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Media release: Two new vice presidents join Mohawk College

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:04:23 -0500

Deborah Brown (left) is Mohawk's new Vice President Corporate Services while Dr. Christine Bradaric-Baus has joined the college as Vice President Academic.

HAMILTON (Jan. 5, 2015) - Mohawk College begins the new year with two new vice presidents leading academic programs and corporate services.

Dr. Christine Bradaric-Baus is Mohawk’s new Vice President Academic. A McMaster University graduate with a PhD in Chemistry, Dr. Bradaric-Baus previously served as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology at Seneca College and Dean of Niagara College’s Technology Division. Dr. Bradaric-Baus, a Stoney Creek resident, joined Mohawk on Jan. 5.

Deborah Brown is Mohawk’s new Vice President Corporate Services. A graduate of Ryerson University’s School of Journalism, the Ivey School of Business’s Executive Program and the Rotman Director Education Program, Brown served 15 years in the Ontario public service in leadership roles that included acting Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister, as well as several director positions. Brown, a Burlington resident, joined Mohawk on Dec 1.

“We’re proud to have Christine and Deborah join Mohawk College,” says President Ron McKerlie. “Deborah and Christine are highly experienced and well-respected leaders who will work alongside faculty and staff to make Mohawk a great place to learn and work.”

Dr. Bradaric-Baus and Brown join Wayne Poirier, Vice President of Student Services, and Trish Loomis, Director of the President’s Office, on Mohawk’s Executive Group.

Mohawk educates and serves more than 22,000 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at three campuses in Hamilton, Ontario. For the past four years, Mohawk has ranked number one in overall student satisfaction among all colleges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

For more information, contact:

Jay Robb, Director of Communications, 905.575.1212 ext. 3965, jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca

MoCast Episode 14 now available on Vimeo and YouTube

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:39:36 -0500

MoCast Episode 14 is now available on Vimeo and YouTube. On this week’s news round-up, we drop in on the official opening of the Mohawk Students’ Association Fitness Centre at our Stoney Creek Campus, and we meet Deborah Brown, Mohawk’s new Vice President Corporate Services.

That’s all for 2014. Stay tuned for more episodes in 2015.

In case you missed it: MoCast Episode 13

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MoCast Episode 14 Season 2 from Communications and Media on Vimeo.

Media Release: Mohawk welcomes Deborah Brown, Vice President Corporate Services

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:50:05 -0500

Brings wealth of experience from Ontario public sector

HAMILTON (Dec. 3, 2014) – Deborah Brown has joined Mohawk College as its Vice President, Corporate Services.

Brown started in her new role on December 1. She brings a wealth of experience to the position as an accomplished executive in different leadership positions across the Ontario government, including most recently as Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister at Treasury Board Secretariat. She has a track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget, improving and sustaining positive client and peer relationships, improving employee engagement results, and creating a positive workplace culture.

In addition to serving in several high-profiles roles as a civil servant, Brown is also the provincial appointee to the Tarion Board of Directors, and has served on the Boards of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan.

As Mohawk’s Vice President Corporate Services, Brown is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the college, including business planning and reporting, financial management, facilities, procurement, human resources, information technology and emergency management.

QUOTES:

“Deborah brings to Mohawk extensive knowledge and experience as a senior executive in Ontario’s public sector. I am excited to welcome Deborah to Mohawk and look forward to seeing what she will accomplish as a member of Mohawk’s executive team.”

“I also want to thank Interim Vice President Corporate Services, Robert Carrington for his continuing support these past few months. We are grateful for the leadership he provided during the transition period.” - Ron McKerlie, President of Mohawk College

“I’m honoured to be joining Mohawk College as Vice President Corporate Services. Mohawk has an outstanding reputation in the community and the province. I am excited to be working with a great team of staff who are committed to meeting and exceeding the expectations of our students.” – Deborah Brown, Vice President, Corporate Services, Mohawk College.

DEBORAH BROWN FAST FACTS:

Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister at Treasury Board Secretariat (October 2014 – December 2014)

Director, Enterprise Strategic Business Unit, Ministry of Government Services (2013-2014)

Director of Operations, Deputy Minister’s Office, Ministry of Government Services (2010-2013)

Director, Tourism Agencies Branch, Ministry of Tourism (2009-2010)

Director Consumer Policy & Liaison Branch, Ministry of Consumer Services (2006-2009)

Provincial appointee to the Tarion Board of Directors (2005 – present)

Bachelor of Journalism, Ryerson University

Corporate Governance Designation, Rotman School of Management/Institute for Corporate Directors

Ivey School of Business Executive Leadership Program

Mohawk College educates more than 17,000 full-time and apprenticeship students at three campuses in Hamilton, Ontario. Recognized as a leader in health and technology education, Mohawk has achieved the highest student satisfaction scores among all colleges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area for four consecutive years.

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For more information, contact:

Jay Robb, Director of Communications, 905.979.8893, jay.robb@mohawkcollege.ca