Mohawk College
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Mohawk College's Stragetic Plan commits to graduates with sustainability competencies by incorporating 1st year sustainability learning outcomes into their programs. Mohawk College also has a Sustainability Commitment: Mohawk College is committed to long term economic, social and environmental resilience of our college and community through education, research and governance. Moahwk College also has five institutional learning outcomes that differentiate out graduates, providing them with the skills needed to be successful in any job: Responsible Citizens Mohawk Graduates will apply personal, professional and social practices to promote physical, economic, mental and emotional well-being as well as foster civic engagement. Collaborators Mohawk Graduates will collaborate productively across networks to enhance knowledge, generate innovative ideas, resolve challenges and respond to change. Communicators Mohawk Graduates will communicate effectively with others of diverse backgrounds, values and personalities to develop meaningful relationships, share knowledge, manage conflict, solve problems, and foster positive change. Critical Thinkers Mohawk Graduates will use creativity and problem solving skills to make informed decisions, assess risk, and take appropriate, timely action. Continuous Learners Mohawk Graduates will develop practical, occupation-specific knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as have the capacity to use learning technologies to stay current, pursue professional development, and personal renewal opportunities. https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/programs/learning-at-mohawk/learning-outcomes

There are many programs at Mohawk College that contain either learning outcomes that explicitly state sustainability or collectively address sustainability as an integrated concept at the program level . Here are a few examples: Architectural Technician - Identify sustainable design and building practices. Biotechnology - Complete all tasks in compliance with pertinent legislations, as well as biotechnology standards and guidelines. - Apply best practices for susainability Chemical Engineering Technology - Apply best practices of sustainability - Ensure that all assigned work is performed in compliance with relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental law, legislation, and regulations; established policies and procedures; and in accordance with ethical principles. Civil engineering Technician - Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations. - Complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the civil engineering field. - Carry out sustainable practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements. Environmental Technician - Assist with analysis of water/soil/air samples and with the resolution of environmental problems through the application of scientific and engineering principles. - Follow standard procedures for conducting environmental sampling projects including the use of appropriate equipment and materials - Promote and maintain sustainable practices by applying the elements of ecosystem-based management. - Complete assigned tasks in adherence to occupational health and safety standards and applicable legislative requirements. - Follow established protocols in support of environmental management systems. Advertising and Marketing Communications Management - Develop advertising and marketing communications material in compliance with current Canadian legislation, industry standards and business practices. - Complete all work in a professional, ethical and timely manner. - Incorporate concepts of social, environmental and economic sustainability* in the development of advertising and marketing communications* strategies and dayto-day work Business - Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization's business initiatives - Recognize the economic, social, political, and cultural variables which impact on a business. Tourism - Respond to issues and dilemmas arising in the delivery of tourism products, services and customer experiences by using and promoting ethical behaviour and best practices of corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability. Graphic Design - Complete all work in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with all applicable legislation and regulations. - Engage in sustainable practices which benefit the industry, the environment and society (e.g., reducing carbon footprints, promoting social responsibility, pro bono/community work, etc.) - Recognized industry practices throughout the design process and related business tasks and contribute to a fair, equitable and sustainable work environment in a manner that meets industry expectations and upholds the standards established by the agency, company or organization. For more examples, please see file of Program and Course learning outcomes linked below.

In some cases individual course descriptions contain learning outcomes or modules, that address sustainability from a social, economic or environmental perspective, which are not reflected in the program level learning outcomes. These courses are identified in the academic inventory attached to AC-2. Graduates from programs that included these courses were counted in the figures reported above. All courses that were counted are mandatory classes in each program of study as noted in the excel file found in AC-2.