Algonquin College is implementing the use of a digital self-screening tool for COVID-19 as an app within our existing Mobile Safety App. This tool will help to improve upon health and safety measures and coordination of access at all campuses.
It is clear that there will be a need for ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of the College community and contribute to the efforts by public health agencies to control the spread of COVID-19. This need will endure, regardless whether College campuses remain in modified Stage 2 or return to Stage 3 requirements. Continue reading COVID-19 Self Screening App
OTTAWA, PEMBROKE AND PERTH – Algonquin College will host its first-ever virtual Convocation on Wednesday, October 28. Each program will receive a personalized ceremony complete with speeches from the President, Dean and valedictorian. All three of Algonquin’s Ontario campuses will participate in the online festivities.
Due to COVID-19, it was not possible to host a normal ceremony with hundreds of students gathered together with their classmates, family members, mentors, College faculty and administration. In an effort to allow graduates to celebrate their success this year, the Algonquin College Events Team created individualized ceremonies for every program and graduate.
“Our graduates have earned this moment. The class of 2020 has had to endure many additional challenges and sacrifices, and it is more important than ever to recognize their achievements,” said Claude Brulé, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Hosting these ceremonies is a continuation of our commitment to our learners, helping them realize their lifelong dreams, and I congratulate them on reaching this important milestone.” Continue reading Algonquin College hosting first-ever virtual convocation
I want to start by recognizing your persistence, resilience and adaptability this fall. As we mark the Mid-Term Break period next week (October 26-30), it’s a time to reflect on the many unique challenges we have overcome together so far. Thank you for your continued hard work and collaborative spirit.
The Mid-Term break week is designed to be a chance to catch our collective breath – and support improved student mental health. To our learners, I hope you make the most of the week ahead – whether enjoying some down time or catching up on your studies. To our academic teams and in keeping with the intent of the Mid-Term break week, I ask you to limit academic expectations of students during this time. I hope this period offers an opportunity for you to focus on your own well-being and to engage in professional development opportunities like Kaleidoscope and Learning and Teaching Services’ Teaching Expo. Continue reading Message from the President – October 23
It is more important than ever to reduce the spread of the flu.
Algonquin College’s Health Services has been working closely with Risk Management and Ottawa Public Health to finalize plans to provide flu shots this Fall. In keeping with College direction to minimize traffic on campus, we will be offering flu shots to all students and employees who are approved to be on campus for work and/or study as well as to all students living in Residence.
Ottawa Public Health was not able to guarantee the number of flu vaccines we will receive. They are distributing the vaccines evenly throughout the city of Ottawa so the total number of vaccines we will receive will depend on availability. Health Services has recently received a limited supply of flu vaccine and will be commencing flu shot clinics on Monday November 2nd in the Nawapon room on the first floor of C Building. Clinics will be by appointment only. Appointment booking will be available by phone as of Monday, October 26th. To book an appointment, please call 613-727-4723 ext.7222. Continue reading Flu Vaccination Clinics 2020/21
Oct. 15, 2020 – Students enrolled in Algonquin College’s paralegal program are exposed to several practice-oriented educational tools, which now includes uLawPractice, a powerful automated legal accounting and practice management suite.
In August, Algonquin College began collaborating with uLaw to outfit its paralegal program with uLaw’s EDU environment. Faculty can use the software to monitor a student’s production of accurate books and records in areas related to legal accounting, practice management, and audit preparation.
All of these practice-management duties are highly important for legal practitioners, particularly paralegals, who will be subject to thorough auditing standards during their professional careers. The collaboration will provide Algonquin students with access to uLawPractice through 2025. Continue reading uLawPractice collaborates with Algonquin College to support paralegal program
Photonics, light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation and electronics, is a multi-trillion-dollar industry, used in a huge number of applications of our daily life in areas as diverse as communications, defense, manufacturing, entertainment, consumer equipment, aviation, agriculture, life sciences, and medicine. Algonquin College is home to the only photonics lab of its kind in the world – all thanks to a substantial upgrade and sponsorship donated by Ciena.
Before the latest iteration of the Ciena Optophotonics Lab, it had a capacity of 2.5 gigabit per second (Gbit/s). With the upgrade, the lab can transmit data flows at 200 Gbit/s. This lab also features the equipment used in major telecommunications facilities in Canada, allowing Algonquin College students to get hands-on experience from world-class and cutting-edge technology in this new teaching lab installation.
It is more important than ever to reduce the spread of the flu.
Ottawa Public Health has confirmed that they will be distributing the influenza vaccines to long-term care facilities and nursing homes as a first priority, so we will likely receive our shipment of vaccines before the end of October. They will be distributing the vaccines evenly throughout the city of Ottawa based on availability, with no guarantees regarding a total number the College may receive.
Algonquin College’s Health Services has been working closely with Risk Management and Ottawa Public Health to finalize plans to provide flu shots this Fall. In keeping with College intentions to minimize on-campus population as much as possible and based on potentially limited availability, we will be offering flu shot vaccinations to all students and employees who are already approved to be on campus for work and/or study as well as to all students living in Residence. Continue reading Flu Vaccination Clinics 2020/21
The Province of Ontario has imposed new restrictions effective Saturday, October 10 at 12:01 a.m. in Ottawa, Toronto and Peel resulting from the continuing spike in reported COVID-19 cases.
The new measures come on a record-setting day of new confirmed cases in the province. Algonquin College will continue its current state of academic operations at all campuses, with the exception of Ottawa Campus’ Restaurant International closing after this evening’s service (Friday, October 9).
The College is undertaking a review of the new regulations to determine if any other specific changes may be required. If the review indicates further changes to operations are necessary, we will communicate those with you in the coming days. The list of new restrictions announced today can be found here. Continue reading Message from the President – October 09
Fall is that special time of year when we give thanks. And this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend will be unlike any in recent memory. This year, many of us will be thankful for the people most dear to us, ironically, by keeping our distance from them.
Amidst rising COVID-19 cases, Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health, is recommending celebrating Thanksgiving only alongside the “people we live with.” The Premier has also called for everyone to keep two metres away from those outside of our households.
The increased call for vigilance comes with good reason. Recent research conducted by Ottawa Public Health shows that one quarter of all September COVID-19 cases were the result of people socializing with those outside their household. Continue reading Message from the President – October 08
Let us introduce to you the College’s new Board of Governors for the 2020-2021 academic year!
The Board of Governors is made up of seventeen individuals: Twelve external Governors from various sectors of our community; four internal Governors who represent Students, Faculty, Support Staff and Administrative Staff; and our President. Two thirds of our members are Board-appointed and the remainder are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Board employs an open recruitment process to fill vacancies. Interested members of the public can apply to join our Board via the Board’s public website or through Ontario’s Public Appointments Secretariat website.
Please click here to scroll through our Governors’ portraits and biographies – what better way to get to know your Board of Governors? Should you have any questions about how the Board carries out its responsibilities, please contact Victoria Tiqui-Sanford, at extension 7702 or by email: tiquisv@algonquincollege.com.