MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - OCTOBER 2004 · MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - OCTOBER 2004 Based on the 2004 – 2007 Strategic Plan and 6 Cornerstones for Achieving Our Mission INSPIRING LEARNING,

MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - OCTOBER 2004Based on the 2004 – 2007 Strategic Plan

and 6 Cornerstones for Achieving Our Mission

INSPIRING LEARNING, LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP Page 1

THE COLLEGE OF CHOICE – THE CHAMPION OF STUDENTS

1.1 In her role as Chair of Ontario College Career Educators (OCCE), Jady Klyve,Co-op Coordinator, Centre for Co-operative Education, Graduate and StudentEmployment, attended the Provincial Key Performance Indicators (KPI) SteeringCommittee meeting in Toronto on September 30, 2004. [Submitted by LouiseBockner, Executive Dean, Faculty of International Education]

1.2 There are approximately 325 international students studying in Post Secondaryprograms in the Fall 2004 semester. An additional 50 international studentsare studying English As A Second Language. Final numbers will be availablein October. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, Executive Dean, Faculty of International Education]

1.3 Mohawk College’s international student - Chinese Association organized a daytrip to Canada's Wonderland for students. International and domestic studentsenjoyed the event on September 26, 2004. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, ExecutiveDean, Faculty of International Education]

1.4 A new initiative of the International Education Department, the InternationalStudent Ambassador Program, was recently designed to support thesuccess of high achieving international students. To complement theInternational Education Department’s efforts to welcome new international visastudents to Mohawk College, the International Student Ambassadors were partof a welcoming committee at the International Education Fall Orientationsession. As student volunteers, they helped with planning, registration,translation and most importantly told stories of what they do to be successfulas a student. A web page was set up(http://International.mohawkcollege.ca/Ambassadors.html) with pictures,testimonials and email addresses to facilitate contact and an informal "buddysystem". Based on the feedback, International Education met it’s objective ofeasing the transition to life at Mohawk and set international students on theroad to success. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, Executive Dean, Faculty of InternationalEducation]

1.5 The Chemical and Environmental Technology Department welcomed first yearstudents to Mohawk College during Orientation Week (on September 1 and 3). The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology Department Orientation




sessions were held for our first semester cluster of students on August 30 andSeptember 8.The sessions, which were held for each program, were a fantastic opportunity forthese students to meet their instructors and resource staff as well as fellowclassmates. Organized by faculty and staff, these sessions included informationon what these students can expect during their first semester, a chance to askquestions and some “getting-to-know-you” games to help make them feel morecomfortable here at the college. Combined with all the other fun activities heldduring this week, it was a successful endeavour to welcome these first yearstudents![Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology

1.6 A Tour of the Esso Refinery at Nanticoke is being planned for the Chemicalstudents to be held on Thursday, September 30th, 2004. The “Student SuccessInitiative Fund” will help fund the cost of a bus to take about 60 Chemistrystudents. So far the number of students wanting to go exceeds the capacity forthis tour![Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology

1.7 Continuing Education Health Sciences has increased office hours to provideservice to students and faculty who are attending continuing education courses. The office is open from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Thursday and from 8:30 AMto 12:30 PM on Saturdays. Technical assistance for computer and audio-visualusers is available these same hours. Students may register through thecontinuing education office when the Registration Centre is closed. [Submitted byCarolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.8 Continuing Education is offering more Health Sciences courses in Brantford toserve the needs of health care workers within this geographic area. ThisFall, the Critical Care program, Respiratory Care course, is being offered at theBrantford Campus at the request of nurses at the Brantford General Hospital. Weplan to offer Assessment Skills for Nurses at the Brantford General Hospital in theWinter semester, also at their request. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student,Community and Economic Development]

1.9 MCACES assisted in the mailing of more than 12,000 spring progress studentsto CE students in September. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Communityand Economic Development]




1.10 The Student Life Department launched a new ID Card system on August 1, 2004. The new system, Q-Card, was designed and developed by Jeff Howard,Academic Systems Specialist from the Computer Sciences and InformationDepartment. Q-Card is integrated directly with the College’s Banner system. Student information is pulled from Banner into the Q-Card system providing staffwith all the necessary information for cards. A new card design has beendeveloped with input from Mohawk students. All new and returning studentsrequired a new Student ID Card. As of September 22, 2004 a total of 9,943 cardswere produced. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

1.11 The Off Campus Housing Office in Student Life offered free move-in packages forlandlords to give out to their students. The packages included a variety of fun anduseful items including an HSR Transit Guide, and Off Campus HousingHandbook, garbage bags and paper towels. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.12 Residence Move-In was held on August 29 and 30, 2004 with assistance from theStudents’ Athletics Committee (SAC) and the Mohawk Students’ Association(MSA). Student Life and Athletics and Recreation were also on hand to provideinformation to the students and parents. An Orientation Meeting for all studentsliving in Residence was held on August 30, 2004 in The McIntyre Theatre toprovide information on Orientation Activities, Residence Fire EmergencyProcedures and Rules and Regulations. Student Life distributed welcomepackages to all students living in Residence during Residence Move-In. Packages included coupons, giveaways and a variety of materials from theCollege and local businesses. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Communityand Economic Development]

1.13 Representatives from Student Life worked with Student Development and theRegistrar’s Division to deliver over thirty-five Student Services presentations duringAcademic Orientations. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community andEconomic Development]

1.14 The Student Life Department assisted the Campus Store with locker inquiresduring September. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

1.15 Welcome and Information Booths were set up in high traffic areas at all campuses




to greet and provide assistance to students. Student Orientation Assistantsstaffed the booths. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

1.16 The Student Life Office at the Fennell Campus opened for extended hours onAugust 29 and September 6. Hours at all Student Life offices have been extendedfrom 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Thursday and 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.17 The Athletics and Recreation Department has hired Bill Urquhart as the newVarsity Curling Coach. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community andEconomic Development]

1.18 The Men’s Varsity Basketball team hosted an exhibition game against SoutheastMissouri State University on September 5, 2004. Southeast Missouri StateUniversity is a NCAA Division 1 team from the Ohio Valley Conference who wastouring Canada throughout the Labour Day weekend. Food donations wereaccepted at the door for the Mohawk College Food Share. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray,Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.19 The Fitness Centre offered free fitness classes during September. Studentmemberships are free to all day students with a valid Student ID Card. [Submittedby Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.20 There are 294 students registered for the Shuttle. An extra run was added. Service is also provided to the Odeon Campus. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, VicePresident, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.21 A student feedback program was launched in September: Your Ideas + Our Action= A Better Mohawk. Be Part of the Equation. Students can provide feedback [email protected] and the address is monitored by Student Life andcomments are forwarded to the appropriate areas. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, VicePresident, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.22 Fall Intramural Leagues began September 20, 2004 and include Co-Ed Volleyball,Rec Wednesdays, Ball Hockey, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. [Submitted by CarolynGray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.23 The 2004-2005 Varsity Season got off to a great start on September 21, 2004 withthe Men’s soccer team beating out Sheridan College 3-0 and the Women’s soccer




team tying Sheridan 2-2. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community andEconomic Development]

1.24 Varsity Athlete Orientations were held on September 19 and 26, 2004. TheOrientations included the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports (CCES) DrugTesting Seminar and information on the Athletics and Recreation Department. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.25 Chartwells has expanded it food service menu at the Fennell Campus to includenew “Baja Flats” Exhibition Cooking and “Sandwich Stackers”. [Submitted by CarolynGray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.26 Special Events activities organized by the Athletics and Recreation Department forthe Fall semester include a Go Kart and Paintball trip on September 28; TorontoBlue Jays vs. New York Yankees on October 1, 2004; Hamilton Tiger Cats vs.Toronto Argonauts on October 21, 2004; 10 Pin Bowling at Hamilton MountainBowl on November 4, 2004 and Hamilton Bulldogs vs. St. Johns Maple Leafs onNovember 27, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community andEconomic Development]

1.27 The Athletics and Recreation Department hosted a Homecoming Weekend onOctober 1 and 2, 2004. The weekend included Women’s Fastball games vs.Canadore College, Men’s Rugby vs. Sir Sandford Fleming College, Men’s andWomen’s Soccer games vs. Redeemer University College, and a Women’sFastball Alumni Game and Social. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student,Community and Economic Development]

1.28 The Student Life Office at the Institute for Applied Heath Sciences has moved toRoom 105 on the main floor. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Communityand Economic Development]

1.29 The Student Residence is at capacity with 340 students and an additional 63students on the waitlist. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community andEconomic Development]

1.30 The Men’s and Women’s Varsity Basketball teams will play against Wilfred LaurierUniversity at the Brantford Campus on October 26, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray,Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]




1.31 Martha Fox, on behalf of Dispute Resolution and Human Rights Services,participated in orientation sessions to Residence Advisors and Class Advisors.Workshops on Creating a Respectful Environment were also presented tostudents in the following programs: Journalism; Visually Impaired Orientation,Mobility and Rehabilitation Teaching; Child and Youth Worker; General Arts andScience; Pre-Apprenticeship Sheet Metal; Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography andCardiovascular Technician. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community andEconomic Development]

1.32 Students accessed the Mediation Procedure within Level One of the AcademicAppeal Policy. Human Rights Services were provided to students with complaintsunder Mohawk College’s Human Rights Policy. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.33 Peter Young, Counsellor, Donna James, Coordinator, Peer Tutor Program andAndrea Brienesse held a well-attended Peer Tutor Information Session onWednesday September 15, 2004, for potential tutors. Peer Tutors are currentlyavailable to students for one to one tutoring, by appointment, and on a drop-inbasis in the Communication Centres at Fennell and the Institute for AppliedHealth Sciences. It has been a busy time for start up of the Peer Tutor Program forthe Fall 2004 semester. Approximately 60 tutors have been hired in the first weekof the program, 46 at Fennell, 10 at Brantford and 4 at the Institute for AppliedHealth Sciences. Three booking clerks have been hired at Fennell for thesemester, offering a wide range of available times for students to come in andbook tutoring appointments. One booking clerk has been hired at the Institute forApplied Health Sciences. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community andEconomic Development]

1.34 During the period September 7 to September 24, Disability Services consultantssaw 295 students who generated 845 contacts. While all disability groups areincreasing, the most notable increase was seen in the number of students whohave complex conditions, autistic spectrum disorder and medical conditions. These high need complex students, require extensive accommodations, whichresulted in an extremely busy month for DS staff. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, VicePresident, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.35 On the evening of September 1, 2004, Disability Services staff including SylviaLaidman, Toby Merritt, Lisa Pegg, Darla Benton, Barbara Russell and LanaBartkiewicz hosted an Orientation Session for 72 students, their families and




friends. As well as introducing students to the services offered by DisabilityServices, Lisa demonstrated adaptive technology, including Kurzweil Voice, AlphaSmart, Dragon Dictate and Text Help. Darla presented a lively and much admiredsession on learning strategies. The Orientation Session was well received andwill be continued and expanded next year. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.36 Fifty students were referred to the Adaptive Technologist/Learning Strategist, LisaPegg for adaptive technology training and learning strategies. All students havebeen contacted either through an initial appointment, email or phone. Fifteenstudents have been trained in the first 3 weeks of the semester on the Kurzweil3000 or Texthelp software and are using it on a regular basis. Several of them canaccess the bursary to purchase the software for home use. Twenty-three studentsare using the LTEC lab for assignments and reading; and are accessing the 3pm-4 pm drop in hour for additional assistance. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, VicePresident, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.37 During the month of September 2004, 30 students accessed the services of theLearning Strategist, Darla Benton. Students have had the opportunity to come andvoice their educational strengths and challenges in order to develop anindividualized service plan to support their learning. Time allotted to each studenthas been based on current need and will increase as more assignments andtests are required from the student. Primary areas of development have been inorganization, time management, essay composition and reading strategies. These students have developed plans that will extend to study skills, testpreparation, memory improvement, anxiety reduction and social skill development. As students move further into their programs, there will be an increase in thenumber of students currently using the service. We anticipate over 50 studentsworking with Darla by mid-semester. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student,Community and Economic Development]

1.38 Student Development staff attended the “What’s Happening” fairs at all campuses. This was an excellent opportunity for students to gather information about theservices offered by Student Development. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.39 Under the direction of the corporate Student Success Action Plan, ten programs,supporting approximately 1,000 students, participated in the ‘Early Intervention’student success strategy. First semester students completed the online




Welcome to Mohawk College, ‘College Success’ inventory. Areas assessed bythe students included financial need, hours of work, academic confidence, studyskills, confidence in program choice. Based on input, each student received anonline individualized report outlining the student services available to addresstheir specific needs. Students also indicated why they selected Mohawk Collegeand what factors supported their program choice. Counsellors provided theopportunity for classroom follow-up to all participating programs. Using aninteractive problem based activity; counsellors further stimulated new studentawareness of available support services and broke down perceptions regardinguse of student services. All students participating in this student success strategywill be tracked for first semester success using benchmark admission data,‘College Success’ inventory score, math and/or language assessment scoresand final semester pass/fail status. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student,Community and Economic Development]

1.40 As a strategy within the corporate Student Success Action Plan, the OrientationAssistant program was implemented college wide in support of the ‘College WideFocus on Orientation’ August 31-September 10, 2004. With the support of StudentLife, forty student leaders were hired and trained to welcome new students to theircampus and provide ‘start up’ information through a supportive proactive outreachapproach. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

1.41 Health Services has been busy at both the Fennell and IAHS campuses, helpingstudents complete their screening forms, which enable them to go on theirplacements. Health Service staff attended orientations in September at the IAHS,Stoney Creek and Fennell Campuses to inform students of the services offeredby the Health Clinic, as well as to explain the Communicable Disease ScreeningForm and the process involved. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Communityand Economic Development]

1.42 Counsellors were active in supporting the orientation initiatives for new students. In addition to being represented in the joint Student Life/Student Developmentpresentations at academic program orientations, counsellors were also invitedto a number of individual program orientations. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.43 As part of the orientation week, counsellors offered a total of eighteen “Keys forSuccess” student success seminars at the four main campuses. The topics




offered ranged from overview “Keys for Success” sessions to specific topics suchas Understanding Learning and Memory, Taking Control of Your Time for Fun andStudy, Getting Off to the Right Start, Managing College Stressors, Effective Note-taking, and more. The majority of attendees rated the sessions as “excellent” andmany attended as many of the sessions as they could fit into their orientationweek timetables. At the Fennell campus, more than 300 attendees participatedin the nine sessions offered there. In addition to these sessions, counsellorsoffered a special three-hour pre-startup seminar to the Personal Support Workerprogram students. It is critical to meet with and assist these students as early aspossible, as their program is concentrated in four months. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray,Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.44 At all campuses, counsellors provided support to the start-up processes. Counsellors frequently served as a link between the various service andacademic areas. They were helpful in assisting students who were “lost” in theprocess and those who were “exceptions” to the usual in some way or anotheroften by providing a skilled listening ear and objective problem-solvingassistance. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

1.45 In conjunction with a Student Success Academic Sub-Committee, counsellorswere involved in updating and revising the Student Success Inventory during thesummer months. This on-line inventory identifies students who are at potentialrisk for academic, personal or financial problems. Students are offeredinformation about college wide resources to address any of the identified issues.This information is reinforced through in- class presentations and discussionswith students. In September, as a part of this Student Success Early InterventionInitiative, counsellors have been actively involved in meeting with students invarious classes of the Chemical and Environmental, Process Automation,Computer Science and Information Technology, Travel and Tourism,Occupational/Physiotherapy, and Cardio-Vascular Technician programs. [Submittedby Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.46 In addition to providing students with information about college wide resourcesthrough the Early Intervention Student Success initiative, and through orientationpresentations, counsellors have also responded to requests for in-class learningstrategies presentations in a variety of program areas. The Process AutomationApplied Degree students have received instruction in specific study skills areassuch as effective note taking and time management. The Occupational Therapy




Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant program students received a session onstress management and on giving presentation. A joint Student Success EarlyIntervention initiative was planned by counsellors and faculty in the RegisteredPractical Nursing program during the summer. As planned, Making Your Markwas distributed during orientation, which was followed up by counsellorsfacilitating a two hour class to each of the four groups of Registered PracticalNursing students to reinforce and make relevant the concepts in the book.[Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.47 Kim Hill, Aboriginal counsellor, has been building early connections with thestudents. She participated in the “What’s Happening” activities at both theBrantford and Institute for Applied Health Sciences campuses. She wasintroduced to the Tekarihwake students and outlined Fennell availability andAboriginal support services to the class. She also delivered a workshop basedon the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory to the Personal Wellness andDevelopment class of Tekarihwake program. Kim Hill is available in the Fennellcampus Aboriginal Friendship Lounge Room C040 and Tuesdays, Thursdaysand Fridays in the Brantford Campus Room A102. Most of the counsellingsupport offered in September was based on timetable issues, sponsorshipinformation requirements, adjusting to the post-secondary environment. [Submittedby Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.48 This September was busy for counsellors at the Institute for Applied HealthSciences because, for the first time, January applicants received offers ofacceptance on September 1, 2004. At the same time that the accepted applicantswere trying to reach counsellors to clarify their arrangements, new studentsneeded assistance to deal with their concerns about starting their new program. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.49 Counsellors have noted that adjustment and transition issues were importantthemes in the reasons why students accessed counselling during September. These included being overwhelmed by the workload, re-evaluating programchoices, having difficulty with financial concerns, stress and family issues. It alsoseemed that the demand for counselling help with personal issues such asdepression, anxiety, bereavement and relationship issues was greater than hasusually been experienced so early in the semester. Academic issues were alsoprevalent presenting concerns. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Communityand Economic Development]




1.50 To improve services for students by enhancing linkages with other areas in thecollege, a new pamphlet was created, with input from the Registrars Divisionincluding Financial Aid, to provide comprehensive information to students who willbe or are considering withdrawing from full-time college programs. Whilestudents continue to be encouraged to meet with counsellors, especially toexplore program re-direction and re-entry options, this pamphlet serves as a veryaccessible source for key information surrounding deadlines, refunds andreadmission etc. It will be updated for each semester to reflect new deadlines. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

1.51 With the objective to improve customer service, the Accounting Servicesdepartment opened the front window at 8:00 am (1/2 hour earlier) for the lastweek of August and the first week of September to accept payments for lab kitsand various fees.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]




ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION

2.1 Gene Stodolak, Director, Lisa Dietrich and Maureen Minaker, Co-opConsultants, represented the Centre for Co-operative Education, Graduate andStudent Employment at the Human Resource Conference for Hamilton’sManufacturing Cluster. The conference, held on September 15, had a theme ofReaffirm – Reinvent – Reinvest and was presented by the Industry-EducationCouncil of Hamilton in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of EconomicDevelopment and Trade. The conference provided manufacturers with practicaltools, resources and strategies to address challenges related to thedevelopment and retention of human resources. [Submitted by Louise Bockner,Executive Dean, Faculty of International Education]

2.2 The Brantford Campus mounted a very successful student orientation activity dayon Tues. Sept. 7. The Law & Security Administration/Police Foundations Programcluster held their activities in the gymnasium in the West Building of the BrantCampus. Commencing with the 2nd year students at 9:00am and continuing withthe 1st year classes at 11:00, all students were welcomed by Executive Dean DougBaker, Chair of Applied Arts Brantford - John Schaeffer, Program Coordinator –Dennis Campbell and a variety of special guests, including the Deputy Chief of theHamilton Police Services, Chief of the Haldimand-Norfolk OPP, representativesfrom the Brantford Police Services and Corrections Canada. All faculty both parttime and full time participated enabling students to get a full picture of the rangeof skills and abilities that are represented in the teaching of this program. Theorientation days activities included other events held in coordination with thestudent life department, with a mid day barbecue and other fun activitiessupplementing the academic department activities.

The Graphics and Packaging cluster held special orientation activities of theirown, again with a focus on meeting all faculty associated with the program andthe realization that the College has a wealth of experience represented by theprofessors in the program.

These activities ensured that students got off to a welcoming and comfortablestart that will enhance their success in the program.[Submitted by Douglas Baker, Executive Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts]




2.3 A meeting was held with the Associate Dean and Engineering Chairs fromMcMaster University on September 13 to discuss areas of collaboration. Animmediate outcome of this meeting is that we are actively discussing courses thatMcMaster already offers as potential content to compliment our BiotechnologyTechnician Program. We are also looking at ways to collaborate with McMasterUniversity on our Degree Programs (Process Automation and TechnologyManagement).[Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology]

2.4 Thanks to our surveying faculty and third semester Transportation EngineeringTechnology student, Matthew Allcock, the Building and Construction Sciencescluster students have two video clips that reinforce concepts taught in class aboutsurveying techniques. The faculty and staff have plans to make more clips as timepermits. You can view these videos at…http://spin.mohawkc.on.ca/wax/civil/part1_rod.wax (Rod)http://spin.mohawkc.on.ca/wax/civil/part2_tiltlevel.wax (Tilting Level)[Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology]

2.5 Students and faculty from both the Architectural Technology and ConstructionEngineering Technician programs attended the Wood Solutions Fair at the MetroToronto Convention Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2004. This all-day fieldtrip exposed the students to suppliers and manufacturers of wood andmanufactured wood products. Students were required to register for and attendat least two of the seminars being held throughout the day, as well as report onany new and innovative products that interested them.[Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology]

2.6 Chris Blackwood, Chair, Building and Construction Sciences, Cheryl Jensen,Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology, and Joan Keating, Professor,Building and Construction Sciences attended a retirement dinner for Mr. PeterAtcheson, Commissioner of Community Planning, Brantford on Thursday,September 16, 2004. Chris Blackwood noted the contributions of Mr. Atcheson tothe Urban & Regional Planning Technician – GIS program through eighteen yearsof service on the Program Advisory Committee.[Submitted by Cheryl Jensen, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology]

2.7 A new course in the preparation of chemotherapy agents is being offered this fallto Pharmacy Technicians in Ontario. The CE Health Sciences department was




approached by pharmacists at the Juravinski Cancer Centre and was asked tomount this 24-hour course. The project has involved pharmacists from our fulltime Pharmacy Technician program, the Juravinski Cancer Centre, HamiltonHealth Sciences and Cancer Care Ontario. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

2.8 On Monday, August 9th, Lucy Vandermeer, a graduate from the first Custom BraMaking For Others program that was held in Jan/Feb 2004 was interviewed for theCBC RADIO - Toronto with Andy Barry. The ten minute interview focused on whatshe has accomplished since taking the course at Mohawk College. Our collegewas mentioned quite extensively. It was an excellent interview for Lucy, the collegeand our instructor. Lucy was also interviewed on CBC RADIO - Thunder Bay. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

2.9 In Continuing Education, the 2nd intake for the Custom Bra Making for Othersbegan on August 16. We have participants from Halifax, Nova Scotia (2), Montreal,Quebec, St. Catharines, Tiverton, Ontario, Selkirk, & Pickering. This program areahas been expanded to a 7-week program since our 1st intake. We have includedtwo other courses focusing on Swimwear & Body Fashions. [Submitted by CarolynGray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

2.10 Students from the Recreation & Leisure Services Program will assist in runningand organizing several of the 2004-2005 Mohawk College PA Day Camps. Thefirst camp was held on October 1, 2004. Additional camps are being planned forDecember 3, 2004; February 18, 2004 and June 17, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray,Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

2.11 On August 19 and 20, 2004 Disability Services staff Darla Benton, Toby Merritt, andRyan House conducted their first Summer Institute for Students with LearningDisabilities. Ten students attended this two-day session. Students were givenpractical instruction on use of adaptive technology and learning strategies to meetacademic goals. Other topics included developing self-advocacy, understandinglearning disabilities, and using classroom accommodations. Students were giventhe opportunity to make friends and acquaintances during a bowling night thatincluded a pizza dinner. Long range plans for next year’s Summer Instituteinclude increasing the number of students allotted to attend, adding at least onemore day, and expanding topics to include more program specific content.Feedback from a student survey suggested the first Summer Institute for Studentswith Learning Disabilities was a success. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,




Student, Community and Economic Development]

2.12 Fully functional Adaptive technology has been installed at the Brantford and StoneyCreek campuses for students with disabilities. Procedural manuals for staff andinvigilators have been created, as well as signs identifying computer name andtype of adaptive technology. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community andEconomic Development]

2.13 Two Returning to School information sessions were offered at the Fennellcampus, with one being part of the support offered by Counselling to Mohawk’sinvolvement in the “Lifelong Leaning Week in Hamilton” initiative. In addition,Counselling participated in the booth format at this event, and a counsellor waspresent for most of the day when this initiative was on campus. Three Returningto School sessions were offered at the Brantford campus in September. Theevening sessions were well attended. Individual career/educational planningsessions were also offered to present and perspective students. [Submitted byCarolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

2.14 As part of orientation during the start-up weeks, counsellors were active in seeingprospective students and assisting them to convert their interests in attendingcollege into enrollment for the Fall 2004 semester, where their interests andeducational levels matched with current program openings. Those who were notable to begin fulltime studies in September were assisted in educational andacademic planning. Often these clients are able to begin their college studies ona part-time basis immediately, with the goal of becoming fulltime Mohawkstudents in the near future. In particular, counsellors are assisting applicantsapplying to the Health Science Programs because of the competitive nature of theprocess. By necessity, applicants are looking now to next September foradmission and require advice now about options for upgrading and deadlines. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

2.15 Mohawk's Centre for Innovation & Applied Research has just started its thirdoffering of "Learning Technologies: Best Practices, Learning Tools andPractical Solutions. This time around the course is offered at the BrantfordCampus and includes faculty from the Native Community Care program, theFocus on Learning Excellence Project and several other staff. [Submitted byCatherine Drea, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality]




2.16 The Centre for Innovation & Applied Research recently offered the firstworkshop on using MoCoMotion Course Tools. Course Tools areMoCoMotion's course content delivery components and the workshopemphasized basic functions and communications so that faculty can eventuallyuse MoCoMotion in either a blended or distance education format. [Submitted byCatherine Drea, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality]

2.17 The Focus on Learning Excellence Project that will develop program maps andhelp in the repositioning of programs as part of the Strategic Reinvestment isunderway. Most of the work in this first phase consists of training teammembers to act as curriculum mapping facilitators. The team consists of 6faculty members and a project researcher. The team's technology support isprovided by Andrew Connery. Pat Anderchek and Gary Hagan of Innovation &Applied Research are coordinating and managing this project. [Submitted byCatherine Drea, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality]




THE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE – EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STAFF

3.1 Staff DevelopmentSadhna Jayatunge, Global Teacher, presented “Embracing Cultural Diversityas a Core Value” workshop at the IAHS.

As part of the “Teacher Success” training for Continuing Education instructors,Cate Walker-Hammond, Staff Development Officer, presented “PersonalityDimensions and Teaching/Learning Styles” to two groups. Approximately 65instructors attended the two workshops. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, StaffServices.]

3.2 College Educator Development ProgramThe three phases of the College Education Development Program for 2004was reviewed at a meeting of the Western Region staff developmentrepresentatives. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]

3.3 Computer Coach ProgramDuring the month of September, 31 employees participated in one-on-onecomputer training sessions. Eight workshops were held at Fennell and theIAHS with a total of 18 staff and faculty members attending. ([Submitted by JoanneEchlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]

3.4 RecruitmentThe following new employees were hired in September.

New Academic StaffAlexander Butty, Professor, Child & Youth

New Administrative StaffDale Schenk, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business[Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]

3.5 BannerHR-Banner Phase I is complete. The HR-Banner Team is presently workingon Phase II. [Submitted by Joanne Echlin, Vice President, Staff Services.]




3.6 Donna MacQuarrie, BScN Faculty, Health Sciences and Human Services, hassuccessfully defended her thesis for her Master’s Degree on Tuesday, August24, 2004. [Submitted by Rosemary Knechtel, Executive Dean, Health Sciences and Human Services]

3.7 Jady Klyve, Co-op Coordinator, Centre for Co-operative Education, Graduateand Student Employment, is chairing the Continuing Education Sub Committeefor the Accreditation Initiative in the provincial organization Ontario Alliance forCareer Development Practitioners (OACDP). Jady also serves as Chair ofOACDP – Hamilton Chapter. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, Executive Dean, Faculty ofInternational Education]

3.8 On September 3rd, The Brantford & Applied Arts Leadership Team hosted a“Welcome Back” event for the faculty and staff of the Applied Arts Division. Thiswell attended event took place at the Flamborough Hills Golf Club and everyoneenjoyed a spectacular country style menu. Cate Walker-Hammond facilitated a“get-to-know-you” activity that raised quite a bit of laughter and the groups gavedifferent perspectives on “Corporate Challenges” and “Paradigm Shift”. Thisannual event is held to bring a large division together and to show that the workof the faculty and staff is very much appreciated. The BAALT would like thisdivision to grow and prosper in a positive direction in 2004/2005.[Submitted by Douglas Baker, Executive Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts]

3.9 The Brantford & Applied Arts Division would like to welcome new support staff tothe Fennell and Brantford Campuses and to wish another the best of luck as sheleaves our division for the next year. Maureen Monaghan is temporarily replacingPatti Miller in the President’s office until the Fall of 2005. Her proficient skills anddedicated service to the Administration office and faculty at the Brantford campuswill be sorely missed and we wish her well. A familiar face from the PurchasingDepartment and the Banner team, Catharine Cunningham, has been hired toassist the Chairs of Applied Arts and she will be Nancy Fleming’s right hand. Gordana Mihajlovic has taken on some of the Maureen’s responsibilities. A parttime new comer, Nancy Moore will assist the students and faculty on the front linein A108 at the Brantford Campus. Another new face to Mohawk College is SusanHawley who will be assisting faculty and students in the Public Safety and SecurityDepartment in the West Building. Judy-Anne Sleep is no stranger to Mohawk;Judy-Anne comes to us from the IAHS and will be assisting the Chairs and thesupport staff part time both at the Fennell and Brantford campuses with officeadministration. Another familiar face at Mohawk, Robin King, has been hired onpart time, to assist the Public Relations students and the General Arts & Science




at the new Odeon Building. Jay Moore would like to welcome Andrea Pearceyformerly of Job Connect at Fennell, to the Humanities and Social SciencesDepartment as the full time SSOA. Andrea will also be on the front line tocoordinate student requests. The Brantford & Applied Arts Team would also liketo welcome new and returning faculty and they hope they have a successful andpositive teaching experience at Mohawk College. Welcome everyone![Submitted by Douglas Baker, Executive Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts]

3.10 Tom Sutton, Professor in the Mathematics Department, Chaired theAccreditation Committee for the Chemical Sciences Program – Pulp and PaperOption at British Columbia Institute of Technology in Burnaby British Columbia. This was done at the request of the Canadian Technology Accreditation Boardand the British Columbia Institute of Technology. [Submitted by the Mathematics Team]

3.11 Brian Shaughnessy, Professor in the Mathematics Department, attended theIndustrial Manufacturing Conference at St. Clair College. 60 people from eightcommunity colleges were represented at this conference. Barbara Simmons,Senior Manager, Workplace Training Branch, Ministry of Training, Colleges andUniversities (MTCU) were the opening speaker. Apprenticeship math skillswere discussed at two of the Workshops and Ministry representatives recordedthe discussions for further feedback. [Submitted by the Mathematics Team]

3.12 Millie Atkinson and John Kezys, two Professors in the MathematicsDepartment, attended the Beyond the Formula Statistics Conference at MonroeCommunity College, Rochester(http://www.monroecc.edu/go/beyondtheformula). The focus of this conferencewas the teaching of introductory statistics at two year colleges with the theme of"updating a Crowded Curriculum". [Submitted by the Mathematics Team]

3.13 In Support of Cornerstone 3, The Employer of Choice-Exceptional ProfessionalStaff, the Mathematics Department has created a Mentoring Team to helpintegrate new partial load faculty into the College and the Department. [Submittedby the Mathematics Team]

3.14 Three new Program Managers have joined Continuing Education Health Sciences- Susan Carver, Heather Crawford and Nancy Sinclair. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, VicePresident, Student, Community and Economic Development]




3.15 Kim Walker made a presentation to Brantford City Council on the Brantford Centrespecifically phase II. Doug Baker and Leo Groarke (Dean of Brantford Campusof Laurier) were available to answer questions. This presentation culminated ina motion made to council by Councilor Carpenter to donate the two buildings on50 Wellington St and $500,000 cash toward the project. The motion wasseconded by Councilor McCreary and was unanimously passed. This partnershipwill strengthen the $5.4 million proposal currently in the Minister of MTCU’s office. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

3.16 Anica Rak (summer student) and Barb Szpak staffed a kiosk at the Lynden ParkMall Brantford on the weekend of August 13th promoting Continuing Education inBrantford. Over three bundles of catalogues were distributed and visitors to thekiosk were surveyed for future courses. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student,Community and Economic Development]

3.17 Over 700 surveys have been sent out by MCACES Brantford to employers in theBrantford area to determine their needs with respect to continuing educationcourses. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

3.18 Forty-two Continuing Education faculty members attended the first day of a 2-dayProfessional Development Session entitled Classroom Management and DeliveryStrategies Saturday 20th. Kim Walker and Cate Walker-Hammond delivered thissession. Thursday classes commence Thursday Sept 23 and will be deliveredby Pat MacDonald and Cate Walker-Hammond. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

3.19 Kim Walker presented the Brantford Centre Concept to the Brantford Kiwanis Clubat their September meeting. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Communityand Economic Development]

3.20 The Faculty of Continuing Education welcomed back 80 faculty at its specialwelcome back PD session on Thursday, September 9. Topics included the NewGrading System, the faculty handbook on line, faculty aides on the Brain andMoCoMotion. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

3.21 More than 900 CE Faculty contracts have been created for Fall 2004, using Bannerin a creative way for part time faculty that has not been done at another Banner




institution to date. Sandra Mason worked on this project. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray,Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

3.22 Two new/returning CE Faculty orientation programs are planned for CE Facultyfor this fall semester. Coordinated by Pat MacDonald and Kim Walker, oneprogram is being offered over two Saturdays and the other over four Thursdays. To date, more than 70 have registered. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

3.23 Chartwells College and University Dining is pleased to announce the appointmentof Heather Lennie as Food Services Director responsible for the Fennell, Brantfordand Stoney Creek Campuses effective September 27, 2004. Heather has workedfor Montana’s, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Philthy McNasty’s and most recentlyTucker’s Marketplace. Bernie Fitzpatrick (Stoney Creek), Sue Armstrong(Brantford) and Liz Harris (Fennell) will continue in their roles as Unit Managers. John MacCuish has been appointed to the position of Vice President, ChartwellsCollege & University Dining. John has over 20 years experience in the foodservice industry with particular focus on the higher education sector. [Submitted byCarolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

3.24 Martha Fox, on behalf of Dispute Resolution and Human Rights Servicesparticipated in the orientation of all new employees by introducing DisputeResolution and Human Rights Services and to part time faculty, through offeringa session in the Teacher Success Training entitled, “Classroom ManagementStrategies”. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

3.25 Dispute Resolution and Human Rights Services provided consultation andmediation services to a number of staff with both interpersonal communicationissues and human rights complaints. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student,Community and Economic Development]

3.26 Disability Services staff are enrolled in the following professional developmentcourses: Sylvia Laidman is enrolled in a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Coursethrough the Clinical Behavioural Unit at Chedoke McMaster Hospital. Lisa Peggis working on her Masters Degree, through OISE in Instructional Design. TobyMerritt is completing the on-line Learning Strategies Course through CambrianCollege. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]




3.27 Disability Services staff Toby Merritt, Sylvia Laidman, and Darla Benton attendedPhase 1 of the College Educator Development (CEDP) program at ConestogaCollege. Topics included course development, effective instruction, universaldesign, and effective use of textbooks. Phase 1 of the CEDP provided DisabilityServices staff an opportunity to network with Mohawk teaching faculty. [Submitted byCarolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

3.28 On September 1, 2004, Disability Services staff Toby Merritt and Darla Bentonconducted a 3-hour seminar on disability issues to visiting students from NihonFukushi University. The focus of the seminar was on disability definition andprevalence in Canada, the rights of persons with disabilities, and adaptivetechnology used to assist persons with disability. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, VicePresident, Student, Community and Economic Development]

3.29 Student Services, using a problem based interactive activity, introduced collegesupport services to new staff participating in the ‘New Hire’ Orientation. Theresource document, ‘Assisting You and Assisting You to Assist Our Students’,provided the focus of the activity. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student,Community and Economic Development]

3.30 Health Services has hired two new employees. Sarah Simpson R.N. has beenhired to work at the Brantford Campus. Diane Barclay R.N. has been hired to workat the Stoney Creek Campus. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Communityand Economic Development]

3.31 Lisa Arnold from Accounting Services will remain on the Banner projectfocusing on Student Accounts Receivable until December 31, 2004. Tracey-Ann Prokipczuk is replacing Lisa Arnold for this time period.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

3.32 Paula Rosati will continue to provide additional support within the AccountingServices department until the Manager assesses workload implications of theBanner Finance implementation.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

3.33 Ron Baskin, Director, Facility Management and Tony Scime, Manager ofMechanical and Electrical attended the annual Physical Plant Directors Meetingin Sudbury from September 26 to 29.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]




3.34 The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is in theprocess of transforming itself from a granting council to a knowledge counciland in so doing is consulting with Canada's research community. As part of theconsultation with stakeholders, Gary Hagan, Director of Innovation & AppliedResearch, submitted a position paper on behalf of the College. He alsoattended a focus group session in Ottawa to help summarize college andinstitute responses from across the country. [Submitted by Catherine Drea, VicePresident, Strategic Planning, Staff Development and Quality]




ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY

4.1 Mohawk College, in partnership with Niagara and Fanshawe Colleges and 7School Boards in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and Brant Haldimand, have beenapproved as a Regional Planning Team for School/College Work Initiatives. Thegroup has received $125,000 to conduct activities that will promote colleges as adestination for Secondary School Students, assisting with Post-Secondaryrecruitment and retention targets. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student,Community and Economic Development]

4.2 Jim Vanderveken, Director Community Economic Development and Access, alongwith Cheryl Jensen and Rosemary Knechtel, attended the ACCC Vice Presidents’National Executive Leadership Institute from July 3 to July 9. Approximately 40senior college administrators from across Canada participated in this leadershipconference. VP NELI 2004 represented the first occasion for ACCC to facilitatethis type of institute, which is based on the successful Presidents’ NELI. [Submittedby Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

4.3 Community Economic Development staff participated in a community consultationfacilitated by the Haldimand County Economic Development office on August 17,2004. A draft economic development strategy for the County was shared withparticipants. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

4.4 Community Economic Development staff participated in a School-Work Transitionconference held at Redeemer University College on Wednesday September 2004. The conference was coordinated by the Industry Education Council of Hamilton,and brought education, business and industry and community stakeholderstogether to strategize more effective ways to assist young people make thetransition from school to work. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Communityand Economic Development]

4.5 Carolyn Gray, Vice President of Student, Community and Economic Development,and Jim Vanderveken, Director Community Economic Development and Accessattended a function sponsored by the Burlington Economic DevelopmentCorporation on September 9, 2004. Ron Foxcroft was the keynote speaker for theevent. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]




4.6 Community Economic Development and Access staff participated in the HRConference for Hamilton’s Manufacturing Cluster, coordinated by the IndustryEducation Council of Hamilton, on September 15, 2004. Guest speakers includedMr. Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Manufacturers andExporters, and Dr. Doug Barber, Visiting Professor at McMaster University. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

4.7 Jim Vanderveken, Director Community Economic Development and Access, wasinvited to join the Community Advisory Committee formed by the City of Hamilton’sPublic Health and Community Service Department, to assist the City in planningthe development and implementation of their new Career Development Centre. The Centre is scheduled to open in early 2005 and will be located at 181 MainStreet West. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and EconomicDevelopment]

4.8 Community Economic Development and Access, along with the academic,continuing education and student service divisions of the College, coordinated theCollege participation in the Life Long Learning Week celebration, which ran fromSeptember 20 – 25, 2004. Informational displays, interactive workshops andpresentations on College programs provided the general public with valuableresources and information on life long learning opportunities at Mohawk. [Submittedby Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

4.9 Students, throughout Ontario, registered in Mohawk-hosted OntarioLearn courseshave increased 45.5% since the Fall of 2003. Included in this number areregistrations up to and including September 21, 2004. OntarioLearn is aconsortium of 22 Ontario Colleges who offer a variety of on-line courses,programs and certificates without duplication. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President,Student, Community and Economic Development]

4.10 Mohawk College has increased its OntarioLearn courses to 45 in the Fall 04semester, which is up from 30 offerings in Fall 03. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, VicePresident, Student, Community and Economic Development]

4.11 The Mohawk College Garage Sale was held on September 11, 2004. The salegenerated $30,923 in revenue, $6,000 of which was donated to the United Way. Profits increased 43% from last year’s sale due to the added sponsorship ofToyota and Topper’s Pizza. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and




Economic Development]




CAMPUS RENEWAL AND EXPANSION

5.1 The Odeon Building is partnered with Laurier – Brantford, and it opened its doorson September 7th to welcome 18 students into the “Public Relations” graduatecertificate program. This is the first time this program has been offered at Mohawkand will be taught to a section of 32 students in the General Arts & Scienceprogram. This is the second time that Brantford has offered the G.A.S. program tolocal students. Following some challenges that were faced in the beginning ofSeptember, everyone has demonstrated to the students that we wish to makethese programs run successfully at the Odeon. Despite a building fire, just yardsaway from the Odeon on September 11th, the building suffered only minordamages to the student lounge in the basement. The odor of smoke still lingerssomewhat but with the immediate action of Laurier’s Campus Manager, theOdeon is running smoothly.[Submitted by Douglas Baker, Executive Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts]

5.2 A number of networking projects were completed, including wiring for 80academic, 30 admin network data connections and 20 voice connections. Locations are: A123A, A129, F138, F182, F125 and J011.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

5.3 The following computer labs were rebuilt for term start: i210, i202, i102, F108D,F108G. [Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

5.4 For the past several years the College has been receiving growing amounts ofjunk e-mail (“spam”). Although we have had spam controls in place for sometime, these have not been effective in combating the problem. DuringSeptember we installed a new Barracuda anti-spam device, which examinesall incoming e-mail traffic for spam and viruses. The Barracuda routinelyblocks over 30,000 junk e-mail messages and 600 viruses every day.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]




QUALITY FRAMEWORKS

6.1 International Education staff are continuing to work with the staff in theAccounting Department and the Registrar's Division to implement the processchanges related to the Banner system. [Submitted by Louise Bockner, Executive Dean,Faculty of International Education]

6.2 Jay Moore, Chair of Applied Arts, Fennell Campus, attended a celebration ofAboriginal student success in which over 90 graduates from a wide variety ofinstitutions were honoured and dozens of scholarships and awards were givento many present students. Mohawk College was the school for 36 of the namedgrads or awardees. The ceremony was the 12th Annual Student Recognitionand Awards hosted by the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office and itwas held at Six Nations Polytechnic Institute. [Submitted by Douglas Baker, Executive Dean, Brantford & Applied Arts]

6.3 A Residence Safety Committee meeting was held on September 22, 2004. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

6.4 An Open House was held on October 6, 2004 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm in theInformation Technology Centre. The Reservations Department organized theevent and invited the community to tour the new meeting space and getinformation on planning meetings and conferences at Mohawk College. [Submittedby Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

6.5 A Neighbourhood Open Forum was held on September 23, 2004 at the StudentResidence. The meeting was hosted by Mohawk College for Councillor TerryWhitehead. Approximately 150 community members and students attended. [Submitted by Carolyn Gray, Vice President, Student, Community and Economic Development]

6.6 The Mohawk College Foundation held it’s annual general meeting onSeptember 14th. The members of the Foundation approved the auditedfinancial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004 and approved theappointment of BDO Dunwoody LLP as external auditors for the 2004/05 fiscalyear. The current slate of Directors and their current level of involvement willremain for the 2004/05 fiscal year.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]




6.7 The Charitable Information Returns for The Mohawk College of Applied Arts &Technology and The Mohawk College Foundation have been filed with CanadaCustoms & Revenue Agency (CCRA). The annual reporting of this return is animportant requirement to maintain our registered charity license.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

6.8 Banner Post-Secondary registration was rolled into production this month, withover 9,000 students registering via the Web. Although many technical andprocess issues made term start especially challenging, overall the systemimplementation was successful. Millennium FAST for Student administrationwas implemented, and faculty were able to access section lists from thisproduct (an intensive schedule of faculty training was offered during earlySeptember). Students used Web self-service to download and printtimetables.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

6.9 The Banner Steering Committee has officially closed Phase I of the BannerImplementation, and has drafted a project charter for Banner Phase II. Thisphase of the project will be continue until March 31st 2005, and includes fullimplementation of Banner HR, employee self-service, admissions processing,enhancements to web registration, and other upgrades and improvements.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

6.10 MoCoMotion course tools for faculty—My Courses—was rolled into productionSeptember 20. This lists all the courses a student or instructor is taking orteaching, and allows the user to select a course and retrieve curricularmaterials and other information the instructor has posted.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

6.11 Since its inception early this year, acceptance and utilization of the web portalhas grown rapidly. So far, 35,545 user accounts have been created onMoCoMotion, and typical daytime load is between 500 and 700 concurrentusers. There are currently about 195 active groups on MoCoMotion.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

6.12 The I.T. Help Desk received 1234 support calls during in September.[Submitted by Dick Raha, Vice President, Finance & Administration]

Documents

MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - OCTOBER 2004 · MOHAWK COLLEGE REPORT - OCTOBER 2004 Based on the 2004 – 2007 Strategic Plan and 6 Cornerstones for Achieving Our Mission INSPIRING LEARNING,