An introduction to the #1 college in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Our Vision: Prosperous communities and transformed lives Our Mission: Creating new realities by opening endless opportunities
Our values We are student focused Students and learning are at the heart of all we do. We are committed to excellence We are committed to best practices in education, corporate and student services. We engage our community We are responsive to and collaborative with the communities we serve. We are inclusive We ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for all. We are accountable We act with integrity, transparency and base our decisions on evidence.
Our students 16,000 full-time and apprenticeship students Record enrolment Record # international students A leader in health, technology & skilled trades training
Our students 1/3 arrive direct from high school 1/3 are the first in their family to go to college Average age: 24 Majority from Greater Hamilton Area
Our graduates 90,000+ alumni 4,500 in June 83% employment rate within 6 months Majority live and work in Greater Hamilton Area
Our faculty and staff 1,100 faculty and staff Most faculty have practiced what they teach – bring experience into the classroom Mohawk profs have won national honours for teaching excellence the past 2 years
Our partners More than 1,000 business, industry, community and government partners Co-ops & field placements Student & graduate employment Program advisory committees Donors and funders
Where our students learn Skilled trades campus in Stoney Creek 4,000 apprentices doing in-class training Major renovations – more labs, classrooms and common areas
Where our students learn Institute for Applied Health Sciences Shared institute at the McMaster campus Collaborative degrees in nursing, medical radiation sciences
Where our students learn Fennell Campus on the Mountain Our largest campus with 12,000 students McKeil School of Business Engineering Technology Community & Urban Studies Media & Entertainment Justice & Wellness
Fennell Campus Renewal Project Largest in Mohawk’s history launched in 2009 $80M in construction & major renovations Improve college experience for our students
How our students learn Leader in applied research Students & faculty working with industry partners to commercialize innovations Applied research focus in: e-Health & m-Health Smart grids 3D printing
How our students learn Leader in blended learning Combine best of online and in-class learning to give students more choice & control 100% of lecture-based classes online by next year
Earning high marks from students Annual survey of Ontario’s college students #1 among all colleges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Ranked first in: Overall student satisfaction Quality of programs Quality of facilities Quality of services
Financial sustainability $184M budget 4th consecutive year of balanced budgets In good position to meet the fiscal challenge in 2014-15 Reduced funding & higher costs
Environmental sustainability First college in Ontario to adopt an environmental management plan Energy efficiency + waste reduction Sustainability Office initiatives (community garden, bike pads and more)
Community engagement Access Project connects with young people in priority neighbourhoods Community projects part of program curriculum Host major events on our campuses
What’s next for Mohawk? Ontario’s first institute for health and technology Comprehensive review of our programs & services More investments at Fennell, IAHS and skilled trades campus