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• 30,000��full-time students annually
• 7,000��international students from more than��150��countries
• 60,000��part-time registrants annually

More than��500��career options and an abundance of program offerings, delivering more than��300��programs across Toronto, York Region and Peterborough, including:

• 18��degrees
• 40��graduate certificates
• 29��advanced diplomas
• 71��diplomas
• 22��certificates

����vlog���� provides our students with a great teaching and learning experience, combining advanced career and professional education combined with rigorous academics. We are a demonstrated leader in academic excellence and collaboration within the postsecondary sector, serving students at all stages of their careers. Through our graduates’ successes, ����vlog���� is bringing great to the world.

����vlog����’s values start with centring all aspects of our operations, inside and outside the classroom, on student success.

Respect

It is a simple axiom: in everything we do, in all ways, we treat each other with respect.

Excellence

While we will always be flexible in our approach, we never compromise on quality and standards.

Innovating

From the day our first students walked through our doors in 1967, we understood that the world is in constant evolution. We are always improving, innovating and looking ahead.

Community

We build bridges and networks within our institution, to our community and across the world. And, we give back, building and strengthening the communities where we live and work.

Diversity

We celebrate our extraordinary diversity as an enriching strength and a competitive advantage in today’s global economy.

On June 7, 2018, the Progressive Conservative party won a majority government in the Ontario general election, representing a significant shift in priorities for the provincial government. The election also brought new elected representation from different parties to each of our campus locations.

����vlog���� works diligently with the government to help advance student success and the college sector. Initiatives undertaken this year include:��

• Interactions with elected officials and public servants to gain understanding about government priorities in the areas of funding, accountability, the next phases of the Strategic Mandate Agreement, job creation and business development
• Informing advocacy efforts, facilitated by Colleges Ontario
• MPP tours of the teaching and learning spaces at ����vlog����’s Newnham, King and Peterborough campuses, designed to build understanding of ����vlog����’s priorities, programs and impacts.

On May 31, 2018 Humber and ����vlog���� announced the Humber-����vlog���� Polytechnic Partnership (HSPP), an agreement to enhance access for our students to further learning opportunities and to cooperate on a number of planning and development fronts.

The HSPP launched with two transfer pathways:

• ����vlog����’s graphic design diploma to Humber’s creative advertising honours degree
• Humber’s computer programmer diploma to ����vlog����’s software development honours degree.

Both institutions continue to work on developing more pathway opportunities and operational efficiencies in support of the HSSP. This is the latest in a series of partnership agreements ����vlog���� has established with college colleagues, including pathways to our programs from several small, northern and rural colleges. It also reflects a new emphasis we are putting on building a stronger network within the Ontario postsecondary system beyond our traditional partners.

����vlog���� employs an integrated process for business planning and budgeting to achieve the goals and commitments set out in our Strategic Plan and Strategic Mandate Agreement. This approach ensures clear expectations and that consistent information is collected across the institution, while also allowing the flexibility to adapt throughout the year to the constantly evolving external landscape.

The 2018-19 Annual Report highlights our achievements and the accomplishments of our students, alumni, faculty and staff throughout the year. As with the 2018-19 Business Plan, it has been structured to align with the objectives and deliverables of the 2017-22 Strategic Plan.

Our work starts with our commitment to students. Our message to students is: Whatever your educational aspirations or entrepreneurial ambitions, however far along you are in your search for a career that you can be passionate about, ����vlog���� will help you define your future.

We do that through high-quality programs delivered by outstanding, experienced faculty working with outstanding, supportive staff. We prepare our students for the accelerating pace of change and tomorrow’s world of work by offering programs with a wide range of experiential learning opportunities, a cross-disciplinary approach and our core literacies underpinning the curriculum.

We have a broad range of support services including tutoring, mentoring and leadership development available to our students.

High-quality programs providing relevant career and life skills

• New and renewed programs to meet the demand for a highly skilled workforce and fill emerging labour market needs
• Rigorous curriculum design, quality assurance and program assessment processes

2018-19 Initiatives

Launch new programs at various credential levels, with a focus on cross-disciplinary learning, in the areas of financial technology and business analytics

• Graduate certificates launched in Chronic Disease Management, Financial Technology and Business Analytics and honours bachelor’s degrees in Business Technology Management and Crime and Intelligence Analysis
• Programs developed included Business Management, Hospitality Nursing Unit Clerk, Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation, Settlement Worker, Cannabis Regulation and Quality Assurance and Workplace Safety and Prevention.

Refresh and renew programs through summative and formative reviews and consent renewals

• Completed Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) site visits in support of degree program consent renewal approvals in Data Science and Analytics, Business Management and International Business Management
• Degree program consent renewal applications were referred to PEQAB by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities in Financial Services Management, Human Resources Strategy and Technology, International Accounting and Finance and Informatics and Security
• Completed 66 required summative and formative program reviews. ��

Implement an Academic Planning dashboard, leveraging data visualization software, to support program development and prioritization

• The Academic Planning dashboard has been deployed to enhance the use of metrics during quality reviews.

2018-19 In Review

Joint venture with IBM

����vlog���� and IBM signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Ontario’s first IBM Skills Academy Hub. The Academy is a new professional certification program that prepares students for information technology (IT) careers in an accelerated format.

EXFO certification integrated with engineering program

Twelve students in the Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) advanced diploma program received certification of expertise in fibre optics from industry leader EXFO. This certification was incorporated into the EET program in response to the growing need for technologists with fibre optic skills. ����vlog���� is the only college in Canada to offer this certification as part of a technology program.

Addressing IT skills gap

����vlog���� and the multinational corporation Cognizant have partnered on a new training program that will advance in-demand digital technology skills. This collaboration aims to boost employment opportunities for current and future information technology professionals.

School of Aviation marks half-century

When the School of Aviation started in 1968, it had three planes and 25 students. After a half century, it has grown into an internationally-recognized leader with its own campus, 22 planes and wait lists for its programs. Employees, alumni and industry partners gathered to celebrate the program at its 50th anniversary reception at the Peterborough Campus, adjacent to the Peterborough Airport. World War II aviator Russell Bannock, alumnus Steve Linthwaite and industry partner Joan Williams (posthumously) were each honoured with the ����vlog����ns of Distinction Award.

Partnership leads to first Adobe Creative Campus in Canada

As part of ����vlog����’s Digital Learning Strategy, ����vlog���� became an official Adobe Creative Campus — the first in Canada — equipping students and employees to be more digitally literate and creative.

Documentary Film Institute celebrates 10 years

Over the last decade, ����vlog����’s Documentary Filmmaking Institute has educated more than 200 aspiring filmmakers. In celebration of the program’s 10-year anniversary, Hot Docs recognized the filmmaking course for its industry contributions.

Teaching excellence and exemplifying ����vlog����’s core literacies

• Current and connected faculty who are active in their academic and professional communities
• A commitment to ����vlog����’s standards of practice, authentic assessments, contextualized learning activities and the thoughtful use of technology tools
• Evidence of core literacies being taught, practised and assessed in our programs
• Opportunities for students to develop the core literacies in context

2018-19 Initiatives

Launch ����vlog����’s Digital Learning Strategy (DLS) and develop faculty experts in hybrid learning to teach in a multi-modal environment

The DLS includes an open educational resources framework with micro-credential opportunities, professional development and digital portfolios for faculty.

Continue implementation of Faculty Development Portfolios and establish a Faculty Professional Development Framework, increasing the number of faculty teams engaged in the development of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning resources

• The goal of 20 per cent faculty participation in development portfolios was exceeded, with faculty teams working on collaborative Scholarship of Teaching and Learning projects, focused on mastery learning, communications and transfer-based teaching.

2018-19 In Review

Hall of Famer awarded University of Windsor honorary degree

Senior Sport Co-ordinator Angela James was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Windsor. Angela is the winner of four world championships with the Canadian women’s hockey team and one of the first two women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. She is also a member of the Black Sports Hall of Fame, the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.

Professor elected President of Canadian Safety Association

Fire Protection Engineering Technology Professor Scott Pugsley was voted President of the Canadian Fire Safety Association (CFSA). Established in 1971 to promote fire safety through seminars, training courses and scholarships, the CFSA has members across the country.

Delivering training in Kenya

As part of a three-year project in Kenya, Azhar Laher, Professor, School of Leadership and Human Resources, and Kevin Pitts, Professor, Teaching and Learning, delivered leadership and management training to Kenyan polytechnic leaders at the Kenya Technical Trainers College in Nairobi.

Nursing professor secures two grants

Tania Killian, professor in the School of Health Sciences, was the winner of Advancement and Alumni’s first $25,000 challenge. Tania was also awarded a $10,000 grant from the King Township Women of Influence Giving Circle.

ELI professor pens second book

English Language Institute (ELI) professor Joshua Kloke wrote his second book,��Come on You Reds: The Story of Toronto FC.��Joshua is a sports and music journalist whose work has been published by Sports Illustrated, ESPN and Sportsnet.

Professor debuts short story collection

English and Liberal Studies professor Mina Athanassious released his debut short story collection,��A Face Like the Moon.��Published by Mosaic Press, the book features eight stories about young Coptic children living in urban and rural areas of Egypt.

A baseball hall of famer

Widely regarded as Canada’s premier baseball historian, Bill Humber, recently retired director of Eco-����vlog���� Initiatives, was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Bill is the first academic researcher to be inducted, recognized for his contributions to Canadian and international baseball history, including five books and nearly 40 years of teaching a baseball appreciation course at ����vlog����.

Award-winning podcast producer pens book

Amanda Cupido, professor in the School of Media, wrote her first book,��Let’s Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right.��Amanda is an award-winning podcast producer, who previously worked as a reporter, anchor and producer at Newstalk 1010 CFRB.

Professor wins emerging jazz artist award

Independent Songwriting and Performance Professor Rebecca Hennessey was the 2018 recipient of the Emerging Jazz Artist Award from the Toronto Arts Foundation. Rebecca is a trumpeter and composer, who was recognized for her creative, unique compositions.

Professor nominated for Governor General award

Werner Zimmerman, professor in the Independent Illustration program, was nominated for the 2018 Governor General Literary Awards in the category of illustrated children’s books for his latest work,��At the Pond.��Werner has taught for several years at ����vlog����, and is a bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, including the popular��Farmer Joe������������.

Professor recognized for directing

Professor Anita La Selva won the Gina Wilkinson Prize for Emerging Female Directors. Anita, who teaches in the Acting for Camera and Voice program, is an actor, director and dramaturge. She recently directed��Stones, an interdisciplinary and intercultural theatre odyssey about women and violence.

Great student experiences

• Opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning, entrepreneurial skill development, and work integrated learning
• A comprehensive range of connected student support services

2018-19 Initiatives

Undertake the first phase of planned academic and service moves associated with ����vlog����2020

• The Fitness and Health Promotion diploma program moved to King Campus while HELIX and the Mechatronics lab relocated to the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE) at Newnham Campus

Roll out the Customer Service initiative

• A framework has been developed for a cross-functional committee that advises on customer service.
• In collaboration with students in the Applied Advertising Campaign Research course, a satisfaction survey was conducted for first semester students on their customer service experience.

Continue to enhance the Student Advising Model to support student success and retention

• Recommendations were implemented for the Student Advising Model, which included a student advising survey, external committee consultation, additional advisers, an appointment booking system and online group advising.

Provide alternative program delivery modes, including hybrid, online and compressed

• New online courses were made available through the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training, eCampus Ontario portal and OntarioLearn
• A compressed hybrid Business Studies certificate is now being offered, which allows students to complete all or most of the required six courses in one term.

Commence next phase of the Learning Centre model

• Peer tutoring is now included in first and second semester courses, providing students support earlier in their studies
• Student Optimizing Academic Resilience workshops are available across all programs.

Expand recreational programming at the new athletics facilities at King and Newnham campuses

• Recreation facilities at King Campus expanded with the opening of Magna Hall; amenities now include a varsity-level gymnasium, fitness centre, climbing wall and dance studios
• New programming across all campuses focuses on helping women feel more comfortable in fitness centres
• The StingDome at ����vlog���� Fields now offers facilities to host sporting events year-round, including indoor rugby, cricket, softball, baseball and soccer.

Make enhancements to parking services��

• Additional parking will be available north of Newnham Campus to accommodate more students and employees resulting from the ����vlog����2020 moves
• DayPass, provides a flexible parking plan to benefit students with irregular hours and SecurePark enables ����vlog���� to offer virtual parking passes for guests and greater ability to monitor short-term parking.

2018-19 In Review

Richard Branson invests in alumni

Sister and brother team, Stephanie and Alexander Florio, were awarded $10,000 from British philanthropist Richard Branson as part of Virgin Mobile Canada’s Pitch to Rich contest. The School of Marketing alumni won the national contest pitching their mobile app, Swob, which matches students with potential employers.

Students win gold and bronze in provincial skills competition

Two students from the School of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Technology took home medals at the 2018 Skills Ontario competition. Nan-Rong Hui and Si Qi Zhen earned gold and bronze respectively. Skills Ontario is Canada’s largest skilled trade and technology competition.

New experiential learning platform launched

����vlog���� has partnered with Riipen, an online experiential learning platform that connects students and employers to collaborate on real-world projects prior to graduation.

Championship men’s basketball team celebrated

After winning the national championship title for the first time ever, the ����vlog���� Sting men’s basketball team was honoured by the Toronto Sport Hall of Honour as the Team of the Year at an induction ceremony at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

Students debut book on varsity sports

Nineteen Public Relations – Corporate Communications students, led by Professor Tom Bartsiokas and Dean Michael Maynard, showcased their work in��Character, Leadership, Excellence: Varsity Sports at ����vlog����. The book tells the stories of outstanding student athletes throughout ����vlog����’s history. ��

Success at the��Applied Arts��design competition

Seven students from the Photography, Illustration and Graphic Design programs won awards at the��Applied Arts��Student Awards program. Hosted by Canada’s premier magazine of visual communications, this annual competition showcases the finest in students’ creative work across various media.

Students tops at provincial marketing competition

A team of 20 Marketing students, led by professors Scott Campbell and Theresa Seto, placed first in the Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition. This win marks the first time ����vlog���� has placed first overall at the annual competition since 2006.

Fashion grad stitched winning dress

Alumna Laurie Brown won $10,000 after impressing judges with her floral-inspired couture-level creation on the Canadian fashion reality TV show STICHED. The Fashion Arts graduate has solidified her self-labelled design studio and has become a driving force behind Saskatoon’s growing fashion industry.

Student exhibit premieres at Nuit Blanche

An exhibition featuring work from 60 students and faculty premiered at Nuit. “Precipice: ����vlog����’s Ultimate Remix” marked one of the biggest cross-disciplinary showcases in ����vlog����’s history. The exhibition boasted 28 new works including photography, painting, sculpture, projection mapping, animation, music remixes, live performance, virtual reality and documentary film.

Marketing students win big at advertising competition

Creative Advertising students Laura Guerrero, Lissette Santana and Selina Testani presented a campaign pitch at the 2019 Ad Summit competition at the University of Toronto Mississauga. With the support of Professor Anthony Kalamut, they took the first-place title winning a $5,000 scholarship to the Miami Ad School and $500 cash.

Our strategic planning consultations underscored the importance of equipping our students with a broad set of skills and experiences to be successful. Whether it was employers describing the ideal graduate, or faculty emphasizing the importance of ethics, professionalism and the core literacies, the words of our founding president Dr. William T. Newnham ring as true today as they were in our founding year: “The ����vlog���� graduate will make an informed and perceptive citizen.”

Provide opportunities to develop professionalism, confidence and character

• Broaden the opportunities for students to develop leadership skills
• Expand international and volunteer learning opportunities for students and employees

2018-19 Initiatives

Expand international student exchange agreements

• New agreements have led to more student exchanges and additional summer exchange program options.

Launch a mentorship program with the School of Leadership and Human Resources, offering opportunities for engagement with students

• A new mentorship program connecting students with alumni mentors engaged 58 students with mentors from various sectors.

Increase student participation in the Alumni Sponsorship Program and applications to the Student Experience Fund

• Increased student participation in the Alumni Sponsorship Program to more than 2,500 students
• Supported 15 applications to the Student Experience Fund.

2018-19 In Review

National recognition for student leadership

Gagandeep Singh Sidhu, Accounting and Finance graduate and former governor on ����vlog����’s Board, was a recipient of the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Leadership Excellence for Students award. Gagandeep has demonstrated ongoing commitment to supporting his community. At ����vlog����, he has been an orientation leader, SMILE mentor and peer tutor.

Alumnus receives Premier’s Award��

Neil Hetherington was the recipient of the 2018 Premier’s Award for Business. Neil was recognized for a lifetime of leadership in the non-profit sector. He is the CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank and previously served as the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Toronto and New York City, as well as Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services.

Grads elected to public office

Broadcasting – Radio and Television grad Donna Skelly was elected MPP, Flamborough-Glanbrook in the provincial election. And several ����vlog���� graduates ran in various municipal elections. Those elected include Lisa-Marie Wilson, Simcoe County District School Board; Dino Giuliani, York Catholic District School Board; and Christopher Mammoliti, Toronto District School Board.

Reflect in all we do a deep respect for the diversity of our community and each other

• Embrace an inclusive and supportive environment for students and employees
• Ensure our curriculum, academic community, and language reflect diverse ways of thinking and being

2018-19 Initiatives

Develop an Indigenous education plan that integrates curriculum, services and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada recommendations affecting postsecondary education

• The Indigenous Education Council oversaw various activities, which will help to shape the formal Indigenous Education plan. ����vlog���� with guidance from the Council launched a professional development course for faculty and led the infusion of Indigenous knowledge and issues into the core curricula of School of Early Childhood Education, School of English and Liberal Studies and School of Community Services programs.
• ����vlog����’s award-winning Indigenous centre, Odeyto, opened at Newnham Campus, providing a new home for the services and activities conducted by First Peoples@����vlog����.

Create a comprehensive student mental health strategy with consultation from across the ����vlog���� community

• Many activities took place in support of student mental health while next steps were identified to creating a formal student mental health strategy. This will include various health and wellness campaigns and programs, mental health training for employees and supports for cognitive behavioural therapy.

2018-19 In Review

New Indigenous centre opens

Odeyto, the new home for First Peoples@����vlog����, opened with an awakening ceremony. Odeyto, which means the good journey in Anishinaabe, was made possible through a contribution from the provincial government to mark the college system’s 50th anniversary. Odeyto offers more than 1,800 square feet of space with tall, wooden, rib-like arches, and includes offices, a computer lab and kitchen. It was named one of the 10 best Canadian architecture projects of 2018 by Azure Magazine.

Peter Gilgan invests in youth project

Founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes Peter Gilgan donated $30,000 to ����vlog����’s Youth to Postsecondary Education program (Y2P) at Yorkgate Campus. The program provides participants with a clear path towards postsecondary education and better career prospects with a focus on math, English, time management, goal setting and interpersonal communication.

Shining a light on mental health with RBC

����vlog���� and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) hosted the second biennial RBC Mental Health Symposium at King Campus. More than 200 guests gathered to discuss best practices and research on mental health care, with a focus on Indigenous ways of healing.��Speakers included Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, chair on Truth and Reconciliation at Lakehead University, and Elder Blu Waters from First Peoples@����vlog����.

$163,000 raised for the United Way

The 2018 United Way Campaign raised more than $163,000 thanks to the participation of hundreds of students, faculty and staff. The top donor to the campaign was the ����vlog���� Student Federation (SSF) who contributed $15,000. The funds raised will benefit community organizations and provide resources for those in less fortunate neighbourhoods across the Greater Toronto Area.

At ����vlog����, we believe in collaboration. Even in a highly competitive higher education market, we are proud to be the leader in transfer agreements and pathways with colleges and universities because they help students achieve their goals, whether locally or abroad. Partnerships with employers are important to creating expanded experiential learning opportunities and developing applied research projects, equally benefitting the communities we serve. Collaboration with our students is vital to understanding how we can enhance the learning and campus community experience. And, it is the collaboration among our employees, within departments and across the institution, that creates the respectful teaching and learning environment that enables us to achieve our shared goal of supporting our students’ success.

All of this rests on a solid financial base where our approach to enrolment and revenue growth create opportunities to invest in our people, services and facilities. That is how we lead—by working with others, by bringing true value to our partnerships—both inside and outside of ����vlog����—and by always continuing to improve what we do.

Lead in credit transfer and pathway options to, from and within ����vlog����

• Play a leadership role in the evolution of the system by creating a network to improve student mobility
• Expand partnerships, articulation agreements and pathways with colleges and universities in Canada and abroad

2018-19 Initiatives

Establish new student pathway opportunities, with a focus on college-to-college partnerships as part of the ����vlog���� student mobility model

• New pathway agreements are now in effect with Athabasca University, University of South Wales, University of Toronto, Manchester Metropolitan University, Niagara University, George Washington University, Dalhousie University and York University
• A diploma-to-degree pathway with Cambrian College was finalized and an innovative diploma program was developed in collaboration with Lambton and Cambrian colleges, while four synchronous courses were offered in collaboration with Canadore College.

Launch a student mobility research project in collaboration with Ryerson and York universities

• Project analysis is underway, with the final report scheduled for submission to the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer in early 2019-20.

2018-19 In Review

New Humber-����vlog���� Polytechnic Partnership announced

Humber and ����vlog���� established the Humber-����vlog���� Polytechnic Partnership (HSPP) to promote cooperation and collaboration between the two institutions. This first-of-its-kind initiative expands learning opportunities as students begin, continue or complete their postsecondary education at either institution.

Academic pathway awards

Henry Decock, Associate Vice-President, Academic Partnerships, received the Leadership award at the inaugural 2019 Transfer Awards of Excellence from the government-funded Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer. Henry was honoured for the significant contributions he has made throughout his career toward building a culture of mobility and transfer in Ontario’s postsecondary system. ����vlog����’s Centre for Research in Student Mobility was awarded the Research Excellence award.

New routes to Niagara University

����vlog���� and Niagara University established a new partnership, with a focus on developing pathways for ����vlog���� degree students to Niagara’s graduate programs. Collaborations include pathways for ����vlog���� graduates into undergraduate and graduate studies at Niagara and professional development opportunities for ����vlog���� employees.

Opportunities for PR students at Boston University

����vlog���� and the College of Communication at Boston University (BU) finalized an agreement for Public Relations - Corporate Communications (PRC) students to receive advanced standing in BU’s Master of Science Public Relations program. The agreement marks the fourth American university to give advanced standing to alumni of ����vlog����’s PRC graduate certificate program.

New partnership in the Philippines

����vlog���� and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde signed a memorandum of understanding in Manila, Philippines. This is the first academic partnership for each institution in the partnering country.

Build and strengthen student-centered partnerships with employers, communities, academic institutions and people

• Increase the participation of industry in applied research and entrepreneurial activities
• Expand international partnerships to increase opportunities for both students and employees

2018-19 Initiatives

Increase the number of ventures accelerated through HELIX and host the second edition of the HELIX Summer Institute

• Sixty-six ventures entered the acceleration strand of the HELIX program – an increase of 16 from 2017-18
• The second edition of the HELIX Summer Institute took place with 36 participants.

Establish a ����vlog���� presence at ventureLAB, the Regional Innovation Centre for Markham/York Region

• ����vlog����’s presence at ventureLAB includes Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship administration and HELIX ventures (four ventures per semester).

Strategically expand international education consultancy activities in new and existing markets and continue diversification of recruitment activities

• Five new contracts were established in China, Colombia, Indonesia and India and recruitment was expanded into three new markets, resulting in exceeded international enrolment targets for each term.

Expand corporate training offerings and partners

• ����vlog���� developed new partnerships with Sanofi Pasteur, Macklin House Daycare Center Inc., IBM, Avid Authorized Training Partner, Toronto District School Board, York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board. ����vlog���� also renewed its training partnership with Huawei.

2018-19 In Review

MPPs visit ����vlog����

After the 2018 provincial election, ����vlog���� welcomed various MPPs to campus including: Merilee Fullerton, Minister, Training Colleges and Universities; Caroline Mulroney, Attorney General and Minister of Francophone Affairs; Michael Tibollo, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport; Stan Cho, MPP, Willowdale; Vincent Ke, MPP, Don Valley North; Stephen Lecce, MPP, King-Vaughan; Billy Pang, MPP, Markham-Unionville; and Michael Parsa, MPP, Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill.

Attorney General speaks at Career Preparation Day

The Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Ontario’s Attorney General and Minister of Francophone Affairs, visited Newnham Campus to participate in the School of Legal, Public and Office Administration’s Career Preparation Day. She spoke to students about the changes she is making to improve Ontario’s legal system. ��

Celebrating CITE

In February 2019, ����vlog���� hosted MPs Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville) and Geng Tan (Don Valley North) and Don Valley North MPP Vincent Ke at the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE). The event celebrated CITE as one of the infrastructure projects supported by the federal government’s Postsecondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. ����vlog���� received an investment of $24 million through the fund – the largest investment in an Ontario college.��

HELIX receives $1-million grant

����vlog����’s on-campus business incubator HELIX received a $1-million grant as part of the inaugural TD Ready Challenge. ����vlog���� was one of 10 grant recipients from across North America and the only postsecondary institution from the Greater Toronto Area to be included. This grant will support the TD-HELIX Transformation Initiative, providing entrepreneurial skills to mid-career professionals.��

Partnering with global robots leader

����vlog���� and KUKA Robotics signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which identifies a number of areas for collaboration, including access for ����vlog���� students and faculty to state-of-the-art robotic equipment and training and learning opportunities. As part of the partnership, a robotics lab featuring Kuka products will open in the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship at Newnham Campus.

Strengthening ties with Indonesia

A Memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between ����vlog���� and the Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education during a visit by Minister Mohammad Nasir. Following the MOU signing, the Minister’s delegation toured Newnham and King campuses and attended a presentation by Dr. Tom Murad, Country Lead, Engineering, Technology and Academic Relations, Siemens Canada.

Vivienne Poy exhibit at The Boutique

The Fashion Resource Centre celebrated Fashion Arts alumna the Hon. Dr. Vivienne Poy through an exhibition called��Vivienne Poy: A Legacy of Fashion, Politics and Philanthropy.��Credited in��The Globe and Mail’s��Style Happenings column, the exhibition showcased the retired Canadian senator’s original couture knitwear.

Professional development in India

As part of President David Agnew’s trip to India, ����vlog���� extended its memorandum of understanding with the National Institute of Financial Management, a leader in training Indian civil servants, for a five-year term.

President Agnew also signed a new agreement with Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University. This partnership will provide ����vlog���� employees with invaluable international experiences.

Minister Hussen announces Student Direct Stream��

The Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, visited Markham Campus to announce the Student Direct Stream (SDS). The SDS streamlines the application process for students applying from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines to increase the number of international students studying in Canada.

Thomas Carrique named OPP commissioner

Former ����vlog���� Board member Thomas Carrique was named the commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police.�� Most recently, he was the Deputy Chief for York Regional Police, where he spent his entire career spanning nearly three decades. The Commissioner also served as a program adviser for the Crime and Intelligence Analysis honours bachelor degree program and Police Foundations diploma program.

Provide our employees an outstanding place to learn and work

• Enhance opportunities for cross-department collaboration, communication and innovation
• Increase learning and development options for employees

2018-19 Initiatives

Conduct an Employee Pulse Survey and make recommendations to address identified areas for improvement

• The survey, focusing primarily on internal communications, took place with record participation, and the results provided information that will be used to address identified areas for improvement.

Develop strategies to address new HR legislation compliance

• A project team implemented process and system changes to ensure compliance with the��Employee Standards Act,��specifically the legal obligations arising from bills 148 and 47.

Launch Chair Leadership Development program

• The ����vlog���� Leader program is now available for all managers and includes specialized content and resources for academic chairs.

Complete the ����vlog����-wide policy review and launch a forward-facing online database

• The ����vlog����-wide policy hub is live, with new policy development and current policy reviews ongoing.

2018-19 In Review

CityNews and CTV highlight King and Newnham campuses

Graduate Stella Acquisto, weather specialist and journalist with CityNews, paid her alma mater a special visit, broadcasting four live segments on Breakfast Television from inside Magna Hall. ����vlog���� also hosted Anwar Knight from CTV News at Newnham Campus during Fire Prevention Week.

A decade as a GTA Top Employer

����vlog���� was once again named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. This marks 10 years of ����vlog���� earning a spot in the annual competition, which has become a benchmark for best practices in the workplace.

50th anniversary celebrations honour Bill Davis

Former Premier William G. Davis was honoured at Newnham Campus as part of ����vlog����’s 50th anniversary celebration. Mr. Davis received several tributes including the Order of ����vlog����, a street adjacent to the Newnham Campus named after him and a ����vlog���� 50th anniversary plane with a call sign representing his initials. As minister of education during the 1960s, he led the creation of Ontario’s college system – what Mr. Davis says is his crowning achievement in government.

Public Affairs Association of Canada recognizes President Agnew

President David Agnew was recognized for his contributions to public affairs with the 2018 Award of Distinction from the Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC). Special reference was made to his support of ����vlog����’s unique Government Relations graduate certificate program, which is endorsed by the PAAC and the Government Relations Institute of Canada.

#����vlog����Proud podcast launches

����vlog���� launched a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of the many members of the ����vlog���� community. Created and hosted by ����vlog���� Business Professor Pat Perdue, the first season of #����vlog����Proud featured one-on-one interviews with professors from a variety of academic programs and industry backgrounds.

Maintain a solid and sustainable financial foundation for the future

• Smart growth in enrolment, revenues and assets
• Increasing self-sufficiency in capital projects

2018-19 Initiatives

Complete construction of Magna Hall at King Campus and the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE) at Newnham Campus, renovations to the residences at Newnham and King campuses, and the first phase of renovations to Garriock Hall

• Magna Hall opened on time and on schedule. At CITE, floors two and three were opened with construction of floors one, four and five on track
• Renovations to residence rooms and corridors at Newnham and King campuses took place, including surveillance improvements,
• The first phase of renovations to the Garriock Hall at King Campus was completed, including updates to classrooms and labs, enlarging the Test Centre, opening a new computer commons and creating additional cafeteria seating.

Launch ����vlog����’s redesigned website

• The redesigned public-facing ����vlog����’s website launched, based on the work of students and graduates. The new website focuses on recruitment and student-centred news and information.

Increase donations through major gifts, affinity and annual fundraising appeals in support of student financial aid, capital and programming

• ����vlog���� raised $5.8M in donations and revenue in the fiscal year that will go to support students through financial aid and capital projects.

Complete implementation of a customer relationship management (CRM) system for recruitment initiatives

• With the integration of recruitment and CRM systems, ����vlog���� has developed new ways of reaching applicants.

2018-19 In Review

Grand opening of Magna Hall

Magna Hall, a 200,000-square-foot academic and athletic building, officially opened at King Campus. It features 25 classrooms, specialty labs, a new library, student centre with multi-purpose athletic space and the capacity to welcome 1,450 more students annually. Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Merrilee Fullerton spoke at the event.

Provincial investment in geothermal technology

����vlog���� received a $4.7-million investment from the Government of Ontario’s Innovation Grant Fund to support a geothermal retrofit at King Campus. Part of the Greenhouse Gas Campus Retrofits Program, the retrofit will reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Garriock Hall by more than 50 per cent, decrease dependence on natural gas and increase the efficiency of the heating and cooling systems.��

Campaign for Students exceeds fundraising goal

The 2019 Campaign for Students surpassed its fundraising goal of $130,000, with a record-breaking grand total of $311,345. Thanks to employee donations, fundraising events and a special donation from the ����vlog���� Student Federation, the number of students benefiting from the campaign endowed bursary increased from 77 to more than 90.

Advocating for sustainable fashion

����vlog����’s School of Fashion became a member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Canada, a global network of postsecondary institutions. In celebration of this membership, the school hosted a three-day series of events at Newnham Campus that focused on responsible consumption and production and highlighted the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell opened an exhibition showcasing student, alumni and faculty works.

Magna Hall nominated for Green Building award

Magna Hall was named a finalist in the New Construction category of the 2018 Ontario Green Building Excellence and Leadership Awards. The 200,000-square-foot space at King Campus was recognized for achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold standards.��

Under ����vlog����’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, strategic risks were identified to our operations through environmental scans and our integrated planning processes. For each risk identified, mitigation strategies were developed and implemented, as required.

����vlog���� ended the 2018-19 fiscal year with net income of $22.9 million, $14.5 million higher than budgeted, reflecting the impact of increased international enrolment and expense management. Our positive financial position supports ����vlog����’s capital projects, including the Centre for Information, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Magna Hall and ����vlog����2020.

• David Agnew, ����vlog���� President
• Fareed Amin
• Janet Beed, Chair
• Doug Brooks
• Chris Bullen
• Ahmed Chakera (Support Staff Representative)
• Michael Chan
• Shafiq Ebrahim
• John Honderich
• Warren Jestin
• Mani Sarna (Student Representative)
• Mark Solomon (Administrative Staff Representative)
• Ashif Somani, Vice-Chair
• Belinda Tang, Vice-Chair
• Vince Timpano
• Rashpal Uppal-Assi (Faculty Representative)

For the period of April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019, no complaints were received regarding ����vlog����’s advertising and marketing activities.