Student Recruitment who supports the College in Motion team. “We’re here to help every step of the way, from choosing programs to registering for college and applying for bursaries and scholarships. If you are the first in your family to go to college, you’ll have lots of questions about how to start the journey and what to expect along the way.” While College in Motion initially served high school students, the team now works with mature students who are looking to return to school. More than half of College in Motion clients are between 21 and 25 years of age.
“Many are juggling work and family commitments so they have concerns about adding college to the mix,” says Rose. “Our team reassures everyone that there’s a place for them at Mohawk. Our doors are open and we’ll help you get there.”
Jim says the response from students, families, educators and community partners has been overwhelming. “They have welcomed us into their neighbourhoods and made us proud to be part of a college that cares about the community we serve.”
COLLEGE IN MOTION PROFILES
ROSE GILLES Joined Team: June 2010 Title: Associate Director, Student Recruitment Most rewarding part of the job: My first role was to develop the first Access Strategy, which led to five key initiatives and launching the College in Motion pilot in early 2012. When the students we work with can realize that there is a place for them, that they can do this and see that college is in their future, it shows we have achieved what we have set out to do.
TERRILYNN MACMILLAN
EMILY DI NARDO
Joined Team: February 2012
Title: Outreach and Transition Coach
Title: Community Outreach & Education Advisor Most rewarding part of the job: It is pretty amazing to watch a student graduate from a program, that at one point, they believed would be an impossible feat. Especially when you know how hard they worked to break down the barriers that previously stood in their way. There is a smile on my face every day because of the students I get to meet and work with, and that in itself is pretty rewarding.
Joined Team: September 2015
Most rewarding part of the job: The piece I enjoy most about my role is the chance to follow up with the students we have worked with, hearing about their experiences, and watching their confidence build as students. Many of the individuals we build connections with face a number of barriers, so having the opportunity to see our students access and excel in postsecondary education — knowing the impact it will have on their future — is incredibly fulfilling.
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