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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Mask Mandate Update

On June 10, 2022 Suzanne Blanchard, VP Students and Enrolment, announced that in light of the recent announcement from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the evolving recommendations from Ottawa Public Health, Carleton will be pausing its mandatory mask mandate starting June 25, 2022. Please note that the COVID-19 Mask Policy... More

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Ventus Student Portal Overview

In April, the Paul Menton Centre and the McIntyre Exam Centre announced the summer launch of VENTUS, a new tool to support students with disabilities in the management of their academic accommodations at Carleton.   We are pleased to share with you an Overview of the Student Portal and what it can do for... More

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

PMC’s Student Mentorship Volunteer Program

Here at the Paul Menton Centre, (PMC), we know that this fall semester marks several big changes. Whether you are making the transition from high school to university, moving from online to in-person classes and/or adjusting to disability-related services at the post-secondary level, the PMC appreciates the challenges you may face. We also know... More

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Congratulations Graduates!

On behalf of all of us at the PMC: a sincere and heartfelt congratulations to all graduating students! We trust that the hard work, determination, dedication and tenacity that each of you has shown at Carleton with carry you through all of your future endeavors. The Carleton Alumni website outlines opportunities and services and... More

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Early-Summer Exam Period Reminder

Be sure to make note of the early-summer exam period and hiatus in full-summer courses in your calendar! Exam period for early-summer courses runs June 20-26, 2022.  Full-summer courses pause June 18-26 inclusive, and resume on July 4. Late-summer courses begin on July 4. More information about key dates and deadlines on the academic... More

Monday, May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022: Dunton Tower Elevators Out of Service

As of 2:00pm on May 16, 2022 the elevators in Dunton Tower are back in normal service.   Please be advised that as of noon today, the elevators in Dunton Tower will be taken off line for repairs to the electrical infrastructure that serves the elevators. FMP is working on the issue, and will... More

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The Dr. John Davis Burton Award is Open for Applications for the 2022 cycle

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2022 cycle of the Dr. John Davis Burton Award.  The award was created in the memory of Dr. John Davis Burton, who was a champion and advocate for persons with disabilities. He made significant contributions toward awareness, equity, and integration of persons with disabilities throughout his... More

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Anne Stafford Bursary Applications Are Now Open

The 2022 Anne Stafford Light Up the Future Bursary is now accepting applications until Wednesday, May 25th! The Bursary is open to Ontario residents aged 18 and older who identify as having an intellectual disability and are seeking to pursue an educational program or personal interest course. Beneficiaries of the Anne Stafford Light Up... More

Monday, May 9, 2022

Reminder to Request Summer Term Accommodations

If you are registered for summer courses and have not yet requested your accommodations, please do so as soon as possible. We encourage any returning PMC students to request their accommodations using the MyPMC Portal. After the Letter of Accommodation (LoA) has been emailed to professors: Review each LoA carefully and contact your PMC... More

Monday, May 9, 2022

Summer Support, Social and Study Groups

To support students keeping connected through the summer term(s), we'll be offering a couple of our usual social, support and study groups through the upcoming months! Academic Strategies and Support Group: Keeping up with Summer Courses In an open discussion, the virtual Academic Strategies and Support Group will offer academic support throughout... More

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Department Renovation and Operations April 11-15, 2022

Our floors are being redone next week; April 11-15, 2022! During this time, we will be operating on-campus out of UC512 (around the corner from the elevator, down the hall from out usual location), with a small number of staff on-site. All of our usual operations will continue online during this time, and will... More

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

In-Person Exam FAQs

In efforts to ensure that the upcoming exam period is a smooth experience for all of our students, PMC Coordinators have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about in-person exams and what to expect.  Take a few minutes to review this information to help ensure that you are fully prepared for in-person... More

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Exam Accommodation Information

The general April exam schedule is available on the Carleton Exam Schedule page of the Scheduling and Examination Services website. The exam schedule for your individual courses can be accessed on Carleton Central, via Carleton 360. Please note that this schedule does not reflect accommodations at this time. If you are writing exams with... More

Monday, April 4, 2022

PMC Study Buddy Program Update

Does social engagement motivate your learning? Do you process information through explaining it aloud? Are you interested in collaborative forms of studying? The Paul Menton Centre’s Study Buddy Program connects students in the same class(es) or program(s) to hash-over course materials and prepare for upcoming assignments, tests and exams.... More

Monday, April 4, 2022

A new way to manage your PMC accommodations and exam bookings with MEC!

The Paul Menton Centre and the McIntyre Exam Centre are pleased to announce the summer 2022 launch of Ventus, a new tool to support students with disabilities in the management of their academic accommodations at Carleton!  The new Ventus Student Portal will allow you to manage your accommodation requests, keep track of your tests... More

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Empowering Students Through Volunteerism – Celebrating the 2021-2022 Janice Elliott Student Service Bursary

It is our distinct pleasure to announce the 2021-2022 recipient of the Janice Elliott Student Service Bursary, Erica Pierre-Pierre. While at Carleton, Erica has supported upwards of 20 courses as a PMC Volunteer Notetaker. Beyond her volunteering, Erica also maintains a firm connection with the Carleton Community having worked at both the Campus... More

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Spring/Summer Term Registration

Registration for the spring/summer 2022 term(s) opens on March 24, 2022. The class schedule for the spring/summer 2022 term(s) is available via Carleton Central, which can be accessed via Carleton360. For more information about the spring/summer 2022 term(s), please visit Carleton's Summer Studies... More

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Looking for Study Tips?

As we move towards the end of the winter term, final assignments, and exam season, the PMC encourages all of our students to consider taking some time to check out the PMC MORE Modules, on Brightspace. The MORE (Metacognition, Outcomes, Resiliency, and Engagement) Modules have strategies and supports you can use to help mitigate... More

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Final Exam Accommodation Requests

The deadline to request exam accommodations for the winter 2022 term is March 16, 2022.  Please note that any exam accommodation requests submitted after the deadline must be submitted through your PMC Coordinator, and may not be possible to fill. Exam accommodations should be requested through the MyPMC portal. If you need to book... More

Thursday, February 24, 2022

New in Athletics: Adaptive Boccia

Boccia is an adaptive sport that can be played by anyone. It is an easy sport to pick-up, but quickly builds intensity and complexity as you develop in the sport. Unique to boccia is it’s adaptive rules that allow players of all abilities to participate in the sport. Played in 6 ends, players propel... More

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Sign-Up for the PMC Anxiety Group Series

Join us for a four(4) week series starting March 1, hosted by PMC Coordinator Kerri Wilson and Psychology Student Intern, Georgie. Over the four weeks, attendees will talk about how to change your relationship with anxiety, share experiences in a safe space, and learn some anxiety-management and coping techniques. Each week will feature two... More

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Managing the Shift from Online to In-Person Learning

The switch from fully-online to in-person or partially in-person learning may seem daunting, so one of our PMC Coordinators, Amanda Blais (Senior Disability Learning Support Coordinator), put together a few tips to help manage the transition. Preparing for Class Not much should change in the way you prepare for your lectures. Whether it’s online... More

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Career Services for the Career Webinar Series Hosted by Career Services

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impact, including creating an unpredictable work environment. To help you navigate the current job search landscape, Career Services is hosting a four-part webinar series that will cover how to plan, prepare for, and take action steps towards landing your next job and building your future career. Join... More

Monday, January 24, 2022

PMC Study Buddy Program

Does social engagement motivate your learning? Do you process information through explaining it aloud? Are you interested in collaborative forms of studying? The Paul Menton Centre’s Study Buddy Program connects students in the same class(es) to hash over course materials and prepare for upcoming assignments, tests and exams. Meetings are... More

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Don’t Miss Us on Instagram

If you haven't yet, find us on Instagram @CarletonPMC for key dates, deadlines and university updates; content geared to supporting student success; connect students with resources available on the Carleton campus; and more! DISCLAIMER  Consent and confidentiality are important to us. Please keep in mind that Instagram is a public social media... More

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

PMC Student Support, Social and Study Groups

Don't miss these opportunities to connect with your peers in online, safe, and welcoming settings! Returning Offerings Fridays Socials: check-in, share ideas and discuss inspirations in a time of isolation. Each social has a different topic to spark discussion and interaction. ADHD Group: learn more about ADHD and get practical strategies to work... More

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Request Your Winter Term Accommodations

If you have not yet requested your accommodations for the winter term, please do so as soon as possible. Online-learning models mean that it is increasingly important to ensure that accommodation requests are made with sufficient time for arrangements to be made. We encourage any returning PMC students to request their accommodations using... More

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Winter Term Tunnel Access

As Carleton plans to resume limited campus activity in February, please note that tunnel access will remain restricted. If you will require tunnel access when you return to in-person classes, due to disability reasons, please contact your PMC coordinator for more information about a tunnel pass.... More

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Important January Dates and Deadlines

As you settle into your winter term schedule and classes, please take note of some key dates and deadlines for the month of January, that may apply to you: Jan 14: Last day to apply for full refund of U-Pass in the winter term (if eligible).  After this date, refund is pro-rated; January 24:... More

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

ACT to Employ – Job Opportunities and Support for Your Job Search

Did you know that ACT to Employ works with Carleton students with disabilities to find and create paid placement opportunities? ACT to Employ focusses on helping Ravens in undergraduate or graduate programs build transferable skills through paid work experience. They also provide support to students in existing experiential learning programs such... More

Friday, December 17, 2021

Pivot to Remote Services

In line with Carleton University's announcement on December 16, 2021 regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and on the advice of Ottawa Public Health, Carleton University staff will be working remotely from Dec 20, 2021 to Jan 31, 2022. During this time all PMC appointments, including new registrations, will be virtual. To book an appointment please... More

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Holiday Closure

The PMC will be closed for the holidays season from December 24,2021 through January 4, 2022, inclusive.  We will re-open on January 5, 2022 for our regular/listed business hours. Please note that while the department re-opens on this date (January 5, 2021), individual staff may be on annual leave until January 10, 2022. Students who... More

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Exam Study Tips

In preparation for the upcoming exam period, we've compiled some PMC Learning-Strategist-approved tips to make the most of your study time. What will be covered? Before doing anything else, do your best to figure out what material will be covered on the exam (chapters, lecture materials, concepts, overall themes); review your class notes for... More

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Winter Term Preparations

Before shutting down your computer for the holiday break, take some time to set things up for the winter term. Planning ahead can make the start of your term smoother and planning easier. Request accommodations early: connect with your PMC Coordinator as early as December 13 to request your accommodations for the winter term.... More

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Thinking about dropping a course?

If you are considering dropping any fall-term courses, please note that the last day to do so without academic penalty is December 10, 2021.  Courses dropped at this point in the term will appear with a "WDN" grade and will not affect your CGPA. No financial adjustment will be made. After December 10, 2021... More

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