MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2004 Based on the 2004 – 2007 Strategic Plan and 6 Cornerstones for Achieving Our Mission 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.] INSPIRING LEARNING, LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP Page 1 MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2004 Based on the 2004 – 2007 Strategic Plan and 6 Cornerstones for Achieving Our Mission 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.] INSPIRING LEARNING, LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP Page 2 MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2004 Based on the 2004 – 2007 Strategic Plan and 6 Cornerstones for Achieving Our Mission 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 INSPIRING LEARNING, LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP Page 3 MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2004 Based on the 2004 – 2007 Strategic Plan and 6 Cornerstones for Achieving Our Mission 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