Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Giving Tuesday 2021: Support the ESP Scholarship Fund

Today, on Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting the ESP Scholarship Fund. The Enriched Support Program (ESP) offers accessibility and learning support to individuals from a variety of non-traditional educational backgrounds who experience barriers entering university for reasons of GPA, learning needs, financial hardships, former adverse... More

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Giving Tuesday: Support the Barbara Wells Bursary

Today is Giving Tuesday. Barbara Wells was a tremendous supporter of ESP and its students. The Barbara Wells Bursary was created in her honour to support Carleton students enrolled in ESP/IESP. Please consider supporting this terrific... More

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Former IESP student shares her journey

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Former ESP student Allie discusses Carleton’s Therapy Dog program

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Charlatan covers Therapy Dog program’s start in CIE

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

CIE mourns the passing of Barbara Wells

The Centre mourns the passing Barbara Wells. Barbara was a long-time Carleton administrator and a strong supporter of the work of the Centre. The bursary that she established in 2006 has supported many ESP/IESP students over the years.  Upon her passing, the family has asked for donations to her ESP/IESP bursary.  Every donation made... More

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Discovery University

Led by the Ottawa Mission, Discovery University offers university-level courses to the city’s homeless and those living on low incomes, taught by instructors from Ottawa’s universities – Carleton University, University of Ottawa and Saint Paul University. There are no course fees and course materials are free. Ten-week classes are offered... More

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Paw-sitive Campus

The Therapy Dog program in CIE was initially implemented in 2017 as a strategy to help support ESP/IESP students in their transition to University. This initiative was so successful, it's now a campus-wide service. TVO's Ontario Hubs checks out this exciting pet therapy program, and it's paw-sitive impact at... More

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

CIE congratulates Aviva Freedman on winning Founder’s Award

CIE co-founder, Professor Aviva Freedman, has been awarded the university’s Founders Award:... More

Monday, November 26, 2018

Carleton’s New President Meets ESP/IESP Award Winners

Carleton’s new president visited the ESP and IESP for our Awards Luncheon, celebrating the success of our scholarship... More

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 Excellence by a Team, which recognizes groups that demonstrate a shared commitment to providing exceptional service. We are very happy to announce that the... More

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 annual event celebrates the achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students who are... More

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 group home, he still has to undergo weekly breathalyser, blood and urine testing, but if he... More

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

ESP’s 20th Anniversary Photos!

On Wednesday, October 5th, the Enriched Support Program formally celebrated it’s 20th year. Check out photos from our photo booth... More

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

ESP 20th Anniversary Celebration

ESP's 20th Anniversary Celebration is tonight! The evening will include talks by former students and program supporters, light refreshments and door prizes. Event details: Date: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Fenn Lounge, Carleton University All are welcome. We hope you are able to join us as we celebrate... More

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Rachelle Thibodeau Wins Excellence in Learning Support Award

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) are pleased to announce that Rachelle Thibodeau has been named the inaugural winner of the Carleton University Excellence in Learning Support Award. The award recognizes Carleton’s educational support staff members who... More

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