a campus newsletter published for the Sault College community ∙ April, 2015
We did it again! Newest Key Performance Indicators (KPI) survey results released this month identify Sault College as the number one college in Ontario as ranked by students for the second consecutive year. A celebration was held in Essar Hall to acknowledge this remarkable achievement. Additionally, Sault College led the way in all four capstone questions in the survey, receiving the highest scores in the province in each category, including the overall program of study giving students the knowledge and skills useful in their future career at an enviable 93.5 percent. Sault College also held its lead with an extremely high overall quality of the learning experience in the students’ programs, scoring 90.8 percent, well above the provincial average of 79.8 percent. With its first-place ranking, the College has received the highest score in this capstone for the third consecutive year. Sault College also saw a three percent increase in graduate satisfaction as well as an increase in employer and employment rate, further evidence that Sault College not only provides a premier experience for students enrolled at the College, but that these achievements are reflected through the alumni embarking on the job market. In addition to measuring students’ satisfaction with their in-class and experiential learning, the KPI survey asks students how satisfied they are with the overall quality of the facilities and resources in the College. For the second consecutive year, Sault College has also ranked number one in this category with its highest ranking ever at 88.7 percent. Additionally, Sault College gained top scores relating to overall quality of the services in the College, claiming a number one position of 81.3 percent. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to our College’s success – our extraordinary faculty and staff who go above and beyond to put students first, and the college supporters, partners and community members who have helped make it happen.
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Corby taking an Instagram at Open House
The success of the day is made possible by these dedicated student volunteers. Thank you for everything you do
Each spring, Sault College reaches out to potential students and their families by welcoming everyone to campus. On Saturday April 11, Sault College put its best foot forward to make a lasting impression on potential applicants and visitors from Sault Ste. Marie and throughout the province. Over 750 students and their families attended the event, giving students a glimpse into a future at Sault College. Prospective students and their families were able to check out the campus for the first time and faculty and staff were on hand to answer specific program questions. Applicants and families also had a chance to tour the Sault College campus, residence and the aviation hangar at the airport. Service providers from across the college provided useful information and a level of comfort to those leaving home for the first time. “Money matters� sessions gave visitors a chance to learn valuable tips on paying for College. Plus, local recreational businesses were on campus College to fill visitors in on the exciting things students can do to unwind on their days off. The External Relations team at Sault College would like to offer our sincere thanks to all those who participated in making this year’s Discover Sault Day a huge success. Your enthusiasm, dedication and friendly smiles helped prove why Sault College is the right choice for so many.
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Get Crushed Bridges will soon ‘Get Crushed’ as participants compete in Sault College’s 26th exciting annual Bridge Building contest. Bridge Building is a fun and informative way of introducing youth to the world of civil engineering and construction. Many of the local schools have incorporated this contest into their bridges and structures curriculum. Students from Algoma region schools were given the opportunity to participate in Bridge Building clinics that Sault College Civil Engineering professors and student recruiters ran to give valuable tips on constructing strong and sturdy bridges. Over 350 students participated in the clinics. The College’s competition will take place on Saturday, May 2nd in the Multimedia Centre, beginning at 10am.
Elementary school students participate in Bridge Building clinics
A Generous Gift The School College Connection classroom received a kind donation to its nutrition program. Algoma Family Services graciously donated $510.00 in groceries in lieu of a monetary donation. The fridge is busting with delicious food and the students are pleased. Each year AFS donates money to provide nutritious snacks for students enrolled in the School College Connection program, but this large food donation was a surprise, and we are all grateful. Shandon McBride and Courtney Buchan of the School College Connection Program
The Grand Tour High school students from Holy Angels Learning Centre visited program areas of their choice this month. After a presentation by Financial Aid and the Registrar’s Office, tour guides escorted students around campus to visit many service areas and various program areas such as Esthetician, Pharmacy Technician, OTA/PTA, Social Work, Culinary, Pre-Trades, Construction, and Welding. Some students were able to take a plane ride in the simulator and visited the new robotics lab on campus. The Holy Angels Learning Centre students were very impressed with the learning experiences the College offers. 3
High school students visit the new robotics lab
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48th Annual Athletic Awards Night By Sault College Athletics
This month, Sault College celebrated another successful season of Cougar Athletics at its annual Athletic Awards Night banquet held at the Comfort Suites and Conference Centre. The night featured team and individual awards for the 10 sports that compete under the athletics umbrella and included recognition of the 13 OCAA All Academic Award members, six OCAA All-Stars, two OCAA All-Rookie Team members, one CCAA All-Star, three OCAA team medals, and two provincial championships, as well as numerous individual team awards. Male and Female athlete of the year
The night culminated in the athletes of the year with Aislyn Ireton (Perth/Public Relations) winning the Female Athlete of the Year for cross country and curling. Aislyn is a member of the nationally ranked women’s cross country team and OCAA first team all-star and gold medalist in mixed curling. Aislyn is the most decorated student-athlete in the college’s history earning OCAA all-stars in both cross country and curling to go along with 4 OCAA medals in her career (1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze). On the men’s side, Chris Glibota (Sault Ste. Marie/General Arts) took home the Ross Bachert Male Athlete of the Year as the skip for the Men’s Curling team to a repeat OCAA Championship and guided the Cougars to their fourth consecutive appearance at CCAA Curling Nationals. Chris finishes his career at the college with 3 OCAA total medals (2 gold, 1 bronze) as well as a CCAA bronze medal from 2014. Sport MVPs Men’s Cross Country – Daniel Turco (Sault / Business) Women’s Cross Country – Anna Greve (Sault / BSCN) Men’s Basketball – Joey Bruni (Sault / Fitness & Health) Women’s Basketball – Renelle Carriere (Sudbury / BSCN) Men’s Curling – Duncan Janveau (Mattawa / Electrical) Women’s Curling – Sandy Toole (Cambridge / Culinary) Men’s Indoor Soccer – Tyler Davie (Sault / Fish & Wildlife) Women’s Indoor Soccer – Emily Nicoletta (Sault / BSCN) Golf – Jesse Hiddleston (Sault / Practical Nursing) Cheerleading – Danyelle Thibodeau (Sault) Women’s Hockey – Melanie Genier (Cochrane / Security) Men’s Hockey – Brandon QuoVadis (Barrie / Aviation) A complete list of all award winners available at Athletics on www.saultcollege.ca The Sault College Athletic department would like to thank all those who have made the 2014-15 sport season a success and look to the future to continue to build and prosper. 4
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Yes Project - Entrepreneurship Fair
Norman Michel, Dr. Common and Mayor, Christian Provenzano, and Natalie Cockburn YES Project Provincial funding partner
Hundreds attended the Youth Entrepreneurship Fair at Sault College this month
This month, Sault College hosted its first YES Project Entrepreneurship Fair in the Common Link between. Visitors met with more than twenty exhibitors sharing resources and services young entrepreneurs need to turn their business ideas into business realities. The Fair kicked off with encouraging words from Sault College President, Dr. Common, Sault Ste. Marie Mayor, Christian Provenzano, and the Provincial funding partner, Natalie Cockburn, Senior Business Consultant, Youth Partnerships/Entrepreneurship Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure. The Entrepreneurship Fair was attended by more than three hundred visitors throughout the day, including students from Sault College receiving training in a variety of program disciplines, Korah Collegiate, St. Mary’s College, and St. Basil’s Secondary School, and the community at large.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will be onsite with Passport to Unity to swear in 40 New Canadians! Please join us in celebration on Friday, May first at one o’clock in the Health and Wellness Centre. A reception will follow in the Common Link. 5
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Community Events Science Carnival Sault College, in partnership with Science North and various community organizations, invites you to a free community event this Saturday May 2nd from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Machine Shop at Mill Square. Families will have the opportunity to participate in several engaging, fun and hands-on science and technology activities. The Science Carnival features exhibitions, presenters and collaborators from Sault Ste. Marie and Science North showcasing local and global science concepts and engineering principals. Entertainment such as buskers and face painting will create a festive and energizing atmosphere.
Passport to Unity Sault College is pleased to once again partner with the Sault Community Career Centre for this year’s Passport to Unity (PTU). As the signature multicultural festival in Sault Ste. Marie, PTU involves six unique events and one full-day workshop which will take place at Sault College. Join us on Friday May 1st for the Canadian Citizenship Ceremony taking place at 1:00 p.m. in Sault College’s Health and Wellness Centre. PTU and Citizenship Immigration Canada will be on campus to celebrate new Canadian citizens with a Swearing in Ceremony. Later that evening Opening Night celebrations begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Delta. The event features Sabrina Jalees, Pier 21 and the Community Driven Awards. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. On Saturday May 2nd, various workshops will take place at Sault College including Salsa Dancing, Satyanand Yoga, Knitting, Clay and Pottery and Educational Gardening. To learn more contact Alisha Rosset at Alisha.rosset@saultcareercentre.ca Later that evening a comedy night will take place at Sault College featuring the Canadian Comedy Award for best female comic, Debra Digiovanni. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Centre. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at the show. Closing off the weekend on Sunday, May 3rd is the annual Passport to Unity event at the Essar Centre. Over 50 local arts and culture vendors, 20 local food vendors and 15 entertainers will showcase diversity in Sault Ste. Marie.
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Mark Your Calendars Convocation is just around the corner! This is such a joyous time for our College as we celebrate and acknowledge the many achievements of our graduating class. Three ceremonies have been planned: Thursday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m. – School of Health, Wellness and Continuing Education Friday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. – School of Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies Friday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. – School of Environment, Technology and Business On Thursday, May 21st, the keynote speaker will be Dave Wilkin, the founder of Ten Thousand Coffees. Ten Thousand Coffees is a place where professionals can tap into the ideas, insights and talent of the next generation and where students, recent grads or people in the middle of their careers can find industry professionals to gain advice, hear their stories and help kick start their careers. On Friday, May 22nd, at 10:00 am the Thanh Campbell – Orphan 32, returns to Sault College. Campbell was born in Vietnam and came over to Canada as part of the last flight out of Saigon in 1975 with 56 other orphan children. His book Orphan 32, recounts his experience of being one of the children airlifted out and reuniting with them 32 years later. He is a master motivational speaker inviting audiences everywhere to live a life of purpose. On Friday’s 2:00 p.m. ceremony, Sault College will celebrate the inaugural graduating class of Digital Film Production with award winning director, Warren P. Sonoda as the guest speaker. Sonoda has become one of Canada’s most prolific and accomplished filmmakers having directed 10 feature films in 10 years including Sault Ste. Marie-based productions “Swearnet” and “The Masked Saint”. He’s also directed over 160 music videos and six TV series including “Trailer Park Boys” seasons 8 and 9 for Netflix Originals and the Emmy-Award winning "Odd Squad" for PBS. He was recently elected as DGC Ontario’s Director Rep, is Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Film Fest and received the Diamond Jubilee Medal from Queen Elizabeth II for his outstanding contributions to Canadian film. He’s incredibly honoured to deliver Sault College’s keynote convocation speech and always has a special place in his heart for the Soo. The ceremony will be broadcast live in M1030 for all. 7
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United Way The Sault College campaign team for United Way would like to thank and congratulate the many who contributed to the 2014 campaign. The College community has again increased the total amount donated, with a total of $13,926 raised in 2014. Congratulations and thank you for supporting this cause. Jill Pateman presents a cheque on behalf of Sault College to Dr. Richard Myers of Algoma University
Congratulations, Sherri! Sault College’s own Sherri Smith, Academic Development Manager and Cross Country Head Coach has received a Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit. The medal is awarded annually to persons or groups in recognition of outstanding achievement in the area of athletics, culture or academics, or those who have made outstanding contributions to the community. Sherri Smith, third from right, accepts the Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit
Sherri founded the St. Joseph Island, Ontario Triathlon and established cross-country running teams at Sault College. Sherri is a Canadian Track and Field elite performer, having participated at the international level, Triathlon Union World Championships in 1999, 2002 and 2004. In addition to her accomplishments as a triathlete, Sherri has contributed to many local organizations including Chair of the Sault Sports Council, past president of the Sault Stryders Club, founding member and past president of the Sault Athletics Club, Director, Board of Children’s Rehabilitation Centre of Algoma and organizing the Eco-Challenge Adventure Race at Searchmont. Sherri Smith received the Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit for achieving provincial and national championship status in an athletic endeavour. Congratulations Sherri!
Congratulations to Cindy! We are pleased to announce that Cindy Onofrio has been awarded the Bursary Award by the College Committee on Disability Issues (CCDI). The award is granted each year to an individual in the province who has made an outstanding contribution to students with disabilities in the Ontario College system. Along with this award, CCDI will be offering a $500 monetary bursary to a deserving student in Disability Services on Cindy’s behalf. Congratulations Cindy, on this accomplishment. 8
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Did you know?
The Sault College Library offers inviting spaces for group work or individual study, computers and audio-visual equipment, and a comfortable lounge area to hang out with friends. Friendly, knowledgeable staff are available to help you find the information you need for your classes, just ask for help! For any questions contact us at (705) 759-2554 Ext: 2711. Library Resources and Services One-on-one research assistance Through “One Search” our integrated library system you can access thousands of books, millions of online journal articles, over 200,000 ebooks and 30,000 streaming videos all at once at www.saultcollegelibrary.ca Over 90 online databases covering various subjects Open and welcoming environment Online chat and text reference with library staff Get your Staff card in the Library Peer Tutoring o Peer Tutoring can be set up for your course – speak to Laura McKnight Short-term loans of equipment o Laptops, tablets, video cameras, digital cameras, digital audio recorders, etc. Seven bookable study rooms for individuals/groups (reserve online from our website) o 5 study rooms with interactive 55" monitors 55 computer workstations Copyright Information Program-based resource guides Popular magazines, graphic novels, and paperbacks (Fiction/Science Fiction/Fantasy/Romance/Thriller) in our Reading Lounge Basic supplies – stapler, 3-hole punch, scissors, tape, paperclips
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Hours/Contact o Late May to August (summer hours) 8:00 am to 4:00pm o You can reach the Library by calling: 705-759-2554 Ext:2711, o Text: 705-998-5954 or immediate online chat with Library Staff o email: library@saultcollege.ca o Follow Sault College Library on Facebook, Twitter (@rondoylelibrary), or Pinterest
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Upcoming Events Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. weekly all summer: Toastmasters, Health and Wellness Meeting room Friday, May 1st: Deadline for prospective students to confirm offer at Ontario Colleges -
Canadian Citizenship Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. in the Health and Wellness
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ARTIE- Advanced Research and Technology Innovation Expo at Machine Shop
Centre. All are welcome to attend Saturday, May 2nd: Bridge Building Competition at 10: 00 a.m. in the Multimedia Centre -
Passport to Unity Workshops at Sault College – all day Passport to Unity Comedy show at Sault College Health and Wellness
Centre. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. show starts at 9: 30 p.m. tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door -
Free Science Carnival at the Machine Shop. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 4th, Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th: Skills Competition in Kitchener Monday, May 4th, Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th: Grade 8 Tours at Sault College for 1300 local and district students Tuesday, May 12th, Wednesday May 13th and Thursday May 14th: Enterprise Olympics Wednesday, May 13th: Team taught Math Dual Credit students campus visit Thursday, May 14th: Skill Canada Networking Dinner for Women Monday, May 18th: Victoria Day, College is closed, College summer hours begin after this date. Please refer to the “Hours of Work” policy on the Human Resources website. Thursday May 21st: School of Health, Wellness and Continuing Education Convocation at 2:00 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Centre Friday, May 22nd: School of Community Services and Interdisciplinary Studies Convocation at 10:00 a.m. and School of Environment, Technology and Business Convocation at 2:00 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Centre. May-June: Profession Development for Sault College staff and faculty. Friday, June 5th: Staff Golf Tournament Friday, June 12th: Retirement and Service Luncheon We hope you enjoyed the April issue of Scuttlebutt. Thank you to those who submitted stories and story ideas. This will be the last issue until September when we welcome back students and faculty. Thanks for a great year, have a safe and happy summer and we’ll see you in September!
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Scuttlebutt April 2015 Please send your stories and story ideas to Tessa Vecchio, Communications Officer, at tessa.vecchio@saultcollege.ca