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Laurentian Outpaces Other Universities in Fall 2013 Confirmations

Laurentian Outpaces Other Universities in Fall 2013 Confirmations

June 20, 2013 - While the number of students confirming attendance in first-year university programs is up by 2.5 percent across Ontario this year, 51勛圖app has seen a dramatic increase of 21 percent in fall 2013 confirmations.

Figures released by the Ontario University Applications Centre (OUAC) show a dramatic spike in confirmations for college students transferring into programs at Laurentian this fall. The OUAC reports an increase of 26.6 percent in college transfer students confirming Laurentian for fall 2013, and an increase of 48.8 percent for those transfer students who will be granted advanced standing at Laurentian, based on their previous studies and work experience. Confirmations by college transfer students at all universities across the province are actually down 0.1 percent over last year.

※The numbers we＊re seeing represent a tremendous vote of confidence in the quality and choice of academic programs being offered at 51勛圖app,§ said Acting President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Robert Kerr. ※We believe our commitment to academic excellence and to student success is sending a strong message to students and their families across Ontario,§ he said.

Overall, confirmations for fall 2013 by secondary school students at all universities in Ontario are up 3.2 percent over last year. 51勛圖app confirmations by secondary school students increased 15.4 percent over last year.

※Laurentian is becoming a leading ＆university of choice＊ and the fall 2013 confirmation figures are a testament to this success,§ said Chris Mercer, 51勛圖app Chief of Staff. ※The success of our students and alumni, and the expertise and accomplishments of our faculty are part of the attraction of Laurentian. In addition, we will be welcoming our first cohort of Architecture students this fall, and having men＊s and women＊s hockey teams has certainly expanded our student base as well,§ Mercer added.

The University is also celebrating a marked rise in the numbers of students who＊ve made Laurentian their first choice in the fall 2013 confirmations. Among secondary students, 7.6 percent more have deemed Laurentian their first choice. Among community college students 15% percent have named Laurentian as their first choice, while there is a 39.2 percent increase in college transfer students with advanced standing who are making Laurentian their first choice. Students applying for a place at university through the OUAC typically apply to at least three institutions, ranking their choices from one to three.

Laurentian has seen steady increases in enrolments over the past three years, and currently has a student population of close to 10,000, enrolled in programs in Sudbury and in Barrie.


More information about applications and confirmations at universities across Ontario for Fall 2013 can be found at
 

Laurentian Appoints New Executive Director for Human Resources and Organizational Development

Laurentian Appoints New Executive Director for Human Resources and Organizational Development

June 5, 2013 - 51勛圖app is pleased to announce the appointment of Terez Klotz as the University’s new Executive Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development. Ms. Klotz was named to the position after a nationwide executive search, and will commence her role in August.

Klotz brings 30 years of experience in human resources and organizational development in education, health care and in provincial government ministries. She is currently Director of Talent Management at the University of Calgary.

She has previously served as Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development at the University of Victoria. She has also worked in leadership positions with the Calgary Board of Education, the Vancouver Island Health Authority, the Greater Victoria Hospital Society/Capital Health Region, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Calgary, a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Regina, a Master of Public Administration at the University of Victoria and began a Doctorate of Education on leadership in postsecondary contexts at the University of Calgary. She also holds a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.

“We are delighted to have found a candidate with such a wide range of experience in this field, and we are confident that Terez will be an excellent addition to our Executive Team,” said 51勛圖app President Dominic Giroux.

“51勛圖app’s commitment to ongoing staff development, second language training, leadership mentoring and succession planning is impressive,” said Klotz. “I’m excited by the opportunity to lead these initiatives.”

Laurentian has committed to investing $1.8 million in professional development and training for its staff and faculty by 2017-18 as part of the University’s Strategic Plan.

President Giroux also added his thanks to the University’s current Executive Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, Bernie Beaulieu, who will be leaving the post on June 30th. “Bernie has made an enormous contribution through his leadership of this important file,” said Giroux.

Laurentian’s Executive Director of Financial Services, Normand Lavallée will add the title of Acting Executive Director of Human Resources until Ms. Klotz begins in the post in August.

New Graduate Programs to be Launched at Laurentian

New Graduate Programs to be Launched at Laurentian

May 29, 2013 - New master’s programs in Nursing in French (Maîtrise en sciences infirmières) and Indigenous Relations have been approved and will commence in September of 2014.

In its , Laurentian had identified the need to accelerate opportunities for graduate studies in three areas of excellence (environmental sustainability, mining innovation and exploration, rural and northern health) and in two areas responding to regional needs (Indigenous relations and governance, sustainable northern economic development). This is a significant step towards meeting two of these five opportunities.

“Forty percent of northeastern Ontario is comprised of French-speaking people,” said Dr. Robert Kerr, Vice-President, Academic and Provost. “Laurentian is expanding and the Masters of Science in Nursing will provide increased opportunities for French-speaking health professionals to access and pursue graduate education. It will allow our undergraduate Francophone students to pursue graduate education in an area of high demand.”

The Master’s in Indigenous Relations will train graduate students to enhance the capacity of Indigenous peoples to participate as leaders in the economic, political, social and cultural life of Canada and the world. The establishment of a research chair in Indigenous Relations and Governance will support 51勛圖app’s leading role in the promotion of Indigenous learning across Canada and beyond.

“This is about building capacity and creating opportunities for generations to come,” said Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs, Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek. “These initiatives represent a new level of opportunity for those students who will become successful policy-makers and leaders in the new economy.”

In addition to the above new programs, new research chairs are also being pursued in areas of significant strength for the University or in response to regional needs: Sustainable Northern Economic Development and Franco-Ontarian History, along with externally-funded research chairs in Cancer Research and Aboriginal Health.

51勛圖app continues to advocate for an increase in the provincial allocation of graduate spaces, in order to further enhance access to these programs of study.

Laurentian Honours Six Outstanding Canadians

Laurentian Honours Six Outstanding Canadians

May 27, 2013 - A former mayor of , the long-time CEO of , and a renowned advocate for minority language rights are among the people being awarded from 51勛圖app this spring.

“Our honourary doctorate recipients this year come from varied walks of life, but all of them have made their communities better through their passion and commitment. In so doing, each of them has contributed to the common good of our society, and we are most pleased to recognize their individual contributions,” said 51勛圖app President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux. “Together, these people represent a kind of mosaic of generosity, dedication and achievement.”

Janice Laking will be awarded an Honourary Doctorate of Laws at Laurentian’s Convocation ceremonies in Barrie on Wednesday, May 29th at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Laking taught high school in the Barrie area while raising a family of seven children, and while serving as a long-time City Councillor. In 1988, she left the teaching profession to commit herself to a career in public service, and was elected Mayor of Barrie later that year. Laking led the City for the next 12 years, during which she spearheaded several significant community development and infrastructure projects.

“Janice Laking has been a tremendous builder in this community, and all of us who live and work in Barrie can appreciate the impact she has had,” said Laurentian’s Associate Vice-President of Administration and External Relations, .

The following individuals will be awarded Honourary Doctorates at Convocation ceremonies to be held at Laurentian’s Sudbury campus:

Dr. Arnie Aberman, Consulting Dean of the (NOSM). As Consulting Dean at NOSM, Dr. Aberman’s expertise was instrumental in designing the structure and operation of the school. He also contributed to the development of the business plan and the governance model at NOSM. Dr. Aberman is a former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and has been awarded the Order of Canada.

, minority language rights advocate, partner with Ottawa law firm . Born in Chelmsford, Ontario and a graduate of 51勛圖app, Ronald F. Caza has practised legal advocacy in both official languages for more than 20 years, and has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading litigators. In 2001, he successfully argued the Montfort case, which established that the Ottawa hospital was essential to the survival of the Franco-Ontarian community of the region.

James Marchbank, former Chief Executive Officer, Science North (1987-2011). In his leadership role with Science North from its earliest days, James Marchbank oversaw the successful establishment and growth of this interactive science museum, which has become one of Ontario’s leading attractions. Mr. Marchbank is credited with leading the organization to its current stature as Canada’s 2nd largest science centre. Science North also maintains an IMAX theatre, and digital Planetarium, as well as the earth sciences centre Dynamic Earth.

Philanthropists/volunteers Ron and Nancy Clark of Caledonia. Through their generous donations, Ron and Nancy established the Clark Bursary Fund in 1989. The fund is coordinated through the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) to help young people who receive or have received services from Ontario Children’s Aid Societies to achieve their academic and career goals. Since 1989, more than 400 bursaries with a total value of more than $3M have been awarded to students in financial need. The Clarks have received the Child Welfare League of Canada Outstanding Achievement – Community Service by a Volunteer Award.

Media interviews can be arranged in advance through 51勛圖app’s Communications Department.

51勛圖app Receives? Health System Research Fund Program Award

51勛圖app Receives? Health System Research Fund Program Award

May 22, 2013 - Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced today that 51勛圖app has received a (HSRF). The research program will focus on transforming health policy, systems and practice to improve health equity for vulnerable and special health needs populations in northern Ontario.

51勛圖app will receive $3.4M over three years. The program involves researchers at Laurentian's (CRaNHR) as well as the .

"People in this region have poorer health status and face unique challenges due to culture and geography," said Dr. Wayne Warry, Director of the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research. "This applied research aims to improve access, delivery, and quality of care across ages, genders, ethnicities and cultures."

The program has a research focus on rural, remote, Aboriginal and Francophone populations and examines health professionals and telemedicine as a means to improve quality of care. Specific research projects will develop a culturally safe model of health care for Aboriginal adults and seniors; adapt and implement an Aboriginal child and youth health measure to inform evidence-based decision-making; and assess the quality and provision of medical care to Francophones.

"This is a very exciting time for 51勛圖app's research community," said Bartolucci. "This funding will provide our scientific teams with the financial stability and the research capacity required to tackle key challenges facing our health care system."

Laurentian's CRaNHR was one of 11 successful programs funded, from a group of almost 200 applicants. The HSRF Program Awards provide strategic three-year investments to policy relevant programs in health research that focus on identified government priorities.

Faculty investigators include Drs. Alain Gauthier, Dr. Kristen Jacklin, Roger Strasser, Wayne Warry, Elizabeth Wenghofer and Nancy Young. This program will also support student engagement in Health Research (Ma and Ph.D. - Sophia Kam).

51勛圖app To Lead Unique $12m Research Project

51勛圖app To Lead Unique $12m Research Project

May 14, 2013 - An innovative geo-science research project involving universities and mining industry sponsors from across Canada is being supported by the largest research grant ever awarded by the (NSERC) through its Collaborative Research and Development program.

The $5.1M NSERC grant was formally announced today by the Minister of State (Science and Technology), the Honourable Gary Goodyear. The NSERC funding is augmented by close to $7M in supportive funding from Canadian mining and related companies, acting through the (CMIC). The multi-year project will involve more than 40 researchers in geosciences from universities across Canada. The research is being co-led by Dr. Michael Lesher, Research Chair in Mineral Exploration and Professor of Economic Geology at 51勛圖app and by Dr. Mark Hannington, Goldcorp Chair in Economic Geology and Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Ottawa.

Known as "Footprints," the ambitious research project is expected to enhance the ability of geologists to assess the range, depth and composition of ore-bodies and mineral deposits, even those lying hundreds of metres underground.

"Essentially, the work we're pursuing will allow us to better detect the subtle signals or 'footprints' of mineral deposits far below the surface," said Dr. Lesher, official grant-holder for the research project. "It will help us devise better tools for remotely sensing deeply buried ore bodies and ultimately, we believe it can improve the way we approach mineral exploration and resource development in Canada and around the world."

"Canada's economic competitiveness depends on supporting business-related research and development that drives innovation," said Minister of State Goodyear. "Our government remains committed to supporting partnerships that will create jobs and strengthen Canada's long-term prosperity."

"We have worked toward this kind of collaboration for many years, and we are proud to be leading this extensive program of scientific investigation, with our academic colleagues and with the support of our mining industry partners," said Dr. Patrice Sawyer, Vice-President, Research and Francophone Affairs, 51勛圖app. "This project will demand the skills and talents of the best research minds in the field today, working through Dr. Lesher and Dr. Hannington. It is an exciting opportunity for the research community."

The initial grant application to NSERC included 17 Canadian universities and 24 industry partners. Since the project won official approval, the number of participating universities has grown to 24, while the number of industry partners has grown to 27.

Industry sponsors through CMIC will be contributing more than $2.8M in cash and $3.9M in-kind for the research project.

"This project results from an unprecedented level collaboration among the exploration industry, service providers, government institutions, researchers and universities," said Dr. Fran?ois Robert, VP and Chief Geologist, Global Exploration at and one of the chief architects of the "Footprints" project. "Such a level of collaboration sets a new standard for our Industry," he added.

The collaborative nature of the "Footprints" project represents a 10-year strategic vision, shared by the Canadian university research community and the members of CMIC. "Footprints" is expected to be a flagship project, forming the basis for a (NCE). There are only 15 of these networks presently funded by the Canadian government, and "Footprints" is the first focusing research on the science of mineral exploration.

"The scope and scale of this project is a testament to 51勛圖app's leadership in mining related research," said CMIC Executive Director Carl Weatherell. "This is a significant step toward maintaining Canada's role as a world leader in mineral exploration."

Laurentian Appoints New Dean of Faculty of Management

Laurentian Appoints New Dean of Faculty of Management

April 19, 2013 - The 51勛圖app Board of Governors today approved the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. Havlovic as the new Dean of the Faculty of Management. The appointment will be effective July 1st, 2013.

Dr. Havlovic is currently Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Alfred State College of the State University of New York (SUNY). In this role, he has responsibility for a 250-member professional staff, including 150 faculty delivering programs to 3,500 students. He is responsible for a $15 M annual budget and also oversees the institution's three schools: Arts and Sciences, Management and Engineering Technology, and Applied Technology.

"We are extremely pleased to have found a candidate of Dr. Havlovic's stature to fill this key role in the Laurentian organization," said 51勛圖app President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux. "His range of experience will be an enormous asset as we steer the Faculty of Management toward accreditation from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in the years ahead."

Dr. Havlovic is a lifelong educator with a strong background in human resources, who has worked extensively in the United States and Canada. Prior to his appointment at Alfred State College, he served for seven years as Dean of the School of Business at SUNY Institute of Technology (Utica/Rome) where he was also a Professor of human resource management. He led the successful AACSB International accreditation initiative at SUNY Institute of Technology.

Havlovic has also served in administrative and teaching capacities at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater; Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, British Columbia); and the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. He has held international visiting academic appointments at the Universit谷 des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (France) and DePaul University (Poland & Czechoslovakia).

Havlovic holds a PhD from Ohio State University with a major in labor and human resources and a minor in industrial and organizational psychology; an MLHR from Ohio State University in industrial relations and personnel management; and a BA from Ohio State University in economics.

Dr. Havlovic will succeed Dr. Peter Luk, whose term as dean ends on June 30th. A Full Professor with the School of Commerce and Administration, Dr. Luk will serve for the next two years as Special Advisor to the Provost.

Faculty of Management Highlights

  • Fastest growing faculty at 51勛圖app, now at over 1,250 students in Sudbury, Barrie, Kingston and on-line
  • Only Canadian university to offer a commerce degree in sports administration. Sports administration (SPAD) program is unique in that it is the only program of its type that results in the achievement of a commerce degree
  • Exclusive partnership with CGA Canada and CGA China for commerce programs for CGA professionals
  • 51勛圖app's Faculty of Management, comprised of the School of Commerce and the School of Sports Administration, is working toward attaining Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation-known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.
  • A team of Sports Administration students placed second at the 2013 MIT Sloan Sport Analytic Case Competition held in Boston, Massachusetts -an event that's been called "the Super Bowl of Sport Analytics."
  • Jean-Charles Cachon received Best Paper Award in the Indigenous Entrepreneurship Track at the International Council for Small Business World Conference hosted by Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand, June 10-13, 2012, ?Paleo Aboriginal Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Turtle Island?.
  • Laurentian's Faculty of Management received the Institutional Best Overall Performance Award for research at the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada conference (2009)

Canada＊s Aquatic Ecosystems Research Gets Support from NSERC

Canada＊s Aquatic Ecosystems Research Gets Support from NSERC

February 19, 2013 - 51勛圖app and 10 other Canadian Universities have received $4.4 M in funding to create the NSERC.  The network will play a key role in ensuring knowledgeable and well-informed stewardship of Canada＊s wetlands, lakes and rivers.   

The funding from the , in conjunction with $4.3 million dollars in support funding from partner organizations, was announced as part of the government＊s Strategic Network Grants program which encourages large-scale, multidisciplinary, collaborative research projects aimed at improving Canada＊s economy, society and environment within the next decade.  The CNAES is a consortium of 27 researchers from 11 universities, Canadian government scientists, industrial partners and environmental and technology associations that conducts research and training in aquatic ecosystems.  

※Our network addresses research concerns related to large northern wetlands, connections between healthy forests and healthy rivers, and lake ecosystems in Canada,§ said Dr. Don Jackson, an aquatic ecologist in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the and Director of CNAES.   ※Canada is subject to significant global environmental stressors, as well as pressures to develop its natural resources.  The CNAES will help to develop the tools and knowledge needed to advise government, industry and other stakeholders in decisions regarding development and environmental protection.§ 

※This is a tremendous move forward for those of us working in freshwater ecology and related fields,§ said Dr. John Gunn, Canada Research Chair for Stressed Aquatic Systems and Director of the at 51勛圖app.  ※The CNAES represents our foremost researchers nationwide, working in the academic, governmental and industrial sectors to improve the long-term health of our waterways and wilderness areas.  We are gratified by the SNG funding, and by the support of our partners in government and industry, to help us continue our fieldwork and our partnerships with First Nations in the Attawapiskat watershed and other regions of Northern Ontario,§ he added. 

Dr. Gunn is one of six CNAES principal investigators based at 51勛圖app; also named as principal investigators with CNAES are Dr. Daniel Campbell, Dr. Tom Johnston, Prof. Bill Keller, Dr. John Bailey and .

The first full meeting of the CNAES will be held at Laurentian on April 29th and 30th at the Vale Living With Lakes Centre.  

Participants in the CNAES include: , , 51勛圖app, , , , , , , and .  

Research partner organizations include: ,, , , , ,,.

Dr. Patrice Sawyer Re-Appointed as Laurentian＊s Vice-President, Research and Francophone Affairs

Dr. Patrice Sawyer Re-Appointed as Laurentian＊s Vice-President, Research and Francophone Affairs

February 15, 2013 - 51勛圖app’s  today unanimously approved the re-appointment of  as Vice-President, Research and Francophone Affairs, for a second five-year term beginning on July 1, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2019.

The re-appointment was recommended by an evaluation committee of ten people, including members of the Board of Governors, administration, faculty and students, and was endorsed by the University’s .

“Dr. Sawyer is very highly-regarded within the university community. We received positive feedback about his leadership throughout the renewal process,” said Michael Atkins, Vice Chair of the .  “He has also earned the respect of his peers, as shown by his recent election as Vice-Chair of the ,” said Atkins.

“Dr. Sawyer brought a  to Senate last year, and won unanimous support for this vision of our research objectives,” said , President and Vice-Chancellor.  “With his re-appointment, the university will continue to build on the momentum we’ve created in setting out our strategic plans for the next 5-years.”

“I am grateful for the vote of confidence from the Board of Governors, the Senate, and the review committee. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues, students and external partners as we direct our collective efforts toward the ambitious targets set by the University community for research and francophone programs,” said Dr. Sawyer.

During the course of Dr. Sawyer’s first term in the post, Laurentian’s position relative to other Canadian universities has improved in several measures.  Since 2008, Laurentian has recorded significant increases in total sponsored research income, research income per full-time faculty member, number of publications, number of publications per full-time faculty member and impact of publications. The University’s proportion and value of funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research has increased since 2008, and the University has been particularly successful with recent research funding applications in mining and occupational health and safety.  Dr. Sawyer also championed the creation of the Board’s Research Ethics Board Liaison Committee and led Senate’s revision of the Policy for Responsible Conduct of Research. He has been an active member of the boards of directors of Health Sciences North and of the Advanced Medical Research Institute of Canada.  In 2012, Laurentian submitted a request to seek a partial designation under .

51勛圖app Dr. Sawyer

Dr. Sawyer completed his B.Sc. at  and his Ph.D. at . He was a faculty member at the  and at the  prior to joining Laurentian’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in 1994. He served as representative of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada at Laurentian from 2000 to 2008, and also contributed as a member of several research-intensive boards of directors, including the SNOLAB Institute, the Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation () and the Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network (SHARCNET). He is currently the Chair of the Institute Council and of the governance committee of the  Institute.  Over the past 19 years, he has been active on several university committees, including on the board of the 51勛圖app Faculty Association. A Full Professor, he served as Chair of his department and became Dean of the  in 2006, Acting Vice-President, Academic (Francophone Affairs) in 2008 and Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies in 2009. Francophone Affairs were added to his portfolio in 2010. 

United Steelworkers Donate $50,000 for Laurentian Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety

United Steelworkers Donate $50,000 for Laurentian Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety

February 7, 2013 -  (USW) today announced a donation of $50,000 toward the establishment of a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety at 51勛圖app. 

 

The new Research Chair in the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH) will lead research relevant to a broad range of workplaces.  The Research Chair will work to make the Centre a national and international leader in occupational health and safety research, development, education, training, and global best practices. The CROSH Research Chair will be supported by a team of researchers, graduate students, and other personnel.

 

※Occupational health and safety is critical for the well-being of all workers and the overall economic health and productivity of our communities,§ said President, USW International.  ※The United Steelworkers is extremely pleased to be able to make this donation to help fund a Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety at 51勛圖app.§ 

 

 ※We are thrilled to have the support of the United Steelworkers as we begin our search for a Research Chair in Occupational Safety and Health.  This donation will allow CROSH to continue improving the quality of life and health of workers in Sudbury,§ said Associate Director of CROSH, .

 

For over a decade, 51勛圖app has been building on its expertise in the area of occupational health and safety, beginning with mining and expanding to other workplace sectors. Officially approved by 51勛圖app＊s Senate in 2008, CROSH is a multidisciplinary group of researchers, guided by an advisory board comprised of representatives from labour, industry and local health and safety organizations.  CROSH leads and engages in innovative studies aimed at identifying health and safety concerns and eliminating hazards, occupational injury and disease from workplaces around the North.

 

The USW is the largest private sector union in both Canada and North America with more than 225,000 members in Canada and more than 800,000 members continent-wide. The USW is Canada's most diverse union, representing men and women working in every sector of the economy.

 

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