Event/Program

Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Employee Awards, including a new award recognizing an employee who has made Algonquin College “a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and respectful institution.”

The Inclusion & Diversity Champion Award is a result of the work of the Inclusion and Diversity Circle. “We realized we have amazing employees who embody these values and we wanted to highlight and recognize them,” said Wadhah Almonaifi, program support officer at AC Online, an Inclusion and Diversity Circle member and member of the Employee Awards Working Group. “The College has many employees that set an example and strive towards inclusion.”

“This person is intentionally creating a sense of belonging and collectively promoting an environment where people can be their authentic self,” said Almonaifi. “The award demonstrates what this looks like in the College community and inspires people to do more. We want to highlight a person who champions inclusion and diversity.”

This award will be presented annually to an Algonquin College employee in recognition of excellence and action in demonstrating the value of equity and diversity in our College community.

Read more about the Inclusion and Diversity Champion Award in the MyAC article here.

We are excited to have launched the new Support Staff Performance Development Program (SSPDP). This program was developed in partnership with your Support colleagues, the Support Staff union and College leadership and reflects current best practices in performance conversations.

This new program is based on competencies, goals and professional development and links how your work contributes to the achievement of the College’s strategic and business plans. To be successful, you need clear expectations, discussions on your performance as well as future potential and career development and coaching. The SSPDP provides this opportunity and must be completed annually.

If you have any questions, please reach out directly to your Human Resources Business Partner.

On Tuesday, November 29, Cheryl Jensen, President and Cathy Frederick, Vice President, Human Resources, are inviting you and a colleague to drop by from 3 to 4pm, in room C143. Come and join us to celebrate the opening of our Employee Relations Collaboration Space.

This neutral space will provide the ability to meet in advance of formal meetings with our union partners in a safe and private environment where problem solving can be freely discussed.

We are looking forward to seeing you on November 29.

• Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Location: C143
• Campus: Ottawa

Do you want to work for a Top Employer?

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals with a passion for lifelong learning and who are invested in community building and student success.

The various streams of study the Institute is recruiting for include:

Community Justice Services

The Community and Justice Services program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma that provides students with a broad range of theory and practice in justice services, including further insight into working with adult and youth populations who are at risk or in conflict with the law, and with victims in both community and/or institutional facilities.

Police Foundations

The Police Foundations program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma designed to help students who are interested in policing in Ontario. Students gain a broad education in human relations skills, and the interpretation of social interaction. The curriculum includes courses on police powers and procedures, community policing, investigation processes, diversity, professional ethics and communication.

Victimology

The Victimology program is the first graduate certificate program offered by a Canadian College specializing in Victimology. Students learn to understand victim’s rights, sudden and traumatic loss, victim populations, crime, and its effects on victims in the criminal justice system.

Overview:

Consistently focusing on the negative side of an issue can greatly contribute to stress. When thinking this way, physical changes take place in the body’s chemistry increasing stress levels and affecting performance and well-being. This session will help participants understand the ways in which this seemingly automatic negative thinking occurs, recognize its typical manifestations, and develop a process for tackling negative thoughts effectively.

Learning objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to do the following:

• Define the term stress whirlpool.
• Understand how negative thoughts work and impact the body.
• Develop a strategy for combating negative thoughts and increasing their positive outlook.

Event Details:

• Date: March 16, 2016
• Time: 12:00 – 13:00
• Location: C134A

Register here: http://plato.algonquincollege.com/pd/Login.aspx

Come share a powerful bond with a loving animal!

• Date: March 9th, 2016
• Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
• Location: E206a

Spot us walking around the campus or come find us in E206! If you see a cute dog, come and give it a scratch behind its ear!