NIAGARA COLLEGE
College and Willowbank School of Restoration Arts sign Memorandum of Understanding

On May 11, Niagara College and the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, a non-profit private career college for heritage conservation located in Queenston, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to work together.

Willowbank School of Restoration Arts Board Chair Patrick Little and Niagara College President Sean Kennedy signed a Memorandum of Understanding on May 11, 2022 to explore opportunities for both institutions to work together. Little and Kennedy are joined from left to right by Caitlin Wooll, Director of Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, John F.T. Scott, Willowbank Board Vice-Chair, Nancy Smith, Willowbank Board Director, Dr. Elizabeth Oliver-Malone, Willowbank Board Director, Katie Houghton, Willowbank Business Manager, and NC Vice-President Academic, Fiona Allan.
 

NC President Sean Kennedy and Vice-President Academic Fiona Allan met with college management and members of the Willowbank Board including Chair Patrick Little and Vice-Chair John F.T. Scott in the Bright Parlour at Willowbank Estate House to sign the agreement.

"Niagara College is very pleased to partner with Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, a local and highly specialized college, to share expertise and create new opportunities that will benefit students from both our institutions," said NC President Sean Kennedy.

Willowbank is globally recognized for its expertise in heritage conservation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings. Their expert faculty from across the world are preparing graduates for careers in heritage restoration and conservation.

"We are excited to start working with Niagara College to explore areas that will lead to enhanced learning experiences and we appreciate the openness that both institutions have demonstrated in developing this historic MOU" stated Willowbank Chair Patrick Little.

The MOU will form the basis of a collaborative relationship between the two institutions, as they explore mutually beneficial opportunities that could range from joint research projects to the creation of academic pathways between the organizations.