2007–2008 Annual Report 1 Mission Statement Confederation College, serving a diversity of learners, develops citizens who will be positioned for success in their lives and careers. The College provides a workforce relevant to the communities of Northwestern Ontario and beyond. Our College Values are Diversity We celebrate our learners, employers, communities, Reflected in Our Work: and College employees in all their diversity. Respect, Caring, and Openness We value each other as individuals. Acting with integrity, we expect active and honest sharing of information and ideas, listening carefully, and respecting the opinions of others. We are committed to working together to achieve our mission. Remarkable Learning Experiences Learning and Leading Investing in Communities We prepare learners to live, work, and lead in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. Making the World a Better Place a Better World the Making Excellence mission statement & values statement mission We strive for excellence in education. We build on our historical strengths of collaboration, responsible decision-making, innovation, reasoned risk-taking, and community responsiveness. Cover: Danielle Seguin, Business Administration- Human Resources Jennifer Bowerman, Architectural Technology George Histed, Aboriginal Law & Advocacy Sarah Mendek, Human Resources Management (Post Diploma) Daniel Yerxa, Aboriginal Law & Advocacy Rick Golden, Laura McFarland, Recreation and 2 Leisure Services Aviation - Flight Management Further, Confederation College exists to ensure the following: Successful Learners with Community Development Diverse Learning Pathways and Capacity Diverse learners have knowledge, Our diverse communities experience skills, and attitudes for life-long HOSPITALITY socio-economic well-being as a result learning and career success. of ourHotel & Resortcontributions. Culinary • Learners have access to personal learning • Northwesterna Tourism Ontario & Travel is sustainable c Adventure & Ecotourism pathways with appropriate support for and healthy.. individual success. n • Indigenouso communities are autonomous • Learners have access to flexible delivery models and self-reliant.. c that are effective in responding to their needs. • Globaln communities are enhanced. o • Learners meet or exceed recognized i t performance indicators of knowledge, skills, a and attitudes. r To Realize these Strategic e d www.confederationc.on.caCommitments, Successful e f Confederation College Productive Employers and Thunder Bay, Ontarion o Employees Contribute to Their Employees c . Businesses, industries, and Organizational Strength, w organizations have a productive, Capability, and Strategic w adaptable, ethical workforce and Employers Employees Productive our strategic commitments our strategic enabling them to compete in a w Alignment rapidly changing environment. We make the following commitment 4406 Hospitality & Media Displays.indd 5 4/20/05 11:11:24 AM • Employees and employers have access to to our employees: flexible training, education, and applied • Confederation College employees are capable, research, that meets their diverse learning committed, empowered, inspired, and Making Place a Better the World and unique geographic needs. positioned for future success. • Employers are satisfied that graduates meet or • Confederation College employees are sustained exceed recognized performance indicators. by organizational support. • Confederation College employees work in Highly Skilled, Knowlegeable and Employable Graduates Employable and Knowlegeable Skilled, Highly a healthy, collaborative environment that celebrates high performance, achievement and dedication to student success. 3 Linked to the Pulse of the North Highly Skilled, Knowledgeable and Employable Graduates Successful Learners with Diverse Learning Pathways Message from the President Message from the Chair of the Board of Governors Confederation College offers an unparalleled improved our environment by utilizing alternate educational experience. Our commitment to student energy sources to further reduce our carbon footprint success and lifelong learning informs our approach and deal with rising energy and operating costs. to providing personal learning pathways for students and graduates. We have recently revised the college At Confederation College, we help students empower graduate profile to ensure it fully responds to the their lives and futures through learning. Our students culturally diverse communities of Northwestern have abundant learning choices, personalized attention Ontario. We want to ensure that Confederation from award-winning and industry-recognized faculty College’s programs enable learners to acquire the and staff, and a vibrant campus community. We truly ethical and entrepreneurial skills, knowledge, and provide a positive and dynamic learning environment. abilities that our businesses and communities require. We look forward to Confederation College’s continued Our partnerships with industry leaders, businesses, success and our commitment to making a difference and communities ensure delivery of industry-relevant in students’ lives, in our communities and in the world. education that benefits both students and employers. As the premiere learning college in Northwestern Ontario, we are proud to offer an approach to education which prepares students for successful careers as well as helps them develop the skills and Patricia Lang awareness to be engaged citizens. President In a $37-billion sector in Canada, education has a responsibility to encourage environmental stewardship. As a leader in energy conservation, Confederation College was the first Canadian post-secondary institution to join the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. The College 4 Remarkable Learning Experiences Contributing to Socio-Economic Well Being Success Begins at Confederation College Message from the Chair of the Board of Governors In its 40 years of providing exceptional education resources, information services and support for and training for the citizens and communities of students and employees throughout the region both Northwestern Ontario, Confederation College has physically and virtually. On site study and meeting become woven into the economic, social, and cultural areas, and computer stations are available. fabric of the North. During that time, we have also witnessed a remarkable evolution in the delivery and Education provides the path in the lifelong learning accessibility of Confederation College programs. For journey for Confederation College students. By our students and employees, technology has helped providing excellence in education and training so that learning become significantly richer and opened up our students and businesses can have a productive new opportunities for success. and prosperous future, we further invigorate our remarkable part of the world. Confederation College is proud to reinforce its strengths within the expanding knowledge industry. The Advanced Technology for Learning Project affects every student at Confederation College. This comprehensive technology project provides state- Hartley Multamaki of-the-art electronic access to information, curricula, Chair of the Board of Governors and student services in Thunder Bay, in the region, and in remote communities. Regardless of where they live or which options they require, our students can achieve success. On the Thunder Bay campus, the Paterson Library Commons is Confederation College’s new centre for information discovery, acquisition of skills, and the sharing of knowledge. The fully accessible Paterson Library Commons provides a wealth of learning 5 Hartley Multamaki Marilyn Gouthro Patricia Lang Chair Vice Chair President Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Lyn McLeod Percy Champagne Nora Logan Past Chair Executive Committee Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Kenora John St. Amand Dick O’Donnell Gwen DuBois-Wing Thunder Bay Vice Chair Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Rod Somppi Meladina Hardy Academic Staff Representative Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Cathe Hoszowski William Trochimchuk Rainy River District Administrative Staff Representative Board of Governors Board John Kantola Thunder Bay Support Staff Representative Thunder Bay Sid Wintle Dryden/Sioux Lookout Ray Zuliani Thunder Bay Seven Campuses Seven Matt Belanger Developing Citizens Developing Student Representative Thunder Bay Investing in Communities Chris Gilbert, Angela Lucas, and Megan Paxton, Sung Hwan Kim, 6 Culinary Managment Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance Patricia Lang Christine Bates Stewart Kallio President Director, Human Resources Associate Dean, Negahneewin Services College of Academic & Kim Fedderson Community Development Vice President, Academic & Don Bernosky Student Services Executive Director, Innovation & Kathleen Lynch Skills Development Dean, School of Health & Reg Jones Community Services Vice President, Corporate Services Brian Campbell Director, Resource Development Jerry Selby S. Brenda Small Director, Maintenance & Support School of Aviation Dean, Negahneewin College Michael Gallagher of Academic & Community Director, Financial Services college leaders college Development Vince Stilla Paul Inkila Director, Centre for Continuing Education Director, Computer Services Laraine Tapak Tim Kerbashian Director, Learning & Director, International Resources Education Centre Joe Vieira Kathy Kimpton Dean, School of Engineering Director, Student Success Technology & Trades & Registrar Ron Vopni Brian Ktytor Director, Facility