Fleming College welcoming high school students to College Information Program
Peterborough, ON (Sept. 30, 2016) – Local high school students will visit Fleming College on Monday, Oct. 3 to learn more about the programs offered at Ontario colleges. Up to 800 students from regional school boards will be at Sutherland Campus from 10 a.m. to noon for the College Information Program (CIP), an annual province-wide… Continue reading Fleming College welcoming high school students to College Information Program
A Canadian first: Assessing core skills in postsecondary students
Media release from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO): Toronto, Sept. 27, 2016 – Amid concern that today’s postsecondary graduates are lacking critical employability skills, an international test on literacy, numeracy and problem-solving will be given to first-year and graduating students at 11 colleges in Ontario. A similar pilot for universities will follow… Continue reading A Canadian first: Assessing core skills in postsecondary students
New pathway to a degree from Fleming College to Royal Roads University
Peterborough, ON (Sept. 29, 2016) – Graduates of Fleming College’s Justice programs now have the opportunity to complete a degree at Royal Roads University (RRU). The two institutions recently signed a transfer agreement that allows eligible graduates of select two-year diploma programs within Fleming’s School of Justice and Community Development to transfer into the third… Continue reading New pathway to a degree from Fleming College to Royal Roads University
More new students studying at Fleming College this fall
Fleming College welcomed more new students and international students to its campuses this September. International intake climbed by one-third (32.9%) over September 2015 with 250 new international students attending Fleming. Currently, there are 494 international students enrolled at Fleming, an increase of more than 16% over last year. The number of new domestic students has… Continue reading More new students studying at Fleming College this fall
Fleming College’s Sutherland Campus will host Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 3-7 with a theme of “Balance and Connection.” “Our aim is to bring positive attention to mental illness in hopes that it will reduce the stigma and let those who struggle know that Fleming cares and supports them. This week’s events also assume a… Continue reading Balance & Connection: Sutherland Campus hosting Mental Illness Awareness Week
Call for nominations: Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the community? Fleming College is currently seeking nominations for its award program that recognizes dedicated community service. The Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards are given out annually – one to a Fleming College employee (internal) and one to a member of the public… Continue reading Call for nominations: Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards
Stomping out Stigma at Frost Campus Mental Illness Awareness Day
Fleming College is aiming to “Stomp Out Stigma” through its upcoming Mental Illness Awareness Day at Frost Campus on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Joining forces with Team 55, Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness, the Frost Campus Mental Health Initiative Committee will highlight the importance of suicide prevention at the event. Dave Pogue from Team 55 will provide… Continue reading Stomping out Stigma at Frost Campus Mental Illness Awareness Day
Fleming College Cobourg Campus to offer English classes for newcomers to Canada
Fleming College is pleased to announce that it will soon offer free English language classes for new Canadians at its Cobourg Campus. Fleming will offer the classes through Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), a program funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that provides newcomers with English instruction and assists them with the… Continue reading Fleming College Cobourg Campus to offer English classes for newcomers to Canada
Eastern Ontario universities, college & municipalities partner to develop region’s workforce
MEDIA RELEASE FROM CARLETON UNIVERSITY: New collaboration focuses on training, on-line education and the innovation economy A new collaboration between the presidents of five universities and four colleges together with municipal and economic development leaders, will focus a spotlight on educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in the municipal administration and community services sector. “Through… Continue reading Eastern Ontario universities, college & municipalities partner to develop region’s workforce
Community urged to step up and speak out at Take Back the Night event
The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Fleming College are encouraging community members to step up, speak out and take a stand against sexual violence. This candlelight vigil and walk, which will take place in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton, welcomes survivors of sexual violence and harassment, their supporters and allies to join together in solidarity.… Continue reading Community urged to step up and speak out at Take Back the Night event