Bow Valley Announces Partnership with Microsoft To Drive Innovation By CIOTechOutlook Team

Bow Valley Announces Partnership with Microsoft To Drive Innovation

CIOTechOutlook Team | Thursday, 22 June 2023, 08:49 IST

With the aim of enhancing the college's digital transformation journey and assisting in providing a cutting-edge, future-ready digital experience to its students and workers, Bow Valley College is happy to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Microsoft Canada.

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, an event at Bow Valley College's downtown campus honoured the partnership, which will concentrate on a wide range of initiatives to promote a more open and inclusive learning environment and support student achievement.

“Collaborating with technology powerhouse Microsoft Canada will guide us in our pursuit to provide an exceptional experience for our students and employees, drive innovation, and attain operational excellence,” says Dr. Misheck Mwaba, President and CEO, Bow Valley College.

The College is the first post-secondary institution to announce a relationship of this kind with Microsoft Canada.

“We are proud to combine our expertise, knowledge and passion with Bow Valley College and collaborate with them to achieve their vision and unlock new possibilities for students and faculty,” says Marc Seaman, Vice President, Education Segment at Microsoft Canada. “Together we are setting the standard for an inclusive and accessible education that prepares students for the workplace of the future.”

Additionally, Bow Valley College presented its new digital strategy, which would make use of Microsoft technology, tools, and experience for supporting teaching and learning as well as applied research projects.

“We have a bold vision to shape the future of college education and to be a leading access college in Canada,” says Dr. Mwaba. “Our digital strategy and collaboration with Microsoft Canada will allow us to garner new insights to inform how we provide access to educational opportunities, technological innovations, and best practices for student and employee services.”