Ottawa Campus Update – Message from the President – May 28

Posted on Saturday, May 28th, 2022

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

Earlier today (May 28), the College’s Facilities Management team began the process of switching back the remainder of our Ottawa Campus to the Hydro Ottawa electrical grid. With power fully restored, Information Technology Services teams began the validation process to ensure all systems are working as expected.

I am pleased to report that both these processes are now complete. As a result, please be advised of the following effective Monday, May 30:

  • All classes – virtual and in-person – will resume on normal schedules at the Ottawa campus. The Program teams of faculty, coordinators, Chairs and Deans are working to develop recovery plans for Ottawa campus classes that were cancelled. Those plans will be communicated with students upon their return.
  • AC Online courses will resume.
  • For those placements that were postponed, they will recommence. If you are unable to attend a placement due to power outage, connectivity or safety issues, please contact your placement site to advise them of your situation.
  • Co-op work terms with employers in Ottawa will also recommence. If you continue to be unable to attend due to safety issues, or other circumstances due to the aftermath of the storm, you are not required to attend. When/if you are able, please contact both your co-op employer and your Co-op Department contact for updates to make them aware of your situation.
  • The Early Learning Centre will be open.
  • All Corporate Training programming will resume.

We understand that some learners and employees are still struggling with the after effects of the storm, including power outages and connectivity issues. For learners in need of academic support, please connect with your teachers and program coordinators when you are able to discuss options. For employees, please connect with your supervisors to discuss how you can best be accommodated at this time.

I want to thank our entire College community for your resilience and patience over this past week. I know it has been difficult, and many of you are still facing challenges. If you need support, please click HERE for information regarding available resources and frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, please reach out to algcomms@algonquincollege.com.

I also want to offer our thanks once again to Hydro Ottawa, Hydro One, and telecommunications companies that have been working around the clock to restore power and connectivity. I also want to acknowledge and thank the many employees who were working tirelessly behind the scenes to provide support this past week, and prepare us for classes and services to recommence.

Thank you, and stay safe.

Claude Brulé

President and CEO


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