Toronto, Jan. 30, 2014 – Reporters can easily find a full range of Seneca sources on everything from business, e-commerce, applied research and aviation, to behavioural sciences and forensics, thanks to a recently updated and expanded list on the Seneca website and an online tool produced by Ontario’s public colleges.
More than 130 Seneca experts from a vast range of backgrounds can now be found through the Seneca College List of Experts: Media Experts and the College Book of Experts: www.collegebookofexperts.org. Seneca experts stay on top of the latest trends through educational partnerships with industry or by continuing to work in their field while teaching.
The Seneca College List of Experts is organized by topic, while the College Book of Experts is searchable by college name, area of expertise, or by using an individual’s name.
“In today’s news environment, journalists need to know they can find quick access to experts on a wide range of subjects,” said Joy McKinnon, Seneca’s Vice President, Academic. “With just a couple of clicks, these resources help reporters find commentary, insight and information within seconds.”
As one of Canada’s largest colleges, Seneca is a leader in full-time and continuing education. Seneca has 10 campuses across the Greater Toronto Area, York Region and Peterborough. Seneca offers a wide range of more than 150 full-time and 140 part-time programs, leading to more than 500 career options.
Seneca programs evolve to meet the changing demands of the new economy. From social media to government relations to ‘voluntourism’ to engineering technology to supply chain management, programs are constantly being added and updated to meet industry demands.
There is growing awareness of the importance of college education in the new economy. Full-time enrolment in first-year college programs hit its highest level ever this year. As well, the number of university graduates applying to college has increased more than 40 per cent from five years ago.
With campuses across the Greater Toronto Area, Seneca offers degrees, diplomas and certificates renowned for their quality and respected by employers. Combining the highest academic standards with practical, hands-on learning, expert teaching faculty and the latest technology ensures Seneca graduates are career-ready.