Algonquin College
Coordinates: 45°20′48.97″N 75°45′33.79″W / 45.3469361°N 75.7593861°W
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
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| Motto | Your goals, your career, your college |
| Established | 1967 |
| Type | Public College of Applied Arts and Technology |
| President | Dr. Kent MacDonald |
| Admin. staff | 1,151 full time |
| Students | 18,000 full-time + 35, 180 continuing education |
| Undergraduates | 18,000 full time |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Campus | Suburban Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke |
| Colours | Green and white |
| Nickname | Algonquin Thunder |
| Mascot | Thor |
| Affiliations | CCAA, ACCC, AUCC, Royal Military College of Canada, CBIE, Polytechnics Canada |
| Website | http://www.algonquincollege.com |
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is a publicly funded English-language college and member of Polytechnics Canada located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The college serves the National Capital Region and the outlying areas of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The college has three campuses; a primary campus located in West Ottawa, and secondary campuses located in Perth, Ontario, and Pembroke, Ontario. The enabling legislation is the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act.[1]
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History[edit]
The college was established during the formation of Ontario’s college system in 1967. Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology were established on May 21, 1965 when the Ontario system of public community colleges was created. The founding institutions were the Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology (established in 1957) and the Ottawa Vocational Centre (established in 1965 at the Woodroffe Campus). The original land was donated by the Ryan family. Algonquin College is named after the Algonquin First Nations Peoples who were the original inhabitors of the area.
In 1964, the Rideau Campus was established. “Satellite” campuses in Pembroke, Hawkesbury, Perth and Renfrew were established in the late 1960s. The Vanier School of Nursing became a part of the Woodroffe Campus when nursing programs began to be offered at the college. In 1973, the School of Prescott-Russell joined the Algonquin family and the Colonel By Campus was created through the acquisition of St. Patrick’s College. With the creation of La Cité Collégiale, 1990 marked the beginning of Algonquin as an English college. In August 2002, the Rideau Campus closed and programs were moved to the Advanced Technology Centre on the Woodroffe Campus.
Bachelor degrees in Applied Studies were introduced. Despite having three degree programs and offering three additional degrees through affiliations with the University of Ottawa and Carleton University the college has not been designated an Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
Woodroffe Campus expansion[edit]
Opened in the fall of 2011, the 180,000-square-foot (17,000 m2) Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence houses 600 additional construction seats and provide space for thousands more students studying in related programs. The uniquely green, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certified building showcases a teaching laboratory for best practices in sustainable construction. The new facility integrates the relocated bus station and a new below-grade transit roadway (yet to be completed) to the main campus via a $4 million pedestrian bridge constructed across Woodroffe Avenue.
Opened in the fall of 2012, the 110,000-square-foot (10,000 m2) Student Commons project is the result of a continued partnership between the College and its Students’ Association. Unique to most Ontario colleges, the Algonquin College Students’ Association operates many College services, ranging from the varsity athletics to the Algonquin Fitness Zone. Committed to securing additional social and study space for students, the SA Board of Directors, through consultation with its members, approved to designate part of its activity fee to secure $30 million to fund the new Student Commons. Recognizing this opportunity to improve and centralize student support services the College’s Board of Governors approved the contribution of an additional $22 million dollars in funding for the project.
Also opening in fall 2012, the 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m2) expansion of the Pembroke campus Pembroke Campus will add 300 more than full-time student spaces and create a number of positive outcomes. The new waterfront campus is seen as a new beginning for the College, the City of Pembroke, and all of Renfrew County. A new facility would allow the College to grow, allowing it to better meet the labour market needs of Renfrew County’s employers well into the future.
Mission[edit]
The college's mission is "To transform hopes and dreams into skills and knowledge, leading to lifelong career success."
Programs[edit]
Algonquin’s focus is on technology and workplace needs. It has always been imperative for Algonquin to stay ahead of emerging trends. There are over 16,000 full-time students in more than 180 programs. There are 155 Ontario college programs, 18 apprenticeship programs, 16 co-op programs, 3 collaborative degree programs and 3 bachelor degree programs.
The college's Woodroffe Campus boasts a fully functional (though non-broadcast) television studio with an adjoining control room, located in N Building. This is reserved for the students of the Broadcasting-Television program. Notable graduates from this program include director of the TV series 24, Jon Cassar and comedian Tom Green. The college used to have a second television studio, which now houses the Theatre Arts program. The college has one fully functional, broadcast radio station run entirely by the students of the Broadcasting-Radio program: CKDJ-FM, as well as an internet station: AIR - Algonquin, which will be broadcasted on the AM dial shortly.
The Algonquin College Animation Program is a three-year advanced diploma with its main focus on performance-based animation whether it be in 3D or traditional animation. Also, all students learn Toonboom's Harmony software. The program is celebrating its 20 year anniversary in 2009-10 and has its curriculum being taught in India, China and South Africa with negotiations with Dubai, Chile and others. The faculty of the program are veterans of the animation industry, all of whom have been at least departmental supervisors, many with over 20 years experience in the industry. Since the introduction of the three-year curriculum, graduates of the program have gone on to varied and rewarding jobs in the animation industry with over 93% of grads finding work in their chosen field and 100% employer satisfaction.[citation needed] Student films have gone on to be screened in various festivals, featured on AWN TV (Charged) and won the prestigious ELAN award for best student film 2009 (Snared). For more information about the program go to http://www.algonquincollege.com/MediaAndDesign/programs/animation.htm
List of Schools:
Advanced Technology , Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence , Business , Career & Academic Access Centre , Health & Community Studies , Hospitality & Tourism , General Arts & Science , Languages , Media & Design , Centre for Continuing and Online Learning , Personal Development Institute , Police & Public Safety Institute , Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley (Pembroke) , Heritage Institute (Perth) , Corporate Training Centre
Residence[edit]
In August 2003, the Woodroffe Campus Residence Complex opened, providing housing for 1,050 students. There is also an abundance of off-campus housing in the area. Most students commute from throughout the National Capital Region by car or city transit.
The school's residence is in a great location for those new to Ottawa as it is just a short walk away from Baseline Station where students can catch the 95 to take them downtown. There is also a community near the College called Deer Field where many 2nd year students live.
The Pembroke Campus has a housing registry.
Algonquin College presidents[edit]
| Date | Name |
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| 1967–1969 | Dr. Frederick Rosser |
| 1969–1973 | Dr. Gerald Maher |
| 1973–1982 | Dr. Laurent Isabelle |
| 1982–1984 | Dr. Brian Ash |
| 1984–1995 | Mr. Philip Killeen |
| 1996–2012 | Dr. Robert Gillett |
| 2012-Present | Dr. Kent MacDonald |
Partnerships[edit]
Algonquin College has earned the right to grant Bachelor Degrees in Applied Studies in certain disciplines: Bachelor of Applied Arts - Interior Design Bachelor; Bachelor of Applied Business - e-Business Supply Chain Management; Bachelor of Applied Technology - Photonics.
Algonquin has formed strategic partnerships with select universities enabling the Institution to offer collaborative degrees, in Bachelor of Information Technology - Interactive Multimedia and Design Carleton; Bachelor of Information Technology - Network Technology Carleton University and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Studies take place at Algonquin College and the partnering university and collaborative degrees are conferred by the university. Algonquin has developed articulation agreements with universities to assist qualified Algonquin graduates to attain specific degrees in shorter periods. Graduates are subject to the admission requirements of the university granting the degree.
Internationally, the college has several partnerships with institutions in other countries to transfer expertise through technical assistance and training programs.
Scholarships[edit]
Algonquin College joined Project Hero, a scholarship program cofounded by General (Ret'd) Rick Hillier for the families of fallen Canadian Forces members.[2]
The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists over 680 scholarships, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal post-secondary participation. Algonquin College bursaries for Aboriginal, First Nations and Métis students include: Peter Wintonick Bursary; Ottawa Police Service's Thomas G. Flanagan Scholarship; MKI Travel and Hospitality Bursary.[3]
Military[edit]
The Diploma in Military Arts and Sciences (DMASc) provides Non-Commissioned Members (NCMs) of the Canadian Forces an online program made possible by a partnership between OntarioLearn (Algonquin College consortium member), the RMC, and the Canadian Defence Academy. Under a RMC and Algonquin College articulation agreement, all graduates of this diploma program who apply to the RMC will be admitted into the Bachelor of Military Arts and Sciences degree program with advanced standing.[4]
In 2006, Algonquin College was approached by the Canadian Forces Support Training Group (CFSTG) to explore the feasibility of developing and delivering a program to satisfy the training requirements exclusively for Canadian Forces Geomatics Technicians. The goal was to increase the number of CF graduates produced by the School of Military Mapping. Students in the Geomatics Technician program earn a college-approved certificate in Geomatics. Algonquin College also grants a provincially approved Geomatics Technician Diploma to students who successfully graduate from the Geomatics Technician Training and have completed a small number of approved additional courses.[5]
Sports[edit]
The name of Algonquin College's sports team is the Algonquin Thunder. Thor is the Algonquin College mascot. Algonquin is a member of the OCAA and the CCAA. Varsity teams compete in six sports on the provincial level within the OCAA. The Men’s and Women’s teams in basketball, soccer, and volleyball can qualify to compete for a “National Championship” as members of the CCAA. Funding is provided by the Students' Association.
Notable alumni & faculty[edit]
- Jesse Bongfeldt, UFC fighter
- Jon Cassar, Emmy-winning Hollywood producer and director of the TV series 24
- James Cybulski, TSN reporter
- Janice Dean, Fox News weather specialist
- Jon Dore, comedian
- Tom Green, comedian
- Mac Harb, Canadian Senator
- Massari, Canadian singer
- Neil Macdonald, CBC Washington Bureau Chief
- Norm Macdonald, comedian
- Ian Millar, Olympic medal-winning equestrian
- Larry O'Brien,former mayor of Ottawa and successful technology entrepreneur
- Dan O'Toole, TSN sportscaster
- Anthony Rota, member of Parliament
- Scott Rush, Morning Show Host, Hot 89.9
- Tim Tierney, City of Ottawa Councillor, Beacon Hill-Cyrville
Algonquin Times[edit]
The student newspaper of Algonquin College is called the Algonquin Times. It is produced every two weeks during the fall and winter semesters by journalism and advertising students. Funding is provided by the Students' Association.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90m19_e.htm Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act
- ^ http://www.accc.ca/english/services/cdnforces/hero.htm Project Hero
- ^ Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool
- ^ http://www.algonquincollege.com/distance/programs_courses/diploma/MilitaryArtsandScience_FT.html
- ^ http://www.algonquincollege.com/military/documents/CanadianForcesandAlgonguinCollaborateFinal.pdf
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Algonquin%20trades%20future/2113534/story.html
External links[edit]
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- Algonquin College: Woodroffe Campus
- Algonquin College: Pembroke Campus
- Algonquin College: Perth Campus
- Algonquin Times homepage
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