Durham College
Encyclopedia
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology is located in the Durham Region with campuses in Oshawa
, Ontario
, Canada
and Whitby
and additional locations in Uxbridge
, Port Hope
, Port Perry and Beaverton
. Durham College has more than 7,000 full-time students, thousands of part-time students and more than 1,600 apprentices.
Durham College officially opened on September 18, 1967 with 16 portable classrooms, 14 staff and 205 students, offering courses in applied arts, business and technology. The college soon added courses in health sciences and adult training and grew to 1,250 students by its 10th anniversary.
The 1980s were met by more growth, with enrolment increasing to 2,700 in 1987 and further expansion of the facilities including the construction of a new state-of-the art Robotics lab, the precursor to the Integrated Manufacturing Centre found on campus today.
The early 1990s welcomed the establishment of the Whitby campus, featuring the nationally recognized Skills Training Centre. Thousands of apprentices have studied there and the college has become a leader in skilled trades training.
Following in the footsteps of strong partnerships with York and Trent universities, both of which have discernible academic standing, that first brought university courses to the Durham College Oshawa campus, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) opened in 2003. Durham College and UOIT have established a post-secondary partnership unlike any other in the province, sharing a campus, some facilities and selected services, while making it easier than ever before for students to pursue both a diploma and a degree.
Fraternity:
Sorority:
. The college, in conjunction with UOIT and private enterprise, has developed network infrastructure to support laptop-based learning at both institutions. This includes the integration of wireless services on campus, as well as e-learning content and curriculum development. Trent University
also offers a full-time program at the Durham College campus.
Varsity sports at Durham:
Oshawa
Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario approximately 60 kilometres east of downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of both the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe. It is now commonly referred to as the most...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and Whitby
Whitby, Ontario
Whitby is a town in Durham Region. Whitby is located in Southern Ontario east of Toronto on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and is home to the headquarters of Durham Region...
and additional locations in Uxbridge
Uxbridge, Ontario
Uxbridge is a township in south-central Ontario, Canada, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, in the Greater Toronto Area.The main centre in the township is the namesake community of Uxbridge...
, Port Hope
Port Hope, Ontario
Port Hope is a municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada, about east of Toronto and about west of Kingston. It is located at the mouth of the Ganaraska River on the north shore of Lake Ontario, in the west end of Northumberland County...
, Port Perry and Beaverton
Beaverton, Ontario
Beaverton is a community in Brock Township in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario, Canada.Originally part of Thorah Township in Ontario County, Beaverton was first settled in 1822. The settlement is located on Lake Simcoe at the mouth of the Beaver River...
. Durham College has more than 7,000 full-time students, thousands of part-time students and more than 1,600 apprentices.
History
Founded in 1967, Durham College has more than 46,000 alumni today.Durham College officially opened on September 18, 1967 with 16 portable classrooms, 14 staff and 205 students, offering courses in applied arts, business and technology. The college soon added courses in health sciences and adult training and grew to 1,250 students by its 10th anniversary.
The 1980s were met by more growth, with enrolment increasing to 2,700 in 1987 and further expansion of the facilities including the construction of a new state-of-the art Robotics lab, the precursor to the Integrated Manufacturing Centre found on campus today.
The early 1990s welcomed the establishment of the Whitby campus, featuring the nationally recognized Skills Training Centre. Thousands of apprentices have studied there and the college has become a leader in skilled trades training.
Following in the footsteps of strong partnerships with York and Trent universities, both of which have discernible academic standing, that first brought university courses to the Durham College Oshawa campus, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) opened in 2003. Durham College and UOIT have established a post-secondary partnership unlike any other in the province, sharing a campus, some facilities and selected services, while making it easier than ever before for students to pursue both a diploma and a degree.
Student Life
Durham College is home to a number of fraternities and sororities, both local and international. There is no "Greek row" on campus, nor are the fraternities and sororities formally acknowledged by the College. However, the Greek Council of which nearly all fraternities and sororities are members of are recognized as a student organization by the UOIT and Durham College Student Association. The College has had a fast growing Greek Life since starting on campus 7 years ago. There are currently two fraternities and two sororities on the campus. Of the approximately 8000 students, about 170 are currently involved in a Greek Organization. The Greek system at Durham College has a system of self-government. While there is an executive council, most of the day to day operations of the Greek community are governed by the organizations themselves with a representative from each organization who resides on the Greek Council. Many of the fraternity and sorority houses on campus are located withing walking distance to campus. The following organizations accessible to Durham College students can be found below with their date of founding on campus.Fraternity:
- Tau Kappa Epsilon (2004)
Sorority:
- Alpha Sigma Chi (2008)
Partnerships
Durham College has a shared campus and facilities with the University of Ontario Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The university shares its campus with Durham College. The university was founded in 2002 and accepted its first students in 2003, making it one of Canada's newest universities...
. The college, in conjunction with UOIT and private enterprise, has developed network infrastructure to support laptop-based learning at both institutions. This includes the integration of wireless services on campus, as well as e-learning content and curriculum development. Trent University
Trent University
Trent University is a liberal arts and science-oriented institution located along the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.The enabling legislation is the Trent University Act, 1962-63. The University was founded through the efforts of a citizens' committee interested in creating a...
also offers a full-time program at the Durham College campus.
Programs
The college offers a wide range of market-driven full- and part-time, apprenticeship, continuing education and career development programs in a number of different disciplines including business, information technology, energy, media, art, design, skilled trades, general arts and sciences, justice, emergency services and health care.Campuses and locations
Durham College has two campuses, located in Oshawa and Whitby, Ontario, with additional locations in Beaverton, Port Hope, Port Perry and Uxbridge.Presidents
- Dr. Gordon Willey 1967-1980;
- Mel Garland 1980-1988;
- Gary PolonskyGary PolonskyGary Norman Polonsky was the president of University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College. He is now President Emeritus of UOIT....
1988-2006; - Leah Myers 2006-2008; and
- Don Lovisa 2008–present.
Notable alumni
- Paul Vessey (Marketing, 1975) - COO of Visa USA and recipient of the Premier's Award in 2000;
- Jeffrey S. Boyce (General Business - Marketing, 1980) - President and CEO of Sure Energy Inc. and recipient of the Premier's Award in 2006; and
- Patricia O'Connor (Nursing, 1976) - Founding member of the Canadian Association of Aero-medical Transport, recipient of the Order of Canada in 2007 and recipient of the Premier's Award in 2009.
- Martina Cawker (Music Business Management, 2006) - Holds Ontario Ringette Association record for most Goals in a Season (347)
Sports Teams
The schools' team name is the Lords.Varsity sports at Durham:
- Men's baseball;
- Men's and women's basketball;
- Men's and women's golf;
- Men's and women's indoor and outdoor soccer
- Men's and women's volleyball; and
- Women's fastball.
See also
- List of colleges in Ontario
- University of Ontario Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Ontario Institute of TechnologyThe University of Ontario Institute of Technology is located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The university shares its campus with Durham College. The university was founded in 2002 and accepted its first students in 2003, making it one of Canada's newest universities...
- Higher education in OntarioHigher education in OntarioHigher education in Ontario includes postsecondary education and skills training regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities and provided by universities, colleges of applied arts and technology, and private career colleges. The current minister is Glen Murray who assumed the...
- corporate traininghttp://corporatetraining.durhamcollege.ca/