Lakeland 411 Winter 2017

Winter 2017

TAKE THE LEAD Every college says they are educating the leaders of tomorrow.

At Lakeland, our students are leading today.

That’s what makes a Lakeland education different. Students participate in shaping their own education through career-relevant, student-run projects, operations and events.

We challenge students to get out of their comfort zone and tackle new experiences.

• Bachelor of applied science: environmental management students take charge of environmental sciences projects with the new Student-Environmental Consulting Office.

• Esthetician students satisfy their clients’ needs with manicures, microdermabrasion and more in the student-run spa.

• Early learning and child care students create and run their own daycare program for children.

• Heavy oil power engineering students generate heat and power for the Lloydminster campus in the Energy Centre.

• At the Emergency Training Centre, firefighter students lead a team as the captain or battalion chief while battling the most realistic fire simulations in Western Canada.

• Interior design technology students design award winning kitchens that exceed the needs of their clients.

• University transfer students in the bachelor of education program teach local elementary students how to add, subtract and more at their student-organized math fairs.

• Agricultural sciences students learn to run a profitable agribusiness on the Student-Managed Farm − Powered

by New Holland.

Building on more than 100 years of excellence, this is Lakeland.

Leading. Learning. Since 1913.

1.800.661.6490 • lakelandcollege.ca Vermilion Campus • 5707 College Drive Alberta, Canada Lloydminster Campus • 2602 59 Avenue

GO RUSTLERS Unforgettable CFR for Lakeland cowboys Two Lakeland Rodeo Team members had their rodeo dreams come true when they competed in the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton Nov. 9-13, 2016.

Kolby Wanchuk won the novice saddle bronc event and Danny Vandenameele placed second in novice bareback.

“It was an unreal experience and it was a lot of fun,” says Wanchuk, a heavy oil power engineering (HOPE) student at the Lloydminster campus.

“I managed to win three of the rounds and placed second in the other two,” says Wanchuk. He earned $5,200 for his work at the CFR. Competitors in the novice events are considered semi-pros.

Vandenameele, an agribusiness student at the Vermilion campus, pocketed $3,200 for winning the second and third rounds, and placing second in the fourth round.

Wanchuk and Vandenameele weren’t Lakeland’s only representatives at the CFR. Alumna Ali Mullen, Class of 2014, was crowned Miss Rodeo Canada. Students Hailey Tonn, Brooke Martine and Nicole Fossheim each received a Bill Kehler Memorial Scholarship during the CFR.

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ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championship February 23-25, 2017 Lloydminster campus

ACAC Curling Championship February 24-26, 2017 Vermilion Curling Club

From Lakeland to Harvard Maria Sarcauga, Class of 2011 university transfer, is currently enrolled in the master of liberal arts in management program at Harvard University. She took the first step to achieving her educational goals at Lakeland College.

Learn more about her university transfer journey at lakelandcollege.ca/university

Grade 11 marks add up quickly Grade 12 students who achieved an average of 85 per cent or higher in Grade 11 qualify for an Academic Excellence Scholarship! That means they can save up to $3,500 towards tuition for: • Business • Environmental Sciences

• New deadline

• Interior Design Technology

• New eligible subjects

• University Transfer

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STUDENTS IN THE LEAD

New student-managed enviro project There is no substitute for experience.

With the new Student-Environmental Consulting Office (S-ECO), students in the bachelor of applied science: environmental management (BASEM) program are gaining valuable leadership experience.

S-ECO sees BASEM students take charge of three environmental sciences projects.

Students are either working alongside industry on reclamation at the Emergency Training Centre’s remote site; developing a plan for installing new ground water monitoring wells on college land and creating an inventory/monitoring plan for existing wells; or establishing a plan to maintain and improve Lakeland’s alternative land use services (ALUS) land and identify new ALUS sites on college land.

“It’s a unique way of learning for our BASEM students. I’m not aware of any other college in Alberta doing something like this with environmental sciences – where you give your students an actual project that they are in charge of,” says James Woodhouse, an environmental sciences instructor and S-ECO academic coordinator. “S-ECO goes beyond the desks and classrooms. It brings an extra dimension beyond doing classes, which is something Lakeland excels at.”

Tying into their project management and communications courses, BASEM students determine the direction of their respective project. Working in groups, students are responsible for research, analysis, planning, communication and overall project management. They also work with a number of environmental sciences diploma students for data collection, mapping and more.

BASEM instructors provide guidance, however, the outcome of each project is up to the students. This opportunity to take the lead helps BASEM students during their eight-month industry practicums and also when they launch their careers.

“S-ECO provides them with real-world experience now,” says Woodhouse.

BASEM is a post-credential applied degree program that includes eight months of course work followed by one eight-month industry practicum.

Lakeland also offers a two-year environmental sciences diploma with majors in conservation and restoration ecology, environmental conservation and reclamation, water conservation and management, and wildlife and fisheries conservation.

CAMPUS NEWS

Ag students travel to Kazakhstan

Caity Anderson and Jordan Stefaniuk can now include international experience on their resumés thanks to a recent trip to Kazakhstan made possible because of their agriculture studies at Lakeland College.

The second-year animal science technology students at Lakeland’s Vermilion campus joined Lakeland instructor Geoff Brown in Kazakhstan in the fall. Brown was Lakeland’s representative in an Alberta delegation that was in the former Soviet Republic from Oct. 20-30, 2016. The group included people from the provincial government and cattle breed associations, as well as livestock exporters.

With a climate and landscape similar to Alberta’s, the Kazakhstan government turned to the Alberta and Canadian governments a few years ago for assistance in developing their industry. It’s the third time since 2013 that Lakeland has been part of a delegation that travelled to Kazakhstan; the first time also included federal representation.

Recognizing what a great learning experience the trip to Kazakhstan would be for Lakeland students, two spots were offered to second-year animal science students in the beef stream.

While other members of the delegation focus on topics such as exporting cattle genetics and creating import protocols, Lakeland’s role is to provide leadership on developing agriculture curriculum and possibly a farm school with various partners in the industry.

Husky Energy fuels new HOPE equipment and training Heavy oil power engineering (HOPE) students will gain enhanced training in steamassisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and thermal operations thanks to Husky Energy.

Husky recently provided funding towards equipment for a tool room and water separation equipment to simulate thermal operations in the Energy Centre at the Lloydminster campus. A portion of Husky’s investment is allocated for curriculum development to increase training on produced water exchangers.

The new tool room will feature work stations complete with industry-ready tool kits to provide HOPE students with more hands-on learning opportunities in the Energy Centre. HOPE’s second-year curriculum includes a course for SAGD, and with Husky’s donation Lakeland will augment the current offering by fall 2017 providing further knowledge and training in water treatment and produced water exchangers.

Lakeland is the only post-secondary institution in Western Canada to create an integrated power plant – the Energy Centre – featuring a once-through steam generator for heavy oil training. In addition to HOPE, Lakeland offers the heavy oil operations technician program and online blended courses for 4th, 3rd and 2nd Class power engineering training as well as other energy related programs and courses.

In 2016 Lakeland received a Quality Milk Award from Alberta Milk

Animal health technology graduating class of 2016 achieved a 95% success rate on the Veterinary Technician National Examination

Officially open Lakeland’s G.N. Sweet Livestock Research Facility is officially open for student-led learning. Home to 50 head of cattle and the Student-Managed Farm − Powered by New Holland livestock research team, the modernized facility has increased Lakeland’s capacity to participate in applied research projects. Past projects completed in the livestock area include lamb milk replacer, heifer feed efficiency, feeder lamb rotation, beef finishing rations and wet/dry barley feed trials. Featuring state-of-the-art technology, the facility is located at the Vermilion campus.

Our thanks to Judy Sweet for her generous support.

New program focuses on modern business skills Students in Lakeland College’s newest business program will learn to take the lead in a modern business environment.

Administrative professional, a one-year blended certificate program, begins this fall at the Lloydminster campus. Featuring courses such as business communications, office procedures, workplace writing and computer applications, students develop skills that will make them valuable members of any business.

Social media marketing and human relations will be offered online. Students will also complete a three-week work practicum.

Applications are now being accepted. Learn more at lakelandcollege.ca/business.

International recognition Lakeland received an international award for providing opportunities for its students and staff to develop leadership skills.

The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) announced in the fall that Lakeland won a bronze Award of Excellence in the leadership development category. The awards were announced during the WFCP World Congress in Brazil.

The awards celebrate institutions whose exceptional initiatives strengthen applied learning and research outcomes.

Human services enrolment continues to grow Online learning is a big factor in the nearly 300 per cent growth in the number of human services students at Lakeland in the past five years.

Online learning was introduced in human services in 2012. It’s expanded across numerous programs including American Sign Language and Deaf Studies and early learning and child care.

In the 2015-16 academic year, there were 483 students enrolled in online human services courses plus another 140 in traditional face-to-face classes. In 2012 there were a total of 159 students in both.

“We’ve made tremendous strides in how we can connect with students. By providing courses online, not only are we allowing students to study at their pace, they are still able to work,” says Janice Aughey, dean of teaching and learning.

The Commons supports students Lakeland’s Teaching and Learning Commons puts students first with a range of support services.

Learner success strategists are in place at both campuses to provide academic support. From study skills to test anxiety, writing support and more, students have access to the tools they need to succeed.

An Indigenous support specialist was recently hired to connect with Indigenous students. This specialist will work with faculty and community members to raise awareness of Indigenous culture. Accessibility services are also available to students who might have barriers that prevent them from succeeding to their full potential. Supports include, but are not limited to, classroom accommodations, note taking, tutoring, exam accommodations and assistive technology labs.

Instructor earns Canada’s first VTS credential

The Commons features a wellness team, including a counsellor and wellness advisor, who promote holistic well-being to help students achieve balance and the best possible quality of life while at Lakeland and beyond. Wellness and personal counseling services are free and confidential.

Two and a half years of hard work has paid off for Brianne Bellwood. The Lakeland instructor is Canada’s first credentialed veterinary technician specialist in the field of clinical pathology.

And before students are even at Lakeland, the college offers free online courses that help prepare them for academic life: • College Prep is available to all students.

• Fanning the Flames is for our emergency services technology and firefighter training students.

• Tricks of the Trade are for our apprenticeship, pre-employment and energy programs.

Bellwood earned this credential in September after being the only applicant invited to challenge the exam governed by the Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians (AVCPT).

“It’s exciting,” says Bellwood, an instructor for both animal health technology and veterinary medical assistant programs at the Vermilion campus. “This area of study has always been a passion of mine.”

How will you take the lead?

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FUTURE

Attend a Lakeland College Program Information Session to find out how you can take charge of your future.

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Energy

Environmental Sciences

Learn about our heavy oil operations technician and heavy oil power engineering programs, tour campus and see our state-of-the-art Energy Centre.

Feb 23 | Lloydminster campus

Learning isn’t limited to campus. Find out about skill-building opportunities that take you into forests, grasslands, industrial sites and other locations.

Mar 3 | Vermilion campus

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Business A trip to Brazil, fashion show, case competition and degree options... what do these have in common? Our business program!

Mar 2 | Lloydminster campus

Human Services Develop the skills you need to make a meaningful difference with comprehensive training and practical learning opportunities.

Mar 10 | Vermilion campus

Agricultural Sciences Tackle projects head on in ag sciences. Take charge at our Student-Managed Farm — Powered by New Holland, at the clinic, in research and beyond.

Mar 10 | Vermilion campus

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University Transfer Take the first step to achieving your career of choice by starting your degree program at Lakeland.

Mar 10 | Lloydminster campus

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Health & Wellness Put theory into action and work with real clients in our student-run spa and salon.

Mar 14 | Lloydminster campus

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Street Rod Technologies Fire up your future by putting your passion for vehicles into action in our specialized street rod technologies lab.

Mar 17 | Vermilion campus

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Health Care Aide There is no substitute for experience. Master client care and comfort in our modern health care labs.

Mar 14 | Lloydminster campus

Draft your own award-winning future. Master your design skills and unleash your creative mind in our design studio.

Mar 17 | Vermilion campus