Focused on Student Success.Dedication to student success is Algonquin College's guiding principal and is demonstrated through the quality of its programs, staff, the continual expansion of its facilities, and by forging strategic partnerships. Every action since the College was established has been to ensure students have access to the education and skills training demanded by the marketplace to launch a rewarding career.Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology was established in 1967 and was named after the First Nations people who lived in the area. Algonquin was formed from the merger of the Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology, established 1957, and the Ontario Vocational Centre, established 1965.The College celebrates 45 years as a leader in post secondary education, and has undergone significant growth since its establishment and continues to grow today. All three Algonquin College Campuses have recently completed major expansion projects. The Perth and Pembroke Campuses have built all-new facilities and the Woodroffe Campus now features a new and innovative award-winning trades building, and a new Student Commons building.

The TELCI board of directors is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers who have a diverse background of experience. Our board of directors is responsible for some of the following tasks: Determine the organization's mission and purpose. Ensure effective organization planning, develop policy objectives, business strategies, and priorities. The board works in partnership with the chief executive and staff to raise funds from the community. They too determine, and strengthen the organization's programs and services. By constantly reviewing the organization's work, the board ensures the organization's capacity to carry out its programs. The board clearly articulates the organization's mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public, as well as garnering support from members of the community.

TELCI envisions a society that provides equal opportunities for everyone to fully participate and contribute to the community they live in. Through the collective efforts of individuals, families, dedicated staff, volunteers, and advocates TELCI will achieve its vision by: providing appropriate training, education, and support as may be required to enhance the self reliance and social opportunities of those we serve promoting, supporting and protecting the status and interests of individuals who have a visual and developmental disabilities

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