ACADEMIC REPORT

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1 ACADEMIC REPORT

2 A YEAR IN REVIEW The big idea for Assiniboine Community College s (ACC) instructors is to create exceptional learning experiences. We aim to have all our students achieve their learning objectives and graduate to successful and satisfying jobs and careers. ACC s strategic direction, launched during the summer of 2013, reflects our ongoing focus on student success and creating an unparalleled student experience. Among other things in , this resulted in a renewed focus on the role of athletics opportunities as part of the student experience. In , ACC introduced men s and women s outdoor soccer to the varsity repertoire. The teams competed in the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference versus other colleges and universities in Manitoba including Canadian Mennonite University, Providence University College, Red River College and Université de Saint-Boniface. The teams then moved indoor to play futsal, a variation of indoor soccer played five-on-five with a smaller ball and within the basketball parameters. The addition of soccer and futsal provides another opportunity for our students to engage in life and activities outside the classroom and adds to an unparalleled student experience a pillar to ACC s strategic direction. Bo Kampmann was hired to coach the men s soccer team. Kampmann was born and raised in Germany. He has played semi-professional soccer in Germany for A1 Team of Eintracht 1900 in Duisburg and the VFB Rheine. With that he advanced to a Licensed Soccer Coach of the German Soccer Association and also earned the DFB referee license. In 2001, he started coaching youth teams with the Brandon Youth Soccer Association and obtained the Manitoba children, youth and senior soccer coaching and referee license with MSA. Kampmann recently obtained his Provincial B coaching license making him one of less than 75 other coaches in the Province of Manitoba to do so. Mark Dabbs was brought on board to coach them women s soccer team. For the last nine years, Dabbs coached the premiere development girl s and women s teams from Westman. Since 2009, he has been the head coach for Brandon Chaos under 21 Women, winners of the Westman Women s League titles (2011 and 2012) and WSSL League Cup (2011). He holds a National Coaching Certificate. Beyond athletics, showcasing professional skills is also part of the student experience. More than 30 students from ACC competed in the 17th annual Skills Manitoba competition held in Winnipeg at Red River College and Winnipeg Technical College in April Our students took home 14 medals in total: five gold, four silver and five bronze medals. Six students went on to represent ACC at the Skills Canada competition in Toronto; two came home with bronze medals and one with silver. This year the college instituted a new award. The One To Watch award is intended to recognize exceptional graduating students at the Student Achievement Celebration dinner every spring. Faculty from each program or specialization can choose one student to receive an award. Jack Moes, Vice-President, Academic Exceptional learning experiences Transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow...2 Enrolment Equity Profile Base Budget Programs...3 Program Evaluation...3 Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Graduate Activity Employment Status Program Quality and Currency...4 Program Profiles...5 Adult Learning Programs...5 Aboriginal Community Development...5 Accounting and Finance...6 Agribusiness...6 Agriculture Studies...7 Automotive Technician...7 Business Administration...8 Carpentry and Woodworking...8 Civil Technician...9 Communications Engineering Technology...9 Comprehensive Health Care Aide...10 Computer Systems Technology...10 Construction Electrician...11 Culinary Arts...11 Early Childhood Education...12 Early Childhood Program Management...12 Education Assistant...13 Environmental Technologies GIS Specialization...13 Environmental Technologies Land and Water Management Specialization...14 General Business...14 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician...15 Horticultural Production...15 Hotel and Restaurant Management...16 Industrial Metals Fabrication...16 Interactive Media Arts...17 John Deere TECH...17 Office Administration...18 Piping Trades...18 Police Studies...19 Power Engineering...19 Practical Nursing...20 Practical Nursing Refresher...20 Apprenticeship Continuing Studies Contract Training A Commitment to Community Learning...24 Adult Learning...24 Clustered Learning...24 Distance Delivery...25 Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI)...26 Regional Centres...26 Russell Training Centre...26 Neepawa Training Centre...26 Corporate Training...26 Student Success...27 Academic and Personal Support Services...27 Recognition of Achievement...28 Partnering with Industry...30 Program Advisory Committees...30 Work Practicums...30 Co-operative Education...30 Articulation...31 Apprenticeship Program...31 Manitoba Community Colleges...31 Professional Designations...34 Program Accreditation...34 Appendix Programs by School...35 Contacts

4 YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW Assiniboine Community College (ACC) first opened its doors in February 1961 as the Brandon Vocational Training Centre. Shops and classrooms were located in several buildings throughout the city. The centre was soon renamed the Manitoba Vocational Training Centre and in 1966 students moved into a new building at 1430 Victoria Avenue East. In December 1969, the centre became Assiniboine Community College when Manitoba s three technical vocational schools were made community colleges. When the vocational centre opened in 1961, it had a staff of four and offered two courses to 24 students. By 1966, it had grown to a staff of 24 and offered 11 programs to 300 students. Today, the college offers over 40 unique programs with various credentials, and 13 apprenticeship programs to a full-time enrolment of over 2,800. The college has over 500 full-time and part-time employees and an annual operating budget of $42 million. With campuses in Brandon, Dauphin and Winnipeg, ACC is in the middle of an exciting relocation and expansion to a beautiful heritage site on Brandon s north hill. The first piece of this relocation was completed in 2007, opening the doors of the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts (MICA) to students and members of the community. This Manitoba heritage building is a mix of old and new, where students study in oak panelled rooms one moment and in a modern stainless steel kitchen the next. In September 2010, the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology was opened at our North Hill Campus. For students interested in trades and apprenticeship programs, this 130,000 square foot facility features innovative machine shops and equipment and modern classrooms in a historically rich setting. The college s Sustainable Greenhouse opened in early 2013 and is the centre for training and applied research. It is also home to our Horticultural Production program. During the academic year we developed a proposal for the next pieces of development on the North Hill. If accepted, that proposal would see further movement of program and service to the North Hill and launch new programs. This past year we also initiated a campus master plan process to guide the development of the campus for many years to come. ENROLMENT Full-time Part-time Total Base Budget Apprenticeship Continuing Studies Brandon (Victoria Ave. East Campus) Brandon (North Hill Campus) Dauphin Neepawa Russell Winnipeg Sub-Total Continuing Studies Contract Training TOTALS Note: Distance Education is a delivery method. Distance education statistics are collated for reporting purposes only; Distance Education is reported from all funding sources (page 24). 2

5 EQUITY PROFILE Base Budget Apprenticeship Continuing Contract Studies Training Number of Students First Nations, Métis, Inuit 442 (16.0%) 26 (3.6%) 189 (3.5%) 239 (9.3%) Visible Minority 127 (7.6%) 3 (0.4%) 135 (2.5%) 77 (3.0%) Female 1994 (72.5%) 16 (2.3%) 2264 (42.0%) 678 (26.5%) Average Age (years) BASE BUDGET PROGRAMS In , ACC offered full-time, on-campus, base budget and day programs to 1,654 students; programs were offered part-time by distance delivery to 1,095 students. Base budget total enrolment was 2,749 students. In , 1,994 women (72.5 per cent) participated in programs at ACC; 569 (20.69 per cent) were reported as First Nations, Métis, Inuit or visible minority. The average age of base budget students in was 28 years. In , programs were offered at ACC s Victoria Avenue East and North Hill campuses in Brandon, ACC s Adult Collegiate, Parkland Campus in Dauphin and the Winnipeg Training Centre. Programs were also offered at four rural locations: Dauphin, (Practical Nursing) and Cyprus River, Portage la Prairie Southport (Nursing) and Pine Falls. PROGRAM EVALUATION ACC s certificate and diploma base budget programs are formally evaluated at least every five years. The formal evaluation involves a review of program objectives, program outcomes, employer satisfaction and alumni satisfaction. During the program review process continued for Environmental Technologies GIS Specialization, Aboriginal Community Development and Business Administration while the Early Childhood program evaluation was completed. 3

6 GRADUATE SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYMENT The following report provides the results of a Probe Research Inc. survey of Assiniboine Community College students who graduated between June 2012 and July Overall, 86 percent of ACC students who graduated during this period are in the workforce or about to start a job, with participation rates relatively consistent across each of ACC s academic divisions. The majority of students currently in the workforce have found permanent, full-time positions, although students who graduated from Health and Human Services programs are more likely to be employed in part-time positions while those from Trades and Technology and Business, Agriculture and Environment programs are more likely to be employed on a full-time basis. Graduates of the Trades and Technology also tend to earn higher wages than their counterparts in other programs, although there is the greatest degree of variance in hourly wages among this group than for graduates of other programs. Those who completed programs from the Business, Agriculture and Environment division are typically earning less than their counterparts in other programs 53 per cent report that they earn less than $20/hour, compared to 35 per cent among Trades and Technology graduates and 37 per cent among Health and Human Services graduates. A majority of graduates (70%) report that they are working in jobs that are directly relevant to their ACC program, with the vast majority (89%) also agreeing that the skills they learned within their chosen program helped them find their current job. Nearly all students who graduated and found work (87%) indicated that they were able to find employment within four months of completing their courses. Even among former students who are not currently employed, about half indicated that they were able to find a job of some kind after graduating from their program. Recent ACC graduates are extremely likely to recommend the college to friends and family, with ACC earning an extremely-high +61 Net Promoter Score. This is significantly higher than the +11 Net Promoter Score that ACC achieved among the general population of Westman adults, and it indicates that the vast majority of college graduates would encourage others to attend this post-secondary institution. ACC also achieved extremely high scores among graduates in terms of their overall satisfaction with the quality of education they received (94% very or somewhat satisfied), as well as their assessment of specific components of their ACC experience. Overall, these results are very positive for ACC and indicate that the college is producing graduates who are highly satisfied with their education investment when they transition from their programs to the next phases of their career and/or education. SINCE GRADUATION (300/1272) 84 % Employed 4 % Student 9 % Unemployed 2 % Soon to be employed 1 % Refused/unsure 4 % 2 % 9 % 1 % 84 % EMPLOYMENT 70 % of employed graduates indicated that their employment was directly related to their college training. 87 % of graduates gained employment in less than four months of graduation, rising to 99 % gaining employment within six + months PROGRAM QUALITY AND CURRENCY 89 % of ACC s graduates agreed that their program provided them with the job-specific skills they needed in the workplace % felt their program curriculum was up-to-date with industry, while 89.9 % agreed that their instructors were up-to-date in their field of expertise. Profiles are provided for each program. These contain the number of students enrolled, graduated and employed in , and , as well as a more detailed employment profile of graduates, gained from the graduate survey. Note: The number of students graduating as of June of each year is listed. A portion of students enrolling at ACC do not graduate with a certificate or diploma. The difference between enrolment and graduation numbers are accounted for by attrition (those students who do not continue with the program because of academic, personal or financial reasons) or because they obtain employment in their field of studies, or because they are part-time students. These students may choose to take modules of a program for specific employment needs, without the intention of graduating. As well, students may take a program over an extended period of time, thus not graduating within the normal one or two-year time frame for a certificate or diploma. Students may also transfer between programs at ACC or to another educational institution. 4

7 ADULT LEARNING PROGRAMS Assiniboine Community College offers adult learning programs at the Assiniboine Community College Adult Collegiate (ACCAC) in downtown Brandon and at the Parkland Campus in Dauphin. Adult learning programming is designed for individuals who want to achieve a Mature Student High School diploma in order to meet entrance requirements for post-secondary education or to increase their competitiveness in the job market. Individuals who already have a Grade 12 credential, but who need a different level mathematics, physics, English or other discipline, also find programming to meet their needs. MATURE STUDENT HIGH SCHOOL (BRANDON) Number of Students Enrolled 83 % 16 % 46 % 38 % Number of Graduates MATURE STUDENT HIGH SCHOOL (DAUPHIN) Number of Students Enrolled Number of Graduates 46 % Employed 38 % Unemployed Looking 16 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Distance delivery Two-year diploma (optional exit after year one: Aboriginal Community Development certificate) This program focuses on both social and economic development of aboriginal communities. Core courses provide training in self-government, conference planning, project planning and cross-cultural awareness. Graduates of this program are employed by: Band office administrations Economic development offices Tribal councils School divisions Women s shelters Government departments Other social and human service organizations Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years on campus) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (distance delivery) Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 40 % N/A 0 Percentage of Respondents Employed 50 % N/A 0 Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations N0 GRADUATES RESPONDED TO SURVEY Unemployed Looking 5

8 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Parkland Campus, Dauphin (many courses) Distance delivery Eight-month advanced diploma This program is directed to students who have completed a college diploma or university degree and who are interested in completing additional courses in the Certified General Accountants (CGA) or Society of Management (CMA) programs. The program is also of interest to students who wish to prepare to write the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam. The program prepares graduates for a wide variety of occupations in the accounting and financial services sectors. Note: Many of the students in this program are part-time and/ or take courses by distance delivery Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey N/A 83 % Percentage of Respondents Employed N/A 67 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations SINCE GRADUATION 17 % 83 % 83 % Employed 17 % Student AGRIBUSINESS Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Two-year diploma This program prepares students for a career in any one of the many agribusiness sectors. There is a co-operative work placement between year one and two. Graduates find exciting and challenging career opportunities as: Technical agrologists Farm supply managers/assistant managers Livestock technicians and managers Office administrators Agricultural finance officers Field scouts Elevator managers/assistant managers Sales and service specialists Research technicians SINCE GRADUATION (13/33) 86 % 86 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years) Number of Graduates (from year two of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 50 % 90 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 80 % 77 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Employed 6

9 AGRICULTURE STUDIES Variable length certificate Distance delivery This is a part-time, distance-delivered program that equips students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in agriculture. The program is designed to help individuals working in agricultural-related areas to achieve economic security and thrive in a global environment. Note: Many students in this program choose to enrol only in courses of specific interest and do not seek a credential. SINCE GRADUATION (2/12) 50 % 50 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey N/A 50 % Percentage of Respondents Employed N/A 0 Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations 50 % 50 % NO ENROLMENT OR GRADUATES THIS YEAR RESPONDENTS WERE FROM PREVIOUS GRADUATION YEAR 50 % Employed 50 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN North Hill Campus Nine-month certificate This program deals with the repair and servicing of cars and light duty trucks. It focuses on the basics of shop skills, electrical, engines and power trains. Graduates of this program find employment opportunities in: Service stations Automobile dealerships Automobile sales and repair shops Automotive component parts and rebuilding shops SINCE GRADUATION (2/12) Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey Percentage of Respondents Employed 50 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Employed 7

10 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Parkland Campus, Dauphin Distance delivery Two-year diploma This program equips students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in business. Required courses provide a thorough education in the varied aspects of business. Students choose from a broad spectrum of business electives to focus their studies. The program includes a practical component that could be either a co-operative work placement, work experience or a pre-approved, studentinitiated project. Students choose one of seven specializations: Accounting, Financial Services, General, Human Resources, Management, Marketing or Supply Chain Management. Graduates find employment in a wide range of challenging positions in large and small businesses in all sectors of the business community. Note: A number of students choose to extend this diploma program over three years Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years on campus) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (distance delivery) Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 79 % 53 % 81 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 83.3 % % 42 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations SINCE GRADUATION (21/60) 5 % 10 % 4 % 81 % 81 % Employed 10 % Student 5 % Unemployed Looking 4 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say 74 % 84 % CARPENTRY AND WOODWORKING North Hill Campus, Brandon Parkland Campus, Dauphin Nine-month certificate The focus of this program is to produce graduates who can understand and implement techniques of quality craftsmanship. Students progress from hand tool skills to basic and advanced machine woodworking techniques and cabinet making. Construction elements include roof framing, wood frame construction, stair building and interior/exterior finishing. Employment opportunities are available in: Commercial and residential construction Material merchandising Prefabrication centres Millwork and cabinet shops Private enterprise in building or woodworking fields SINCE GRADUATION (6/20) Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 80 % Percentage of Respondents Employed Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations % Employed 8

11 CIVIL TECHNICIAN Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon One-year certificate This program is the first year of several diploma programs that are offered by Red River College. The majority of graduates continue their studies at Red River College to gain a diploma. Graduates find employment with: Consulting engineering and architectural firms Construction and development companies Inspection and testing agencies Manufacturers Fabricators and material suppliers Departments of municipal, provincial and federal government services Note: enrolled students will graduate in as students in this program do not complete their co-operative work placement until after the end of ACC s academic year, which is June 30. Because the co-op work placement does not end until August, graduation from this program actually occurs in the second year after students have been admitted (e.g., students admitted in graduate in rather than in as would normally occur with most one-year certificate programs) Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 0 % 9.1 % 33 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 0 % 67 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations SINCE GRADUATION (3/9) 33 % 67 % 67 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say 33 % Employed COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Two-year diploma The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector is a fast-paced, exciting field to work in. Technologists working in this area are responsible for equipment and systems that are enablers across all business sectors and play a part in everyone s daily life. Imagine a world without bank machines or Interac, TV or radio, telephone or cell phones, computer networks or the Internet. There is co-operative work placement at the end of year two. Note: Students in this program do not complete their co-operative work placement until after the end of ACC s academic year, which is June 30. Because their co-op work placement does not end until August, graduation from this program actually occurs in the third year after students have been admitted (e.g., students admitted in graduate in , rather in as would normally occur with most two-year diploma programs.) This program was not offered in , or SINCE GRADUATION Employed Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates (from year two of program) N/A N/A 1 Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey N/A N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed N/A N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations 9

12 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AIDE Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Parkland Campus, Dauphin Distance delivery Challenge program Mature Student High School Integrated program Clustered learning sites Six-month certificate This program trains individuals for a challenging and rewarding career in the health care profession. As a result of needs identified by health reform, this program provides training in mental health, psychogeriatrics, gerontology and community-based health care. Graduates of this program find employment in: Acute and extended care hospitals Personal care homes Private care facilities Mental health settings Home care SINCE GRADUATION (24/54) 4 % 13 % 4 % 79 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program (on campus) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (distance delivery & challenge) Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 91.4 % 77 % 79 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 96.9 % 76 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations 79 % Employed 13 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say 4 % Unemployed Looking 4 % Student COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Two-year diploma (optional exit after year one: Computer Systems Technician certificate) This program focuses on the modern day applied technology of computer hardware architecture, computer networking systems and advanced computer software applications and operating systems. Particular attention is given to the real life, hands-on application of these modern technologies. Approximately 50 per cent of all studies take place in modern electronic and computer laboratory facilities. This program prepares students to write industry certification exams. Excellent opportunities exist for graduates with industry certification in the areas of: Installing Troubleshooting and supporting computer networks Installing and upgrading computer hardware Installing and supporting computer software Computer programming Internet development, including web server support SINCE GRADUATION (6/14) 80 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years) Number of Graduates (from year one & two of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey Percentage of Respondents Employed 67 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations % Employed 10

13 CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN North Hill Campus, Brandon Nine-month certificate This program provides pre-employment skills for the construction electrician trade. Each training area includes practical and theoretical elements. The focus of the program is to produce graduates who can understand and implement techniques of quality craftsmanship. Students progress from electrical safety and electrical code to more advanced skills in wiring circuits and blueprint reading. Many graduates choose at some time in their careers to start their own business, or they find employment opportunities with: Electrical contractors Construction companies Maintenance departments of industrial companies Public utilities Wholesale supply houses SINCE GRADUATION (7/18) 83 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 75 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 66.7 % 43 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Employed CULINARY ARTS North Hill Campus, Brandon Two-year diploma (optional exit after year one: Professional Cooking certificate) This program provides students with the theory and practical knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers as a chef or cook. Students receive a blend of training, including classroom instruction, practical applications and work experience in the industry. There are many opportunities for advancement, as the food service industry tends to promote from within. Graduates of this program find work in: Hotels Restaurants Resorts Institutional kitchens Catering companies SINCE GRADUATION (5/14) 75 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years) Number of Graduates (from year one & two of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 50 % 80 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 80 % 60 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Employed 11

14 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Parkland Campus, Dauphin (every other year) Distance delivery Two-year diploma This program prepares students to provide quality child care by offering young children appropriate intellectual stimulation as well as opportunities for physical, emotional and social development. The program also helps students develop skills in supporting and working with the family unit, based on an anti-bias approach. Opportunities for employment are expanding as the need for early childhood settings increases and are available in a variety of settings, including: Daycare centres Nursery schools Lunch and school-age programs SINCE GRADUATION (4/22) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years on campus) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (distance delivery) Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 88.9 % 85.7 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 85.7 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Employed EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Variable length advanced certificate Distance delivery This is a part-time advanced certificate program offered by distance delivery. It gives students the opportunity to develop mastery in the skills that encompass the director s roles and responsibilities as the leader, manager and administrator of an early childhood setting Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 85.7 % Percentage of Respondents Employed Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations SINCE GRADUATION (4/29) 75 % Employed 12

15 EDUCATION ASSISTANT Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Distance delivery Four-month certificate This program provides basic skills and conceptual knowledge required for entry-level positions in the education system, including working as part of an educational team to help children in a variety of settings such as classroom support, special education and speech. SINCE GRADUATION (3/6) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years on campus) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (distance delivery) Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 71.4 % 66.6 % 67 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 75 % 67 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations 33 % 67 % 67 % Employed 33 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Two-year diploma GIS Environmental Technologies gives students experience using modern equipment and software making them a hot commodity in resource based sectors including precision agriculture, forestry, watershed management and municipal GIS. Geographic Information System (GIS) is the basis of Geomatics, the science of gathering, analyzing and interpreting geographic information to create a picture of our physical world. Students use GIS, remote sensing and GPS to collect data detailing variations in land, water, vegetation, moisture and nutrient conditions. They learn to analyze and interpret data to solve land-based management problems, while honing their skills in database applications, interpersonal communications, cartography, and statistical analysis. Land planning and resource management organizations Conservation districts Government and non-government organizations Agribusinesses Self-employment opportunities as consultants ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES GIS SPECIALIZATION SINCE GRADUATION (2/10) 33 % 33 % 34 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program N/A N/A 22 Number of Students Enrolled in Program (distance delivery) Number of Graduates (from year two of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 50 % 33 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 33 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations 34 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say 33 % Employed 33 % Unemployed Looking 13

16 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Two-year diploma Land & Water Management Specialization prepares students for a progressive career in natural resource management. As climate change and new regulations impact demand on land and water, this field will have an increasingly important role in managing these essential resources. Students will often be out in the field to examine the key features of the prairie agro-ecological landscape. Students develop skills in monitoring and evaluating the quality of rural land and water resources, and in planning and managing activities for sustainable use. Career can take you to rural and urban settings-grads are in demand for exciting and challenging roles in industry, conservation districts, agricultural organizations and all levels of government across the prairies and elsewhere. A willingness to relocate will increase employability options. Consider a career as a water manager, habitat specialist or environmental technician. There are also positions in research, management, consulting, and administration of sustainable land use practices Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates 7 N/A N/A Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 86 % 20 % N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed 20 % N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations NO GRADUATES RESPONDED TO SURVEY GENERAL BUSINESS Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Parkland Campus, Dauphin Distance delivery One-year certificate This program introduces students to a broad spectrum of business courses. Graduates gain the necessary basic business skills required by industry in a changing social and business environment. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in: Financial institutions Government and industry Business offices Retail enterprises SINCE GRADUATION (0/6) % Employed Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates 6 2 N/A Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 50 % N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations N0 GRADUATES RESPONDED TO SURVEY 14

17 HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN North Hill Campus, Brandon Two-year diploma (optional exit: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certificate) This program provides training in the repair and servicing of heavy trucks and off-highway equipment such as graders, crawlers and loaders. It also includes training in the electrical, electronic and computerized systems found in modern heavy duty equipment. There is a co-operative work placement between year one and two. Employment opportunities are available with: Manufacturers and distributors Contractors Government departments Wherever diesel power and heavy duty equipment is required SINCE GRADUATION (5/19) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years) Number of Graduates (from year two of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey Percentage of Respondents Employed 80 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations % Employed HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTION North Hill Campus, Brandon One-year certificate This program is designed to meet a growing need for trained personnel in the horticultural industry. Horticulture is a broad and diverse field of commercial enterprises that supply a variety of products and services, as well as a large portion of our diet and aesthetic enrichment in our communities. The focus is on production horticulture (fruits and vegetables, greenhouse, nursery and ornamentals) with an emphasis on food safety and security, innovation and sustainability, as well as a strong applied research component. Graduates of this program may find employment with: Greenhouse crop production industry (Commercial greenhouse vegetable production) Nursery production industry Field crop production Government research institutes Private agricultural research companies Food safety organizations Community horticultural organizations/projects Multi-national agriculture companies Federal and Provincial agricultural organizations Municipal and city governments Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey N/A N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed N/A N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations SINCE GRADUATION (1/4) % Employed 15

18 HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT North Hill Campus, Brandon Distance delivery (some courses) Two-year diploma (optional exit after year one: Hotel and Restaurant Management certificate) This program prepares students for careers in the hospitality industry, with specific emphasis on hotel and restaurant management. There is a co-operative work placement between year one and two. Graduates find employment in a wide range of challenging careers in all sectors of the hospitality industry, including: Hotel operations in various departments such as the front office, reservations, housekeeping, convention services, general administration, food and beverage services Food and beverage operations in hotels, restaurants, clubs, banquet and catering facilities, convention services Marketing and sales in all areas of hospitality and marketing communication, hotel and restaurant sales and marketing management, marketing analysis, marketing research and new venture development Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years + certificate) Number of Graduates (from year two of program + certificate) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 75 % 83.3 % 50 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 58.4 % 0 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations SINCE GRADUATION (2/7) 50 % 50 % 50 % Employed 50 % Student INDUSTRIAL METALS FABRICATION North Hill Campus, Brandon 11-month certificate This program provides training in the use of all common machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, shapers and a wide assortment of hand tools, as well as theoretical and practical applications of machining principles, and courses such as drafting, mathematics, welding and metallurgy. Graduates find employment in industries such as: Mining Automotive manufacturing and rebuilding Farm machinery manufacturing Aerospace Hydro Railways Equipment manufacturing and repair Custom manufacturing and repair SINCE GRADUATION (2/15) Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 66.7 % Percentage of Respondents Employed Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Employed 16

19 INTERACTIVE MEDIA ARTS Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Two-year diploma This program is designed to provide students with the training for a career in multimedia. The Media Specialization teaches students to write, announce, shoot, record, edit and produce pieces for broadcast, cable and audio/visual departments. The Interactive Specialization develops skills in writing, design, image editing and code for web, mobile, animation and game development firms. SINCE GRADUATION (9/20) 71 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years) Number of Graduates (from year two of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 70 % 89 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 63 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations 11 % 89 % 89 % Employed 11 % Unemployed Looking JOHN DEERE TECH North Hill Campus, Brandon Four-year certificate This program is designed to upgrade the technical competence and professional level of the incoming dealership technician. Students must be sponsored by a John Deere dealership before entering the program, and be registered as an apprentice with Apprenticeship Manitoba, Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade. The program focuses on shop skills, consumer products, harvesting equipment, tractor performance, finance, power trains, and hydrostatic drives and hydraulic systems. Each year students take academic and practical courses, plus one level of Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship curriculum. Graduates of this program may find employment with: Sponsoring John Deere dealerships Other farm machinery dealerships SINCE GRADUATION (2/11) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (years one, two and four) Number of Graduates (from yearfour of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey Percentage of Respondents Employed 50 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Employed 17

20 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Parkland Campus, Dauphin Distance delivery (most courses) Two-year diploma (optional exit: Office Administration certificate) This program prepares students for the modern office environment. Students acquire administrative, managerial and teamwork skills essential in the modern office environment. The program stresses professional attitudes and conduct appropriate to the work place. Students choose either the Administrative/Legal or Medical Specialization, and find employment in a variety of careers, including: Administrative or executive assistants/secretaries Customer service representatives Office managers Records control specialists Word processing specialists Number of Students Enrolled in Program (both years on campus) Number of Students Enrolled in Program (distance delivery) Number of Graduates (from year one and two of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 77.7 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 87.5 % 50 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Legal secretaries in legal offices, government offices, judicial systems, mortgage companies and legal departments in business and industry Medical clerks/secretaries in hospitals, private practice, medical clinics, veterinary clinics and laboratories SINCE GRADUATION (2/18) 23 % 77 % 77 % Employed 23 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say 50 % 50 % PIPING TRADES North Hill Campus, Brandon Nine-month certificate This program provides training in plumbing, heating, pipe fitting, sprinkler fitting and gas fitting trades. Employment opportunities are available with: Plumbing and heating contractors Installers of heating, plumbing and gas fittings Industrial maintenance Public utility maintenance Wholesale supply houses SINCE GRADUATION (4/11) Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey Percentage of Respondents Employed Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations Employed 18

21 POLICE STUDIES Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Eight-month certificate This program was delivered for the first time in It provides police candidates with exposure to the many varied aspects of policing, including the study of police powers, and procedures, community policing, physical training, conflict management, interviewing, investigating and youth in trouble with the law. Graduates of this program find employment opportunities with municipal, regional, provincial or aboriginal police services in Manitoba or with other police services across Canada. SINCE GRADUATION (8/13) Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates (from year two of program) Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 92.3 % 75 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 72.7 % 50 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations % Employed POWER ENGINEERING North Hill Campus, Brandon Eight-month certificate This program deals with the operation and maintenance of steam boilers and related mechanical equipment such as steam turbines, air compressors, refrigeration and heating systems. Graduates of this program find employment opportunities in hospitals, government institutions and other large plants. SINCE GRADUATION (5/10) 83 % 83 % Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 85.7 % 40 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 75 % 50 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations 20 % 40 % 40 % 40 % Employed 40 % Student 20 % Unemployed Looking 19

22 PRACTICAL NURSING Victoria Avenue East Campus, Brandon Winnipeg Training Centre Three rural Manitoba locations that change from year to year Two-year diploma This program is designed to prepare graduates to practice within a multi-disciplinary team and to deliver nursing care within the context of a wellness model. Clinical nursing skills are taught in the laboratory setting and applied in acute and extended care health facilities, personal care homes, various community agencies and private homes. Many employment opportunities exist for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), who continue to be in demand by employers. Entrepreneurial LPNs may establish their own businesses or obtain employment in: Hospitals Adult daycare centres Personal care homes Private agencies Medical clinics The community Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey 97.9 % 95 % Percentage of Respondents Employed 97 % Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations SINCE GRADUATION (40/116) 5 % 95 % 95 % Employed 5 % Not in Labour Force/ Prefer Not to Say 94 % 89 % PRACTICAL NURSING REFRESHER Distance delivery Variable length certificate This is a distance-delivered program designed to update students with current nursing knowledge to allow them to return to active nursing practice. It is available to practical nurses who are required by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) to take a refresher program. The program is self-paced and can be part-time or full-time. It combines theoretical study and clinical practice to help students re-enter nursing with confidence. SINCE GRADUATION (0/2) Number of Students Enrolled in Program Number of Graduates N/A 2 2 Number of Respondents to Graduate Survey N/A 50 % Percentage of Respondents Employed N/A Percentage of Respondents Employed in Training Related Occupations GRADUATES SURVEYED FROM PREVIOUS CATCHMENT GRADUATION YEAR % Employed 20

23 APPRENTICESHIP Apprenticeship training, leading to certification as a journeyperson, is made available in a number of trades and occupations through the Manitoba Apprenticeship Jobs and the Economy. The trades in which apprenticeship training is available are known as designated trades. Manitoba colleges work in co-operation with Apprenticeship Manitoba and offer the classroom-based technical training that is part of the requirement for a Certificate of Qualification in designated apprenticeship trades. ACC is the designated provider of academic instruction in eight trades, including: Agricultural Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Carpenter, Construction Electrician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Plumber, Pork Production Technician and Welder. Trades Apprenticeship training was offered at ACC s North Hill Campus. Manitoba Apprenticeship Jobs and the Economy has undertaken a campaign to revitalize the apprenticeship training system to address skilled trades shortages. ACC, as a partner in the delivery of apprenticeship training, is working with Apprenticeship Manitoba to facilitate the establishment of new apprenticeable trades and the expansion of existing trades. In , 670 apprentices were registered at ACC. Sixteen women (2.3 per cent) participated in apprenticeship classroom training at ACC, and 29 (4.3 per cent) were reported as First Nations, Métis, Inuit or visible minority. The average age of apprenticeship students in was 25 years Agricultural Equipment Technician Automotive Service Technician Carpenter Construction Electrician Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Machinist Motor Vehicle Mechanic Plumber Pork Production Technician Welder Total Enrolment Welder Pork Production Technician Plumber Motor Vehicle Mechanic Machinist Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Construction Electrician Carpenter Automotive Service Technician Agricultural Equipment Technician

24 CONTINUING STUDIES ACC is very active in meeting community needs for lifelong learning by offering a wide range of evening and part-time studies at the Brandon and Parkland campuses, and in many communities in the catchment area. The college uses training facilities in Winnipeg, Neepawa and Russell, and works with community partners throughout Manitoba to deliver continuing studies programs and courses. The college also uses ITV delivery to rural locations to provide training to students who might otherwise not have the opportunity Brandon (Victoria Ave. East) Brandon (MICA, North Hill) Brandon (Adult Collegiate) 37 Neepawa Training Centre Parkland Campus Russell Training Centre Swan River Training Centre Winnipeg Training Centre Total Enrolment In , 60 per cent of students taking continuing studies courses were female and 6 per cent were reported as First Nations, Métis, Inuit or visible minority. The average age of continuing studies students was 36 years. ACC offered several certificate programs through the Centre of Continuing Studies. These programs are specifically designed in co-operation with business and industry to meet the ongoing demands of the existing and potential workforce. These programs include: American Sign Language Applied Counselling Skills Dietary Aide Health Unit Clerk Human Resource Management Integrated Pest Management Languages Leadership Development Management Skills Marketing Management Master Gardener Nursing Foot Care Palliative Care Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Photography Practical Nursing Bridging Prairie Horticulture Taxidermy TESOL Certificate Woodworking As well, many courses are delivered to enhance the employability skills of the workforce: Academic Upgrading: Math for Nurses Continuing Studies for Licensed Practical Nurses: Physical Health Assessment, Gerontology for Nurses, Intravenous & Medications Lightening the load for Practical Nursing applicants: Anatomy & Physiology 1, Anatomy & Physiology 2, Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology, Medical Microbiology Hospitality and Tourism: FoodSafe 1, Hands on Cooking courses, and Demonstration Cooking courses Health Care: CPR, First Aid, Dietary Aid Languages: French, Spanish, English as an Additional Language, and others as demanded Personal and Self Development: AgExpert, Conflict Management, Managing Stress, Time Management, Mediation, Coaching, Motivating & Inspiring Teams, Home Office Organizers Trade and Skills Improvement: Power Engineering, Trades Qualifications, Welding, Civil Tech 2, Applied Building Construction (Russell), Heavy Duty Technician Level 1 (Thompson) Bridging from a Certificate to Diploma: Practical Nursing, Medical Microbiology, Nutrition and Sociology In addition, a variety of general interest courses were offered in the areas of crafts, gourmet cooking, music, and healthy life styles. Courses this year include: Demonstration Cooking courses, ipad/ipod Touch/iPhone Workshop, Web Page Design, Zumba, K-12 EAL Student Integration, Natural Light Photography, Christmas Baking, Learning to Meditate, Building for Tomorrow, Youth Cooking Camp and Youth Carpentry Camp, Beginners Guitar, Baby and Newborn Photography, Studio Lightning, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office Workshops, Installing Laminate Flooring. 22

25 CONTRACT TRAINING ACC works in partnership with community groups, aboriginal communities, businesses, individual coordinating groups, private agencies and federal and provincial government departments to develop and deliver quality training programs to meet identified training needs to the labour market and the self-employed. During , ACC enrolled 2833 students in various contract courses and programs which were delivered throughout Manitoba including many First Nations communities such as Chanupawkpa, Ebb and Flow, God s Lake, Peguis and Sandy Bay. In contract training programs 57.5 per cent of students were female and 8.4 per cent were reported as First Nation, Metis or Inuit. The average age of ACC s contract training students in was 30 years. The following is a list of ACC s contract training programs for : Comprehensive Health Care Aide Culinary Foundations Civil Technology Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education - Workplace Emergency First Aid English as an Additional Language FoodSafe H2S Awareness IEN Practical Nursing Program Level 2 and 3 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Mature Student High School Practical Nursing Police Studies STRIVE Swine Transportation and Handling University/College Entrance Prep 23

26 A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY LEARNING ADULT LEARNING ACC has operated the Adult Collegiate (ACCAC) at its downtown Brandon location since The Adult Collegiate offers a range of courses leading to the completion of the Mature Student High School (MSHS) Diploma and English as an Additional Language (EAL). The Mature Student High School program is also offered at the Parkland Campus in Dauphin. ACC s Adult Learning program areas provide skills that are responsive to Manitoba s Labour Market needs and provide pathways to postsecondary education. The MSHS - Integrated Comprehensive Health Care Aide program consists of Grade 11 and 12 core academic courses and post-secondary studies in health care. Students graduate with an MSHS diploma and a Comprehensive Health Care Aide certificate. The MSHS - Integrated Education Assistant program consists of Grade 11 and 12 core academic courses and Education Assistant post-secondary courses. Students graduate with an MSHS diploma and an Education Assistant certificate. ACCAC also offers dual credits selected college courses that count towards high school completion and provide college credit. Any dual credits earned provide advanced standing towards an ACC post-secondary credential. ACCAC s English as an Additional Language (EAL) program has experienced continued growth in Courses are offered to adult newcomers to Canada who are permanent residents or are in the process of becoming permanent residents. Tuition free classes are offered for Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 5-8, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and a range of English for Special Purposes (ESP) courses to provide profession specific language training. The EAL program enjoys a close working relationship with Westman Immigrant Services. ACCAC offers a high school program for members of the Brandon and Neepawa United Food Workers (UFCW) union. This program enables students to work towards their MSHS diploma and/or entrance requirements for post-secondary education. The program is designed to accommodate newcomers for whom English is not their first language. ACCAC also offers an off-campus MSHS diploma in select First Nations and rural communities. In , the program was delivered in God s Lake Narrows, Canupawakpa, and Sandy Bay. CLUSTERED LEARNING Clustered learning is a type of distance delivery. When a group of students in a workplace or a community wishes to take the same course or courses, and these courses are available from ACC by distance delivery, a clustered learning model may be used. Course participants use the distance course manuals. A facilitator and the students together determine a clustered learning class time. Cluster participants enjoy the best of both worlds. They are able to work with other students and a facilitator for scheduled learning together, while still having the freedom to work at their own pace using the distance delivery course materials. Assiniboine Community College used a clustered learning model in the following programs in : Comprehensive Health Care Aide Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Program Management DISTANCE DELIVERY ACC offers a variety of distance-delivered courses designed to allow students the flexibility of completing course work outside the traditional classroom. Students benefit from the experience of dedicated instructors who are available by phone or to answer questions and provide feedback on progress. Distance education is simply learning from a distance, usually from home, or from a conveniently located off-campus site. Students who take distance-delivered courses earn college credits, even entire certificates and diplomas, without ever leaving home. During , 3,295 registrations were received for distance education courses. Of the 3,295 registrations, 1,650 were unique students who registered in 188 unique course offerings. Seven new courses were offered in : several new courses were available by distance education, all new courses were in the health field. 24

27 5000 Distance Education Registrations to Distance Education Unique Students to Distance Education Unique Courses to Program Registrations Unique Students Unique Courses New Courses Aboriginal Community Development Business Administration CHCA - DE Comprehensive Health Care Aide (includes Challenge) Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Workplace Early Childhood Program Management Education Assistant General Interest GIS Environmental Technologies Integrated Pest Management LPN Continuing Studies Manure Management Planner Office Administration Palliative Care Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Pork Production Technician Apprenticeship Practical Nursing Refresher Prairie Horticulture Swine Production Totals

28 CENTRE FOR LEARNING INNOVATION (CLI) The Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI) provides leadership, research and support for best practice in curriculum development, instructional design, teaching, learning, assessment and the selection of appropriate educational technologies for all modes and methods of learning. The Centre for Learning Innovation: Fosters a collaborative and learning-centred approach to ensure the needs and interests of the College are addressed in a positive and proactive manner, consistent with the College s mission, vision and values. Promotes the guiding principles and key practices identified in the Academic Charter and supports the implementation of processes to assure program quality. Researches and recommends best practices for face-to-face, blended, distributed, distance and online learning design and delivery. Provides professional development, training, performance support and resources to individual instructors and faculty teams in the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to the facilitation of learning. Provides design support and training in the appropriate selection and use of new technologies to enhance learning and assists with the creation of media and interactive components. Provides performance support and training for ACC staff. Creates and recommends templates, guides and job aides for use by instructors and staff. Administers and manages the learning management system in cooperation with Computer Services. Coordinates other CLI technology services and requirements in collaboration with the schools and Computer Services. REGIONAL CENTRES RUSSELL TRAINNG CENTRE ACC s Russell Training Centre offers a variety of continuing studies courses. Offerings in included computer courses, FoodSafe, First Aid and general interest courses. The Russell Training Centre also offers administration of the Ed2Go online training program. The Russell Training Centre provided customized training courses to local businesses and organizations including Customer Service, WHMIS, FoodSafe, computer courses and First Aid. The centre is available to local students to write CAAT tests, distance education tests and exams and also provides invigilation services for students of outside educational institutions such as MTEC. NEEPAWA TRAINING CENTRE Customized training was offered at the Neepawa Training Centre and included H2S Awareness, Attitude in the Workplace, Power Up for Women and other computer software training CORPORATE TRAINING Customized training courses are delivered to businesses and agencies in ACC s catchment areas with experienced facilitators who are experts in their feild and cater to the industry and companies needs for training. This training is delivered to clients specifications how, when and where they want it. The tuition charged for Continuing Studies courses are designed to cover delivery costs. 26

29 STUDENT SUCCESS Student success is influenced by many factors. Having the right programs, delivered well, is critical. Equally critical is having the right students in the right programs, having a healthy, respectful and stimulating learning environment and having strong student support systems. Student Services is an integral part of the ACC team, working with all schools and programs to ensure that students receive the information and assistance they need to select the program that is right for them. Where appropriate, pre-admission assessment helps to ensure that students begin their studies at the appropriate level. A college focused on student success understands that students have individual needs. Small classes allow instructors to focus on individual needs of students. Student Services works with instructors to help identify the individual needs of students and to provide the supports necessary for success. ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES: Students completing specific courses in business-related programs at ACC are eligible to apply for advanced credit with the following organizations: Pre-admission advising, including program planning and orientation. Information and advising to assist new students with the transition to college. Academic assessment for special selection programs. Special admissions evaluations: students who lack admission requirements are evaluated through an interview and assessment process that takes into account basic academic skills, previous education, work experience and personal information. Personal, financial and academic counselling for current students. Support services for students with disabilities. A continued increase in the number of students with disabilities has led to the development of more formal accessibility/disability services with structured processes for promotion of services, documentation of disabilities, and provision of accommodation and funding. A full-time learning strategist who assists individuals and makes classroom presentations and educational assistants at most campuses Co-ordination of peer tutoring which includes assessing student requests, training peer tutors, matching students with tutors, and follow-up with students and instructors. Both drop-in and one-on-one tutors are available. Assistive technology is now available across the college; tutors can demonstrate its use. Consultation with instructors on individual and general student success and participation in the orientation of new faculty. A proactive approach to helping students access financial aid and ongoing support in navigating government student aid systems and other sources of financial assistance. Promotion and administration of numerous scholarships, awards and bursaries. Part-time and full-time job postings for students and graduates available on the college s website. Aboriginal Student Services activities included: Regular Elder visits and bannock days. Activities like craft sessions and a video series in the Cultural Resource Centre Counselling provided by Elders and Aboriginal Services staff Sweats and other ceremonies Presentations to classes on a variety of topics 27

30 RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT Skills Canada ACC held its first annual Student Achievement Celebration dinner in April It was an evening to recognize and celebrate those students who have achieved high academic levels, contributed to the wellbeing of their fellow classmates and participated in college and community activities through volunteerism and leadership. This year, 49 awards were presented to students in the areas of Varsity Athletics, Students Association and the academic program s One to Watch awards. Thanks to the ACC Foundation and the generosity of donors, a total of $174,220 was awarded in scholarships, awards and bursaries throughout the year. ACC Students Stand Out on National Stage Three of the six students who represented the college at this year s Skills Canada National Competition have won medals in their competitions. Melodee Peters won silver in the IT Software Solutions for Business competition. She is a student in the college s Office Administration Program and is originally from Oak River, Manitoba. Shawnee Holmes won bronze in the Web Site Development competition. She is a student in the college s Interactive Media Arts program and is from Brandon. Jordan Neufeld won bronze in the IT Network Systems Administration competition. He is a student in ACC s Computer Systems Technology program and is originally from Niverville, Manitoba. Three other students finished outside of the medal count: Lucas Tufts, Precision Machining competition; Brett McKee, Mechanical CAD competition; and Holly Campbell, Baking competition. Since 2005, ACC has brought home two gold, eight silver and nine bronze medals from Skills Canada. Skills Canada is a national competition that brings together more than 550 students and apprentices annually to compete in over 40 skilled trade and technology competitions. This year s competition took place in Toronto from June 4-7. All ACC students did exceptionally well in the 17th Annual Skills Manitoba competition. These included: Jordan Neufeld (gold) in IT and Network Support Melodee Peters (gold) in IT Software Solutions for Business Brett McKee (gold) in Mechanical CAD Lucas Tufts (gold) in Precision Machining Shawnee Holmes (gold) in Web Site Development Evan Melanson silver) in Mechanical CAD Aaron Bartsch (silver) in IT and Network Support Kelly Semenko (silver) in Plumbing Elise Polding (silver) in Web Site Development Stephanie Lepp (Bronze)in Web Site Development Agustin Agustin (Bronze)in IT and Network Support Eveline Peters (Bronze) in IT Software Solutions for Business Matthew Bollman (Bronze) in Geographic Information Systems Travis Levandowski (Bronze) in Precision Machining 28

31 RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT In addition to Skills Canada, students from the college s Culinary Arts program participated the national culinary competition, Taste Canada Cooks the Books. Nicholas Ewasiuk, Whitney Glasgow and Jill Kerr took part in the annual two-day competition, which brings culinary students together to create dishes from Canadian cookbooks. Teams are assigned a cookbook and its author selects the recipe to be used. Meals are prepared in front of a live audience at the Delicious Food Show with each of the cookbook authors mentoring student chefs on stage. Team ACC cooked up Bibimbap, a signature Korean dish from The Toronto Star Cookbook by Jennifer Bain. Students were applauded for their knowledge of ingredients, stage presence and teamwork skills. ACC Culinary Arts instructor chef Joanne Canada-Somers accompanied the students to Toronto and provided support from the crowd as they went head-to-head with nine other teams. After three consecutive years of participating in the competition, this is the first time ACC has placed inside the medal count. Taste Canada Cooks the Books is an event leading up to Taste Canada The Food Writing Awards, an event that celebrates and honours exceptional Canadian culinary writing and publishing. ACC Alumna Wins National Award An ACC alumna received a national nod of recognition in 2014 for her dedication to early childhood care. Ruby Anne Chartrand was given the Prime Minister s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education, an annual award that honours early childhood educators from across Canada who display exceptional talent in encouraging early development skills of children under their care. Chartrand travelled from Swan River to Ottawa to accept her Certificate of Excellence from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, which was presented during a ceremony held earlier this month. The distinction came with a cheque for $5,000. This will be shared equally between Chartrand and Children for the Future Aboriginal Head Start program in Swan River where she is currently employed. Chartrand began working towards her diploma with the ACC Camperville cluster Early Childhood Education (ECE) class in 2008 and graduated from the program in This classified her as an ECE ll in the Province of Manitoba. Certificates of Excellence in ECE are awarded annually to the five top-ranked nominees. An additional ten top-ranked nominees receive Certificates of Achievement. Taste Canada Chef Joanne Canada-Somers, Nicholas Ewasiuk, Jill Kerr and Whitney Glasgow Ruby Chartrand Prime Minister s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education 29

32 PARTNERING WITH INDUSTRY PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEES To ensure that programs are relevant and meet the needs of business and industry, ACC has ongoing advisory committees for its programs. These committees meet at least once a year and assist the dean and instructors in incorporating new technology into the curricula, providing advice on program and course changes, and advising the college on equipment required for students to receive relevant training for present and future employment. Advisory committees include representatives from business and industry, students, program alumni and instructional staff. ACC has advisory committees for the following programs: Aboriginal Community Development Agribusiness Automotive Technician Business Administration/General Business Carpentry and Woodworking Civil Technician Communications Engineering Technology Comprehensive Health Care Aide Computer Systems Technology Construction Electrician Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education/ Early Childhood Program Management WORK PRACTICUMS Education Assistant Environmental Technologies Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Horticultural Production Hotel and Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts Industrial Metals Fabrication John Deere TECH Interactive Media Arts Office Administration Piping Trades Police Studies Power Engineering Practical Nursing Many programs at ACC have work practicums integrated into their curricula. Students work in business and industry for short periods of time (two to eight weeks). This gives the students valuable experience in industry and allows them to relate classroom and laboratory training to the actual work site. The following programs include work practicums: Aboriginal Community Development Automotive Technician Carpentry and Woodworking Community Support Provider Comprehensive Health Care Aide Computer Systems Technology Construction Electrician Early Childhood Education CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION Early Childhood Program Management Education Assistant Industrial Metals Fabrication Office Administration Piping Trades Power Engineering Practical Nursing ACC values the industry interaction available through co-operative education. Students are able to apply classroom theory in real work situations and are able to gain valuable work experience. The four to six-month placement in industry enables students to develop and refine career plans, and to experience working with a diverse group of people. It also provides them with an opportunity to develop interview, communication and job-seeking skills. Students receive a salary from their employers during the co-operative work placement. The following table shows the number of students who participated in co-operative work placements Agribusiness Business Administration (optional) Civil Technician Communications Engineering Technology Environmental Technologies (Land and Water) Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Horticultural Production Hotel and Restaurant Management Totals

33 ACC has worked with various educational institutions and agencies to provide maximum flexibility for students, allowing for transfer of credit and career pathing opportunities for graduates. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM ARTICULATION Graduates from several of ACC s programs receive credit for their training towards an apprenticeship designation. Program Designated Trade(s) Applied Building Construction Automotive Technician Carpentry and Woodworking Construction Electrician Culinary Arts/Professional Cooking Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Industrial Metals Fabrication John Deere TECH Piping Trades Automotive Service Technician Carpenter Construction Electrician; Industrial Electrician; Power Electrician Cook Heavy Duty Equipment Technician; Transport Truck Technician; Agricultural Equipment Technician Machinist; Welder Agricultural Equipment Technician Plumber MANITOBA COMMUNITY COLLEGES ACC has developed a transfer guide with two other Manitoba colleges. This identifies a large number of program block transfers as well as many individual courses that are acceptable for credit among the three institutions. In addition, agreements exist among the Continuing Studies departments of the three colleges to share course outlines and accept courses for credit. Graduates of certain ACC programs may be eligible for advanced standing or a block transfer of credit to other post-secondary institute as shown in the table below. Full details including web links can be found on ACC s website, accmb.ca. ACC Program Institute Program Accounting and Finance Aboriginal Financial Officers Aboriginal Financial Management Association of Canada (AFOA) diploma program Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping CIB Professional Development program Certified General Accountants (CGA) Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Agribusiness Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA) Technical Agrologist University of Lethbridge Post-diploma Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Studies University of Manitoba Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Manitoba Automotive Service Technician Apprentice - Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Business Administration Aboriginal Financial Officers Aboriginal Financial Management Association of Canada (AFOA) diploma program Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce (post diploma), Bachelor of Management (post diploma) or Bachelor of HR and Labour Relations (post diploma) Brandon University Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration major) or Bachelor of Business Administration 31

34 ARTICULATION ACC Program Institute Program Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping Canadian Institute of Entrepreneurship (CIE) Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Certified General Accountants (CGA) CIB Professional Development program CPA s certificate program Credit Union Institute of Canada (CUIC) General Business Studies Program or Management Studies Program International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) Society of Management Accountants (CMA) University of Lethbridge University of Manitoba Asper School of Business Bachelor of Management (eight eligible majors) Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree Business Administration Athabasca University Bachelor of Professional Arts and Marketing - HR Specialization Specialization only Communications Studies Carpentry and Woodworking Apprenticeship Manitoba Carpenter Apprentice - Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Civil Technician Red River College Civil Engineering Technology diploma Comprehensive Health Care Aide ACC s Practical Nursing program Communications Engineering National Accreditation Canadian Technical Accreditation Board (CTAB) Technology Computer Systems Technology Athabasca University Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems (post diploma) Construction Electrician Apprenticeship Manitoba Construction Electrician Apprentice - Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Industrial Electrician Apprentice Power Electrician Apprentice Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Manitoba Cook Apprentice - Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Early Childhood Education Provincial Accreditation Child Care Education Program Approval Committee (CCEPAC) Athabasca University Brandon University Early Childhood Program Management Provincial Accreditation Environmental Technologies Bachelor of Professional Arts Human Services Bachelor of Education (Early Years) Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA) Technical Agrologist Child Care Education Program Approval Committee (CCEPAC) Environmental Technologies Brandon University Bachelor of Science in Geography - GIS Specialization (Geomatics concentration) University of Lethbridge Post diploma Bachelor of Science degree Geographical Information Science Environmental Technologies - Land Brandon University Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Water Management Specialization (Land and Water stream) Lakeland College University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management Post diploma Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science 32

35 ARTICULATION ACC Program Institute Program Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Manitoba Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice; - Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprentice; Truck & Transport Mechanic Apprentice Hotel and Restaurant Management Athabasca University Bachelor of Professional Arts Communications Studies Royal Roads University University of Calgary University of Lethbridge University of Victoria Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Commerce Industrial Metals Fabrication Apprenticeship Manitoba Machinist Apprentice; Welder Apprentice Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Interactive Media Arts Athabasca University Bachelor of Professional Arts - Communications Studies Brandon University Bachelor of Fine Arts (Digital Media and Design Major) Office Administration Athabasca University Bachelor of Professional Arts Communications Studies Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping Certified General Accountants (CGA) International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Piping Trades Apprenticeship Manitoba Plumber Apprentice Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade CIB Professional Development program Police Studies Brandon University Bachelor of Arts Sociology (Crime and Community degree) Practical Nursing Provincial Accreditation College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) Brandon University Red River College University of Manitoba Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing 33

36 PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS Students completing specific courses in business-related programs at ACC are eligible to apply for advanced credit with the following organizations: Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA) Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping Canadian Institute of Entrepreneurship (CIE) Canadian Institute of Transport and Transportation (CITT) Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Certified General Accountants (CGA) Credit Union Institute of Canada (CUIC) International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) Society of Management Accountants (CMA) Graduates of the Agribusiness, and Environmental Technologies diploma programs are eligible for membership in the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA) professional organization as Technical Agrologists, to practice agrology in Manitoba. Students of the Computer Systems Technology diploma program may write the following industry certification exams: CompTIA A+ CompTIA Linux+ CompTIA Network+ Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) CISCO Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) CISCO Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) CISCO Certified Networking Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA Routing and Switching) Students and graduates of Office Administration Diploma would have the skills and knowledge required to write the Microsoft Office certification exams at the Expert level. PROGRAM ACCREDITATION Several of ACC s certificate and diploma programs are provincially and/or nationally accredited. Program Aboriginal Community Development Communications Engineering Technology Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Program Management Practical Nursing Accrediting Body Council for Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) Canadian Technical Accreditation Board (CTAB) Child Care Education Program Approval Committee (CCEPAC) Child Care Education Program Approval Committee (CCEPAC) College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM) Articulation Agreements are also in place with several schools/school divisions, allowing high school graduates advanced standing in ACC s programs. Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School Fort La Bosse School Division Garden Valley Collegiate Technical Education Campus Mountain View School Division Neelin High School Prairie Rose School Division Swan Valley Regional Secondary School Tec Voc High School Winnipeg Technical College Vincent Massey High School 34

37 APPENDIX PROGRAMS BY SCHOOL Adult Learning Assiniboine Community College Adult Collegiate Parkland Campus, Dauphin Full-time day programs: Mature Student High School (MSHS) MSHS - Integrated Comprehensive Health Care Aide MSHS - Integrated Education Assistant Part-time MSHS - Evening Program School of Business, Agriculture & Environment Full-time day programs: Accounting and Finance (AD) (also by distance) Agribusiness (D) Business Administration (D) (also PC, by distance) Culinary Arts (C, D) General Business (C) (also PC, by distance) Environmental Technologies (D) Hotel and Restaurant Management (C, D) Office Administration (C, D) Horticultural Production (C) Sustainable Food Systems (AD) Extension/part-time/distance programs: Commercial Manure Applicator GIS Environmental Technologies (AD) Manure Management Planner Pesticide Dispenser/Pesticide Applicator training Swine Production School of Health & Human Services Full-time day programs: Aboriginal Community Development (year two only) (C, D) (also by distance) Comprehensive Health Care Aide (C) (also PC, by distance) Early Childhood Education (D) (also PC, by distance) Education Assistant (C) (also by distance) Police Studies (C) Practical Nursing (D) (also Winnipeg, rural locations) Extension/part-time/distance programs Community Support Provider (available through continuing studies)(c) Early Childhood Program Management (AC) Palliative Care (C) Practical Nursing Refresher (C) School of Trades & Technology Full-time day programs: Automotive Technician (C) Carpentry and Woodworking (C) (also PC) Civil Technician (C) Communications Engineering Technology (C, D) Computer Systems Technology (C, D) Construction Electrician (C) Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (C, D) Industrial Metals Fabrication (C) Interactive Media Arts (C, D) John Deere TECH (C) Piping Trades (C) Power Engineering (C) Apprenticeship programs: Agricultural Equipment Technician Automotive Service Technician Carpenter Construction Electrician Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Plumber Welder (C) Certificate (ranges from 5 to 15 months) (D) Diploma (usually 2 years) (AC) Advanced Certificate (AD) Advanced Diploma (PC) Parkland Campus 35

38 CONTACTS Vice-President, Academic Jack Moes ext 7028 Assiniboine Community College Adult Collegiate (ACCAC) Keith Williams, Director ext 6123 School of Business, Agriculture & Environment Derrick Turner, Dean ext 7237 School of Health & Human Services Karen Hargreaves, Dean ext 6789 School of Trades & Technology George MacLean, Dean ext