Please join us on November 23 when Rob MacIsaac, President of Mohawk College and Chair of the Council of Presidents, outlines the leadership role that Ontario’s 24 publically funded colleges must play in helping to build a highly skilled 21st century workforce. Rob will offer his perspective on why a new framework for postsecondary education is urgently needed to meet the fast-changing needs and rising expectations of students, employers and taxpayers.
Rob became the seventh President of Mohawk College in February 2009. Under Rob’s leadership, Mohawk has launched the largest campus renewal project in the college’s history, initiated the first environmental plan among Ontario colleges, established Mohawk as a leader in applied research in health and technology and forged a first-of-its-kind partnership with Sheridan College to co-locate programs. Rob currently serves as Chair of the Committee of Presidents – Colleges Ontario.
Prior to joining Mohawk, Rob served as the first Chair of Metrolinx, the transportation authority responsible for planning and governing transportation in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA). Rob joined Metrolinx after serving as Mayor of the City of Burlington from 1997 to 2006. During his time in office, Rob became well-known for his regional approach and progressive growth management ideas for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Rob completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at the University of Waterloo in 1984 and received a Law degree at the University of Western Ontario in 1987. He was called to the Bar in 1989.
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