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MOHAWK COLLEGE - Mcmaster UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP, a SEAMLESS PATHWAY FROM COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY: MOHAWK COLLEGE - McMASTER UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP, A SEAMLESS PATHWAY Michael Piczak Dr. Nafia Al-Mutawaly McMaster University Mohawk College / McMaster University B.Tech. Management Program Chair B.Tech. Energy Program Chair Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Hamilton, Ontario, Canada [email protected] [email protected] Abstract – In the mid 1960s, Ontario education gain exposure in Canadian engineering and management policymakers recognized the need for an engineering practices, mature students to expand their educational trained individual to fill the gap between high school and foundations and college graduates to realize their full university graduates, namely, an engineering potential. technologist. This gap was filled by consolidating existing institutes of technology and creating the Ontario College engineering technology graduates have community college system in 1967. However, clear traditionally been expected to successfully write pathways for students to progress from an Ontario approximately 17 gap examinations, offered by the college diploma program onto a university bachelor’s Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), to obtain degree were extremely limited. In 1997, Mohawk College standing as a professional engineer. In the mid 1970s, and McMaster University created a bachelor of Ryerson Polytechnic promoted a bachelor of technology technology degree partnership to offer students such an (B.Tech.) degree program, which represented one of the option. few avenues for college graduates to qualify for a professional engineering designation, without the need for This paper will discuss the unique aspects of the exhaustive testing. By the mid 1990s, the chair of collaboration between Mohawk College and McMaster McMaster University’s mechanical engineering program University, with a main focus on the inter-institutional (Dr. M. Elbestawi) identified an industry need whereby synergies which drive the partnership’s success individuals could pursue an engineering education during including: shared facilities and faculty, interdisciplinary the evening while simultaneously maintaining daytime co-op placements and joint research programs. employment. This degree completion program (DCP) grew steadily until 2006 when additional degree Keywords: B.Tech., Post-graduate pathways, University / completion programming streams (computer studies, College Partnership civil/ infrastructure and energy engineering) were introduced in an evening school format. In 2007, three 1. BACKGROUND Four Year Integrated daytime streams were introduced by B.Tech. (biotechnology, automotive vehicle technology, In 2005, former Ontario Premier Bob Rae called for and process automation). Today, enrollment levels stand more post secondary collaboration to limit the perceived at 450 students for DCP and 650 students for the Four ‘empire of silos’ forming at the institutional level [1]. Year degree programs. Both programs are largely Dating back to 1997, the bachelor of technology degree delivered at and administered through McMaster partnership between McMaster University and Mohawk University. A commitment from the Ontario Government College in Hamilton was among the first to offer such a in 2008 for $16.5M was awarded to ensure the continued technology degree, where 30 part time students development of the B.Tech. partnership program [3]. represented the inaugural class. Today, this Yves Landry Award winning degree [2] completion program provides a channel to P.Eng., M.Eng., M.A.Sc., MBA and Ph.D. 2. B.TECH. vs. B.ENG degrees. While countless colleges have followed suit, the Mohawk-McMaster partnership stands unique as a model B.Tech. was originally positioned between a college of inter-institutional collaboration for students whose engineering technology diploma and a bachelor of career aspirations demand scholastic options. As this engineering degree. In the minds of prospective students collaboration evolves and matures, the various program and employers, this periodically creates confusion. Table streams provide options for newly landed immigrants to 1 attempts to clarify the distinction between the two qualifications. Bachelor of Bachelor of Technology Engineering Student Students who enjoy Students with Profile laboratory subjects and are mathematical and logical also interested in mathematics strengths and science Teaching More hands-on Develops understanding Methods experimentation and and mathematical demonstrations during foundations related to a Figure 1 – B.Tech. Undergraduate Program Paths lectures specific engineering discipline Project work geared to Industry Driven Academic Programs - B.Tech. building specific objects or Project work geared programming streams and course content are shaped systems as the end product towards synthesis and by industry representatives who volunteer to sit on evaluation program advisory committees. Such practicing Co-op Co-op mandatory – emphasis Co-op desirable but not engineers, technologists, managers and community Education on gaining hands-on mandatory – emphasis on leaders ensure that curricula are current and relevant experience through jobs in application of industry engineering theory as judged against industry standards and needs. Careers Primarily in “hands-on” Positions in a range of technology applications (e.g. technical environments, Accessibility to Working Professionals - With few production, manufacturing, or including design, project post secondary, university level, engineering, part construction supervision) management, policy time options available to college graduates, a pent development, or business Normally function in a and financial analysis up demand for post college engineering education primarily technical context, may progress to was recognized. From their inception, DCP streams with opportunities to progress management positions targeted the working professional looking to to management and with Extensive maintain knowledge currency while simultaneously supervisory positions supervisory responsibilities improving the level of their professional credentials. Table 1: B.Tech. vs. B.Eng. Comparison Mandatory Co-op - Mandatory co-op represents a key feature of all B.Tech. programs. For DCP Compared to a bachelor of engineering degree, streams, prior college co-op experiences are B.Tech. features more practical engineering studies, math recognized and credited where student studies across the curriculum (rather than in multiple stand alone continue within the same discipline. In addition, co- courses), and closer ties between lectures and real world op placements provide landed immigrants with applications as captured in courses and capstone projects. exposure to Canadian engineering/business practices, allowing them to demonstrate previously 3. B.TECH’S UNIQUE MODEL accumulated competencies. Traditional 4 month co- op terms are replaced with 8 to 16 month work A number of characteristics contribute to the unique placements. The extended period permits companies B.Tech. model including: to better assess a candidate’s long-term potential within their organization. Seamless academic pathways - B.Tech. degree completion programs have been designed to provide Short Duration and Flexibility - DCP streams seamless transition for college engineering offer three intakes during a calendar year, with technology graduates (civil, computer studies, students’ progress proceeding at a pace reflective of mechanical and electrical). Incoming students are personal preference and circumstance. Program granted two years of credit and are required to flexibility allows B.Tech. students to complete complete 17 technical courses as well as 7 degrees in a relatively short time (24 months), management courses to achieve a bachelor of subject to course availabilities. technology degree, allowing B.Tech. graduates to be considered for masters level studies (Figure 1). Management studies - Complementing the technical studies, seven management courses (5 core with two optional) were introduced to the B.Tech. programs in 2007. Management course offerings This cross appointment permits enhanced collaboration include: between institutions enabling faculty to work on applied research projects, solving problems for industry in the Financial Systems (core) field of energy engineering. Faculty, industry, and Technological Entrepreneurship (core) students collaborate to publish conference and journal Engineering Economics (core) papers, something rather unique for college faculty who Human Behaviour in Technology Settings (core) typically have substantial teaching commitments. Management of Technical Projects (core) Formulating Technology Strategy In addition, credit level courses have been offered to industrial partners as local companies look to upgrade Legal and Regulatory Issues competencies with in-house university level education. Contemporary Issues in Management Diplomas are conferred to those who complete five and Creativity, Innovation, and Technology seven course certificate programs. Human Resources in Technology Settings Lean Thinking Finally, the programs are governed by jointly operated Sustainability (under development) steering committees which provide continuous guidance and policy direction. 4. PROGRAM STRENGTHS 6. LIFE AFTER B.TECH. Surveys and focus groups have been administered over B.Tech. students are provided two options upon the years to gage student reaction/attitudes to program graduation: perusing related employment or continuing offerings,
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