Transcript Slide 1

Fanshawe College
• Established in 1967, grew to four campuses: London, St.
Thomas, Simcoe and Woodstock
• More than 100 diploma, postgraduate and certificate
programs in technology, business, applied arts, heath
and human services
• Approximately 15,000 full-time students, 30,000
continuing education registrants annually
• Sixth largest of Ontario’s 24 colleges
2009/10 R&D Milestones
• Centre for Applied Research, Innovation & University
Partnerships (ARIUP) celebrates fifth anniversary (est.
March 2005)
• Year of “firsts” -- first CCI grant - Centre for Sustainable
Energy & Environments (CSEE); first OCE grant for solar
project with Virelec Ltd.
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NIE (CONII2) created/funded, $ for colleges to work with
industry; Ottawa doubles CCI budget to $30M/yr
• NSERC and SSHRC eligible
ARIUP Core Functions
Why Do Applied Research?
• Helps students develop research and learning skills that
enhance their employability
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Helps faculty stay current
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Enhances College’s reputation and enables offering of
applied degrees
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Creates potential for acquisition of new resources
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Contributes to communities, business
and industry
Students & Innovation
• Students participate through co-op work terms
• As research assistants
• Through capstone projects in final semesters of study
(groups or individuals) or through focused classroombased projects embedded in curriculum
• Focus is on highly qualified graduates
R&D Services for Business
• Needs analysis and assessment
• Project development from concept to commercialization
including ID of possible external funding sources
• Project development, testing and validation services,
associated marketing services
• Faculty/staff/student expertise, access to
facilities/equipment