Holland College Annual Report 2021/22

ANNUAL REPORT

MS. PENNY WALSH MCGUIRE Chairperson Charlottetown

DR. ALEXANDER (SANDY) MACDONALD President, Holland College

Ex-Officio

DR. ALAA ABD-EL-AZIZ President & CEO, UPEI

Ex-Officio (until December 2021)

DR. GREGORY KEEFE President & CEO, UPEI

Ex-Officio (as of December 2021)

HOLLAND COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022

MR. GORDON MACINNIS Vice-Chair Charlottetown

MS. SUSAN ASHLEY Kensington

MR. DYLAN MULLALLY Stratford

MR. JEFF DINGWELL Charlottetown

MR. RYAN CAMPBELL Summerside

MR. BRUCE MACISAAC Charlottetown

MS. ANNE PARTRIDGE Charlottetown

MS. CANDACE CORMIER Montague

MS. LORI DAWSON Charlottetown

MR. QUENTIN BEVAN Charlottetown

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO

It’s my pleasure to present to you the annual report for 2021/2022. This has been a year of renewal and adaptation. We have seen the return to campus for our programs, but not without significant challenges and modifications along the way.

Our students, staff, and faculty have remained responsive and flexible, meeting each challenge head on. In doing so, we have maintained a strong campus community and a learning environment that supports the needs of students and our industry partners.

I am incredibly proud of our college community and the work we have done to stay committed to our personal and professional goals throughout the year.

As you will see, we continued to forge ahead toward realizing the vision presented in our strategic plan, Shaping Futures. We have revived many of the activities we enjoyed, including the triumphant return of our Hurricanes athletics teams and in-person graduations. Overall, it has been a very productive and memorable year.

Dr. Alexander “Sandy” MacDonald

OUR VISION Inspiring Today. Creating Tomorrow.

OUR MISSION

Empowering diverse, student-focused learning, strengthening communities, and supporting future prosperity.

OUR VALUES

Our values guide our every move. They build upon our past and shape our future. We make every effort to do better and go further.

APPLIED LEARNING INCLUSION

ENGAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

INSPIRATION

NAVIGATING THE NEW NORMAL

2021 marked the return to full-time in-person learning for all Holland College programs. To ensure the safety of those on campus, the college implemented a mandatory vaccination requirement for all students, faculty, and staff. Additional protocols included masking requirements and physical distancing.

In January, we briefly returned to blended delivery to help stem outbreaks of Covid

CELEBRATING GRADUATES

In-person graduations returned, with modifications, in spring 2021. During the graduation season, we worked closely with the province’s Chief Public Health Office to safely host 21 small ceremonies for graduates from 2020 and 2021.

Although no guests were permitted, the events were live-streamed and a photographer captured photos of every graduate crossing

GOAL:

INNOVATIVE & FLEXIBLE PROGRAMMING

Preparing students for the future requires us to consider how we use techniques and technologies to innovate and promote excellence.

■ INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING

■ POST-GRADUATE PATHWAYS

■ TEACHING EXCELLENCE

FOSTERING DEGREE PATHWAY PARTNERSHIPS

Throughout 2021/22, Holland College renewed or created 13 agreements with postsecondary institutions across Canada. These degree pathway partnerships represent our commitment to expanding the opportunities available to Holland College students upon graduation. Of the 13 agreements, new partnerships were signed with Brock University and the University of New Brunswick (UNB), respectively, for graduates of the Early Childhood Care and Education Program. We also signed a new agreement with Capilano University for graduates of Holland College Business Administration, Marketing and Advertising Management, and Small Business Manager programs.

Several longstanding agreements were renewed including an agreement with UNB for Environmental Applied Science Technology graduates and Wildlife Conservation graduates to receive credit toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environment and Natural Resources.

NEW MICROCREDENTIAL TRAINING ANNOUNCED

Holland College began offering post-secondary microcredentials, including a fully subsidized microcredential to prepare students to work as supportive care assistants in long-term care.

Microcredentials are formal certifications that offer more flexible hours and are highly focused on teaching the skills that workers need to be successful. While not intended to replace traditional post-secondary education, they can be a valuable addition to a traditional certificate, diploma, degree, or post-graduate certificate.

The Supportive Care Assistant

microcredential was developed to address the labour shortages in the long-term care sector. It was offered free of charge to eligible students and was funded by Social Development Canada and is part of Colleges and Institutes Canada’s Building Capacity in Long-term Care project.

The college will also develop microcredentials to support the PEI Workforce Innovation Partnership. PEWIP is a partnership funded by federal and provincial agreements aimed to address skills gaps and inequities in the labour force and support post-COVID economic recovery in Prince Edward Island.

MICROCREDENTIAL SAMPLE BADGE

SOPA HOSTS INDUSTRY SHOWCASE AND WEBCAST

The School of Performing Arts (SoPA) Music Performance Spring Showcase was held at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall for an audience of music industry professionals.

It was the first opportunity for SoPA students to perform in a live showcase since December 2019. Guests included venue owners, bookers, promoters, touring artists, sound engineers, arts administrators, filmmakers, and other individuals in the business.

The event was live-streamed for the public on the Holland College YouTube channel.

ATLANTIC POLICE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH FIRST NATIONS

Two members of Lennox Island First Nation completed Guardian Officer training at the Atlantic Police Academy (APA) in May. The 4-week program was developed in partnership with Lennox Island First Nation to support community priorities and resources.

In celebration of the milestone, the APA was presented with a beaded dream catcher by Lennox Island Chief Darlene Bernard.

Guardian Officer training was also delivered to two First Nations communities in New Brunswick.

MARINE TRAINING CENTRE ENHANCES COURSE ACCESSIBILITY WITH MOBILE GMDSS LAB

The Marine Training Centre signed an agreement with VSTEP for a Global Maritime Distress Safety System lab. GMDSS is an agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed vessels.

The 1+8 GMDSS lab enables students and industry professionals studying at the Marine Training Centre to learn the full spectrum of terrestrial and radio marine communication, regardless of their location. Students train

in a safe environment where conditions such as device failure, noises, delays, and emergencies simulate real-life circumstances as closely as possible.

Ozan and his team had the foresight to anticipate the changes in the maritime training environment and the need to adapt their means of course delivery. Holland College now can bring their worldclass training to their students directly and safely.

STEPHEN KELLY , VSTEP SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER–AMERICAS

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM EXPANDS CAPACITY

Holland College launched an additional intake for the Practical Nursing program on the Prince of Wales Campus.

The additional intake provided space for 32 students to begin training in January 2022 and was developed to help address the shortage of healthcare workers in the province.

The province committed funding to assist with the costs associated with the delivery of the January program.

As we continue to find opportunities to expand our health care workforce in PEI it is so important to increase seats in programs. This offers opportunities for both Island residents and those from off-Island not only to learn and train here, but also to have them work and live in our province for years to come.

ERNIE HUDSON , HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTER

GOAL: SUPPORTS & INCLUSION

What our students learn in the classroom is only one element of the education we aim to provide. Holland College is also about ensuring its students, faculty, and staff enter and exit our campus knowing they are welcome, supported, and seen.

■ STUDENT SUPPORT CENTRE

■ MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

■ ENHANCED DIVERSITY

■ INDIGENOUS RELATIONS

THE RETURN OF HURRICANES ATHLETICS

2021 marked the return of the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA). Holland College Athletics Director, Albert Roche helped drive the return to competition through his participation on the ACAA Return to Play committee. Additional health and safety measures were implemented including vaccination and testing policies for athletes and masking policies for spectators.

Although the athletics season was interrupted due to increased Covid restrictions in the region, the Hurricanes managed to secure the ACAA title for women’s soccer. In March 2022, Holland College hosted the 2022 CCAA National Women’s Volleyball Championship at the McMillan Centre.

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: MOHAMMAD ALHAJ ALI (SOCCER)

PAIGE DEIGHAN (SOCCER/HOCKEY)

CCAA NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETES 51 32 CONFERENCE ALL-STARS

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CCAA ACADEMIC ALL-CANADIANS

HURRICANES WOMEN’S RUGBY SET TO RETURN IN 2022

CAMPUS HEALTH CLINIC OPENS

The Holland College Health Clinic opened in November 2021. A full-time nurse practitioner, Tammy Smith, was hired to support operations at the Prince of Wales Campus. Students, faculty and staff from any campus can make an appointment for non-emergency services at the Charlottetown Centre Health Clinic. A second nurse practitioner operates a part-time walk-in clinic at the Summerside Waterfront Campus.

INVESTING IN STUDENT SUPPORT

The college has developed Student Experience Support Teams (SEST) to provide a collaborative approach to support students facing academic or personal challenges. These teams are comprised of academic support workers, admissions advisors, first year advisors and counselors. Each specific program area was assigned a unique SEST. The team meets with program managers monthly to discuss student challenges.

STRIVING FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY THROUGH VIRTUAL FAIR

The 5th annual Embracing Diversity Fair was hosted virtually in March. During the event, international students had the opportunity to share their culture and the traditions of their home country with staff and students. The event was hosted on Facebook, where students shared recipes, pictures, and presentations about their heritage.

The Holland College Human Resources department has built relationships with the Newcomers Association of PEI and engaged in the process to become a designated employer under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The goal is to ensure members of diverse communities feel supported and encouraged to seek employment at Holland College.

The college also launched a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative in early 2022. This project aims to increase education, awareness and sensitivity and will establish a DEI framework for policies and practices, recruitment strategies, training, and necessary support for the college community.

GOAL: ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

Today’s decisions define the Holland College of tomorrow. Knowing this, we move into the future aware of our impact locally and as a member of a global community. We will take concerted action in support of our shared environment.

■ CLIMATE LEADERSHIP

■ GREEN INNOVATION

■ TRANSPORTATION IMPACT

■ BUILT ENVIRONMENT

ANDREW FAMILY DONATION TO ESTABLISH CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Holland College announced plans to develop the John and Christine Andrew Centre of Excellence in Watershed Management. The announcement was made following a $2.6 million donation of a 12-acre property of environmental and historical significance.

The property was donated by Dr. John Alan Andrew, a radiologist in Victoria, BC, and Dr. Melissa Andrew, a geriatrician in Halifax and professor at Dalhousie University. It is the largest single gift in the history of the college and will be named after the donor’s parents,

The property will be used for education, research, and activities that improve environmental and watershed sustainability.

The site includes a barn and garage which will be renovated for use as classroom and lab space for several college programs. The facilities will also be made available for use by watershed groups and the public will continue to have access to the network of trails on the property.

Drs. John and Christine Andrew.

ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS GO PAPERLESS

In 2021, the Admissions Office went fully paperless for application processing. In addition to improving the admissions process for applicants, this initiative decreased the number of physical documents required for each applicant, reducing waste within the department.

The use of new admissions software contributed to the department’s increased efficiency in processing thousands of applications. As a result, course registration opened on May 6th — the earliest ever recorded in college history.

COLLEGE LAUNCHES DIGITAL VIEWBOOK

Holland College launched a new digital viewbook eliminating the need to print thousands of viewbooks for annual distribution at schools and open houses. As a digital publication, the viewbook is individualized and can be updated at any time to reflect the most up-to-date programs and services available at Holland College.

In addition to its positive environmental impact, the digital viewbook provides a unique customized experience for prospective students to tailor the information they receive about Holland College to their needs and interests. The tool also provides valuable information to the recruitment team about the needs and interests of each prospective student.

GOAL: CORPORATE INNOVATION

Shaping our future cannot be accomplished without taking a hard look inward. We are proud of who we have become, but recognize that we are evolving. To do so strategically, and toward our collective vision, we must be transparent, accountable, and work hard. We must ensure our lines of communication remain open and that we remain focused on our shared direction.

■ APPLIED RESEARCH

■ TECHNOLOGY

■ FISCAL PLANNING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

■ MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

■ EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, RETENTION, & SUCCESSION PLANNING

APPLIED RESEARCH

Holland College received support for 11 exciting research projects funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). This funding supports projects involving students, staff/faculty, and industry to work on innovative applied research initiatives. A few highlights include $780,000 from the Applied Research and Technology Partnerships grants which supported college-industry research activities in bioscience technology, food product development and clean tech and $125,000 from the Engage program to work on innovative new projects such as the development of an innovative new control system for a wind turbine and the assessment of various insulation techniques in heritage homes.

There were 12 projects funded by the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) “Contribution to Organizations” fund in 2021/22. This funding enables college faculty to apply their expertise to solve technical challenges for local companies, ultimately supporting small and medium-sized companies to innovate.

Holland College placed 39th nationally in the Top 50 Research Colleges list.

The Applied Research department was named one of 17 colleges and universities across Canada to participate in the NSERC Dimensions Pilot Program. This program recognizes

102 INDUSTRY-BASED COLLEGE RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS

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PARTICIPATING PROGRAMS

31 FACULTY AND STAFF

12

PAID STUDENT PLACEMENTS

institutions seeking to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion across the research ecosystem.

Holland College provided process improvement, validation, and extraction support to local bioscience companies as well as support for new packaging, sensory evaluation, and product development for local food processors.

The department has expanded with the addition of a new bioscience research associate. Dr. Ibraheem Adeoti joined the team to work specifically with the strong bioscience cluster in PEI to support short and medium length applied research projects.

ENGAGING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Holland College continued to work towards its mandate to support the Island community through innovative programs that meet the needs of employers and employees. Several initiatives were developed to help support industries with significant skills shortages:

» The Community Studies department and the director of programs collaborated with the Early Childhood Development Association of PEI to launch accelerated programs in Early Childhood Care and Education Level 1, Early Childhood Assistant Level 2, and Early Childhood Care and Education Level 3.

» The Community Studies department collaborated with the Public School Board to launch an Accelerated Educational Assistant program.

» The Health Studies department collaborated with the Province of PEI Department of Health and Wellness to launch an additional intake of the Practical Nursing program in Charlottetown for January 2022.

» For the second year, the Atlantic Police Academy (APA) delivered an Accelerated Correctional Officer program to meet demand in Prince Edward Island. The APA has also been contracted by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to deliver training for all new Federal Fisheries Officers.

DIRECTOR OF CANADA’S SMARTEST KITCHEN WINS NATIONAL AWARD

Dr. Tim McRoberts, Director of Canada’s Smartest Kitchen (CSK), was named the silver recipient of the CICan Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff.

Tim was appointed director of CSK in 2019 and leads a multi-disciplined team of product developers, chefs, and food scientists who deliver innovative and validated solutions across the entire food and beverage sector. During his tenure as director, he has developed new revenue streams for Canada’s Smartest Kitchen and overseen two successful funding applications to purchase significant pieces of equipment for the research centre.

STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Three Holland College employees were acknowledged for their contributions to the college with Holland College Excellence Awards during a small ceremony on the Prince of Wales Campus.

The Staff Excellence Award was presented to Colleen Myer, a curriculum support technician who was recognized in part for her exemplary efforts at the beginning of the pandemic when she designed and delivered training sessions for instructors moving their curriculum online.

The Teaching Excellence Award recipient was GED instructor Sally Hitchcock. Ms. Hitchcock has been teaching at the college

since 1998. Since then, hundreds of her students have been able to improve their lives and the lives of their children and make a positive contribution in their community because of her commitment to their success.

The Facilities Excellence Award was presented to Boyd Hawkins, facilities support technician at the Tourism and Culinary Centre. Hawkins, who has been employed by the college since 2017, has contributed to improving efficiency at the TCC and is noted for his commitment to the college.

President MacDonald also commended the 64 staff members who were recognized for their years of service to the college.

COLLEGE WELCOMES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Kati McCarvill, CPA, CA was hired as the new CFO in January 2022.

Ms. McCarvill graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2007 and earned her chartered accountant designation from the Atlantic Institute of Chartered Accountancy in 2010.

Prior to accepting the position of Chief Financial Officer for the college, Ms. McCarvill served as VP, Finance for AudienceView Ticketing Corporation. Before joining AudienceView, she was National Manager, Corporate Finance and Taxation for Mazda Canada.

ATLANTIC POLICE ACADEMY TO TRAIN RNC CADETS

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and the Atlantic Police Academy entered into a new agreement where the academy will provide cadet training to new hires of the RNC.

After completing the Police Science (Cadet) program at the Atlantic Police Academy, the cadets are employed by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

We are very pleased that the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has entrusted the APA and Holland College to deliver cadet training for their new hires. This is the culmination of a great deal of work by many people.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ATLANTIC POLICE ACADEMY

FORREST SPENCER ,

HOLLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION

In April 2021, Jodi Rethy, a student in the Practical Nursing program, was awarded a 2021 Chevrolet Spark in recognition of her outstanding efforts during the academic year through the Holland College Foundation’s EARN a Car initiative. Four other students were awarded cheques of $1,000 based on merit, character, and academic achievement. The initiative is made possible thanks to the generosity of donor, Lou MacEachern.

Three Holland College alumni were honoured with Distinguished Alumni Awards during the 2021/2022 academic year:

• Lloyd Compton, Business Administration, 1987

• Carolyn Simpson, Human Services, 1980/ Early Childhood Education, 1987

• Robert Morris, Child and Youth Care Worker, 1989

The 21st Annual Holland College Golf Classic took place in September 2021 at Belvedere Golf Club under the leadership of volunteer co-chairs Allan Burgoyne and Quentin Bevan. The event raised approximately $70,000 for student financial aid, varsity athletics, and alumni activities.

Holland College Foundation donations and investment income exceeded $2.6 million in 2021/22. Endowments held by the Foundation grew by over $600,000. More than 400 scholarships, bursaries, and awards valued at approximately $537,000 were given to deserving students.

Holland College Foundation’s quarterly, alumni e-newsletter, Thrive–HollandCollege

Alumni Insider , was produced and distributed to more than 17,000 alumni four times during the 2021/22 year. In addition to sharing college news and alumni success stories, each edition provided opportunities for alumni to participate in special initiatives and benefits through alumni discounts and contests.

In June of 2021, the Holland College Foundation announced the retirement of Stan MacPherson, who served as a member of the Foundation Board of Directors from 2015 to 2021, and as Vice-Chair of the Board in 2019 and 2020. Kent Scales was reappointed Chair, Ken Heckbert was reappointed Secretary/ Treasurer, and Jeff Squires was newly appointed Vice-Chair. Two new directors were also welcomed: Ray Keenan and Mark Ledwell.

29 new scholarships, bursaries, and awards benefitting 34 students per year were established or renewed in 2021/22 including one that was established in memory of a much-loved instructor, Chef Linda Hellingman. Chef Linda was a talented and esteemed chef who, at the time of her passing in 2021, was at The Culinary Institute of Canada.

The Chef Linda Hellingman Bursary, valued at approximately $5,000/year, was established at the Holland College Foundation through a $100,000 estate gift in addition to memorial donations made by Linda’s family, friends, and colleagues. The bursary will fund an ongoing award to help students who might not otherwise have the financial resources to realize their dreams of becoming a chef.

I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.

2021 STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT

STATISTICS: SUMMARY OF ENROLMENT

POST-SECONDARY STATISTICS

Students registered from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

In 2021/22, there were 492 full-time international students from 59 countries. ARGENTINA 4 AUSTRALIA 1 BAHAMAS 87

BANGLADESH 22

BERMUDA 1

BOLIVIA 1

BRAZIL 13

CAMEROON 1

CHILE 1

CHINA 29 COLOMBIA 14

COSTA RICA 1 DOMINICA 1

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Students registered from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022

n LINC (TOTAL) = 582

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

n ELT = 14

Enhanced Language Training

n LINC SUMMER = 154

Participated in classes during July & August

n EAP = 26

English for Academic Purposes

TOTAL = 776

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Students registered from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year ended March 31, 2022, with comparative figures for 2021