Areas of Institutional Strength. Current program areas of strength include:
Areas of Institutional Strength. Durham College focuses on improving collaboration, pathways, and student mobility in the areas of: • Durham College has more than 450 pathway opportunities with universities in Ontario, Canada, and around the world. • Academic Pathway agreements have been signed with postsecondary institutions including: - University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) - Trent University - Athabasca University - Xxxxx University - Carleton University - Lakehead University - Nipissing University - Royal Roads University - Ryerson University - University of Xxxxxxx - Xxxxxxxxx University (USA) - Holland College (Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Island) - Xxxxxxxx University (Australia) - Xxxxxxx Xxxxx University (Australia) - Blanchardstown Institute of Technology (Ireland) - Limerick Institute of Technology (Ireland) - Institute of Technology Tralee (Ireland) • Strong relationships with local school boards through the School College Work Initiative and the College’s Centre for Success program, which provides educational opportunities for secondary students at risk of dropping out.
Areas of Institutional Strength. Durham College focuses on jobs, innovation, and economic development in the areas of: Durham designs programs with and for high‐growth industries and sectors such as: - Business/Accounting/ Financial/Materials Management - Media Arts/Agriculture/Culinary/Hospitality - Health and Technology Durham works with industry and employers to meet the needs of the labour market through such initiatives as: - Program Advisory Committee chairs meet with faculty semi‐annually and the Board of Governors annually. - Job portal for employers. - Job Fairs held jointly with UOIT featuring employers offering jobs ‘on the spot’. Durham has qualified for more than $5M in provincial and national research grants. In 2012‐13, the Office of Research Services and Innovation led projects involving 24 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), over 100 students and 39 faculty, and received $1.4M. Durham’s current strengths in applied research include: Health and Biomedical Sciences: Bykart Software Co. worked with students and faculty to design and develop a chemotherapy appointment reservation management system. The result was a 47% increase in the number of patients treated, as well as significant cost reductions at Sunnybrook Hospital. Dapasoft Inc. and Infonaut Inc. worked with students and faculty to develop a Biomedical Knowledge Portal, a medical device management system to enable hospitals to manage the purchasing and life cycle of biomedical devices through the use of a tracking mechanism with a real‐time locating system. Durham College worked with the Regional Municipality of Durham – Social Services Department to research the outcomes associated with the delivery of social services in Durham Region. This partnership engaged many different health and social stakeholders from the community, and resulted in new data and evidence that supports social service delivery to the community. Other areas of research focus include: Science and Technology Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology Advanced Manufacturing Information and Communication Technology Social Sciences and Humanities Education Agriculture/urban agriculture
Areas of Institutional Strength. Durham College focuses on improving access and success for underrepresented groups in the areas of: First generation (FG) students represent 38% of total domestic enrolment: Support includes early identification of students at risk of not completing college, peer mentoring, a FG microsite, and parent and family calendars with key information. Mature/in‐direct students represent 40% of total domestic enrolment. Supports include: Online learning modules available to Durham students and throughout the province through partnership with e‐Learning Ontario. E‐mentorship program for tailored supports and referrals. Students with disabilities: Have access to a robust intake and referral system that connects them to multiple sites to develop learning and success strategies. International students represent 3.8% of total enrolment. Supports include: International student orientation. Work study program (I‐works). Support and advice for transitions for community and student success. Community Integration through Co‐operative Education program: 38 students with developmental delays are supported with learning facilitators and a modified curriculum. Aboriginal students make up 1.8% of total domestic enrolment: Support includes Durham College’s Aboriginal Student Centre (Suswaaning Endaajig). Strengthen relations through Durham Regional Aboriginal Advisory Circle, Durham District School Board Advisory Circle, Indigenous Peoples Education Circle (Provincial), etc. First‐year students: E‐mentor to facilitate transition to Durham College provides resources, referrals, and responses to questions.
Areas of Institutional Strength. St. Clair College focuses on improving access and success for underrepresented groups in the areas of: • Development of tracking tools to measure retention rates, graduation rates, and program duration/completion rates. • Maintaining a leadership position within the province for student satisfaction in “tutoring” services. • Specialized orientations for unique student populations (i.e., international, first generation, Aboriginal, etc.). • Offering “Student Lifeline,” a professional support service for maintaining a healthy balance between school, work, and everyday life. This confidential service provides St. Clair College students with consultations, counselling, community referrals, resources, and online tools. • St. Clair College offers “Student Health 101,” a monthly on-line magazine that provides helpful hints, articles, and tools to manage college life.
Areas of Institutional Strength. Xxxxxxx College focuses on jobs, innovation, and economic development in the areas of: • Career-relevant and labour-market ready programs and graduates. • Contributions to local social and economic development. • An established applied research program, including the Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment.
Areas of Institutional Strength. Xxxxxxx College offers programs through a number of delivery methods, including: • The College’s Core Promise and Applied Learning Enhancement Strategy emphasize personalized learning and work-integrated learning.
Areas of Institutional Strength. Xxxxxxx College focuses on improving access and success for underrepresented groups in the areas of: • Xxxxxxx’x access agenda supports local, first generation, and Aboriginal students, as well as students with special needs, through alternative entry points and additional transition supports. • Xxxxxxx’x “Building Community Success” priority in its Strategic Plan emphasizes partnership with four First Nations communities. • The College forecasts an increase in international students.
Areas of Institutional Strength. Xxxxxxx College focuses on improving collaboration, pathways, and student mobility in the areas of: • Partnerships with regional school boards (Kawartha Pine Ridge, Trillium Lakelands, and Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board), industry, other colleges (Centennial, Seneca, Confederation, Northern, Boreal), Trent University, and other universities. • Multiple pathways from General Arts and Sciences to five universities.
Areas of Institutional Strength. Confederation College focuses on jobs, innovation, and economic development in the areas of: • Applied research to support innovation in Northwestern Ontario and experiential opportunities for learners in: - Advanced Manufacturing; - Natural Resources (Biomass and Water); - Health (Wellness); and - Aboriginal Learning (Centre for Policy in Aboriginal Learning). • Fully integrated Employment and Training Services in Northwestern Ontario.
