President's News

Patricia Lang

Sep 7, 2010

Good News Stories

Welcome back to another new academic year. To start off our term, I thought I would share two good news stories with you. Enjoy and have a wonderful year! Pat

Staff News (Communiqué)

Highlights of Ombuds Annual Report

(Sep 8, 2010) -

After a second full year of service, the ombuds office recorded a 29% increase in the number of students seen – from 93 in 2008/09 to 131 in 2009/10. From outcome monitoring, 70% of the students’ concerns were resolved as compared to 56% the previous year. A notable trend was the number of students referred by previously seen students – from 21% to 35%.

Innovation and Skills Development welcomes new staff…

(Sep 8, 2010) -

I am pleased to announce the addition of the following new staff to Innovation and Skills Development.

Michael Cameron has accepted the position as the Director of the Greenstone and Northshore Campuses. Michael was a program Manager at Red River College and provided direction and academic leadership for distance learning. He led the development in converting 9 trades of apprenticeship to alternate delivery for Apprenticeship Manitoba and Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.

SEAT SALES ARE BACK

(Sep 8, 2010, Thunder Bay) -

Back by popular demand special “last minute” seat sale prices reserved exclusively for Confederation College staff and immediate family (staff member must register for family member). Seats are limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. Have fun this fall…take a course! To register contact Margy Pedersen ext. 6554.

New Library Hours

(Sep 8, 2010, Thunder Bay) -

The hours of operation for the Library are:

Fall/Winter Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8am - 9pm

Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Saturday 1pm – 4pm

Sunday 2pm- 8pm

*Weekend hours Sept.25 – Dec.12; Jan.22 – Apr.17

*The Library is closed on all statutory holidays and long weekends

*1st Floor open to 11pm daily

Fall Fitness Programs - 4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER

(Sep 7, 2010, Thunder Bay) -

Fall Fitness Programs are filling up quickly!

Classes begin Monday, September 13th/10. To view our schedule or register online visit www.fitnesscentre.com. You can also come by the Fitness Centre and register in person. Full-Time Staff and Confederation College Students recieve 10%-25% OFF most fitness programs.&nb

College Events

(Sep 13, 2010, Thunder Bay)

Criminal Reference Checks - Sept 13 & 14th

Community Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Daily Announcements

(Sep 9, 2010)

Blackboard Downtime (Wednesday Sept. 8 - Midnight to 2 AM)

(Sep 14, 2010, Thunder Bay)

Criminal Reference Checks - Sept 13 & 14th

(Sep 15, 2010)

Ordering Nametags

(Sep 16, 2010, Thunder Bay)

Parking Permits Now Available

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