Employee Success

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

AC Professors serve up Flavours of Bharat at the Indian Culinary Festival

Harsh Singh, Baking & Pastry Arts professor and program coordinator, as well as baking instructors Sarika Bagali and Bhakti Sheth, were invited as guest chefs for Flavours of Bharat: Indian Culinary Festival. The event took place on Wednesday, May 8, at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park, was organized by Coconut Lagoon and hosted by the High Commission of India, Ottawa.

Chefs gather for a group photo

Chefs gather for a group photo

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AC kicks off the 2022-23 academic year today at the AC Vision event 

Today, Algonquin College kicked off the new academic year with a renewed sense of purpose and hope at the annual AC Vision event.

Scott Gonsalves, Director of Strategy and Planning at Algonquin College, emceed the event along with Sarah Gauen, Algonquin College’s Diversity and Inclusion Specialist.

“AC Vision is an opportunity for us all to reconnect with our purpose and why we are all here, understanding how our leadership is operationalizing our strategic plan, and explore the part we all play in our mission – to transform the hopes and dreams of our learners into lifelong success,” said Gonsalves.

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