggy Lawler will work as the Stoney Creek nurse, as well as the campus nurse at Fennell. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
3.30 Martha Fox attended a three-day dialogue on racism and the development of a race policy at the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The dialogue brought together academics from across Canada and provincial stakeholders to discuss concepts of race, racial discrimination, stereotyping, duty to accommodate, systemic racism and the mandate of the Ontario Human Rights Commission in enforcement, policy development and education. Martha Fox also attended the Canadian Association for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education (CAPDHHE) conference in St. John’s Newfoundland. The conference, entitled “Changing the Human Rights Landscape: Strategies for Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education and Beyond offered keynote addresses and workshops on topics such as Sexual Harassment Investigations; Accommodation of Mental Illness; Inclusive Classrooms and Curricula; Anger Management; Stalking; Paternalism and Positive Space Designs. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
3.31 Kathy Hayes, Registrar and Rob McInnis, Assistant Registrar, attended the Fall 2004 C.R.A.L.O. (College Registrar’s and Liaison Officers) Conference at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on October 24, 25 and 26th. One of the main topics at this conference was the Ontario College Post-Secondary Electronic Transcript Exchange (PETE) to complement the online application and payment systems. OCAS (Ontario College Application Services) is working with the Ontario Colleges to ensure that all Colleges are EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) compliant by 2006. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.] 3.32 Julie Pagliari, Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Financial Aid and Sylvia Stanshall, Acting Co-ordinator, Admissions attended the annual Ontario College Application Services’ Conference on September 26 and 27, 2004 in London, Ontario. The Focus of this conference was on Online Communications. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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3.33 Rosemarie DeRubeis and Bonnie Holdsworth of the Banner Student Team, attended the Banner Conference in Montreal on September 29 and 30, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
3.34 Lee Raback has been hired by Campus Living Centres (CLC) as the new Assistant Manager of the Mohawk College Residence and Conference Centre. CLC manages the Student Residence on behalf of the College. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
3.35 Effective November 1, Mary Hrycay is now responsible for the Manager of Athletics Facilities reporting to Michelle Harkness, Director of Student Life and Ancillary Services. Mary will be responsible for the Fennell and Brantford Gymnasiums and Fitness Centres. A new staffing structure for room and theatre reservations is currently being developed. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
3.36 Christine Doolittle, Secretary Student Life and Ancillary Services attended the Exceptional Customer Service Workshop held by the Banff Academy for Business on November 5, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
4.1 The 10th annual Partners in Education Breakfast was held on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at Liuna Station Banquet and Convention Centre in Hamilton. This year’s sold out event hosted over 700 delegates and featured a presentation by Hamilton Mayor Larry Di Ianni, and The Honourable Bob Rae, the former Ontario premier, as the distinguished keynote speaker. Gene Stodolak, Director, Centre for Co-operative Education, Graduate and Student Employment was Chair of the event, which had a theme of Education City: Leveraging Hamilton’s Learning System as a Competitive Advantage. The Centre for Co-operative Education, Graduate and Student Employment was well represented at the breakfast by 11 faculty and staff members, and an exhibit in the marketplace. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, Executive Dean, International Education.]
4.2 On Friday evening, October 15, 2004, The Mohawk College Singers led by Michael Jarvis performed in front of their largest audience ever at the final home game of the regular season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Over 28,000 fans in Ivor Wynne Stadium cheered enthusiastically over The Singers’ rendition of “O Canada”, and The Singers were pleased to do their part in promoting not only Mohawk College, but also our community as a great place to work and live. [Submitted by the Mohawk College Singers.]
4.3 Business and Industry Development continue to deliver a wide range of management and employee development training programs to corporate clients. Included in our activity during the September-October period are the projects listed below. Clients cover a range of sectors, including health care, manufacturing and utilities, as well as provincial and federal government agencies. They are: “Creative Problem Solving”, “Administration of Medication for Registered Practical Nurses”, “Coach and Developing People”, “Facilitation Skills for Group Problem Solving”, “Creativity and Innovation”, “Accounting Level 3”, “Disability Management”, “Stress Management”. Our Fall offerings within both the “Maintenance Management Professional Certificate Program” and the “Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program” have also been successful, with a total of 3 30-hour courses running. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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4.4 The department of Community Economic Development and Access Programs has been approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to deliver OBS training (Grade 12 Equivalency) to East-Haldimand residents at the Dunnville Optimist Club. Delivery is scheduled to commence November 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
4.5 Community Economic Development, in partnership with key members of the Haldimand Education and Employment Services Committee (HEESC), has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to deliver a Pre-apprenticeship Automotive Service Technician program. Pending approval, the 40-week program will be delivered at the YWCA Youth Centre in Cayuga and Fennell Campus. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
4.6 Community Economic Development and Access programs, in cooperation with Ontario Works Brant, began another six-week Future Directions to assist Ontario Works participants to assess and determine their level of literacy and numeracy skills in preparation for future job opportunities. Four programs are being offered during the 2004/2005 fiscal year. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]
4.7 Community Economic Development along with endorsements from Dofasco Inc., Stoney Creek Precision parts Inc., Embree Industries and Elettra Technology Inc. has submitted two new innovative approaches to Pre- Apprenticeship Training to the Ministry of training, Colleges and Universities. Both 33 week Program initiatives to be delivered at the Stoney Creek campus, an Industrial Millwright Mechanic (IMM) / General Machinist and the Steamfitter/Industrial Millwright Mechanic (IMM) Pre-Apprenticeship training programs will include a nine-week preparatory component followed by sixteen weeks of basic level training in both trade areas. Spring 2005 is the anticipated program start pending MTCU approvals. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
4.8 Community Economic Development was successful in securing a fifty-week Employment Assistance Service contract to deliver the Employment Assessment Centre project for the fifth consecutive year at Suite 110, 38 Darling Street in Brantford. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community
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and Economic Development.]
4.9 The Students’ Athletics Committee (SAC) dressed up for a Halloween visit to the McMaster Children’s Hospital on October 28, 2004. Small gifts were handed out to all of the children during the visit. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
4.10 The Students’ Athletics Committee and Varsity Athletes along with the Mohawk Students’ Association will participate in the Santa Claus Parade in Hamilton on November 13, 2004 and Brantford on November 27, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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CAMPUS RENEWAL AND EXPANSION
5.1 On October 12th, the College’s web portal software was upgraded to Luminis III.2. This offers new features including sub-groups within interest groups, file- sharing among group members, and consolidated courses within course tools. In addition, the upgrade allows us to offer individual users their choice of e-mail client: either the current web client, or the more full-featured “Sunnie” client. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration.]
5.2 Full academic history data has now been loaded into Banner Student to allow for the production of transcripts. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration.]
5.3 Cultivation activities continue through Breakfast with the President and one-on- one meetings. Recent Breakfasts include Burlington business leaders and prominent alumni. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.4 Through a partnership with the Hamilton Ti-Cats and College season tickets, we continue to cultivate prospects and steward donors by inviting them to join us at home Hamilton Ti-Cat games. This partnership has also resulted in hundreds of free tickets for students, staff and alumni at numerous games. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.5 A letter to all staff has been sent via payroll stubs providing those who have not yet made a gift to the Shaping the Future Campaign a final opportunity to do so in time for the unveiling of the Donor Wall at the Donor Celebration in the iT Centre on January 12th. The letter has already resulted in an additional $2,040 in pledges in this first week. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.6 A letter to all 550 retirees requesting their support of the Campaign will be sent th the week of October 11 . [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.7 Brochures for the Special Occasion Giving and Planned Giving Programs are in the development stage. Memorial Cards are also being developed. Once all
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brochures are ready, a targeted mailing will help in the marketing and dissemination of the new programs. They will also be promoted internally through MoCoMotion and on the Mohawk College website. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.8 The Campaign total raised, to date, is $6,776,900 ($6,775,529 last report). Prospects have been identified and evaluated for the remaining $200,000 to be raised for the iT Centre. Which to raise these funds has set a goal of December 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.9 The Case for Support for Phase II of the Shaping the Future Campaign will evolve over the coming months. Documents such as the Strategic Plan and the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the new marketing direction will help shape the College’s priority projects that will in turn assist with the development of the Case for Support for Phase II. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.10 The Fall Shaping the Future Newsletter was distributed the week of October th 25 . [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.11 A 30-second promotional spot has been provided by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on their Jumbotron at each home game. A Mohawk College Co-op student on placement at the Tiger-Cat office this past summer created the video. The video focuses on the programs and apprenticeships offered at Mohawk and provide optimum marketing opportunities to a crowd of over 27,000 at each game. Timely messages are also edited for each game helping to promote such events as the 1979 Alumni Reunion, the 23rd Annual Garage Sale and the th Steeltown Friends of Mohawk’s 5 Annual Gala. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
5.12 The annual Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund was held on October 28, 2004 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Arnie. At this ceremony, a new donor thank you board was dedicated that listed all contributors to the original OSOTF Campaign. The celebration also included the presentation of certificates to award recipients. There were 265 recipients during the year 2004, each receiving $1,000 towards their tuition at the College. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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5.13 Joe Fusato and Amanda Hartwick, second year students in the Advertising and Communications Media Program will continue to work on campus beautification projects at all campuses. Joe and Amanda were part of a group that painted murals throughout the College during the summer. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
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QUALITY FRAMEWORKS
6.1 The Library @ Mohawk registered for the LibQUAL+(TM) user survey. LibQUAL+(TM) is a suite of services that libraries use to solicit, track, understand, and act upon users’ opinions of service quality. These services are offered to the library community by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The program’s centerpiece is a rigorously tested Web-based survey bundled with training that helps libraries assess and improve library services, change organizational culture, and market the library. [Submitted by Catherine Drea, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality.] 6.2 On Friday, October 15th, 2004, The Odeon Building made its official debut into the Educational Sector of Brantford. This historical building was renovated over the summer, which in turn welcomed students from Mohawk College and Wilfrid Laurier University in the beginning of September. Mohawk College President, MaryLynn West-Moynes and Wilfrid Laurier’s President, Dr. Robert Rosehart accepted the official key from Peter Vicano (Mr. Vicano purchased and donated the building to Mohawk/Laurier) at the ceremony ,which was held at the Odeon Building at 50 Market Street in Brantford. Dave Levac, MPP-Brant, hosted this harmonious event in which he entertained dignitaries from Brantford, Hamilton and Kitchener-Waterloo. Mr. Rick Sterne, Chair of the Mohawk College Board of Governors, along with many of our distinguished Board members, attended the grand opening. Special thanks goes out to Tracey Pawlik, Project & Administrative Support Officer in Executive Dean Doug Baker’s office, who represented the College’s input into the preparation of this event. A warm thank you also to the students from the Brantford section of the General Arts & Science Program, for providing tours of the new building. A wonderful Mohawk representation consisting of many faculty, support staff, Administration and students were on hand to witness this benchmark in the history of Mohawk College. [Submitted by Douglas Baker, Executive Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts.]
6.3 The College’s commodity tax auditors, Deloitte & Touche are performing a review with Karen Moore and Joanne Lack to ensure compliance with GST and PST legislation on all College revenue sources. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration.]
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6.4 New and Returning Student fee statements for the Winter 2005 semester have been mailed out using the new SCT Banner System. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
6.5 Student Life organized the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic on September 29, 2004. A total of 73 units of blood were collected. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
6.6 The Mohawk College Holiday Village and Craft Show will be held on November 12 and 13, 2004. The event has expanded to include over 50 local artists and crafters, the 1st Annual Hamilton Spectator Gingerbread House Contest in support of the Summer Camp Fund, educational seminars and a variety of family oriented activities. Admission to the event is $2. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development.]
6.7 The following reports were issued in October: . Accessibility to Special Needs . SSI Medical Radiation . SSI Process Automation [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration.]
6.8 The I.T. Help Desk received 1455 support calls during in October. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
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