Focused on Student Success.
Dedication to student success is Algonquin College's guiding principal and is demonstrated through the quality of its programs, staff, the continual expansion of its facilities, and by forging strategic partnerships. Every action since the College was established has been to ensure students have access to the education and skills training demanded by the marketplace to launch a rewarding career.
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology was established in 1967 and was named after the First Nations people who lived in the area. Algonquin was formed from the merger of the Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology, established 1957, and the Ontario Vocational Centre, established 1965.
The College celebrates 42 years as a leader in post secondary education, and has undergone significant growth since its establishment and continues to grow today. All three Algonquin College Campuses are set to undergo major expansion projects. The Perth and Pembroke Campuses are building all-new facilities and the Woodroffe Campus is beginning construction on a new trades building.
Mission and Vision Statement
Mission:
Algonquin College will prepare students to achieve academic and career success.
To transform hopes and dreams into skills and knowledge, leading to life-long career success.
Vision:
Algonquin College will be a leading Canadian college recognized for its unique programs, services and support systems which lead to student success.
To be a global leader in digitally-connected applied education and training.
Core Values
Caring
We have a sincere and compassionate interest in the well-being of the individual.
Learning
We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, personal growth and development.
Integrity
We believe in trust, honesty and fairness in all relationships and transactions.
Respect
We value the dignity and uniqueness of the individual.
We value the equity and diversity in our community.
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President's Executive Committee
Robert Gillett
President
Duane McNair
Vice President, Administration
Kent MacDonald
Vice President, Academic
Deborah Rowan-Legg
Vice President, Student Services
Gerry Barker
Vice President, Human Resources
Joy McKinnon
Vice President, Business Development
Doug Wotherspoon
Executive Director, Advancement
College Deans, Chairs and Academic Managers
Faculty of Technology and Trades
Claude Brulé, Dean
School of Advanced Technology
Misheck Mwaba, Chair, Mechanical and Transportation Technology
Andrew Pridham, Chair, Information and Communications Technology
Eric Marois, Chair, Architecture, Civil and Building Sciences
Algonquin College Centre for Construction Excellence
Chris Hahn, Chair Construction Trades and Building Systems
Algonquin College Heritage Institute
Murray Kyte, A/Dean
Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies
Barbara Foulds, A/Dean
Police and Public Safety Institute Norm Bruce, Chair
School of Health and Community Studies
Marlene Tosh, Chair, Specialty and Re-entry Health Programs
Barb Foulds, Associate Dean - Health, and Chair, Nursing Studies
Catherine Sidorenko, Chair, Community Studies
Joan Degan, Chair, Allied Health
Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
Russell Mills, Dean
School of Media and Design Peter Larock, Chair, Design Studies
Robyn Heaton, Chair, Media Studies
General Arts and Science Shelley Styles, Chair
Career and Academic Access Centre
Claire Snasdell-Taylor, Chair
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley
Karen Davies, Dean
Kim Drake Chair, Business, Technology & Outdoor Training
Debra Balasevicius, Kelly Kidd, Co-Chairs, Health and Community Studies
School of Business Dave Donaldson , Dean
Lisa Taylor, Chair, Financial, Office and Legal Studies
Peter Fortura, Chair, Business Administration - Core and Service Courses
Jim Kyte, Chair, Marketing and Management Studies
School of Hospitality and Tourism Michel Savard, Dean
Altaf Sovani, Chair, Hospitality Studies
David Keindel, A/Chair, Culinary Arts
Centre for Continuing
and Online Learning
Linda Rees, Dean
Pat Lychak, Academic Manager, Online Learning
Lorna Brigden, Academic Manager, Business
Jane Trakalo, Academic Manager, Health, Public Safety & Community Studies
Sandra Larwill, Academic Manager, Technology & Trades, Media & Design
Wes Wilkinson, Academic Manager, Hospitality and Tourism
Language Institute
Silvia Garcia, A/Chair
College Executive Directors and Directors
Academic Development
Jo-Ann Aubut
Academic Operations and Planning
Doug Ouderkirk
Advancement
Doug Wotherspoon
Algonquin College Foundation
Brenda Rothwell
Applied Research and Innovation
Mark Hoddenbagh
College Ancillary Services
Karen Foster
Finance Cathy Dempsey
Information Technology Services Mike Sparling
International Education Centre Ernest Mulvey
Labour Relations Kevin Latimer
Learning and Teaching Services
Glenn MacDougall
Marketing Christine Brennan (Acting)
Physical Resources
John Tattersall
Registrar Kathryn Moore
Sales and Student Recruitment
Peter MacKie
Strategic Programs and Services Planning Jennifer Daly-Cyr
Student Support Services Laura Stanbra
Workforce and Personal Development Denyce Diakun
Schools and Institutes
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley
Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
- School of Media and Design
- Career Academic Access Centre
- General Arts and Science
Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies
- School of Health and Community Studies
- Police and Public Safety Institute
Faculty of Technology and Trades
- School of Advanced Technology
- Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence
- Algonquin College Heritage Institute
School of Business
School of Hospitality and Tourism
Centre for Continuing and Online Learning
Programs
155 Ontario College Programs Offered
- 39 Ontario College Certificates
- 65 Ontario College Diplomas
- 20 Ontario College Advanced Diplomas
- 23 Ontario College Graduate Certificates (Plus 13 Part-time)
18 Apprenticeship Programs
- 16 of which are Ontario College Certificates
16 Co-op Programs
3 Collaborative Degree Programs
3 Bachelor Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Applied Arts (Interior Design)
- Bachelor of Applied Business (e-Business Supply Chain Management)
- Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Top 10 Programs
Top 10 Programs (based on number of applications)
Business Administration (Core)
Police Foundations
Business – Marketing
Practical Nursing
Child and Youth Worker
General Arts and Science - One Year - Pre-Health Science
Early Childhood Education
Dental Hygiene
Electrical Engineering Technician
Social Service Worker
Student Population
Full-time
Over 18,000
Over 36,000 Registrations
International
Over 1,000 international students enroll at Algonquin from more than 100 countries. Recent activity abroad includes projects in countries such as India, China, South Africa, Tanzania, Yemen, and Montenegro.
Age 25 or older
18%
Age 20 - 24
35%
Less than 20
46%
Gender
Female
50%
Male
50%
Student Support Services
Human Resources
Full-time Employees:
1,234
Part-time Employees: 2,088
Notable Alumni and Faculty
Emmy-winning Hollywood producer and director of the TV series 24
Leigh Chapple
CJOH News Anchor
James Cybulski
TSN Reporter
Janice Dean
Fox News Weather Specialist
Jon Dore
Comedian
John Geleynse
Director, Technology Evangelism at Apple Inc.
Tom Green
Comedian
Mac Harb
Canadian Senator
Sue Holloway
Medal-winning Olympian, Kayak
Massari
Canadian Singer
Neil MacDonald
CBC Washington Bureau Chief
Norm MacDonald
Comedian
Ian Millar
Medal-winning Olympian, Equestrian
Larry O'Brien
Former Mayor of the City of Ottawa (2006-2010)
Dan O'Toole
TSN Sportscaster
Anthony Rota
Former Member of Parliament (2004-2011)
Fees
Residence Basic (1050 Beds):
$6,246
Tuition Standard from:
$2,220
International:
$11,020
Physical Resources
Woodroffe Campus Site Area:
357,927 square meters
Centrepointe Site Area: 12,413 square meters
Total = 370,340 square meters
Pembroke Campus Site Area:
11,266 square meters
Perth Campus Site Area:
49,498 square meters
Algonquin going 'Green'
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First Canadian College to sign the Talloires Declaration.
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Invested in new technology and practices that will yield close to $6-million in energy savings over the next decade.
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Continues to engage the College Community to discuss current and future sustainability issues through events such as the World Cafés.
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Signed the Association of Canadian Community College's Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability on Earth Day 2009.
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All planned future facilities will be built to LEED standards.
Applied Research and Innovation
Areas of Applied Research:
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Biotechnology (proteomics, genetics, agriculture)
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Business (marketing, planning)
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Construction and Building Sciences (advanced construction, structural components)
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Culinary (product development)
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Design and media (user experience design, community journalism, social media for business)
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Energy (wind, solar, SmartGrid, conservation)
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Environment (water monitoring/testing/treatment, Geographical Information Systems, forestry)
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Health and community (education, medical devices, health care administration, massage)
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Information and Communications Technologies (wireless, photonics, computer studies)
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Manufacturing (mechanical, electrical, photonics)
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Public security (emergency notification, safety)
Funding Partners:
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Academic Health Council
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Canadian Institute for Photonic Innovation
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Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation (CONII)
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CORAL CEA
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FedDev
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Industrial partners
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
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NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program
Ontario Centres of Excellence
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Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
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Ottawa Technology Transfer Network
Precarn
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Centre
Member of:
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Association of Canadian Community Colleges
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Colleges Ontario Heads of Applied Research
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CONII which recently received $10-million in new provincial funding for 2009-2012.
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Eastern Ontario Manufacturers Network
OCRI (Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation)
Polytechnics Canada
Athletics
Varsity Teams
Fitness Zone
Who Comes to Algonquin College?
The following are results taken from the 2009 Algonquin College first-year student survey
Activity 12 months prior to attending current program:
Attending high school
28%
Attending Algonquin College
12%
Attending another community college
3%
Attending university
6%
Employed full-time outside of home
27%
Employed part-time outside of home
7%
Homemaker
2%
Seeking work while unemployed
4%
Other/No Response
12%
First choice educational institution:
Algonquin College
85%
Another Ontario College
5%
University
8%
Private College or vocational institution
1%
No response
1%
Algonquin in Ottawa
Algonquin College is located in the
Nation's Capital and the
Ottawa Valley. Ottawa's population is 865,000 and offers many of the perks of a smaller town. Algonquin is only minutes away from hundreds of kilometers of bike and recreational pathways, parks and natural areas. Ottawa is home to the Rideau Canal, a 'UNESCO World Heritage Site,' for winter skating and summer boating and recreation. Being in a large city, Algonquin is only minutes away from urban and cultural amenities, including prime shopping, sports and athletics, museums, a wide range of restaurants and festivals. Algonquin is on a major transit hub which students and staff use to travel across Ottawa.
Algonquin in Pembroke
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley is located in Pembroke, on the banks of the Ottawa River. Pembroke is a gateway to Algonquin Provincial Park and is surrounded by hundreds of kilometers of natural areas, forests and waterways. Pembroke is home to world-class whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, boating, camping and hiking. Known as the Heart of the Ottawa Valley, Pembroke is home to Canada'slargest outdoor art gallery and is officially registered as Hockeytown Canada. Prime shopping, museums and festivals round out some of Pembroke's great amenities.
Algonquin in Perth
Algonquin College Heritage Institute's campus is located just one hour from Ottawa in the historic Town of Perth. Perth is only minutes away from provincial and municipal parks and the Tay River for summer and winter activities. Perth has plenty of festivals to choose fromall year round, is full of cultural and historical amenities through its architecture, boutique shopping and museums and has been dubbed the prettiest town in Ontario.
Algonquin Abroad
International Partnerships
Ranjita Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bhubanewswar, Orissa, India
Rajamangala University of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
JMI - Jiangsu Maritime Institute(JMI), Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
MRIU - Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad (Haryana), India
ISHTAP- Internacionalna Skola za Hotelijerstvo I Turizam Algonquin, Petrovac, Montenegro
SITC- Suzhou Institute of Commerce and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
CADRE, The Economic Cities, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Orient Educational Services, Safat, Kuwait
Hotelski Education Centre, Hotel Residence, Hotel Education Centar, Milocer, Montenegro
Liaoning Forestry Vocation-Technical College, Shenyang City, China ** (pending)
Belgrade Business School, Belgrade, Serbia
FMPHMI- Fakultet Za Mejunarodno Poslovanje I Hotelsko Turisticki Mendadzment, Istocno, Sarajevo, Republic of SRPSKA(Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Student and Faculty Exchange Agreements
Belgrade Business School, Belgrade, Serbia
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Iraq, Iraq
Haute Ecole Charlemagne, Liege, Belgium
Universidad Contemporanea, Queretaro, Mexico
Articulation Agreements
Athabasca University
Bishop’s University – The Williams School of Business
Cape Breton University, Canada
Carleton University, Canada
Conestoga College, Canada
Davenport University, United States
Griffith University, Australia
Lakehead University, Canada
Laurentian University, Canada
Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Nipissing University, Canada
Okanagan College, Canada
Queen’s University, Canada
Royal Roads University, Canada
Ryerson University, Canada
Saint Paul University, Canada
Technical and Further Education, Australia
Thompson Rivers University, Canada
University Canada West, Canada
University of Calgary, Canada
University of Guelph, Canada
University of Lethbridge, Canada
University of New Brunswick, Canada
University of Ottawa, Canada
University of Southern Queensland, Australia
University of Western Ontario, Canada
University of Western Sydney, Australia
Vancouver Island University, Canada
Wilfred Laurier University, Canada
