Mohawk College
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Coordinates: 43°5′10.03″N 79°51′20.31″W / 43.0861194°N 79.8556417°W
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| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Public College of Applied Arts and Technology |
| Religious affiliation | non-denominational |
| Endowment | $6.7 million [1] |
| President | Rob MacIsaac |
| Staff | 1,100 [2] |
| Students | 10,000 Full-time, 42,000 Continuing Education, 3,650 Apprentice students, 85,000 alumni |
| Undergraduates | 40% direct entry from secondary school, 60% nondirect (workforce, university), 37% first generation (first in their family to attend a post-secondary institution), 20% new Canadians |
| Postgraduates | Graduate Certificate Programs |
| Location | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Red, Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Mo the Hawk |
| Athletics | The Mountaineers |
| Affiliations | CCAA, ACCC, AUCC, CBIE |
| Website | Mohawk College |
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology is a public college in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Mohawk also has campuses located in Brantford and Stoney Creek, as well as the Institute for Applied Health Sciences located at McMaster University.
[edit] History
Mohawk College was established during the formation of Ontario’s college system in 1966. The school was founded in 1967 as part of a provincial initiative to create many such institutions to provide career-oriented diploma and certificate courses, as well as continuing education programs to Ontario communities. Mohawk was the first college in Canada to offer co-operative education work terms where students gain real-world and hands-on learning. Today, one-third of Mohawk's programs offer co-op work terms.
Mohawk was the first college in Ontario to introduce a mandatory active citizenship course for all full-time students in the Fall of 2005. In 2007, Mohawk became the first college in Ontario and only the second in Canada to become an official chapter of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC). In partnership with the ICC and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Mohawk hosts two citizenship ceremonies each year to welcome Canada's newest citizens.
In February 2009, former mayor of Burlington and Metrolinx chair Rob MacIsaac became Mohawk's 7th president.
[edit] Mission and vision [3]
Mohawk's vision: Mohawk College will be the most sought after Canadian postsecondary destination, renowned for its 'real world' applied innovation culture, and future ready graduates with the skills required for today and the ability to prosper from tomorrow's opportunities.
Mohawk's mission: Inspiring learning, leadership, citizenship and innovation.
[edit] Awards
Mohawk has received three national Yves Landry Foundation awards. The Mohawk and McMaster University Bachelor of Technology Partnership was recognized with the Yves Landry 2006 Innovative Manufacturing Technology Program Award: University Level. Yves Landry Awards were also presented to Mohawk’s Modern Foundry Technologies Institute in 2001 and Integrated Technician Apprenticeship Program in 2004.
Colleges Ontario recognized the The Hydro One–College Consortium with the 2008 Community/Corporate Partnership Award. For the first time in Ontario, four community colleges (Mohawk, Algonquin, Georgian and Northern Colleges) are working collaboratively with a provincial employer on an innovative and proactive workforce training and development solution to replace the 30% of Hydro One's highly skilled workforce who will retire within the next 5 years.[neutrality disputed]
Mohawk Advertising students have won 15 national Canadian Marketing Association awards in the past 11 years.
Every year, Mohawk celebrates the career achievements and community contributions of outstanding alumni. Mohawk Alumni of Distinction recipients are nominated by the college for Premier's Awards. In 2007, Marni Flaherty, CEO of Today's Family—Caring for Your Child, received a Premier's Award for her leadership in early childhood education.
In 2008, Mohawk early childhood education graduate Debbie Crickmore and ECE professor Karyn Callaghan received YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards.
In 2007, Mohawk Vice President Academic Rosemary Knechtel received the Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario (now Colleges Ontario) Distinguished Service Award.
[edit] Programs
Mohawk offers one- and two-year Ontario college diplomas, three-year Ontario college advanced diplomas, one-year Ontario college graduate certificates and four-year collaborative degree programs.
Mohawk currently offers 107 full-time programs, 19 apprenticeship programs and more than 1,000 continuing education courses.
Mohawk is recognized as a leader in health science and engineering technology education and is the largest trainer of apprentices in Ontario[weasel words]. Mohawk is also renowned for its early childhood education, advertising, and insurance programs.[weasel words]
To serve Hamilton's growing immigrant population, Mohawk offers English language training and innovative bridging programs for foreign-trained professionals in health sciences and engineering technology.
In partnership with McMaster University, Mohawk offers collaborative degree programs in nursing, medical radiation sciences and technology. The Mohawk–McMaster Bachelor of Technology program is the first in Canada to combine technical education with management training for both full-time students and working professionals looking to upgrade their skills.
[edit] Media
The college has its own campus radio station, CIOI and student newspaper (The Satellite).
[edit] Library
Mohawk College has five library locations, one of which is an e-Library.
[edit] Faculties
[edit] School of Arts, Science & Communications
[edit] Music Programs
- Applied Music
- Applied Music Preparatory
[edit] Communications Media Programs
- Advertising
- Broadcasting Radio
- Broadcasting—Television & Communications Media
- Independent Digital Video Production
- Journalism—Print & Broadcast
- Pre-Media & Entertainment
- Public Relations
[edit] Liberal Arts and Sciences Programs
- General Arts & Science
- General Arts & Science—Aboriginal & Aboriginal Health Stream
- General Arts & Science—Applied Communications
- Pre-Health
- Comic Design and Scripting
- Graphic Design Production—Creative
- Graphic Design Production—Digital
- Graphic Design Production—Packaging
- Industrial Millwright—Packaging
- Packaging, Graphics & Business Management
- Advanced Security Management
- Advanced Police Studies
- Law & Security Administration—Private Security
- Police Foundations
[edit] School of Business
[edit] School of Engineering Technology
- Building & Construction Sciences Programs
- Chemical, Environmental & Biotechnology Programs
- Computer Science & Information Technology programs
- Electrotechnology Programs
- Engineering Technology Preparatory Course:
- Mechanical & Industrial Technology Programs
- Motive Power Programs
[edit] School of Health Sciences
[edit] Nursing Programs
- Practical Nursing with Aboriginal Communities
- Nursing—BScN
- Diploma RPN to BScN Program (E) Stream
- Diploma RPN to BScN Program Accelerated (F) Stream
[edit] Medical Radiation and Rehabilitation Sciences Programs
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
- Instructor for Blind and Visually Impaired—Orientation & Mobility
- Instructor for Blind and Visually Impaired—Rehabilitation Teaching
- Medical Radiation Sciences
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physiotherapy Assistant
[edit] Health Sciences Programs
- Personal Support Worker
- Pharmacy Technician
[edit] School of Human Services
- Social Service Worker
- Educational Assistant
- Early Childhood Education
- Child and Youth Worker
- Recreation and Leisure Services
[edit] Collaborative Degrees
Mohawk Offers the following degrees in association with McMaster University, also located in Hamilton, Ontario.
- Bachelor Of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor Of Science in Medical Radiation Sciences
- Bachelors Of Technology (BTech) in one of Manufacturing Technology, Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Computing and Information Technology, Process Automation Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Technology, and Biotechnology
[edit] Campuses
[edit] Fennell Campus
The Fennell Campus in Hamilton is Mohawk's largest campus and is home to programs from Mohawk's Schools of Business, Human Services, Arts, Science and Communications, and Engineering Technology. Mohawk is a member of the Ontario College Athletic Association. The gym facility at Fennell Campus includes two intramural basketball and volleyball courts, badminton courts and fitness areas with free weights and cardio equipment.[citation needed] McIntyre Theatre accommodates up to 1039 people and is only second to Hamilton Place in size in the area. [4] A health clinic is available to staff and students with a full-time college physician and nursing staff. [5] Counseling And Disability Services provides students with various services such as counseling, facilitation, and peer tutorial services.
[edit] Mohawk Brantford
More than 1,000 full-time and 150 apprenticeship students attend Mohawk Brantford. The campus is home to Mohawk's Centre of Excellences in Public Safety and Security and the Advanced Design and Packaging Technologies. Mohawk has articulation agreements in place with Laurier and Nipissing Universities in Brantford.
[edit] Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Research, Resources and Training (STARRT) Institute
Formerly known as the Stoney Creek campus, it was renamed after a $27 million investment by government, industry and private donors. Mohawk claims to be the largest trainer of apprentices in Ontario, with more than 3,500 apprentices at STARRT.[5]
[edit] Mohawk-McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) at McMaster University in Hamilton
More than 1,700 full-time students attend IAHS, the first facility in Canada to combine college and university health sciences education and research under one roof. The IAHS is home to collaborative nursing and medical radiation sciences programs that have achieved the highest level of accreditation possible. In 2008 and 2009, teams of undergraduate medical radiation science students have had their class research projects published in an international medical journal. The IAHS includes a clinical simulation lab modelled after a hospital ward and a fully operational medical radiation lab where students gain hands-on experience prior to clinical placements.[6]
[edit] Official School Song
The official Mohawk College School Song was written by David Leishman and Ronald Slavik in 1976.[citation needed]
Lyrics:
In the halls of Mohawk College
Steadfastly our sights we raise
Testing truths, exploring knowledge
Heartened by each conquered phase
Gathered we with purpose certain
Strengthened by these words we sing
From the crest of Mohawk’s mountain
Let our college anthem ring
When from here our pathways lead us
In our hearts where’er we roam
Linger thoughts of friendships precious
And of this our other home
Gathered we with purpose certain
Strengthened by these words we sing
From the crest of Mohawk’s mountain
Let our college anthem ring
[edit] Notable Alumni and Faculty
- Dominic Agostino, politician (deceased)[6]
- Jillian Barberie, television personality [7]
- Brad Clark, politician [8]
- Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton. [9]
- Alex Pierson, Court Reporter, CIII-TV - Toronto
- Annette Hamm, News anchor/reporter[citation needed]
- Matt Hayes, CHCH-TV's weatherman & CKLH ("K-Lite FM") radio personality.[citation needed]
- Darcy Hepner, musician[citation needed]
- Brian Mullan, Hamilton Police Chief.[citation needed]
- Connie Smith, Former CHCH-TV News anchor.[citation needed]
- Tony "Master T" Young, former VJ for MuchMusic in Toronto.[citation needed]
[edit] See also
- Higher education in Ontario
- List of universities in Ontario
- Canadian government scientific research organizations
- Canadian university scientific research organizations
- Canadian industrial research and development organizations
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/__shared/assets/07-08BusinessPlan5404.pdf
- ^ http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/Explore/Leadership/FastFacts.html Fast facts about Mohawk
- ^ [1]Board of Governors' Missions and vision
- ^ Mohawk College - Ancillary Services
- ^ http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/dept/stdev/Health/ Health Services
- ^ [2], Dominic Agostino alumni page from mohawkcollege.ca
- ^ [3], Jillian Barberie biography from askmen.com
- ^ [4], Alumni page from mohawkcollege.ca, stating "...as did Brad Clark, MPP (a fellow Mohawk college Alumni)..."
- ^ "Official Web Site: Mayor Fred Eisenberger". http://mayorfred.ca/pages/meet. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
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