George Brown College
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George Brown College is a public, fully accredited college
of applied arts and technology with three full campus
es in downtown Toronto
, Ontario
. Like many other college
s in Ontario, GBC was founded in 1967 by the government of Ontario.
George Brown offers a wide variety of programs in art and design, business, community services, early childhood education, construction and engineering technologies, health sciences, hospitality and culinary arts, preparatory studies, as well as specialized programs and services for recent immigrants and international students.
The college offers 65 diploma
programs, as well as six degree
programs, one in conjunction with Ryerson University
. An additional 47 certificate
programs and 30 post-graduate programs round out the college's full-time offering.
There are 1,600 continuing education
courses available. Currently, there are about 23, 936 full-time students, including 2, 350 international students, as well as over 60,000 part-time and continuing education students.
George Brown is also the largest distance education
college in Canada, with 12,000 students studying in over 30 countries. The most popular distance education program offered by the college is its award-winning Electronics Technician distance education program
, developed by Dr. Colin Simpson.
In October 2008, George Brown was named one of "Canada's Top 100 Employers
" by Mediacorp Canada Inc., and was featured in Maclean's
newsmagazine. Later that month, George Brown was also named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers
, which was announced by the Toronto Star
newspaper.
, who was an important 19th century politician and newspaper publisher (he founded the Toronto Globe, forerunner to The Globe and Mail
) and was one of the Fathers of Confederation
.
The largest of the campuses of George Brown College, Casa Loma campus is situated on the stretch of Kendal Ave. between Davenport Rd. and MacPherson Ave. Nearby features include Casa Loma
, and the City of Toronto Archives
. The Dupont subway station
(on the YUS line) is a mere three minute walk from the campus. The campus itself is a collection of five buildings.
In 2004, the old and unused A building was torn down to create a green space on campus.
St. James campus consists of five buildings. The first is a large brick building at 200 King St. E. The second and third are located at 290 and 300 Adelaide St. East and are connected. They are home to Financial Services
, Creative Arts
, Business Administration and the faculty of Hospitality
and Tourism
. This campus is where the chef school is located.
In July 2008, it was announced that a new campus for GBC would be developed on Toronto's waterfront, on a site south of Queen's Quay between Jarvis and Parliament Streets (between Corus Quay
and Redpath Sugar Refinery. It would increase the college's capacity by an additional 4000 students, and allow the creation of an athletic centre as well as student accommodation. Its academic focus would be towards health science, and open by fall 2011.
. The address is 99 Gerrard St. E.
George Brown also has classes from the Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Assistant
and Activation Coordinator Gerontology programs at the Sally Horsfall Eaton (SHE) Building at Ryerson (located at the corner of Gould St and Mutual St.) see
It is a brand-new theatre built into 1800s era Victorian industrial buildings, with the incorporation of additional teaching facilities.
The theatre arts program enjoys a partnership with the Tarragon Theatre
and Soulpepper Theatre Company
.
Varsity sports at George Brown include:
is the independent student newspaper of George Brown College, and is a member of CUP
.
Each of the college libraries primarily house materials suitable for the programs taught at their respective campuses.
Students, faculty and staff have access to an extensive range of electronic resources — ebooks, periodical databases and library catalogue. These are available for use in the library and remotely. The library also offers a live chat service for those who need assistance but are not on campus.
Information about all library collections and services is available from the library website: George Brown College Library.
The college libraries now offer a one-stop shopping database that allows users to easily find books and on-line journal articles. 360° Search is available for use by registered library users both on and off campus.
College (Canada)
In Canadian English, the term college usually refers to a technical, applied arts, or applied science school. These are post-secondary institutions granting certificates, diplomas, associate's degree, and bachelor's degrees.-Terminology:...
of applied arts and technology with three full campus
Campus
A campus is traditionally the land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls and park-like settings...
es in downtown Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, 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....
. Like many other college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
s in Ontario, GBC was founded in 1967 by the government of Ontario.
George Brown offers a wide variety of programs in art and design, business, community services, early childhood education, construction and engineering technologies, health sciences, hospitality and culinary arts, preparatory studies, as well as specialized programs and services for recent immigrants and international students.
The college offers 65 diploma
Diploma
A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study or confers an academic degree. In countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia, the word diploma refers to...
programs, as well as six degree
Academic degree
An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree...
programs, one in conjunction with Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ryerson University is a public research university located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its urban campus is adjacent to Yonge-Dundas Square located at the busiest intersection in Downtown Toronto. The majority of its buildings are in the blocks northeast of the square in Toronto's Garden...
. An additional 47 certificate
Academic certificate
An academic certificate is a document that certifies that a person has received specific education or has passed a test or series of tests.In many countries, certificate is a qualification attained in secondary education. For instance, students in the Republic of Ireland sit the Junior Certificate...
programs and 30 post-graduate programs round out the college's full-time offering.
There are 1,600 continuing education
Continuing education
Continuing education is an all-encompassing term within a broad spectrum of post-secondary learning activities and programs. The term is used mainly in the United States and Canada...
courses available. Currently, there are about 23, 936 full-time students, including 2, 350 international students, as well as over 60,000 part-time and continuing education students.
George Brown is also the largest distance education
Distance education
Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom...
college in Canada, with 12,000 students studying in over 30 countries. The most popular distance education program offered by the college is its award-winning Electronics Technician distance education program
Electronics Technician distance education program
The Electronics Technician Distance Education program provides flexible, skills-based training in electronics. It has been developed for adult learners pursuing electronics technician-level training through independent study, specifically students who cannot attend college full-time because of...
, developed by Dr. Colin Simpson.
In October 2008, George Brown was named one of "Canada's Top 100 Employers
Canada's Top 100 Employers
Canada's Top 100 Employers is an annual competition that recognizes the best places in Canada to work. First held in 1999, the project aims to single out the employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional working conditions and progressive human resources policies. Winners are...
" by Mediacorp Canada Inc., and was featured in Maclean's
Maclean's
Maclean's is a Canadian weekly news magazine, reporting on Canadian issues such as politics, pop culture, and current events.-History:Founded in 1905 by Toronto journalist/entrepreneur Lt.-Col. John Bayne Maclean, a 43-year-old trade magazine publisher who purchased an advertising agency's in-house...
newsmagazine. Later that month, George Brown was also named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers
Greater Toronto's Top Employers
Greater Toronto's Top Employers is an annual competition that recognizes the best places to work in the Greater Toronto Area...
, which was announced by the Toronto Star
Toronto Star
The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
newspaper.
History
The college was established during the formation of Ontario’s college system in 1967. Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology were established on May 21, 1965. The college is named after George BrownGeorge Brown (Canadian politician)
George Brown was a Scottish-born Canadian journalist, politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation...
, who was an important 19th century politician and newspaper publisher (he founded the Toronto Globe, forerunner to The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail is a nationally distributed Canadian newspaper, based in Toronto and printed in six cities across the country. With a weekly readership of approximately 1 million, it is Canada's largest-circulation national newspaper and second-largest daily newspaper after the Toronto Star...
) and was one of the Fathers of Confederation
Fathers of Confederation
The Fathers of Confederation are the people who attended the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences in 1864 and the London Conference of 1866 in England, preceding Canadian Confederation. The following lists the participants in the Charlottetown, Quebec, and London Conferences and their attendance at...
.
Casa Loma campus
43.6758°N 79.4107°WThe largest of the campuses of George Brown College, Casa Loma campus is situated on the stretch of Kendal Ave. between Davenport Rd. and MacPherson Ave. Nearby features include Casa Loma
Casa Loma
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a museum and landmark. It was originally a residence for financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Casa Loma was constructed over a three-year period from 1911–1914. The architect of the mansion was E. J...
, and the City of Toronto Archives
City of Toronto Archives
The City of Toronto Archives is the municipal archives for the City of Toronto. It holds records created by the City of Toronto government and its predecessor municipalities from 1792 to the present day, as well as non-government records created by private groups and individuals...
. The Dupont subway station
Dupont (TTC)
Dupont is a station on the Yonge–University–Spadina line of the subway in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on Spadina Road at 278 Dupont Street....
(on the YUS line) is a mere three minute walk from the campus. The campus itself is a collection of five buildings.
| Casa Loma Campus | ||
| Bldg. | Address | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| B | 175 Kendal Ave. | Dentistry |
| C | 160 Kendal Ave. | Main building of the campus |
| D | 1 Dartnell Ave. | ESL and building technologies |
| E | 146 Kendal Ave. | Student centre |
| F | 500 McPherson Ave. | Finance and student records |
In 2004, the old and unused A building was torn down to create a green space on campus.
St. James campus
43.6513°N 79.3702°WSt. James campus consists of five buildings. The first is a large brick building at 200 King St. E. The second and third are located at 290 and 300 Adelaide St. East and are connected. They are home to Financial Services
Financial services
Financial services refer to services provided by the finance industry. The finance industry encompasses a broad range of organizations that deal with the management of money. Among these organizations are credit unions, banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, consumer finance companies,...
, Creative Arts
Creative Arts
Creative arts is the term used to describe different types of art. Specifically, to introduce fine art ideas, techniques, skills and media. It is generally used as an umbrella for Dramaturgy, Music , Graphic Arts/Cartooning, Performing Arts, Film and Publishing, Galleries and Museums and the Visual...
, Business Administration and the faculty of Hospitality
Hospitality
Hospitality is the relationship between guest and host, or the act or practice of being hospitable. Specifically, this includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers, resorts, membership clubs, conventions, attractions, special events, and other services for travelers...
and Tourism
Tourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
. This campus is where the chef school is located.
| St. James Campus | ||
| Bldg. | Address | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| A | 200 King St. East | Main building of the campus |
| B | 300 Adelaide St. East | Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (classrooms, labs, student support services) |
| C | 290 Adelaide St. East | Financial Services |
| D | 215 King St. East | Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (classrooms, Chefs House — student-staffed restaurant) |
| E | 230 Richmond St. East | School of Design |
Waterfront campus (planned)
43.6446°N 79.3643°WIn July 2008, it was announced that a new campus for GBC would be developed on Toronto's waterfront, on a site south of Queen's Quay between Jarvis and Parliament Streets (between Corus Quay
Corus Quay
Corus Quay, originally named First Waterfront Place, is an 8 storey commercial office tower located on a waterfront site in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The $160 million building is the first major development planned for the East Bayfront Precinct, and completed construction at the foot of Jarvis...
and Redpath Sugar Refinery. It would increase the college's capacity by an additional 4000 students, and allow the creation of an athletic centre as well as student accommodation. Its academic focus would be towards health science, and open by fall 2011.
Ryerson University campus
This associate campus is in Kerr Hall at Ryerson UniversityRyerson University
Ryerson University is a public research university located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its urban campus is adjacent to Yonge-Dundas Square located at the busiest intersection in Downtown Toronto. The majority of its buildings are in the blocks northeast of the square in Toronto's Garden...
. The address is 99 Gerrard St. E.
George Brown also has classes from the Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Assistant
and Activation Coordinator Gerontology programs at the Sally Horsfall Eaton (SHE) Building at Ryerson (located at the corner of Gould St and Mutual St.) see
Young Centre For The Performing Arts
The Theatre School at George Brown College presents a season of productions at the theatre in the Distillery District in downtown Toronto.It is a brand-new theatre built into 1800s era Victorian industrial buildings, with the incorporation of additional teaching facilities.
The theatre arts program enjoys a partnership with the Tarragon Theatre
Tarragon Theatre
The Tarragon Theatre is a theatre in Toronto, Canada, and one of the main centers for contemporary playwriting in the country. Located near Casa Loma, the theatre was founded by Bill and Jane Glassco in 1970. Bill was the Artistic Director from 1971 to 1982. In 1982, Urjo Kareda took over as...
and Soulpepper Theatre Company
Soulpepper Theatre Company
Soulpepper Theatre Company is a Toronto, Ontario-based theatre company dedicated to presenting classic plays.-History:Soulpepper was founded in 1998 by twelve Toronto artists who dreamed of a company that would produce lesser known theatrical classics. Soulpepper has since become an important part...
.
Sports
The school's team name is the Huskies.Varsity sports at George Brown include:
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Rugby
Media
The DialogThe Dialog
The Dialog is the independent student newspaper of George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1974, The Dialog serves students on three downtown campuses currently as a monthly and previously as a bi-weekly...
is the independent student newspaper of George Brown College, and is a member of CUP
Canadian University Press
Canadian University Press is a non-profit co-operative and newswire service owned by almost 90 student newspapers at post-secondary schools in Canada. Founded in 1938, CUP is the oldest student newswire service in the world and the oldest national student organization in North America. Many...
.
Libraries
George Brown College has 5 libraries:- Casa Loma Library Learning Commons: 160 Kendal Ave. Room C330.
- ESL Resource Centre: 1 Dartnell Ave. Room 315 (D Building).
- St. James Library Learning Commons: 200 King St. East Room: 121.
- St. James - Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts e-Library: 300 Adelaide St. East, Room 111.
- Ryerson — Sally Horsfall Eaton Academic Resource Centre: 99 Gerrard East Room: 677.
Each of the college libraries primarily house materials suitable for the programs taught at their respective campuses.
Students, faculty and staff have access to an extensive range of electronic resources — ebooks, periodical databases and library catalogue. These are available for use in the library and remotely. The library also offers a live chat service for those who need assistance but are not on campus.
Information about all library collections and services is available from the library website: George Brown College Library.
The college libraries now offer a one-stop shopping database that allows users to easily find books and on-line journal articles. 360° Search is available for use by registered library users both on and off campus.
See also
- List of Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
- 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...
- List of universities in Ontario
- Canadian Interuniversity SportCanadian Interuniversity SportCanadian Interuniversity Sport is the national governing body of university sport in Canada, comprising the majority of degree granting universities in the country. Its equivalent body for organized sports at colleges in Canada is The Canadian Colleges Athletic Association...
- Canadian government scientific research organizationsCanadian government scientific research organizationsExpenditures by federal and provincial organizations on scientific research and development accounted for about 10% of all such spending in Canada in 2006...
- Canadian university scientific research organizationsCanadian university scientific research organizationsExpenditures by Canadian universities on scientific research and development accounted for about 40% of all spending on scientific research and development in Canada in 2006....
- Canadian industrial research and development organizationsCanadian industrial research and development organizationsExpenditures by Canadian corporations on research and development accounted for about 50% of all spending on scientific research and development in Canada in 2007....