Alumni Association

http://www.algonquincollege.com/alumni

The Algonquin College Alumni Association is comprised of Algonquin graduates, current and former Algonquin faculty members and employees of Algonquin or any of its predecessor organizations. Algonquin’s Alumni Association boasts 40,000 members and continues to grow. For more information, please visit our website.

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First Class Bookstore / New Technology Store

www.bookstore.algonquincollege.com

Woodroffe

Located by the Market Place Food Court in D Building, the First Class Bookstore and the New Technology Store provide a wide range of year-round retail services to Algonquin students, faculty and staff.

Both the First Class Bookstore and the New Technology Store offer extended hours during peak periods at the start of each term in September, January and May.

If there is a question or concern about the availability of a required textbook, or for general questions about the textbook ordering process, including Sales Represenative contacts and ordering deadlines, please refer to our Faculty Guide at
http://www.bookstore.algonquincollege.com/images/
Web%20Finished%20Book2006.pdf

The New Technology Store is your campus source for all of your technology needs. Owned and operated by Algonquin College, all profits realized by the operation are returned to the College each year. Our knowledgeable, non-commissioned sales staff are College employees who are interested in supporting your specific needs.

If you have problems with your personal computer, our certified technicians can repair or upgrade them while offering you a loaner unit when service is required.

The New Technology Store also offeres an interest-free Payroll Deduction Plan to all full-time and part-time College employees who meet eligibility requirements. Please see store for details.

Pembroke and Perth

Both Pembroke and Perth campuses have a small bookstore that is open full-time at the beginning of the Fall and Winter terms and on a part-time basis for the rest of each term.

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Campus Travel

http://www.algonquincollege.com/HospitalityAndTourism/faci.htm#camtra

Located in H Building, the Tourism and Travel students operate a simulated travel agency as part of their training. Travel information requests can be made via email at campus_travel@algonquincollege.com or by calling the student counsellors directly at 727-4723, ext. 7700.

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Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD)

www.algonquincollege.com/studentservices/csd

The Centre for Students with Disabilities provides academic support services to students with disabilities. Services may include, but are not limited to, sign language interpreters, access to alternative-to-print material, assistance with notetaking, provision of technical aids, psycho-educational assessments, and extra time on tests and exams.

The Woodroffe CSD Test Room, C210, is available for proctoring services from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday to Friday, by appointment. Contact the CSD for details.

Continuing Education Courses
(Directive D3-A and D3-B)

http://cecat.algonquincollege.com/

Consistent with the College’s policy to support the professional development of College employees, eligible staff may register in credit and non-credit courses offered by the College, subject to availability, and may take advantage of a reduced fee charged per course. Staff, full- or part-time, who are currently employed by the College and who have a minimum six months’ accumulated employment within the past three years at Algonquin are eligible. Continuing Education courses can be found in OnCourse.

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Co-operative Education

http://www.algonquincollege.com/coop

Co-operative Education is a partnership between the College, the student, and the employer. The co-op option of a program relates classroom learning to its application in the working world by integrating paid work experience into the program of study. For more information, contact 727-4723, ext. 7623.

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Counselling Services

http://www.algonquincollege.com/studentservices/counselling

Counselling Services provides registered Algonquin College students with a range of services provided by professional counsellors. Services include:Individual Counselling

Academic-Related Difficulties

Personal Issues

Educational and Career Resources

Study Skills Seminars

Peer Tutoring

Consultation for Faculty and Staff

Other Activities and Services

Counselling Services participates in a variety of services for students. For example, we offer the Multicultural Buddy Network and Self-Help for academic difficulties.

Self-Help

Self Help is available for academic-related difficulties online at:

http://www.algonquincollege.com/studentservices/counselling/study_skills.htm

Additional information can be obtained by email at: counselling@algonquincollege.com or call us.

Dental Clinic

http://www.algonquincollege.com/HealthAndCommunity/
other_services/dental.htm

The Dental Clinic is a teaching clinic used to educate Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists. While delivering services, students are supervised by Registered Dental Hygienists and licenced Dentists. For more information about the services available, visit the website or call 727-4723, ext. 7630.

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Early Learning Centre

http://www.algonquincollege.com/HealthAndCommunity/elc

The Early Learning Centre at the Woodroffe Campus is a licensed Campus Child Development Centre and Student Learning Facility caring for children aged three months to five years. Certified staff provide a developmentally appropriate, full-day program for up to 49 children. For information, call 727-4723, ext. 7774.

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Employment Services

http://www.algonquincollege.com/studentservices/employment

Throughout the school year, full-time, part-time, term and summer employment opportunities, both on- and off-site, are posted on the Job Opportunities Bulletin Board located outside the Employment Services Office at the Woodroffe Campus. Each listing indicates job title and company contact information so you can apply directly to the employer. Employment Services also provides a Graduate Referral Service.

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Faculty Identification Cards

See your department in order to obtain a faculty ID card. This card will allow you access to the Learning Resource Centre and to discounts at a number of College services.

Food Services

http://www.algonquincollege.com/ancillary/food_and_beverage/

Woodroffe

Note: Times listed below are for the Fall and Winter terms. Please see website for hours of operation.

Pembroke

Breakfast, lunch and coffee break items are served in the cafeteria. Hot food is available during most of the college year. Hours of operation are posted inside the cafeteria, Room 116 on the first floor. Vending machines are located on the second and third floor elevator hallways and are accessible whenever the building is open. Beverages, snacks and sandwiches can be purchased. Two cold drink machines can also be found on the second floor; one just outside the Bookstore and the other in the elevator hallway.

Perth

Breakfast, lunch and coffee break items are served in the cafeteria under the direction of our food contractor. Vending machines with hot and cold drinks are also located in the cafeteria and are accessible whenever the building is open.

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Fitness Club – Woodroffe Campus

http://www.algonquinsa.com/DefaultSite/fitness/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=6

Located in A Building at the Woodroffe Campus, the new state-of-the art Fitness Club features a wide variety of elite equipment. Fitness Trainers are available to develop programs that suit your individual needs and teach you how to use the equipment properly and safely. Please call a day in advance to book an appointment with a Fitness Trainer. College staff members have the privacy of a spacious change room outfitted with dry-saunas.

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Health Services

http://www.algonquincollege.com/studentservices/healthservices

A variety of medical supports are provided including medical check-ups, prescriptions, allergy shots, flu vaccines and birth control. Provincial health insurance (OHIP or equivalent) covers most costs.

Hours of Operation are listed on the web site.

Woodroffe

A nurse is available during office hours. Doctors are available by appointment and also on a limited walk-in basis for urgent conditions.

Pembroke

A part-time nurse is available every week day.

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Human Resources

http://www.algonquincollege.com/humanresources/

The Human Resources Office is located on the fourth floor of the C Building, C426. Staff can be reached at 727-4723, ext. 7660.

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Lost and Found

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Massage Therapy Clinic

http://www.algonquincollege.com/HealthAndCommunity/
hs_programs/massage_clinic.htm

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Ombudsperson (Directive E20)

http://www.algonquincollege.com/ombudsperson

The mandate of the Ombudsperson includes investigating student complaints regarding academic matters, providing advice on policy and procedures, and on rights and responsibilities, as well as general guidelines on where and to whom complaints and inquiries are appropriately directed. Visit Algonquin College ’s Ombudsperson in Room C145 at the Woodroffe Campus or call him at (613) 727-4723, ext. 7708.

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Restaurant International

http://www.algonquincollege.com/HospitalityAndTourism/restaurant/

Students in the Hotel and Restaurant Management, Culinary Management, and Chef Training programs, who work under the scrutiny of their professors, operate the Restaurant International, which offers a different menu each day to ensure fresh and exciting dining. Prices range from $7-$10 per person for a four course lunch and $16-$20 per person for a four course dinner (taxes and beverages not included).

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 “Savoir Faire” Fresh Food Products for Sale

Students from the Baking Techniques program, the Chef Training program, and the Culinary Management program offer a variety of products for sale at “Savoir Faire,” located in H Building. To guarantee freshness, all of the products are sold at the end of class.

Student bakers sell delicious breads, rolls, pastries, cakes, and more at bargain prices.

Meals prepared by the students in the Culinary Programs are sold in vacuum-sealed packages suitable for lunch or for reheating at home. A variety of soups, salads, entrées, and desserts are prepared with fresh ingredients. Check with your department for the posters advertising the days and times “Savoir Faire” is open.

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School of Part-time Studies

http://www.algonquincollege.com/PartTimeStudies/

Algonquin College is committed to life-long learning. With its many personal and professional development courses, Algonquin offers choice, easy access and long-term stability for students to plan their future. Activities are available on a part-time evening, weekend and some on a daytime basis. If you prefer to study in the comfort of your own home at your convenience, Algonquin offers a full range of Distance Education programs.

Distance Education: http://www.algonquincollege.com/distance

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Students’ Association

http://www.algonquinSA.com

The Algonquin Students’ Association is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to create an environment that inspires a passion for student success.