Kent is the Vice President, Academic at Algonquin College and is responsible for providing academic and organizational leadership for over 750 full—time faculty and staff who deliver and support over 140 full-time programs to Algonquin students.   Within the Academic Area, courses and programs are delivered through 10 diverse academic schools which are located on three campuses in Eastern Ontario. As a member of the President's Executive Committee, he also leads a number of College-wide efforts including the 2010 Strategic Programs and Service Planning project to position Algonquin College for success in an increasingly competitive marketplace.  Kent also sits on Provincial and National committees and makes himself available to a variety of relevant groups and organizations to discuss issues and present thoughts related to the future of higher education.

Leadership and Responsibilities:   Prior to being appointed Vice President, Academic, Kent held a variety of leadership positions in the public and private sectors.   In postsecondary education, positions have included:

• Vice President, Student Services and Development
• Registrar’s Office
• Student Services
• Algonquin Foundation
• International Education Centre and International Operations
• Corporate Learning Services
• College Partnerships
• Institutional Research and Planning
• Financial Aid
• Algonquin Innovation
  
  
• Executive Director, Strategy and Business Development
  
• College Marketing and Enrolment
• Alumni Affairs
• Business Development
  
  
• Dean, School of Business
  
• Leading the academic efforts of one of Canada's largest schools of business
• Launched several new business programs
  
  
• Chair, Business, Technology and Outdoor Learning
  
• Instructional leader to over a dozen diverse academic programs
• Launched the successful Outdoor Training cluster of programs
• Initiated several new programs including Business and new apprenticeships

 

• Guest Lecturer / Presenter
  

Research and Interest:  Areas of research and interest include effective teaching and leadership in postsecondary environments, postsecondary and corporate strategy, the future of higher education (post secondary), system dynamics and innovation.

eMail:  Kent.MacDonald@algonquincollege.com