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Diane McCutcheon, Vice President, Human Resources, celebrates retirement after 34 years of service

With rousing tributes, including a musical sendoff from her team, Diane McCutcheon celebrated her retirement after serving as the Vice President, Human Resources at Algonquin College for the past five and a half years – and an AC career spanning 34 years.

Well wishers, including many returning AC retirees, gathered in Nawapon to toast Diane, who was joined by her husband and children for the celebration. Over her multi-decade career at the College, she has provided leadership and strategic direction in the development of the organization’s human resources strategy for nearly six years. She led, coached and mentored a group of human resources professionals who add value and deliver a high standard of services that align to Algonquin College’s Strategic Business Plan. Diane served as a strategic advisor to the president and Board of Governors on human resources matters. Continue reading

Algonquin College to partner with Outdoor Play Canada for four-year project

Outdoor Play Canada, the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group at the CHEO Research Institute, Andrew Fleck Children’s Services, Canadian Disability Participation Project and Algonquin College have recently been awarded $1.7 million for a four-year project to address challenges in the built and social environment for outdoor play and learning in natural spaces for young children living with disabilities.

Forest Explorers Outdoor Learning Centre

Forest Explorers Outdoor Learning Centre

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