The faculty annual leave dates for Summer 2015 are Monday, June 22, 2015 to Friday, August 21, 2015.
For your information, the 2015-2016 Academic Calendar can be found at the Registrar’s Office site.
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Do you know an outstanding educator?
Nominate them for a 2015 Capital Educators Award! Nominations are open from January 12 to February 27, 2015. The Capital Educators’ Awards recognize the achievements of outstanding educators and celebrates public education in our community. The awards celebrate the contributions of educators across the whole spectrum of education from elementary to post-secondary.
To learn more, visit the Ottawa Network for Education website. If you’re ready to submit a nomination, visit the Nomination Submission page.
On February 5th, Algonquin College was proud to be named one of the National Capital Region’s Top 25 Employers for 2015 for a second consecutive year. This great achievement would not have been possible without the collective contribution of all our amazing employees; it is a demonstration of the progress we have made as an institution to empower our entire College community to succeed.
Some of the reasons that Algonquin College was selected a Top Employer in Ottawa include:
- Partial tuition reimbursement for completion of bachelors, masters, and doctorate programs
- Algonquin College course discount for employees, and discount on full-time programs for family members
- Access to President and executives via Town Halls; President’s website, newsletter, and X account; New Employee Breakfast; annual Breakfast and BBQ Meetings; and monthly Coffee Break gatherings
- Strong benefits including Employee Assistance Provider, provisions for faculty sabbaticals, and more
- Annual Employee Awards and President’s Star Awards to recognize outstanding employees
- Great office environment with nine on-site food outlets
This great accomplishment can be viewed on Canada’s Top 100 site.
We are deeply saddened by the recent violence in Peshawar, Pakistan and Sydney, Australia. As the coverage of this traumatic event continues, you or someone you know may be experiencing stress and anxiety.
Shepell would like to extend support to you and your employees during this difficult time as you try to understand the impact of the situation and help those in your organization who are affected.
- How a Traumatic Event Can Affect You
- Taking Care After A Traumatic Event
- Continued Support Following a Traumatic Event
Remember that the immediate and confidential EFAP services are accessible 24/7/365.
workhealthlife.com (Canada) also features additional information and tips on coping with traumatic events.
Planning for the Kaleidoscope Conference, May 11-13, 2015 is underway. The Planning Team would like you to start thinking about workshops you would like to see at the Conference. Talk it up with your colleagues and take a couple of minutes to complete the a survey.
This year’s theme is “Spreading Our Wings“! This theme will be showcased through:
- Community Connections
- Health and Wellness
- Social Responsibility
- Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Woodroffe campus’ Remembrance Day service will be held in the Marketplace Food Court at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11. All are welcome to attend. A live stream link will be available at www.algonquincollege.com/live and a monitor and chairs will be set up in the ACCE foyer for additional seating – thank you to the Police Foundations program for organizing.
A Remembrance Day service will be held at the Pembroke Campus, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Pembroke Commons. During the service the cafeteria will be closed. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend this service of remembrance.
Perth employees are invited to join in the Town of Perth’s Remembrance Day ceremony at 10:45 a.m. at the War Memorial Hospital.