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This is Fanshawe
This is Fanshawe
A message from Fanshawe President Peter Devlin
It has been another banner year at Fanshawe highlighted by exceptional learning opportunities for our students, powerful connections that support our communities and strong enrolment from students near and far looking to unlock their potential at Fanshawe.
Over the last several years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of international students who choose to study at Fanshawe. International students from more than 100 different countries now make up 42 per cent of our student population, with more than 8,400 living, studying and working in Southwestern Ontario. We expect international student enrolment growth to continue and soon half of our students will be international.
International students enrich our College community by sharing their diverse cultures, traditions and customs with classmates and faculty members. Those who are from Canada and have not had an opportunity to experience other cultures can learn so much from their international neighbours. There is also a significant benefit to our local, provincial and national economies when international students help fill gaps in the labour market. Employer workforce needs are ever-changing, and it is Fanshawe’s responsibility to ensure students are prepared to meet the needs of employers. It’s a challenge we welcome by embracing a culture of innovation that positions our College as a leader and a vital partner in our community and around the world.
Fanshawe is proud to provide every student with a Signature Innovative Learning Experience (SILEx) opportunity so they gain the technical and human skills required for a changing world of work. You will see examples of SILEx projects throughout this publication, including faculty and students providing behind-the-scenes support during The Amazing Race Canada’s visit to London and, more recently, conducting the first drone-based runway safety inspection at the London International Airport.
Whatever the future holds, our students and community partners can be sure that Fanshawe’s commitment to innovation will only continue to thrive and empower the entrepreneurial spirit that is necessary in the job market of the present and future.
