family orientation 2012 wednesday, june 20 th
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FAMILY ORIENTATION 2012 Wednesday, June 20 th. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Information and Q & A 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Guided Tour. Agenda. Overview of Presentation & Handouts Student Service Centre Student Support Services Student Aid, Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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FAMILY ORIENTATION 2012
Wednesday, June 20th
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Information and Q & A7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Guided Tour
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Agenda
✖ Overview of Presentation & Handouts
✖ Student Service Centre
✖ Student Support Services
✖ Student Aid, Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries
✖ Freedom of Information and Protection Act (FIPPA)
✖ Things to do before program starts
✖ Student Life
✖ Website 101
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Student Service Centre
The Student Service Centre serves as the Information Centre and the first point of contact for all students and visitors to the campus. The Centre offers a variety of services in one convenient location including:
✖General information ✖Application to full-time and part-time programs✖Financial aid and awards✖Program and course information✖Tuition and fee payments✖Photo ID cards
Location: P104Phone: 632-2327 or visit the SSC webpage at:
www.rrc.mb.ca/studentservices.ca
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Student Support Services
✖ Academic Advising
✖ Diversity & Immigrant Student Support
✖ Aboriginal Student Support Centre
✖ Counselling & Accessibility Services
✖ Academic Success Centre (ASC)
✖ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
✖ Employment Services
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Academic Advising
Academic advisors will provide information on College programs, entrance requirements, the resolution of academic problems, and academic appeals.
Location: P104
Phone: 632-2327Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
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Diversity & Immigrant Student Support
The department offers services and supports programs to help immigrant & international students be successful in their transition to the College and their integration into the Canadian labour force. Services include:✖College preparation and orientation program✖Advising and student integration services✖The Student Life and Mentor Program✖The Center for Immigrant & International Students (NDC)✖Intercultural skills - workshop series✖LGBTT initiative
Location: Massey Building (103-294 William Avenue)Lauren Konrad, Student Integration Coordinator
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Aboriginal Student Support Centre
The Centre assists Aboriginal students in their adjustment to College life and promote respectful cultural awareness for all students & staff. Services offered include:
✖Cultural speakers and presentations ✖Professional development workshops ✖Computer lab and kitchen facilities (NDC)✖Housing and bursary application assistance ✖Access to traditional teachers
Cheyenne ChartrandLocation: P210-JPhone: 949-8506
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Counselling & Accessibility Services
Counsellors are available to assist students in working through academic, personal, financial, and career issues. If you are a student with a disability we will assist you in setting up educational support services.
Location: P210
Phone: 949-8375
To fill out an online intake form, please go to
www.rrc.mb.ca/EDCintake
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Academic Success Centre (ASC)
The Academic Success Centre at Red River College offers a variety of free services to help students study new material, prepare for tests, and get assignments done correctly and on time.
✖Tutoring and study groups ✖Study skills workshops✖Online study supports✖Individualized tutoring for students with disabilities✖EAL/ESL writing tutors✖Student success events
Location: P210 Phone: 949-8375
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is a process that involves the identification, documentation, assessment and recognition of formal study and non-formal learning gained through work and life experience.
Location: Notre Dame CampusRoom D105
RPL Advisor: Lauren WaplesPhone: 632-3094www.rrc.mb.ca/rpl
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Employment Services
Employment Services provides a full range of employment services and supports for students and recent graduates including:✖Job search strategies ✖Resume and cover letter writing ✖Interview preparation✖Employment application forms✖Informational interviews ✖Provide current labour market information
Location: P206Phone: 949-8368
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Student Aid, Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries
Want to apply for a student award, or have questions about financial aid? We can help!
✖www.rrc.ca/awards
✖www.rrc.ca/aboriginal
+ For students of aboriginal ancestry
✖www.studentawards.com
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Freedom of Information and Protection Act
Under FIPPA confidential student information will only be provided to the student unless the College receives written consent.
FAQ:www.rrc.mb.ca/files/File/admissions/ConsenttoReleaseStudentInfo.pdf
Where can you find out more about FIPPA? ✖For additional information, visit the Government of MB website:
www.gov.mb.ca/chc/fippa/index.html
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Things To Do Before Program Starts
✖ Access WebAdvisor account
✖ Pay tuition
✖ Access RRC email account
✖ Health & Dental Plan – opt out?
✖ Get your RRC ID card
✖ Purchase textbooks & supplies
✖ Secure locker if required
✖ Look into parking options
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Student Life
✖ Athletic and Recreation Services
✖ First Day/Week – what to expect
✖ Student Association Events & Activities
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Athletics and Recreation Services
✖ Free Access to the Exchange Fitness Centre✖ Professional Fitness Services ✖ Fitness Classes ✖ Rebels Athletics ✖ Intramural Sports
Location: Exchange Fitness Centre Room A107Fitness Service Desk - Phone: 949-8499Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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First Day/ First Week – What to Expect
✖ Orientation Day – receive timetables and program handbooks with important dates and RRC policies
✖ Hit the ground running – most programs will start classes on the first day
✖ Expect homework to be assigned in the first week – likely 2 to 3 hours per evening
✖ Classes run Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Students’ Association
Services: ✖Health & Dental plan✖Club activities✖The Projector ✖Career Fair✖Grade appeal assistance ✖Pizza Wednesday✖The OX and Mercantile ✖Scholarships ✖Student Food Bank
Stress release activities:✖Keggers✖Disorientation & Meltdown week events ✖Trips ✖Xbox, pool tables, satellite TV ✖Movie Tuesday in the Cave P110 (NDC)
Location: P110www.rrcsa.ca
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Website 101
http://rrc.mb.ca
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Questions
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