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ACHIEVE INNOVATION IN LEARNING
1.1Twenty-five students from the Tourism and Travel program volunteered for Mohawk College’s Mohawk in Motion during the World Cycling event. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.] 1.2On Tuesday September 30th, the 1st year Tourism and Travel students participated in a field trip on a double decker bus. The trip was arranged to enhance the learning in the Introduction to Tourism course and the focus of this field trip was to (a) introduce students to the City of Hamilton (b) introduce students to different modes of transportation (c) allow them to experience what tourists coming into this city might experience (d) liaise with and work on community relationships with the double decker bus company, and Tourism Hamilton (e) introduce students to different career paths within the tourism industry. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.3On October 15, 2003 Camilla Wheeler from Bar-Ex Communications Inc. was a guest speaker to the Office Administration Legal classes. Bar-Ex is a vertical search engine and is the "lawyer's portal" to the web. Information contained on this site provides the legal community with a wealth of information and registration to this site is free. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.4Mohawk College’s Insurance Program students; John Clodge and Kevin Hanselman, won this year’s John E. Lowes Insurance Education Fund Scholarship. The Fund is a charitable trust dedicated to assisting Ontario student’s to complete their full-time post-secondary education which involves the study of “principle and casualty insurance”. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.5Professor Anna Bortolon, of the Human Resources (HR) Post Diploma Certificate Program had an article entitled Joining HR’s Technology Revolution published in the September 8, 2003 edition of the Canadian HR Reporter. The article discussed how Human Resources professionals are using technology to diagnose and solve problems within their organization. Anna has her own HR Consulting Business called ‘Avelife Inc’. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.6The Broadcast Educators Association of Canada (BEAC) represents faculty
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and administrators in Radio, Television, Broadcast Journalism and New Media Programs in provincially accredited Colleges and Universities across Canada. BEAC honours the outstanding work produced by students and recent graduates. Yuri Bakhnov, an international student in his third year of the Journalism and Communications Media Program, received the 2003 BEAC National Award in the spring. Yuri was judged against entrants from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. Yuri's television report (camera, script and editing) was on the Hamilton Peach March last February. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.7On September 27, 2003, forty-nine international students visited Canada's Wonderland. The day was planned by International Education to give the students an opportunity to meet other students and experience one of our local attractions. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.8 Congratulations to Denise Serafin, a Construction Engineering Technician graduate who is featured on the front of the Fall 2003 Continuing Education catalogue. Denise also holds a Continuing Education Certificate in MicroComputer Aided Design (a.k.a. AutoCAD). She will be the Alumni speaker at the Fall Continuing Education Convocation and is planning to conduct a session for Tech 2003: Women at Work on October 30. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.9 Congratulations also to Shannon Kyles, Professor, Building &Construction Sciences for the completion of a yearlong effort that produced an educational website, www.ontarioarchitecture.com. Shannon's website is the product of a Professional Development leave from Mohawk College, coupled with funding from the Trillium Foundation and the Hamilton-Halton Construction Association. The website was featured in an article in the Globe and Mail on October 3, 2003. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.10 On October 18th, the Computer Science and Information Technology Department was pleased to read the names of the first E-Commerce Business to Business Post Diploma graduates. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.11 Duane Bender, professor, Computer Science and Information Technology is running a pilot project with his 6th semester Advanced Visual Basic course making use of MicroSoft’s newest platform .NET. This will be the first use of Microsoft’s .NET software through the innovative work of Duane and others in
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the department. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.12 The Ontario Sheet Metal Apprentice Competitions were held on Oct 3rd to 5th in Kitchener, Ontario. Dan Nichols, Sheet Metal Professor in the Motive Power and Stoney Creek programming department, is the provincial competition coordinator. Fourteen contestants from around the province participated in the competitions. In keeping with the Oktoberfest theme competitors were asked to build a hollowed out copper beer keg that could be used for future decorative purposes. The 3-day event culminated in an awards banquet held on Saturday Oct 5th. Mohawk College apprentices Jamie McCormick and Frank Coccaro were placed 1st and 3rd respectively. Jamie and Frank will be representing Ontario apprentices at the National Competitions to be held in May 2004 in Niagara Falls. Dan's hard work and dedication to ensuring success of the competition continues to raise the image of Mohawk College in this industry. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.13 David Cash, Professor, Chemical and Environmental Technology, will present a paper at the Science Teachers Association of Ontario annual conference in late November. The paper is entitled, “Making multiple versions of an organic chemistry naming quiz using a mail merge operation”. David has been developing computer-generated tests, assignments and quizzes using this technique for several years, and has been published in the December 2000 issue of CHEM 13 NEWS. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
1.14 Dean Douglas Baker, Chair of Communications Media Greg Unrau, and Chair of Brantford and Applied Arts John Schaeffer, attended a meeting of the Heads of Media Studies for Ontario at Durham College to learn about new Ministry guidelines for program development and program changes. A tour of the new University of Ontario Institute of Technology was conducted and the three attendees from Mohawk College took note of facilities and design ideas that can be used in the development of the Brantford Centre for Community, Communications and Design and any other new facilities for the faculty of Brantford & Applied Arts. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.] 1.15 Randy Patch, Director of IT, attended the 2003 Conference on Information Technology, presented by the League for Innovation in the Community Colleges, in Milwaukee. His report on the conference can be found online at: www.mohawkcollege.ca/dept/it/Documents/20031020ConfTripReportRP.pdf. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
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1.16 Dispute Resolution and Human Rights Services continued to offer a number of workshops to managers and staff on Human Rights: 4 sessions at Fennell campus and 1 session at Brantford Campus. Additional workshops are planned at all campuses. An increasing number of faculty members are recognizing the benefits to their students of having an understanding of individual rights and responsibilities in supporting a respectful working and learning environment. This month there have been 10 presentations on dispute resolution and human rights: 6 at Fennell Campus, 3 at the Institute of Applied Health Sciences and 1 at Brantford Campus. In addition, a human rights presentation was made to interested students at the Residence. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
1.17 Through the Literacy and Basic Skills Program, Mohawk College’s Access Department has received MTCU funding to offer “Future Directions” to individuals receiving support from Ontario Works. Originally developed in the Brantford community, “Future Directions” has been expanded to include clients in Hamilton. The program, which is a partnership with the City of Hamilton, Social and Public Health Services Division, provides Ontario Works clients with five weeks of goal setting, career decision-making, academic assessments and labour force preparation. During the sixth week of the program, Ontario Works will arrange for a community placement that will help them gain on-the-job experience. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
1.18 The Community Economic Development and Access Division, in cooperation with Ontario Works Brant began another six-week "Future Directions" program (previously called LiteracyWorks) 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 2003/2004 fiscal year. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
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EXPAND PARTNERSHIPS AND LINKAGES
2.1 During the month of October, Louise Bockner, Dean, Business and International Education traveled to China to meet with a number of Radio and Television University (RTVU) partners to discuss the 2 +1 Articulation Agreement. Louise also met with RTVU students to explain and promote the agreements. As part of the trip Louise stopped in Hong Kong to meet with Stephen Cheng, our partner from Centre for International Programs (CIP) to plan out next steps in the Hong Kong application process. Louise also met Leo Barsony, Co-ordinator, International Education, and they traveled together to Vietnam to pursue student recruitment initiatives. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
2.2 Leo Barsony, Co-ordinator, International Education just completed a recruitment trip to China and Vietnam. He conducted seminars in several schools in China recruiting students for the Fall 2004 Semester. The other purpose of the trip was to visit a number of institutions that plan to offer Mohawk College English Language Programs on site in China. Students studying in these programs would then transfer to Mohawk College’s College Entrance English courses then into post secondary programs. Louise Bockner, Dean, Business and International Education also traveled to Vietnam, with the purpose of opening up new recruitment sites in that country for Mohawk College. Several educational consultants were contacted and the Canadian Education Centre agreed to assist Mohawk College with recruitment efforts. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
2.3A delegation from Fujian Radio and Television University in the People's Republic of China, visited Mohawk College on October 24, 2003. The delegation consisted of 7 representatives from various campuses in the Fujian province. They came to learn about studying at Mohawk College and to view our facilities. A student panel supported their understanding of student life from a Chinese student's perspective. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
2.4A delegation from the Brantford Campus traveled to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, New York, on October 20th to finalize an articulation agreement targeted at graduates of the Packaging Management
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Technology program. Dean Douglas Baker, Chair John Schaeffer, Coordinator Derek Whitney, and Project & Administrative Support Officer, Paula Crow, toured the facility and finalized the agreement which provides graduates of the Packaging program with credit for all of their Mohawk courses. With an additional year and a half of studies, students are eligible for an Applied Arts and Science Degree from RIT. This trip was the culmination of much hard work and dedication of staff at both institutions. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
2.5A Music articulation meeting was held at Brock University with the Dean of Humanities and Performing Arts for Brock University. The Mohawk College delegation included Betty Chou, Manager, Recognition of Learning Centre, Jay Moore, Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nick Deutsch, Coordinator of Music and Douglas Baker, Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts. The group met with several administrators and faculty from Brock and they are looking at a 2 plus 2 program and a future collaborative Music Education program. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
2.6Marilyn Bieksa, Chair, Health Sciences and Human Services, attended the 3rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators (CAPNE), October 5 – 7. M. Bieksa is the Ontario representative on the CAPNE Board. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.7Sue Vattay, Professor, Recreation and Leisure Services was instrumental in coordinating Mohawk College’s participation in the 2003 World Cycling Championships held October 6 – 12. Health Sciences and Human Services administration, faculty and staff also volunteered their services from October 10 – 12. Heide Bell, Manager, Administrative Services, Health Sciences and Human Services coordinated the volunteers for the First Aid station at the Fennell Campus from October 10 - 12. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.8 Rosemary Knechtel Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services brought greetings at the 10th Anniversary of the “Bridging the Gap Advanced Practice – Nursing in Research Practice Day” held at the Hamilton Convention Centre on October 16. This event was co-hosted by McMaster University, Mohawk College and Conestoga College. Carrie Mines, Co-coordinator, BScN Program, was the Mohawk representative on the planning committee. Several Mohawk faculty attended the workshop. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
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2.9Marilyn Bieksa, Chair, Health Sciences and Human Services, and Nursing Professors - Andrea Deakin, Cathy Little, Cathy Smith, Barbara Toohey and Ellie Latta attended the Provincial Heads of Nursing (Practical Nursing) meeting on Friday, October 24. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.10 Mohawk College Recreation and Leisure Services students presented “Ghouls & Goblins” at the Mumz’n Craft Show at Gage Park, Hamilton on October 25 & 26. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.11 Rosemary Knechtel participated in the Advanced Clinical/Practice Fellowships (ACPF) Reviews for the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario on several dates in the month of October. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.12 Rosemary Knechtel, Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services, John Kelton, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Ken Clarke, Senior Account Manager, Group Marketing, The Great-West Life Assurance Company and Betsy Little, Executive Director, The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame brought greetings at The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame “Pfizer Canada Discovery Days in Health Sciences” held at McMaster University on October 28. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.13 Rosemary Knechtel hosted guests from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Calgary on October 29 at the Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences. The guests were Marlene Raasok, Dean, Health and Public Safety, Glenn Van Iderstine, Manager, Business Operations, Health and Public Safety, and Lorrie Cramb, Academic Coordinator, Wellness Programs, Health and Public Safety. Discussion was held about the collaborative programs with McMaster University and the joint operation of the building. Chairs, Mary Brown, Marilyn Bieksa and Diane Barrafato participated in the discussions as well. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic] 2.14 Pat Duxbury, Professor, Nursing, Health Sciences and Human Services coordinated and participated along with other Health Sciences faculty in the Health Sciences displays at the second annual “Health Research Day Under the Microscope” presented by Hamilton Health Sciences event at Silver City in Ancaster on October 30. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic] 2.15 Rosemary Knechtel, Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services, Marilyn Bieksa, Chair, Health Sciences and Human Services and Cheryl Richeson, Field Placement Coordinator/Professor for the Instructor for Blind and Visually
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Impaired Programs met with George Abbot, Dean of Educational Programs and Instruction from The Hadley School for the Blind, Winnetka, Illinois, USA on October 31 in Branford. Mr. Abbot provided an overview of the origin of the Hadley School for the Blind and course offerings to the students in the Instructor for the Blind and Visually Impaired Programs – Orientation & Mobility/Rehabilitation Teacher. The Hadley School for the Blind is a distance education school that offers tuition free program to blind people, their families and professionals working in the blindness field. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.16 Dr. John Corlett, Dean of Applied Health Science at Brock University, hosted the Mohawk delegation of Louise Bockner, Dean of Business and International Education; Rosemary Knechtel, Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services; Paul Armstrong, Chair of Health Sciences and Human Services; Alice Szrajber, Chair of Business Studies; and Betty Chou, Manager, Recognition of Learning on a visit to Brock on October 2, 2003. Meetings were held with Chairs Maureen Connelly of the Department of Sport Management, John Hay of the Department of Community Health Studies, Anna Lathrop of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies and Academic Advisors Tammy Campbell, Fern Pham and Diane Bowie to explore opportunities for articulation and collaboration in the following areas: - Mohawk’s Tourism and Travel graduates and Brock’s Bachelor of Tourism Studies program, - Brock’s Bachelor of Sport Management and Mohawk’s Business Management diploma programs, - Mohawk’s Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker and Child and Youth Worker graduates and Brock’s Bachelor of Arts in Community Health, - Brock’s Bachelor of Arts in Community Health graduates and Mohawk’s Early Childhood Education diploma program and Instructor for the Visually Impaired graduate certificate programs, - Mohawk’s new proposed Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant diploma program and Brock’s Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies (major in Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation). [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.17 On October 2, 2003, Dean Rosemary Knechtel and Chair Paul Armstrong of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services and Betty Chou, Manager, Recognition of Learning met with Brock University Chair of Child and Youth Studies, Dorothy Griffiths, to review the current articulation arrangement with the
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Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies and the Child and Youth Studies concurrent Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education programs. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.18 Dirk Mulder, Manager of the International Division at the University of Western Sydney (UWS) and Ron Kelly of K.O.M. Consultants (Canadian representative for UWS based in Hamilton) visited Mohawk College on October 15, 2003. Meetings to discuss improvement of Western Sydney’s articulation agreement were held with Art Domenicucci, Chair of Business Management and Alice Szrajber, Chair of Business Studies and with Jay Moore, Chair of Applied Arts; Greg Unrau, Chair of Communications Media; Mike Dwyer, Co-ordinator, General Arts and Science; and Betty Chou, Manager, Recognition of Learning. The University of Western Sydney agreement currently awards two years’ academic credit towards a relevant three- or four-year undergraduate degree for Mohawk three-year diploma graduates and up to three semesters’ credit for two-year diploma graduates. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.19 Douglas Baker, Dean of Brantford and Applied Arts; Jay Moore, Chair of Applied Arts; Nick Deutsch, Co-ordinator of Music Studies; and Betty Chou, Manager, Recognition of Learning visited Brock University on October 23, 2003 at the invitation of Dr. Rosemary Drage Hale, Dean, Faculty of Humanities. They discussed with Dean Hale, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Curriculum Corrado Federici, Department of Music Chair Peter Landey and Director of Concurrent Education Programs Rosamund Battye possible options for Mohawk graduates to complete degree studies in Music and Education. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic]
2.20 Martha Fox represented Mohawk College at a workshop entitled “A Symposium on the Reality of Anti-Racism Work in the City of Hamilton”, sponsored by the Committee Against Racism for the City of Hamilton and held at the Hamilton- Wentworth District School Board. The goal of the day was to identify and recognize anti-racism initiatives in Hamilton and the challenges faced in anti-racism work in our communities. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
2.21 Roberta Burke attended the fifth international forum on Prior Learning Assessment and Qualification Recognition in Winnipeg from October 19 to 22, 2003. Roberta Burke co-facilitated a one-day introductory workshop on PLAR for representatives from regulatory bodies and was a panelist in presenting “Feedback from Learners – A Second Cross Canada Study of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)”. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
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2.22 Sarah Ledwidge, Director and Board Member, International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) met with Roberta Burke, PLA Coordinator, to explore ICAS’s interest in offering PLA services to clients as part of their Human Resource Portfolio. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
2.23 Mohawk College, in partnership with the Halton District School Board, has been asked to host a provincial conference of Secondary School Guidance Heads on May 13, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
2.24 On October 8, 2003, a breakfast meeting was convened by Jim Vanderveken, Director, Community Economic Development and Access Division, between the management staff of the Hamilton Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) office and the Mohawk College Executive Committee. Among a number of mutual interests, such as labour market trends, seamless learning pathways, and federal/provincial negotiations relative to a Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA), the meeting offered an opportunity for Mohawk College to officially welcome David Elliott to his new role as Director of the Hamilton HRDC office. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
2.25 Community Economic Development and Access Division, in partnership with the Engineering Technology Division, has successfully negotiated a training delivery partnership with Dofasco Inc. relative to training eighty company employees in manufacturing skills and hydraulics. Mohawk College faculty will begin delivery starting on October 27, 2003, with the training taking place at the Dofasco Training Centre, located in Burlington. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
2.26 On October 20, 2003, representatives from the Canadian Centre of Management Development (CCMD), an agency of the federal Treasury Board, met Jim Vanderveken, Roberta Weiss, Debbie DeDauw, Linda Rogers, Linda Marshall, Dieter Klaus and Terry Mote, to explore a training partnership between CCMD and Ontario’s colleges. CCMD is responsible for training all federal public servants but lacks the regional infrastructure for delivery, and are interested in determining Mohawk College's capacity to support their mandate. CCMD has also engaged ACCC in this dialogue and will be approaching ACAATO as well. This meeting with CCMD was facilitated by the Community Economic Development and Access Division. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
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2.27 Community Economic Development and Access Division has submitted to the Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation (MEOI) a Prosperity Partnership Fund proposal in partnership with McMaster University, Redeemer University College, City of Hamilton Economic Development Department, HR Matters Steering Committee, Hamilton Training Advisory Board and Hamilton Industry Education Council. The proposal, entitled "The Hamilton Resource of Institutions Valuing Economic Strength (THRIVES)", is intended to strengthen the education and knowledge creation cluster, which exists in Hamilton, and to develop an economic development alliance between the project partners so as to retain and attract high value and globally competitive business and industry firms to the Hamilton community. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
2.28 Community Economic Development and Access jointly with the Faculty of Engineering Technology have been contracted by the Ontario Human Resources Chemical Sector Committee to conduct a training needs analysis study. The study would involve surveying a cross-section of employers in the chemical industry across the Province, and would develop recommendations around training, accreditation, program and curriculum development and other human resource planning issues. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
2.29 As a member of the Hamilton Training Advisory Board's (HTAB’s) Immigrant and Refugee Employment Services Committee, Linda Rogers participated in a community consultation to share information and explore possibilities for an initiative that would address issues related to the integration of internationally trained nurses in Hamilton. A working group has been set-up to identify and develop a local solution. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
2.30 On September 25, 2003 Community Economic Development and Access participated in Jobsfest at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Over 5,500 job- seekers attended the event. Staff from Return to Work Services and Targeted Placement Service were on hand to assist job-seekers with questions as well as liaise with the employers in the marketplace. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
2.31 During the World Cycling Championships, Mohawk College hosted the “Mohawk in Motion” Community Event on October 10-12, 2003. The event featured local exhibitors and vendors, bike demonstrations, children’s area, food tent, and a diverse line-up of musical entertainment and performers. The event was
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organized by Sue Vattay, Ann Clark, and Michelle Harkness with the support of over 200 registered volunteers, including students from the Recreation and Leisure Services and Travel and Tourism programs. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
2.32 There are 260 students working through the Campus Student Employment Program this semester. The program is funded by Tuition Set -Aside and Ontario Work Study. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
2.33 Mohawk College Athletics hosted the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Touch Football Championships on October 24-26, 2003. Mohawk won the silver medal, defeated by Niagara College 15 -14 in the gold medal game. Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
2.34 The Mohawk College Women’s Fastball team won bronze at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Championships held on October 16 -18, 2003 at St. Clair College in Windsor. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
2.35 The Mohawk College Mountaineers Hall of Fame Ceremonies were held on Friday, November 7. The Hall of Fame recognizes builders, coaches, and athletes for outstanding athletic accomplishments and contributions. This year’s inductees are John Locke, Grace Siu, Ray Jones, and Doug Amey. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
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IMPROVE SERVICES AND PROCESSES
3.1International Education had an extremely successful orientation for new students that started in September 2003. The event was well attended by students and supported by academic and administrative staff. The purpose of the orientation was to give the students a warm welcome to Mohawk College and an orientation to college life in Canada with a focus on academic success. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
3.2The Mohawk College Mountain Bike Club has existed since 1996. With the help of the great staff in the Athletics Department, the club has fostered recreational off-road mountain biking for students, staff, faculty and alumni. The members range from beginners to extreme riders. The aim of the club is to conduct regular weekly rides, arrange some epic biking excursions, conduct clinics for tuning/repairs/maintenance, promote off-road biking as a sport, be involved in trail education/advocacy/maintenance, and more. Regardless of your skill level, if you like to ride off-road, you are encouraged to join the club and get involved. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
3.3The Mohawk College Cross Country Team has been resurrected. Four men are racing on October 4th in Peterborough at an Invitational Race. Several more runners are expected at the Ontario Championships on October 25th in Brockville. Spinning off from this effort is a recreational / social running club geared towards people of any ability operating year round. The recreational club will give some athletic students a chance to take a leadership role in planning and organizing the training runs for people just getting into the sport. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
3.4A retirement celebration was held on Oct. 1st for former Chair of Computer Science and Information Technology, Peter Dawn, at the Liuna Station Banquet and Convention Center. Many were present to celebrate the career of this individual and also to have some fun. We were privileged to honour Peter and the college staff members will miss him. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
3.5Graeme Dunn, Professor, Computer Science and Information Technology, was a candidate in the recent provincial election in the riding of Haldimand-Norfolk.
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We acknowledge his efforts and concern that prompted him to undertake such an activity on behalf of his community. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
3.6Approximately 40 staff and faculty attended a Brantford Campus Forum on October 15th. This lunch meeting provided all attendees to share information, learn about new initiatives at the Brantford Campus and voice any concerns they may have. Attendees saw a presentation about the Brantford Centre for Community, Communications and Design as a part of the Campus Forum. Volunteers stepped forward to form two new campus committees: Professional Development and Campus Development. These two committees will look at opportunities at the Brantford Campus. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
3.7The Brantford Campus Fall Open House was held on Wednesday, October 29th and attracted over 150 people, including high school students, parents and community members. A good number of programs were represented, including those from Brantford, Stoney Creek, Fennell and the Institute of Applied Health Sciences. The event was successful and a follow up meeting and debriefing session is scheduled for early November. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
3.8Greg Unrau, Chair of Communications Media and Advertising Program Advisory Committee Chair Jay Pollock, co-presented the Media Programs Program Review for the Board of Governors on October 28th. The rapid growth of the programs, new initiatives to improve equipment and the large number of new grad certificate programs for the Brantford Centre for Community, Communications and Design were presented. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
3.9The following financial reports were submitted in October:
Native Community Care-Medical Services Branch 2003/04 progress report Accessibility Fund for Students with Disabilities 2002/03 final report Women’s Campus Safety 2002/03 final report Apprenticeship Innovation Fund-Refrigeration and Air Conditioning audited project report [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.10 Banner training and consulting was provided throughout the month to finance
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staff members on the Purchasing, Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules. Training was also provided on the Human Resources/Payroll module. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.11 Karen Moore was appointed Chair of the Finance Officers Committee for Ontario Colleges for the 2004/05 fiscal year. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.12 Tony DiDomenico, Manager of Purchasing Services attended a luncheon symposium on "Improvements to the Procurement of Construction Services" sponsored by the Ontario and Hamilton General Contractors Association October 29th. Primarily attended by contractors, other public sector attendees included McMaster University, Town of Oakville, Hamilton District School Board and City of Hamilton. The main theme of the symposium was discussion around moving towards awarding bids based on quality and not lowest price. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.13 Joanne Borbath, Manager of Campus Stores attended the Ontario College's Management Academy conference held October 21st thru 24th in Orillia. This conference was well received with participation of Deans, Directors, Chairs and Managers from throughout the Ontario College system. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.14 The 2002-2003 Program Costing Report is in the final stages of preparation. Completion of this information is expected for mid-November and will be available (along with prior year data) on Hawknet. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.15 Purchasing & Financial Planning Division is pleased to announce a new member of our team. James Harris has accepted the temporary Mail Room Clerk position. James is no stranger to the College, he comes to us from Property Services.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.16 Several members of the Banner Implementation team attended the Canadian Banner Users’ Conference in Kelowna, B.C. Progress on other fronts included the following:
The CORE cashiering system was setup, and student accounts receivable staff received training.
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The EPOS system for voice registration was setup, and technical staff received training.
Ray Tibando, Kathy Verspagen and Randy Patch gave presentations at the Chairs’ Breakfast, outlining the background, schedule and deliverables of the Banner project. Rob McInnis, Kristin Bolstad and others were on-hand to answer faculty members’ questions about the impact of the new system.
Peter Gray of Millenium Systems (a vendor of reporting software closely integrated with Banner) has begun working with the Finance team, providing training and consulting services for purchasing, accounts payable and financial reporting.
The Finance and Student teams are preparing for a series of “mock registrations” or end-to-end system tests, which will begin in November. Test data and scripts are being developed to simulate a wide variety of production scenarios. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.17 We are contracting with Joe Peterson to develop and present training workshops for functional staff who will be working with Banner. Training sessions will begin as early as December 2003. Training for casual users (requiring inquiry access only) will likely begin in March 2004, and will be handled by Marilyn Gris and the Banner project team. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.18 The MoCoMotion (Mohawk Web Portal) team undertook technical training in October, and worked on developing training materials for end-users. End-user training will begin next month, and will be held in a dedicated facility in the I- Wing (I208). As part of the communications and promotion effort, the team has been sending out online notices and Web demos, as well as presenting demonstrations to groups of end-users. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.19 The Information Technology Help Desk responded to 670 support calls in October. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.20 Construction work for the Brantford Student Lounge project is nearing
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completion. The expected completion date is November 30, 2003. Plans are currently underway to relocate the Law and Security Administration faculty from their current location to the new office space constructed adjacent to the student lounge. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.21 Facilities Planning staff have been busy preparing sketches and cost estimates to assist various departments with their submissions of 2004/2005 Major Project Proposals. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.22 Facilities Planning staff met with various members of the Banner Implementation Team to discuss the impact of Banner on space and facilities at all campuses. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.23 Plans are currently underway to remove Portables TP8, TP9 and TP10 from the Fennell Campus. These portables have exceeded their normal life cycle and are in need of extensive repairs that are no longer cost effective. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.24 The first meeting of the Stoney Creek Campus Expansion Committee took place on Tuesday, October 28. The role of the Committee is to identify the space needs of the various program areas to meet the continued enrolment growth expected for 2003-2006 and develop a space plan for the 36,800 sq. ft. facility at 340 Leaside Avenue. In May 2003, the College SuperBuild proposal to acquire the land and building at 340 Leaside Avenue was approved by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities. The College is currently in the process of preparing a legal agreement with Taylor Steel whereby the College acquires the 340 Leaside Avenue building and property in exchange for the College giving Taylor a parcel of 1.0 acres of College owned land. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.25 Occupancy of the first floor of the X-Centre was achieved. Tenders have closed for the various furniture items required in the X-Centre. All orders are expected to be placed by the first week of November. Plans are underway to relocate Co- op Staff from their current location to the X-Centre in early December. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.26 Ron Baskin, Director of Facility Management & Construction, attended the 36th
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Annual Facilities Administrators Conference at Georgian College’s Kempenfelt Conference Centre. Representatives of 24 Colleges and Ministry officials participated in a wide range of topics: Facilities Strategic Planning, Space Management, Energy Management, Deferred Maintenance and updates from the Ministry. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.27 Facility Management & Construction staff participated in the electrical set-up and grounds maintenance for the World Cycling Event. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.28 The Facility Management & Construction Division is pleased to announce Tony Scime as the new Manager, Electrical & Mechanical. Tony is the current Manager, Buildings & Grounds at Niagara College. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]
3.29 The ‘Know the Score’ Program has begun at Mohawk College, run by the Responsible Gambling Council of Ontario. This program promotes education for students around gambling. This is an initiative by the Responsible Gambling Council, after a study by the Council and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse found that 18 to 24 year olds are among the highest risk groups for developing gambling problems, and 7% of young Ontario adults experienced moderate to severe gambling problems. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.30 The Co-ordinator of Student Success and the Student Success Team, Academic/Orientation sub group, have developed and will implement a survey across all programs to create an inventory of Academic Orientation Activities Fall 2003. This activity is in support of the corporate student success focus of “the new student’s transition to college”. The inventory will be available to all areas of the College and will be shared as part of a professional development day February 25, 2004 which will incorporate the return of Don Fraser, a noted authority on student success. Don will focus on student motivation and retention and "the right start to college and maintaining student motivation after day one. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.31 The Co-ordinator of Student Success and the Student Success Team, Academic sub group, in collaboration with the Counselling Department and the academic areas, implemented a pilot activity during the Fall 2003 semester to identify ‘high risk’ students and integrate materials and student services to assist these
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students to succeed. Approximately 500 students have been impacted across 11 programs. The activity will be carried out again in January 2004. This activity supports the students’ need to receive timely and relevant information and will provide Mohawk College with summary and planning data for identifying the needs of our students and establishing activities to enhance student success. Counsellors assisted the Co-ordinator of Student Success in meeting for a second time with the classes involved in this pilot project. In these sessions, students were provided with feedback regarding their “drop out proneness” and with information and encouragement to access support services relevant to their identified areas of concern. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.32 The Counselling Department at the IAHS presented a series of Success Seminars during October: Learning to Learn, Time Management, Writing Exams and Coping with Exam Anxiety. The Counsellors will also be trying a new way to reach our busy students. Often attending a success seminar conflicts with their schedules and simply takes too much time. Because of this, the Counsellors will be offering a video series called “QUICK FLIX”. Students will be encouraged to bring a lunch and watch a quick, 15 minute video on a topic relevant to student life (for example: Concentration, Note Taking, Stress Management). [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.33 Return to School sessions continue to be offered on a regular basis at Fennell, Brantford and the IAHS. Typically, about one-third to one-half of those in attendance are foreign trained and/or English as a Second Language applicants. While many attendees find their questions are answered during the group sessions, others do take advantage of the individual drop-in appointments that are available immediately after the group sessions. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.34 Many students are accessing Counselling to discuss degree completion opportunities, and for assistance with the application process. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.35 Counsellors have again noted the large numbers and the gravity of personal issues that students are dealing with. These have included stress, self image, social phobia, anxiety and depression, trauma (both recent and historical), addictions and substance abuse, bereavement (pets, child, parents), relationships, parenting, lack of child care, child custody struggles, and residence concerns. Especially for students in the Human Services program areas, the
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subject material in their courses frequently triggers unresolved personal issues (such as childhood abuse, incest, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive behaviours. Students have sought help in resolving financial aid issues. This year, there are more student without funding or minimal funding at the beginning of the school year due to delays in processing Ontario Student Assistance Program applications or in resolving appeals, or due to ineligibility for sufficient funding. Counsellors continue to work with Financial Aid Advisors to find solutions for individuals with serious financial need. Fortino’s gifts certificates and the Mohawk Students' Association Food Bank are frequently primary sources of relief while students wait for more comprehensive solutions. Students also presented to Counsellors with academic concerns, particularly test anxiety, writing exams and time management. Students are also questioning their choice of program and engaging in career and educational planning, as well as seeking assistance in withdrawing from their programs or dropping courses. Both current and prospective students are asking for assistance in choosing and applying for programs for both January and September 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services] 3.36 Counsellors have worked collaboratively with program faculty and Chairs. For example, (1) assisting in the resolution of a placement-related issue in such a way that has supported the student’s learning, personal growth and continuation in the program, and (2) exploring ways that a program might be supportive of a student in crisis who has not been meeting the demands and deadlines of the program. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.37 In an effort to be available to the Aboriginal Students of Mohawk College, Kim Hill, Aboriginal Student Counsellor, is available in Fennell and Brantford Campus Aboriginal Student Lounges. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.38 Aboriginal Student Counsellor, Kim Hill has hired eight Aboriginal peer tutors to be available on a drop-in basis in the Aboriginal Student Lounges in both Brantford and Fennell campuses. As well, the Peer Tutor Program has been active in all program areas. To date a total of 93 tutors have been hired – 82 at Fennell, 5 in Brantford, 4 at the IAHS, 2 in Stoney Creek. Faculty have been active working with the Co-ordinator of the Peer Tutor Program with the recruitment of qualified tutors in their program areas. Two booking clerks have been hired for the semester at Fennell, offering a wide range of available times for students to book tutoring appointments. Peer tutors are available to students on a drop-in basis in the following Labs; CSAIT Labs – Fennell Campus (Software Engineering
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Technology and Network Systems Technician); Writing Resource Centres – Fennell, Brantford and IAHS; Business Labs – Fennell Campus. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.39 The number of credit for prior learning assessments that were completed in the Spring/Summer 2003 term is 775, the highest number processed in any given semester. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.40 On October 15, 2003, approximately 130 Mohawk students attended the University of Western Sydney information sessions co-organized by Betty Chou, Manager, Recognition of Learning and the senior level Advertising students of MCA Advertising and Communications. Dirk Mulder, Manager of University of Western Sydney (UWS) International and Ron Kelly of K.O.M. Consultants (Canadian representative for UWS based in Hamilton) discussed UWS’s articulation agreement which permits completion of a 3-year degree in a relevant field of study in as little as one year for Mohawk 3-year diploma graduates and 18 months for Mohawk 2-year diploma graduates. A highlight of the day was the Student Common Hour presentation, “Mohawk Grad Down Under”, by Ms. Jamie Fisher, an alumnus of both Mohawk’s Journalism and Communications Media program and Western Sydney’s Bachelor of Communications and Public Relations program. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.41 Blair Goodman is participating in the 2003 College Information Program on behalf of Mohawk College, providing increased services to eastern, western, and northern Ontario. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
3.42 Community Economic Development and Access Division staff participated in their Second Annual Fall Retreat on October 17, 2003. This year, the Retreat was held at the Royal Botanical Gardens. A significant part of the day was committed to the fundamentals of strategic planning, with Jackie Schach from Delta Consulting Group, facilitating the discussion. Also in attendance was Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services, who presented a College update to the 75 staff in attendance. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
3.43 STAFF DEVELOPMENT The Staff Development Officer attended meeting with the Western Region
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Colleges to begin planning for the three phases of the Ridgetown College Educators Program, 2004.
The following workshops were held at Mohawk College in the month of October.
Human Rights – 4 workshops, 54 attending WHMIS – 4 workshops, 23 attending Applying for a P.D. Leave – 2 workshops, 11 attending ESL Tips for Non-ESL Teachers – 1 Workshops, 15 attending How to be a Family Caregiver…and Succeed – 1 Workshop, 14 attending [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Director of Human Resources]
3.44 Computer Coach Program During the month of October, our Computer Coaches were busy. Twenty-four employees participated in one-on-one computer training sessions. Nine workshops were held with a total of 18 staff members attending. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Director of Human Resources] 3.45 HRIS The Banner Human Resources Team continues to work with the consultant on the implementation of the Banner HR System. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Director of Human Resources]
3.46 RECRUITMENT The following employees were hired in October.
Five Full-Time Support Staff: Clerk General Atypical, Admissions Advisor – Brenda Campbell Clerk General Atypical, Admissions Advisor – Donna Drywood Support Services Officer B, Community Relations & Advancement – Chris Daw Secretary B, Community Economic Development & Access Programs – Sue McKay Secretary B, Corporate Services - Lisa Fitzpatrick
Two Full-Time Administrative Employees Manager, Accounting Services – Joanne Lack Manager, Electrical & Mechanical, Facility Management & Construction – Tony Scime [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Director of Human Resources]
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INCREASE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
4.1The Steeltown Friends of Mohawk held a highly successful fundraising concert on October 27th. It was a wonderful evening and the buzz between the musicians and audience was highly evident. It was a great evening and a spectacle that sponsors and general audience obviously enjoyed. There is more good work to do and the success of this show will be used as a footprint for future endeavours. The arrangements, performers and staging were world class. There was a group of terrific students who volunteered and assisted with the event whose enthusiasm was catching. The organizers are grateful for the doors that have been opened between the organizing committee, the Administration, the Faculty, the students and College staff. [Submitted by Shelagh Gill, Vice President, Academic.]
4.2The IT division held a used computer sale, to dispose of lab PCs that have recently come off lease. Mohawk staff and students snapped up the bargain- priced machines; over 400 were sold the first day of the sale. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration] 4.3On September 24 and 25, 2003, auditors from the Performance Tracking Directorate of HRDC, completed an intensive financial audit of the Return to Work Services program. Similar to a forensic audit, the two federal auditors examined every program expenditure and financial transaction that occurred in the program for the 2002/2003 fiscal year. The results of the audit were that Mohawk College was deemed to have met every financial obligation as set by HRDC. Community Economic Development and Access Division staff, in particular Bruce Wilson and Mirna Matulovic, along with Sandra Valvasori, Payroll Services, and Karen Lang, Accounting Services, are to be commended for their full assistance and support of this review. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
4.4The Community Economic Development and Access Division and the Language Studies Department have submitted a proposal to Citizenship and Immigration Canada to provide Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) in 2004 to offer 100 seats to the community. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
4.5The Community Economic Development and Access Division has recently
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launched the Targeted Placement Service, an employment program funded by HRDC to assist unemployed individuals with workforce re-entry. Through the Targeted Wage Subsidy Program, temporary wage subsidies may be available to employers as an incentive to hire eligible participants to offset the costs needed for orientation and supervised on-the-job training. Targeted Placement Service offers linkages to employers in the Hamilton area; wage subsidies for eligible clients to learn on-the-job; matching participants to employer vacancies. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
4.6 The Community Economic Development and Access Division is pleased to be working in partnership with Brantford Human Resources Development Canada, as October commences the start for the fourth consecutive contract year for the Mohawk College Employment Assessment Centre. The Employment Assessment Centre located at 38 Darling Street in Brantford has established itself as an integral community link to employment resources and service providers. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services
4.7Food service sales for September 2003 have increased 11.5% from September 2002. Food service is provided by Chartwells College & University Dining at the Fennell, Brantford, and Stoney Creek Campuses. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
4.8 Mohawk College will host a P.D. Day Camp for children ages 5 -12 on Friday, December 5, 2003. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
4.9The Annual Mohawk College Christmas Craft Sale will be held on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 2003 in the Fennell Campus Gymnasium. The sale attracts over 50 vendors and 1,000 shoppers. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student and Community Services]
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