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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Honouring the Life of The Honourable David C. Onley

The Paul Menton Centre is saddened by the passing of The Honourable David C. Onley. He worked tirelessly to raise awareness of unemployment and underemployment of peoples with disabilities and he championed disability issues, leading accessibility and inclusion in Ontario and at... More

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Don’t Miss Us on Instagram

Follow us on Instagram @CarletonPMC where we share even more helpful information, strategies and resources throughout the semester. We'll continue to send important updates and reminders via email and our student newsletter but you can find more content such as staff spotlights, strategies for in-person exams, tips and encouragement from PMC... More

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The PMC ADHD Group is Back for the Winter Term

By popular demand, our PMC ADHD Group will return on January 26, 2023! Join us on Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:00pm to learn more about ADHD and engage with your peers through engaging conversation, videos, infographics and memes. Full details about the PMC ADHD Group are available on our PMC ADHD Group webpage, including... More

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Setting up for Academic Success: A Checklist for the Winter Term

Welcome back! A new term presents an opportunity to start afresh with renewed energy, motivation and momentum. We have put together a few tips for you to start your term off on the right foot.  Request Accommodations for Your Courses in the Ventus Student Portal Early in the Term Make sure to review the... More

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Launch to Campus PMC Orientation Event

Whether you have just registered with the Paul Menton Centre or you joined us early in the fall term, this live and interactive event is for you! Meet peers and PMC staff, be introduced to the various PMC supports offered, and learn how to set up your academic accommodations and manage your exam accommodations... More

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Don’t Forget to Request Your Accommodations for the Winter 2023 Term!

We recommend requesting your accommodations as early in the term as possible in order to mediate any potential delays. All PMC-registered students can use Ventus to request classroom and test and exam accommodations. The PMC Team has put together a guide for requesting your academic accommodations each term, for each of your courses. More... More

Friday, December 9, 2022

PMC Resiliency Training Seminar(s)

Join the PMC Resilience Seminar on November 28 or November 30 from 1-2pm and learn about what resilience is and some tips and practices on how to build resilience. The PMC Resilience seminar is a one-hour course that presents resilience as a skill that we can learn and practice to help maneuver our way... More

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Mental Health Support During the Holidays

The winter holidays can be a stressful, triggering and complex to navigate time of year for many people, for a variety of reasons. Carleton Wellness is available to provide support to... More

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

In-Person Test and Exam-Taking Strategies

With the return to in-person classes, we are also returning to in-person format for exams. For some, this may mark your first experience writing exams in-person. To help you prepare for writing exams on campus, we have some tips for before, during and after your exam. Before the Exam Review our Final Exam Accommodations... More

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

A Note from Our Director

Dear students, With the end of fall term classes approaching, I find myself reflecting on what we’ve experienced this past year. Here at Carleton, 2022 began with remote learning due to the pandemic and it’s ending with full reintegration to in-person classes. For many, this fall represented their first term on campus. No doubt... More

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

New PMC Learning Strategies Module Alert: Self-Care

Just in time to prepare for finals, check out our new self-care module on brightspace! The PMC MORE Modules have been developed to support students in developing learning strategy skills and resiliency, covering a range of topics, including time management, notetaking, and now self-care! Students can self-enroll in the PMC MORE Modules by visiting... More

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

PMC Resiliency Training Seminar(s)

The PMC Resilience Seminar will be running again on January 16 and January 18 from 1-2pm! Join us and learn about what resilience is and some tips and practices on how to build resilience. The PMC Resilience seminar is a one-hour course that presents resilience as a skill that we can learn and practice... More

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