Mohawk Matters

Mark your calendar: Faculty and staff invited to Ideas Showcase on April 29

Come out and celebrate with the teams that are turning Simply the Best ideas into accomplishments. 

On April 29, Mohawk College faculty and staff are invited to drop by the Ideas Showcase that will take place in the Link (Starbucks) from 10 a.m. and Noon. The Ideas Showcase is an opportunity to learn more about the Simply the Best pilot projects that have been in the works since late last year. Representatives from each team will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their projects.

At 11:15 there will be a keynote address by Dr. Min Basadur, Professor of Innovation with the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and Founder of Basadur Applied Creativity. Dr. Basadur is a recognized world leader in the field of applied creativity with years of experience in building creative thinking, innovation and problem solving capabilities across organizations.

Participants are asked to register to in advance.

Mohawk College students create 3 lipdubs in 24 hours (video)

Lipdub Mania hit Mohawk College last weekend.  In a 24-hour period, three Lipdubs were produced at the Fennell Campus as a year-end class project by 100 first-year Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media students. 

Lipdubs showcase the students’ collaborative work and promote their institution of learning.  All three of Mohawk’s Lipdubs will be entered into the international contest through Lipdub University.   

Producing a Lipdub is an insane feat and Mohawk is the only postsecondary institution to have produced three in 24 hours.  The songs as selected by the students were “Jumpstart” by Canadian band These Kids Wear Crowns, “Revolution” by the Beatles, and “We’ll Be Alright” by Travie McCoy.

In the news: Player caps successful college career

The Brantford Expositor has this story about Chris Van Sickle, who was just named Mohawk College's outstanding male athlete. Before enrolling in the Social Service Worker program and playing rubgy for Mohawk's varsity team, Chris led Brantford Collegiate Institute to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association's rubgy championship.

Media release: Mohawk College Move Out Week (Hamilton Police Service)

The month of April not only brings warmer weather with it, but also the end of the Mohawk College school year. During this period The Hamilton Police Service will be teaming up with City By-law, Mohawk College, Councilor Whitehead, and The Mohawk College Neighbourhood Association to ensure a smooth move out process.

Through a combined strategic approach Police and By-Law will be out in full force for the last two weeks of the month with extra patrols and proactive visits taking a zero tolerance approach to noise and liquor infractions.

It is our goal to make the closure of this school year a smooth, safe and peaceful transition for both students and area residents.

Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Mountain Crime Manager’s office (905) 546-2447.

In the news: Students' square in the works at Mohawk

The Mountain News has this story about plans to build a student plaza as part of the Fennell Campus renewal project. The plaza will be named in recognition of the Mohawk Students' Association, which has committed $1 million to support the largest campus renewal project in Mohawk's history.

Media release: High marks and above average scores for Mohawk College in province-wide student survey

HAMILTON (April 13, 2011) -- Mohawk College has earned high marks and above average scores in the latest province-wide student satisfaction survey.

Results from the 2010 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey show the majority of Mohawk students are satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of learning, programs, facilities and services offered at their college. On eight key measures, Mohawk posted across-the-board increases from last year’s survey results and finished above the provincial average for Ontario’s 24 colleges. On quality of services and facilities, Mohawk posted the largest percentage point increase of any Ontario college.

“Mohawk is a college on the move and the scores we’ve earned from students confirm that we’re moving in the right direction,” said President Rob MacIsaac. The largest renewal project in Mohawk’s history is underway at the Fennell Campus to create new places and better spaces for students. In January, the Mohawk Learning Exchange with the new Harold Cummings Library & Collaboratory, opened on time, on budget and accident free. Renovations are currently underway to turn the old library at the Fennell Campus into a new, one-stop centre for student services and consolidate services currently offered at 17 different locations across the campus.

The renewal of the Fennell Campus follows a $27 million transformation of the college’s skilled trades campus in Stoney Creek. Mohawk has also made a commitment to relocate programs from the Elgin Street Campus in Brantford and build a reputation as Ontario’s leading college for health and technology education.

“Our goal is to have quality facilities and services that are equal to the calibre of our faculty and staff,” said MacIsaac. “Whether it’s in the classroom, on the frontlines or behind-the-scenes, we have a team dedicated to delivering a quality education and a great college experience to every student.”

Since 1998, colleges have been mandated by the Ontario government to collect and report performance data. The survey of all full-time students at Ontario’s 24 colleges is carried out by an independent research company. Full survey results are posted online on the Colleges Ontario website at: http://www.collegesontario.org/outcomes/key-performance-indicators.html

Mohawk College serves 16,000 full-time and apprenticeship students, as well as 1,000 international students and 42,000 continuing education registrants. More than 85,000 future-ready students have graduated from Mohawk, with the majority continuing to work, live and make a difference in the Greater Hamilton Area.

2010 Key Performance Indicator Survey Result Highlights                                                                                             

• 87.6 per cent of students agree or strongly agree that Mohawk provides them with the knowledge and skills for their future career (87.1 per cent provincial average) 
• 86.3 per cent graduate employment rate (83 per cent provincial average)
• 81.1 per cent of students agree or strongly agree that Mohawk offers quality programs (80.2 per cent provincial average)
• 79.5 per cent graduate satisfaction rate (79.1 per cent provincial average)
• 79.3 per cent overall student satisfaction (76.1 per cent provincial average, 5.8 percentage point improvement from last year’s KPI results)
• 74.8 per cent of students agree or strongly agree that Mohawk has quality facilities and resources (68.8 per cent provincial average, 9.1 percentage point improvement from last year’s KPI results)
• 73.8 per cent of students agree or strongly agree that Mohawk delivers quality services (68.1 per cent provincial average, 9.1 percentage point improvement from last year’s KPI results)

 

Congratulations Mike Ferrier

Mike Ferrier, a second year Mohawk Advertising program student, has won the judges' choice award in the Melitta Me Time video contest, edging out more than 30 submissions. Melitta deemed Mike's video the most worthy, based on the creativity and originality of his submission.

Child and Youth Worker students and faculty host Day of Pink activities at Fennell campus

 
Students and faculty in Mohawk's Child and Youth Worker program hosted Day of Pink activities at the Fennell Campus today. Day of Pink is the international day against bullying, discrimination and homophobia in schools and communities.

The primary focus of this year's activities was raising awareness about homophobia, said Mohawk professor and event organizer Marco Felvus. The students worked with The Well, a Hamilton based agency dedicated to supporting gay, lesbian, bisexuals and transgender communities in the city.

The main message this year was "please don't stand-by, stand up" when you witness an act of homophobia, or any other discriminatory act. Students got a free barbeque lunch if they participated in one of the activities the CYW students set up that included answering questions about what to do in certain situations.

For more information, contact professor Marco Felvus.

In the news: Mohawk gets more than a passing grade

CHML 900 has this story about Mohawk's latest Key Performance Indicator survey results.

Mohawk College earns high marks and above average scores in latest provincial student satisfaction survey

Mohawk has earned high marks and above average scores from students in the Ontario government's latest student satisfaction survey.

Results from the 2010 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey show Mohawk achieving across-the-board gains from last year's results and scores better than the provincial average in eight key measures related to overall student satisfaction and the quality of learning, programs, facilities and services.

Mohawk also achieved the single largest percentage point increase from last year's survey among Ontario's 24 colleges, with a 9.1 percentage point increase for both quality of services and facilities.  Mohawk has completed a $27 million transformation of its skilled trades campus and is carrying out the largest renewal project in college history at the Fennell Campus. The old library at the Fennell Campus is being transformed into a new one-stop centre for student services that will consolidate services currently offered at 17 locations on campus.

Since 1998, colleges have been mandated by the Ontario government to collect and report performance data. All full-time college students in the province complete the KPI survey, which is administered by an independent research company.

2010 KPI SURVEY RESULT HIGHLIGHTS                                                                                           

• 87.6 per cent of students agree or strongly agree that Mohawk provides them with the knowledge and skills for their future career (87.1 per cent provincial average)
• 86.3 per cent graduate employment rate (83 per cent provincial average)
• 81.1 per cent of students agree or strongly agree that Mohawk offers quality programs (80.2 per cent provincial average)
• 79.5 per cent graduate satisfaction rate (79.1 per cent provincial average)
• 79.3 per cent overall student satisfaction (76.1 per cent provincial average)
• 74.8 per cent of students agree or strongly agree that Mohawk has quality facilities and resources (68.8 per cent provincial average, 9.1 percentage point improvement from last year’s survey)
• 73.8 per cent of students agree or strongly agree that Mohawk delivers quality services (68.1 per cent provincial average, 9.1 percentage point improvement from last year’s survey)