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CURRENT Projects 2008-2009

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Projects 2007-2008

 

Current Projects 2008-2009

In 2008-2009, 58 projects are being implemented with funding provided by the Student Success Committee.  A list of projects and contact information is provided below.  Midterm reports of some of the projects can be found under Research

Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley

Faculty of Arts Media and Design

Faculty of Business and Hospitality

Hospitality

Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies

School of Part Time Studies

Faculty of Technology and Trades

Other

ACOV 08-09

Strategic Retention Plan
Murray Kyte kytem@algonquincollege.com

Career and Academic Access 08-09

Conversation Group for ESL students in CCP

Lillian Domin dominl@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach, 10th Week

Lynne Eagan eaganl@algonquincollege.com

Student Success Session in Career and College Preparation

Janna Redmond and Brenda Gaitens redmonj@algonquincollege.com

Media & Design 08-09

Mentoring in Interactive Multimedia Developer

Deborah Buck buckd@algonquincollege.com

Aircheck Workshops

Don Crockford crockfd@algonquincollege.com

Online Vocabulary Improvement Activity

John Mason masonj@algonquincollege.com

Enhancing Professionalism & Community for Professional Writing Students

Nadine McInnis mcinnin@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in Scriptwriting

Lynn Tarzwell tarzwel@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in Horticulture

Phil Tuba tubap@algonquincollege.com

Comprehensive Mentoring Plan in Advertising

Greg Wheeler wheeleg@algonquincollege.com

Florist Program Active Learning

Lyn Whyte whytel@algonquincollege.com

Business 08-09

Mentoring Program in the School of Business

Dave Donaldson, Nastia Touhlova touhlon@algonquincollege.com

Zero Defection Rate in Small and Medium Enterprise

Phil Jones jonesp@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in School of Business for Communication 1

Liz Skitmore skitmoe@algonquincollege.com

School of Business E-Newsletter

Noni Stukel stukeln@algonquincollege.com

Hospitality 08-09

Academic Coach in Hotel & Restaurant Program

Don Longchamps longchd@algonquincollege.com

Health 08-09

Academic Coach in Massage Therapy

Jo-Ann Aubut aubutj@algonquincollege.com

Community Studies 08-09

Developmental Service Worker Movie Night

Jennifer Currie-Roy curriej@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in Developmental Service Worker

Kristin Hayes hayesk@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in Early Childhood Education

Leslie Kopf-Johnson kopfjol@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in Library and Information Technology

Mac Nason nasonm@algonquincollege.com

Off Campus Orientation for Applied Museum Studies

Katherine Pattillo pattilk@algonquincollege.com

Orientation Week Activities in Child and Youth Worker

Jean Sauve sauvej@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in Child and Youth Worker

Jane Trakalo trakalj@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in Community Services (Language)

Janet Scharfe scharfj1@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach in Social Service Worker & SSW Intensive
Shelley Styles styless@algonquincollege.com

Full Day Workshop in SSW and SSW Intensive (team building)

Shelley Styles styless@algonquincollege.com

Peer Matching Exercises in Child and Youth Worker

Jane Trakalo trakalj@algonquincollege.com

Police and Public Security 08-09

Academic Coach in Community and Justice Services

Janet Crupi crupij@algonquincollege.com

Career Panel in Corporate Security & Risk Management Program

John Harrison harrisj1@algonquincollege.com

2008 Police Foundations Crime Lecture Series

Pete Thompson thompsp@algonquincollege.com

2008 Police Foundations Career Panel and Town Hall

Pete Thompson thompsp@algonquincollege.com

Paramedic Program: Putting it all Together Tutorials

Jim Whittle whittlj@algonquincollege.com

School of Part Time Studies 08-09

ESL Writing Tutor in the Language Institute

Nicole Busby busbyn@algonquincollege.com

School of Advanced Technology 08-09

Academic Coach and Peer Tutor in Water/Wastewater

Sean Beingessner beinges@algonquincollege.com

Plant Tours andGuest Speaker in Water/Wastewater

Sean Beingessner beinges@algonquincollege.com

Guest Speakers and Field Trips in Biotechnology

Sean Beingessner beinges@algonquincollege.com

Academic Coach and Peer Tutor for Math in Biotechnology

Sean Beingessner beinges@algonquincollege.com

Student Success Links in Computer Studies

Nancy Cote coten@algonquincollege.com

Internet Application Programmer Fall and Winter Pizza Events

Jerome Mizon mizonj@algonquincollege.com

Computer System Technician / Technology Study Group and Industry Speakers

Patrick Ouellette ouellep@algonquincollege.com

Recorded Classroom Lectures in Computer Engineering Technology-Computer Science

Saif Terai terais@algonquincollege.com

Heritage Institute (Perth) 08-09

Gain the Edge to Effective Positive Change in Perth

Monique Cochrane cochram@algonquincollege.com

Blackboard Workshops

Joan Macartney macartj@algonquincollege.com

Speaker Series

Joan Macartney macartj@algonquincollege.com

Math Camp

Joan Macartney macartj@algonquincollege.com

An Evening of Masonry

John Scott   scottj@algonquincollege.com 

Social Service Worker Self Awaremess

Lisa Shaw-Verhoek shawvel@algonquincollege.com

Student Success Workshop

Lisa Shaw-Verhoek shawvel@algonquincollege.com

Other 08-09

Peer up for Success: Peer Mentoring for Students with Disabilities

Susan Blundon blundos1@algonquincollege.com

Students at Risk in Residence

Kim Dixon dixonk@algonquincollege.com

Conversation Groups for ESL Students in Regular Programs

Louise Lambregts lambrel@algonquincollege.com

Jump Start Orientation for Level 1

Louise Lambregts lambrel@algonquincollege.com

International Academic Support

Maria Schnurr schnurm@algonquincollege.com

 

Projects 2007-2008

In 2007/2008, 52 retention projects were implemented at Algonquin College with funding provided by the Student Success Committee.  A list of projects in each School is provided below. 

Faculty of Technology and Trades

Faculty of Business and Hospitality

Faculty of Arts Media and Design


Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies

Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley (Pembroke)

College-Wide Initiatives

School of Advanced Technology 07-08


Programming Contest Prizes in Computer Studies

(Rex Woollard, rex.woollard@algonquincollege.com)

Student Success Links in Computer Studies

(Nancy Cote, coten@algonquincollege.com)


Implementation Phase of JR-DET - Joint Research for a Deterministic Evaluation Tool in Electrical Engineering Technician

(Frank Bowick, bowickf@algonquincollege.com)


Orientation for New Biotechnology Technologist Program

(Vertha Coligan, coligav@algonquincollege.com)

Mobile Lecture Capture Tool

(Ed Adams, adamse@algonquincollege.com)

In-house Study of Level 1 Student Reading Comprehension and Fluency in School of Advanced Technology

(Kathleen Bradshaw, bradsk@algonquincollege.com)

Heritage Institute 07-08

Math Camp 2007

(Joan Macartney, macartj@algonquincollege.com)

Perth Campus Speaker Series

(Joan Macartney, macartj@algonquincollege.com)

Image in Focus for Office Administrative Executive and Personal Support Worker Programs

(Monique Cochrane, cochram@algonquincollege.com)

Team Building in Social Service Worker Program

(Lisa Shaw-Verhoek, shawvel@algonquincollege.com)

 

School of Transportation and Building Trades 07-08

Building for Success: Skills for School, Life and Work - Alternative Course Module

(Robert McBride, mcbridr@algonquincollege.com)

 

School of Business 07-08

School of Business Day

(Sherry Mulligan and Maryann Sullivan, sullivm1@algonquincollege.com)

 

School of Hospitality and Tourism 07-08

Program Level Orientation and Field Trips

Early Warning System

High Profile Speaker Series

(all Daniel Coates, coatesd@algonquincollege.com)

School of Media and Design 07-08

Career Day in Radio Broadcasting Program

(Don Crockford, crockfd@algonquincollege.com)

Theatre Arts Matinee and Workshop Initiative

(Don Laflamme, laflamd@algonquincollege.com)

Advertising Connections Program

(Greg Wheeler, wheeleg@algonquincollege.com)

Professional Writing Peer Tutors

(Lynn Tarzwell, tarzwel@algonquincollege.com)

Scriptwriting Semester One Survival (Academic Coach)

(Lynn Tarzwell, tarzwel@algonquincollege.com)

Interior Decorating Meet and Greet Orientation

(SJ Norman, normans@algonquincollege.com)

Active Learning in the Florist Program

(Lyn Whyte, whytel@algonquincollege.com)

Early Retention Strategy in the Photography Program

(Garry Carter, garry.carter@algonquincollege.com)

Academic Coach in Horticultural Studies

(Phil Tuba, tubap@algonquincollege.com)

 

Career and Academic Access 07-08

Student Achievement Awards

(Janna Redmond, redmonj@algonquincollege.com)

CCP Coffee Breaks and Pizza Days

(Janna Redmond, redmonj@algonquincollege.com)

Health Career Showcase in GAS Pre-Health

(Jennifer Matecki, mateckj@algonquincollege.com)

GAS Pre-Health Amazing Race Night

(Jennifer Matecki, mateckj@algonquincollege.com)

Pre-Nursing Network Podcast Project

(Diana Partridge, partrid@algonquincollege.com)

Retention Project in GAS

(Odette Regimbal, regimbo@algonquincollege.com)

 

School of Health and Community Studies 07-08

Academic Coach in Nursing Studies

(Barbara Foulds, fouldsb@algonquincollege.com)

Forging Student Lifetime Linkages in Massage Therapy Program

(Jo-Ann Aubut, aubutj@algonquincollege.com)

Academic Coach in Early Childhood Education

(Leslie Kopf-Johnson, kopfjol@algonquincollege.com)

Academic Coach in Child and Youth Worker Program

(Jean Sauve, sauvej@algonquincollege.com)

Academic Coach in Library and Information Technician Program

(Mac Nason, nasonm@algonquincollege.com)

Library Visits in Orientation in Library and Information Technician Program

(Mac Nason, nasonm@algonquincollege.com)

Language Academic Coach in Community Studies:  Building Communication Skills for At-risk Students

(Janet Scharfe, scharfj1@algonquincollege.com)

Academic Coach in Developmental Service Worker

(Carl Toole, toolec@algonquincollege.com)

Ottawa Museums Tour Orientation in Applied Museums Studies

(Katherine Pattilo, pattik@algonquincollege.com)

Academic Coach in School of Social Work

Academic Coach in SSW Intensive Program

(both, Shelley Styles, styles@algonquincollege.com)

 

Police and Public Security Institute 07-08

Graduate Peer Tutors in Paramedic Program

(Jim Whittle, whittlj@algonquincollege.com)

Volunteer Fair in Police Foundations

(Dana Lennox, lennoxd@algonquincollege.com)

Breakfast Meetings in Security Management Program

PD Sessions in Security Management Program

(both, John Harrison, harrisj1@algonquincollege.com)

Academic Coach in Community and Justice Service Program

(Janet Crupi, janet.crupi@algonquincollege.com)

Crime Lecture Series in Police Foundations

Career Panel in Police Foundations

(both, Peter J. Thompson, thompsp@algonquincollege.com)

 

 

Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley 07-08

ACOV Academic Attrition Analysis

(Debra Balasevicius, balased@algonquincollege.com)

ACOV College Start Smart Program

(Murray Kyte, kytem@algonquincollege.com)

 

College-wide Initiatives 07-08

Research on the Statistical Correlation between English and Math Marks from H.S. and English and Math Marks from College

(Lynn Younghusband, younghl@algonquincollege.com)

Academic Advising Web Site Development and Maintenance

(Verla Wilson, wilsonv@algonquincollege.com)

Projects 2006-2007

In 2006/2007, 34 retention projects were implemented in 9 Schools and Institutes at Algonquin College with funding provided by the Student Success Committee.  A list of projects in each School is provided below. 

 

Faculty of Technology and Trades

Faculty of Business and Hospitality

Faculty of Arts Media and Design

Faculty of Health, Public Safety and Community Studies

Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley (Pembroke)

School of Advanced Technology 06-07

In-house research to support a retention strategy in SAT
(Marni Squire, squirem@algonquincollege.com)

Web site development for academic advising
(Kathlyn Bradshaw, bradshk@algonquincollege.com)

Joint Research for a deterministic evaluation tool of 3 electronics programs
(Bill Wright and Frank Bowick, wrightw@algonquincollege.com, bowickf@algonquincollege.com)

Interactive i-Pod delivery and academic pod-casting - joint project with School of Business
(Ed Adams and Wayne McIntyre, adamse@algonquincollege.com, mcintyw@algonquincollege.com)

 

Heritage Institute 06-07


Math Camp for trades programs

Peer Tutoring

Campus-wide student orientation

(all - Joan Macartney, macartj@algonquincollege.com)

 

School of Business 06-07


Interactive i-Pod delivery and academic pod-casting - joint project with School of Advanced Technology

(Ed Adams and Wayne McIntyre, adamse@algonquincollege.com, mcintyw@algonquincollege.com)

Kick off on the right foot - orientation for all programs

(Wayne McIntyre, mcintyw@algonquincollege.com)

 

School of Hospitality and Tourism 06-07

 

Speakers' series

Early Warning System

Orientation socials

(Please call Brenda Ghattis for the contact person, ghattab@algonquincollege.com)

 

School of Media and Design 06-07


Active learning in the Florist Program

(Lyn Whyte, whytel@algonquincollege.com)

Defining program identity at orientation
(SJ Norman, normans@algonquincollege.com)

Radio Career day

Selectro Workshop

Aircheck Workshop

(all - Don Crockford, crockfd@algonquincollege.com)

 

Career and Academic Access Centre 06-07


Career options in nursing

Health Science career forum

(both - Lynn Hardwick-Howes, hardwil@algonquincollege.com)

CCP coffee break and pizza day

GAS handbook

Early Warning System

(all - Odette Regimbal, regimbo@algonquincollege.com)

 

School of Health and Community Studies 06-07


School of Social Work team building and academic coaching

(Shelley Styles, styless@algonquincollege.com)

Academic coach, Developmental Services Worker

(Kristen Hayes, hayesk@algonquincollege.com); after June 10 2007,
Carl Toole, toolec@algonquincollege.com

Academic coach, Child and Youth Worker

(Jean Sauve, sauvej@algonquincollege.com)

Academic coach, Early Childhood Education

(Leslie Kopf-Johnson, kopfjol@algonquincollege.com)

 

Applied Museum opportunities

(Terry Quinlan, quinlat@algonquincollege.com)

 

Police and Public Security Institute 06-07

Career day in Community and Justice Services

(Dana Lennox, lennoxd@algonquincollege.com)

Field placement and peer mentoring

Lunch and learn PD

(both - John Harrison, harrisj1@algonquincollege.com)

Graduate mentoring in Paramedics

(Jim Whittle, whittlj@algonquincollege.com)

Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley (ACOV, Pembroke) 06-07

Career Fair

(both - Murray Kyte, kytem@algonquincollege.com)

Lunch 'n learn

Algonquin Advantage days

Campus connections

(all - Jamie Bramburger, brambuj@algonquincollege.com)