Centre for Initiatives in Education

What We Do

The Centre for Initiatives in Education (CIE) at Carleton University offers accessibility and learning support to individuals from a variety of non-traditional educational backgrounds who experience barriers entering into university for reasons of GPA, learning needs, and former educational experiences.

Quicklinks

View Quicklink: Learning in Retirement (LinR)

Learning in Retirement (LinR)

Rediscover learning with Carleton University’s Learning in Retirement program!

View Quicklink: Enriched Support Program (ESP)

Enriched Support Program (ESP)

ESP helps you start university now!

View Quicklink: Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP)

Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP)

Are you an Aboriginal person interested in the transition to university studies?

View Quicklink: Aboriginal High School Mentorship Program

Aboriginal High School Mentorship Program

News

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Friday, March 2, 2018

Learning in Retirement wins Service Excellence by a Team

The Service Excellence Awards are presented every year to recognize the outstanding contribution that faculty and staff make at Carleton University. The second category presented was Service... More

The Service Excellence Awards are presented every year to recognize the outstanding contribution that faculty and staff make at Carleton University. The second category presented was Service Excellence by a Team, which recognizes groups that demonstrate a shared commitment to providing exceptional service. We are very happy to announce that the winning team... More

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Holiday Closure

The CIE will close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 21st and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd at 8:30 a.m. Happy... More

The CIE will close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 21st and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd at 8:30 a.m. Happy... More

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Indigenous Graduates Honouring Ceremony

Nine Carleton University students were recognized at the ninth annual Indigenous Graduates Honouring Ceremony held on April 29, 2017 at the Museum of History. The Carleton cohort joined approximately 70 graduates from eight universities and colleges. The... More

Nine Carleton University students were recognized at the ninth annual Indigenous Graduates Honouring Ceremony held on April 29, 2017 at the Museum of History. The Carleton cohort joined approximately 70 graduates from eight universities and colleges. The annual event celebrates the achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students who are completing... More

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Opening the Classroom to the Poor and Homeless

Free, non-credit courses aim to break down barriers and reduce social isolation. Maurice Vernier, 52, has just finished six months in an addictions recovery program at the Ottawa Mission, a shelter for homeless men. Now living in a... More

Free, non-credit courses aim to break down barriers and reduce social isolation. Maurice Vernier, 52, has just finished six months in an addictions recovery program at the Ottawa Mission, a shelter for homeless men. Now living in a group home, he still has to undergo weekly breathalyser, blood and urine testing, but if he... More

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Giving Tuesday! Help Support an ESP/AESP Bursary

Tuesday, November 29th is Giving Tuesday! We hope you consider joining the Future Funder campaign and support a very important ESP/AESP bursary. The Merkley-Haight Student Bursary helps students with addiction overcome adversity. To... More

Tuesday, November 29th is Giving Tuesday! We hope you consider joining the Future Funder campaign and support a very important ESP/AESP bursary. The Merkley-Haight Student Bursary helps students with addiction overcome adversity. To learn more or to donate please visit the following... More