Podcasts about sir sandford fleming college

For Episode 19 of the Gryph Nation Radio podcast, we chat with the Mayor of the City of Guelph, and avid Gryphon supporter, Cam Guthrie. Prior to becoming Mayor of Guelph, Cam Guthrie was a licensed insurance broker and local entrepreneur for 16 years. He holds a business diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough. In 2008, the Guelph Mercury named him one of the city's top “40 Under 40.” After serving as a City Councillor (Ward 4) for four years (2010-2014), Cam was elected Mayor of Guelph in December of 2014. In 2018, he successfully was re-elected for a second term.On top of his accomplished career in politics, Mayor Guthrie is also a talented drummer, having played on several studio recordings, and produced or co-produced several albums. He is also a loyal fan of the Guelph Gryphons, the Guelph Storm, and the Guelph Royals. He and his wife, Rachel, are the proud parents of two children (Anikan, age 17, and Adelaide age 16). Mayor Guthrie stops by the Gryph Nation Radio podcast to provide us with some terrific insight into the dynamic between the University of Guelph and the City of Guelph, and how those two entities have worked together seamlessly through the years. The Mayor weighs in on a variety of topics, from the City-wide benefits that have come from the contributions made by the U of G students, and to some of the most successful programming offered by Gryphon Athletics, including the local high school football "Fryday Night Lights" series, which was launched back in 2018 to showcase Guelph high school football, with games taking place at U of G's Alumni Stadium.

Today on the show I speak with Canadian teacher and homeschooler Jessica Wallace. Jessica part time homeschools her own children as well as tutoring other homeschooled children. She chats about prioritising the joy of learning and how we can view learning as exciting and inspiring rather than a task. We also chat about the Finnish system where transversal life skills are prioritised over a strict focus of academics. When kids really want to learn - it all becomes so much easier! Jessica experience teaching everywhere from Canada, to the cayman island to Australia in various methodologies has produced her very interesting and unique view on education. Enjoy! About Jessica: For the last twenty years Jessica Wallace has been developing and teaching inspirational curriculum (including Waldorf, Montessori, Mainstream, Private Schools, Outdoor Schools, Pre-schools, University and College) in Australia, Canada and the Caribbean, to a wide range of students, community members and organizations diverse in age, socio-economic status, and cultural backgrounds. In the Cayman Islands, Jessica worked as the Education Manager for the National Gallery, the Art Teacher for both the Primary and High side of St. Ignatius Catholic School, an Adjunct Professor for the University College of the Cayman Island's Teacher Training Program, as well as the Humanities Instructor for International College of the Cayman Islands. Combined with teaching at Haliburton School of Art and Design, Sir Sandford Fleming College of Fine Arts since 2006, completing her Honours Psychology Thesis on “Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Teacher Expectations in Education” and years of teaching elementary school in Ontario, Canada, Jessica's experiences have allowed her to create and implement numerous empowering, cross-curricular, nature and community based, student-directed learning opportunities (while integrating all educational aspects of the Australian, Canadian, U.K., and Cayman National Curriculums). Jessica is currently the Director of Inspired Education Perth, a private tutoring company for home-schooled/unschooled/free-schooled students and co-founder of Conscious Education Eco Centre Perth, with Gillian Howarth. As a published author, Jessica has recently had the opportunity to reach beyond the limits of the education system to work with WA's ancient Indigenous People, co-authoring the “Biboolmirn Welcome to Country” with local {Ab} Original, Joe Collard. Jessica's books continue to communicate her passion, energy, and commitment to educating and empowering communities by encouraging creative, hands-on, flexible and open-ended activities that can help people resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, develop a growth mindset and achieve insight. Jessica Wallace has been an avid artist for her entire life, opening her first solo-exhibition before she turned sixteen, exhibiting internationally, and establishing herself as a Professional Artist across the globe. Shortly after she curated the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands UP Exhibition, she began her certification as a Yoga Instructor. Jessica completed her Yoga and Nia Teacher Training in Canada and provided years of children's yoga classes to local children. Since moving to Perth, Jessica has become deeply engaged with learning from and connecting to nature, permaculture and providing educational opportunities for all ages, outside of the box.

This week, Ken Steele chats with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College, about how higher ed leaders can sustain a culture of innovation on campus, particularly by investing in our people.   “The most important thing” Maureen says, is to “give the gift of time” to front-line faculty and staff to reflect and innovate.  “It can’t be someone in a back room trying to think something up.” We also need to invest in our people. “We want our faculty to be best in class; that requires investment and professional development.” It’s also important to bring in external perspectives for lectures and workshops, to help campus personnel “think outside the box” and “beyond our navel,” to be exposed to the many innovative ideas out there in higher ed around the world. “There’s a lot of fabulous stuff out there that is mind-blowing,” she observes.   Maureen has publicly committed that, even in times of serious budgetary pressure, “there will be no cuts to professional development at Fleming College.” Ken observes that it seems particularly appropriate for institutions committed to education, to also be committed to the continuing education of their people. “There is no evidence to say that cutting PD is helpful,” Maureen observes wryly.   From her career experience in the healthcare sector, Maureen has learned that research, whether pure or applied, requires some tolerance for mistakes. “We have to give people the opportunity to take a risk, and to make mistakes… That’s the only way we’re going to get to that point of innovation.” Between academic rigour and public-sector accountability, Ken points out, public colleges and universities experience a compound, cultural “double whammy” that discourages innovation and risk-taking, particularly at the levels of middle management and front-line staff and faculty.  Maureen emphasizes that “it’s all about accountability,” and accountability frameworks need to allow front-line personnel to take some calculated risks. “These kinds of approaches are all hands on deck, and they’re very iterative.”   From her experience in government, Maureen knows first-hand that bureaucracy “is very risk averse.” Colleges are fortunate to be a few steps removed from that bureaucracy, and to have some latitude “to change things up.”  Maureen believes we have to shift the centre of power to faculty in the classroom, and to the student experience itself.  Finally, she observes, in a bureaucratic environment, even if people don’t want to hear it, “you always must speak truth to power… It allows you to sleep at night.”   Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario.  She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario.   A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode.   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/   And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

This week, Ken Steele chats with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College, about how higher ed leaders can sustain a culture of innovation on campus, particularly by investing in our people.   “The most important thing” Maureen says, is to “give the gift of time” to front-line faculty and staff to reflect and innovate.  “It can’t be someone in a back room trying to think something up.” We also need to invest in our people. “We want our faculty to be best in class; that requires investment and professional development.” It’s also important to bring in external perspectives for lectures and workshops, to help campus personnel “think outside the box” and “beyond our navel,” to be exposed to the many innovative ideas out there in higher ed around the world. “There’s a lot of fabulous stuff out there that is mind-blowing,” she observes.   Maureen has publicly committed that, even in times of serious budgetary pressure, “there will be no cuts to professional development at Fleming College.” Ken observes that it seems particularly appropriate for institutions committed to education, to also be committed to the continuing education of their people. “There is no evidence to say that cutting PD is helpful,” Maureen observes wryly.   From her career experience in the healthcare sector, Maureen has learned that research, whether pure or applied, requires some tolerance for mistakes. “We have to give people the opportunity to take a risk, and to make mistakes… That’s the only way we’re going to get to that point of innovation.” Between academic rigour and public-sector accountability, Ken points out, public colleges and universities experience a compound, cultural “double whammy” that discourages innovation and risk-taking, particularly at the levels of middle management and front-line staff and faculty.  Maureen emphasizes that “it’s all about accountability,” and accountability frameworks need to allow front-line personnel to take some calculated risks. “These kinds of approaches are all hands on deck, and they’re very iterative.”   From her experience in government, Maureen knows first-hand that bureaucracy “is very risk averse.” Colleges are fortunate to be a few steps removed from that bureaucracy, and to have some latitude “to change things up.”  Maureen believes we have to shift the centre of power to faculty in the classroom, and to the student experience itself.  Finally, she observes, in a bureaucratic environment, even if people don’t want to hear it, “you always must speak truth to power… It allows you to sleep at night.”   Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario.  She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario.   A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode.   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/   And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

This week, Ken Steele’s conversation continues with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College in Peterborough Ontario. Maureen was formerly Ontario’s Deputy Minister responsible for the Status of Women, so this week Ken asks her thoughts on gender equity and increasing diversity in higher education.   When it comes to equity of access and success of women in higher ed, “we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Maureen admits bluntly. We know that high-performing organizations require balanced boards of governors, and yet we still don’t see that in many industries. We need to start teaching young people about being leaders and volunteers in the community, and that leadership needs to start at PSE campuses. In particular, she says, “we need to debunk the theory that women don’t want to go into trades and technology because it’s dirty work. It’s not!” Fleming College will be focusing on cultivating interest in these critical areas for our future economy, at a very young age.   Maureen also emphasizes that the pay gap between women and men to this day remains “alarming.” (In Canada, it is often cited that women earn 87¢ for every dollar earned by men.  In the US, women’s earning ratio has risen slowly from 61% in the 1960s to about 78% in 2013.) Maureen also observes that even at the highest levels, women serving on boards and as CEOs still don’t earn the same as men. “There’s a gap in the labour market, and this is one that colleges have a responsibility to fill.”   In higher education, although the number of female college and university presidents has been increasing, leadership in the sector remains male-dominated, but “we’re making strides,” Maureen observes.  (A quick survey of Ontario college presidents finds 11 females and 14 males, or about 44% female.)   Campus student populations are becoming more and more diverse, as institutions recruit increasing numbers of international students, and encourage participation by under-represented groups like visible minorities, students with disabilities, and indigenous students. As colleges recruit more international students in particular, Maureen observes, we need to ensure those students are socially and academically integrated so that all students benefit from the richness of student diversity on campus.  (A recent CBIE survey found that 74% of international students in Canada report some difficulty getting involved in campus life.)   “We have to make it front and centre to be an inclusive and diverse college and culture,” Maureen asserts.  Especially in smaller communities, without widespread diversity in the population, colleges have to pursue international exchanges and partnerships to create a diverse experience for students. The global student today is “super-global,” Maureen explains, and colleges have to respond to that. Global perspectives are crucial to prepare our students to be global citizens, and employees or entrepreneurs who can be successful in a global economy. It has to be “front and centre” as a priority, Maureen insists. “It has to be accomplished through active participation. We can’t just sit around and say we’re going to be inclusive and diverse, but without action.”   Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario.  She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario.   A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode.   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/   And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

This week, Ken Steele’s conversation continues with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College in Peterborough Ontario. Maureen was formerly Ontario’s Deputy Minister responsible for the Status of Women, so this week Ken asks her thoughts on gender equity and increasing diversity in higher education.   When it comes to equity of access and success of women in higher ed, “we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Maureen admits bluntly. We know that high-performing organizations require balanced boards of governors, and yet we still don’t see that in many industries. We need to start teaching young people about being leaders and volunteers in the community, and that leadership needs to start at PSE campuses. In particular, she says, “we need to debunk the theory that women don’t want to go into trades and technology because it’s dirty work. It’s not!” Fleming College will be focusing on cultivating interest in these critical areas for our future economy, at a very young age.   Maureen also emphasizes that the pay gap between women and men to this day remains “alarming.” (In Canada, it is often cited that women earn 87¢ for every dollar earned by men.  In the US, women’s earning ratio has risen slowly from 61% in the 1960s to about 78% in 2013.) Maureen also observes that even at the highest levels, women serving on boards and as CEOs still don’t earn the same as men. “There’s a gap in the labour market, and this is one that colleges have a responsibility to fill.”   In higher education, although the number of female college and university presidents has been increasing, leadership in the sector remains male-dominated, but “we’re making strides,” Maureen observes.  (A quick survey of Ontario college presidents finds 11 females and 14 males, or about 44% female.)   Campus student populations are becoming more and more diverse, as institutions recruit increasing numbers of international students, and encourage participation by under-represented groups like visible minorities, students with disabilities, and indigenous students. As colleges recruit more international students in particular, Maureen observes, we need to ensure those students are socially and academically integrated so that all students benefit from the richness of student diversity on campus.  (A recent CBIE survey found that 74% of international students in Canada report some difficulty getting involved in campus life.)   “We have to make it front and centre to be an inclusive and diverse college and culture,” Maureen asserts.  Especially in smaller communities, without widespread diversity in the population, colleges have to pursue international exchanges and partnerships to create a diverse experience for students. The global student today is “super-global,” Maureen explains, and colleges have to respond to that. Global perspectives are crucial to prepare our students to be global citizens, and employees or entrepreneurs who can be successful in a global economy. It has to be “front and centre” as a priority, Maureen insists. “It has to be accomplished through active participation. We can’t just sit around and say we’re going to be inclusive and diverse, but without action.”   Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario.  She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario.   A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode.   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/   And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

Sir Sandford Fleming College is ground zero for anyone in Ontario looking to start a career in resource management and enforcement. Today's guest on Blue Fish Radio is the College's new Vice President of Academia Dr. Tom Weegar. Listen as Dr Weegar highlights the many exciting developments and career opportunities that make Fleming College a leader in their field this week on Blue fish Radio.

Resilience Expert, Tom too tall Cunningham interviews Kevin Kuch about his career as an entrepreneur and salesperson. Kevin Donald Kuch is a Husband, a Father and a Canadian Businessman, currently living in Waterloo, ON, Canada.  He was born in the small town of Peterborough, ON, located about an hour and half north east of Toronto, ON.  Raised by loving parents and akin to an older brother and a younger sister, Kevin enjoyed growing up in a small town.  Educated at Sir Sandford Fleming College in his hometown of Peterborough, where he spent three years and received a diploma in Electronics Engineering, specializing in Telecommunications, Kevin started his career at a small interconnect company in Peterborough and later moved to Waterloo Region in 1996 to continue growing in his career. Kevin is still in the Telecom industry today and currently owns and operates a high tech Sales and Consulting business named Strategy Global Inc, located in Waterloo Region.  He Specializes in Unified Communications technologies as well as multi-site networking and structured cabling. With business as Kevin’s every day focus, he likes to unwind by strumming a guitar and singing or getting out on the golf course for some fresh air and exercise.  Kevin has been playing the guitar for over twenty years and has been golfing for just as long.  Kevin’s always up for a great jam session or a challenging round of golf. One of Kevin’s aspirations is to circle the world.  Since starting to travel in his mid-thirties with his wife Anmmarie, Kevin has caught the adventure bug and is determined to see the world.  Already having been to many islands such as Sint Maarten, Cuba, Jamaica and Dominican Republic, he has also been to several US states and once across the Atlantic to France. www.strategyglobal.ca

Trina QaqqaqIn, Inuit Activist, talks with Jordyn and Dakota about what it means to be an effective ally to Inuit Peoples. They discuss issues of identity and belonging, particularly as it relates to being a Northern Inuit person living and working in the Southern Canadian context. The trio takes a deeper look at Trina’s motivations for joining the activism space and talks about what she hopes to accomplish with her growing projects. Trina speaks clearly and passionately about issues that Northern Canadians face and she provides important insight for all Southern Canadians to consider. Guest Bio Trina is currently a student of Business Administration and Human Resource Management at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario. Her presence as an Inuit activist is growing and we look forward to supporting her in any way we can - at the very least, following what is sure to be a long and passionate career in activism. Host Bios Jordyn Hrenyk is a Dean’s List graduate of the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from 2015. Jordyn’s professional background is in Indigenous entrepreneurship education research and curriculum design; specifically, in supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs in the development and execution of their business and project ideas. Jordyn is Métis and white and is a member of Métis Nation Saskatchewan, Local #7. Dakota Lightning brings Animikii's projects to life by making them look great, work across all platforms and are a delight for users to interact with. As our resident front-end expert, he is responsible for delivering engaging experiences through the latest web technologies. Dakota is a member of the Samson Cree Nation and lives and works on Vancouver Island.

  On the show we talk seasonal storage and preparation with Robin Brouillette, Assistant Manager at R.L. Equipment Sales & Services Ltd. Kent Hodgin from Sir Sandford Fleming College talks with host Randy Jennings about Conservation and Environmental Law Enforcement. Ray Moulsdale from Canadian Tire Pro Shops in Lindsay drops by to talk fishing. Plus Randy […]

Jon Carter, Aquaculture Program Coordinator, at Sir Sandford Fleming College joins us to talk about fish farming. Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters‘ Zone E Director Brian Sheppard is in the studio to talk about a waterfowl hunting opportunity in the GTA. Host Randy Jennings chats with Bruce Jeninga from Bird’s Eye View Game Farm and Hunting […]