Live Feed: Posts Wednesday, April 7, 2021Stay Informed with the Current Students PageAll students are encourage to check the Carleton Current Students Page on a regular basis. The page is updated regularly and is a great source for reliable information. find the latest news from around campus; check out upcoming events; read recent blog posts from students; and much... MoreWednesday, April 7, 2021Last Friday Social of the Winter 2021 TermThe last Friday Social for this term is all about games! Video games, board games and card games are all fun ways to test your skills and have some ‘friendly’ competition with other people. To celebrate the end of the semester we are going to take a break from thinking about finals and talk... MoreWednesday, April 7, 2021Connect with PMC Study PodsStudy Pods launched on March 29 and offer a virtual space, on Zoom, designed to simulate the environment of working in the library, a coffee shop or other spaces on-campus. These sessions are a safe, friendly setting where you can stay accountable to yourself and others, facilitated by PMC staff. In addition to the... MoreWednesday, April 7, 2021Exam Resources and FAQsIn preparation for the upcoming exam period, the PMC has compiled some tips, tricks and resources to help you set-up your study space, maintain boundaries, and make it through this period as smoothly and successfully as possible. Reset Your Space In the same way that you would find a quiet, distraction-free space on campus... MoreWednesday, March 24, 2021Study Strategies Learning ModuleThe PMC online Study Strategies module has launched! This module, designed by PMC coordinators and learning strategists, is structured to help students develop strategies for: multiple-choice, short answer, essay, and equation-based test questions; staying on task and studying more efficiently; building memory strategies to help information recall... MoreTuesday, March 23, 2021Need a Study Buddy?The PMC will host "study pods," virtual, hour-long study sessions on Zoom designed to simulate the environment of working in the library, a coffee shop or other spaces on-campus. These sessions are a safe, friendly setting where you can stay accountable to yourself and others, facilitated by PMC staff. Study pods begin on Monday,... MoreWednesday, March 10, 2021Check-In with YourselfPMC encourages all registered students to use the Self Awareness Exercise to monitor both academic and mental-health wellbeing. This exercise will prompt students to consider the following questions, among others: Are you managing academic demands? Have you been keeping up with deadlines, quizzes and readings? Are you managing academic stress? Are... MoreWednesday, March 10, 2021What are “Friday Socials?”Friday Socials are designed by students for students, to help create and support connection during a time of isolation. When: every Friday until April 9, from 3 to 4pm. Where: Zoom For What: student volunteers lead informal discussions on topics such as podcasts/audiobooks, creative writing, art, meditation and time-management. To learn more about... MoreThursday, March 4, 2021READ and the Coordinated Accessibility Strategy Want to Hear from the Carleton CommunityCarleton’s Research Education Accessibility & Design Initiative (READ) and the Coordinated Accessibility Strategy (CAS) wants to hear your thoughts and ideas for on-campus accessibility. The most recent Coordinated Accessibility Strategy Activity Update is available for review, and the coordinating CAS Ideas Board is open for submissions for... MoreWednesday, February 24, 2021Exam and E–Proctoring InformationScheduling and Examination Services (SES) has compiled a number of resources to help students know what to expect, how to use, and prepare to interact with e-proctoring software. Students who will be using e-proctoring software for upcoming tests and exams should download and test the software in advance of the test date and time.... MoreWednesday, February 24, 2021Stay up-to-date with the Current Students webpageStay up-to-date with things happening in the Carleton community by visiting the Current Students webpage regularly. In addition, the State of the Raven newsletter is available to students for updates sent to their inbox weekly (an option to unsubscribe is also available at the bottom of every mailing). Information about upcoming events; exam... MoreWednesday, February 24, 2021Deadline to Request AccommodationsThe deadline to request accommodations is March 19, 2021. Any requests submitted after this date may not be able to be filled. Any PMC students who have not yet requested accommodations for winter term courses should do so as soon as possible, for all courses in which they require accommodations. Returning PMC students are... MoreTuesday, February 9, 2021Don’t forget to request accommodationsThe PMC would like to remind any students who have not yet requested their accommodations for the current academic term to do so as soon as possible. Online-learning means 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... MoreTuesday, February 9, 2021Planning for Summer StudiesThe course offerings for the spring-summer 2021 term(s) is now available on Carleton Central, and can be accessed directly or by following the link(s) on the Registrar's webpage. Registration will open on March 25 for students enrolled in a degree program, and March 29 for special students (non-degree). A more complete list of important... MoreTuesday, January 26, 2021Employability ResourcesDuring this time when there may be increased challenges to employment for students you might consider employment options in your greater-community, even if they are outside of your area of study, degree program, or career goals. Oftentimes, experiences outside of a student’s field or interests can build important transferable skills which can... MoreTuesday, January 26, 2021Increase your Career Readiness with Career ServicesCareer Services has a number of resources for students seeking employment including workshops, resume reviews and more. Career Services’ Live Chat Use the Live Chat feature on the Career Services website for quick questions about Career Services like, how do I make an appointment? What services do you offer? When is the next Career Fair?! Hit... MoreTuesday, January 26, 2021Invest in Your Employability at Carleton in Winter 2021Job searching is a process at any time, and perhaps especially during this challenging season. But, there are still multiple employment options, and places to turn for employment support. It is the goal of Career Services (and associated programs) to provide Carleton students and alumni with the tools they need to enter the job... MoreTuesday, January 26, 2021ACT to Employ and ACT: Campus Employment Supports for StudentsLooking for paid work experience? Need job-search support? The ACT to Employ team can help! ACT to Employ supports Carleton students with disabilities in finding paid experiential learning placements while they obtain their degree. ACT to Employ students can: Find paid placements that relate to your interests, skills and experiences Access... MoreThursday, January 21, 2021Friday SocialsIn times of isolation, it is important to connect with peers! Friday Socials is a series of Zoom meetings scheduled every Friday from 3 - 4 pm from January 22 to April 9, open to all Carleton students. Designed by students for students, student volunteers lead informal discussions on topics such as podcasts/audiobooks, creative... MoreWednesday, January 20, 2021Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION)Are you currently in an ACT to Employ placement, Co-op or other experiential learning opportunity? Join the FUSION project to enhance your employability skills. The Future Skills Innovation Network (FUSION) project is a 10-hour online learning experience that was designed to enhance student skill development in communication, metacognition, and... MoreWednesday, January 13, 2021Learning Strategies and MOREPMC is pleased to be able to offer one-on-one learning strategies (LS) support to PMC-registered students designed to help each individual student make the most of their learning style. For information or to be referred to a PMC learning strategist please speak with your PMC coordinator In addition to general LS,PMC launched the MORE pilot... MoreTuesday, January 12, 2021Covid-19 Information and UpdatesThe PMC would like to reminds students to ensure that they refer to reliable sources for the most up to date information regarding COVID and the university. The Carleton University Covid-19 webpage is regularly updated with information about on-campus, online and other Carleton-related activity. More general sources for information include Ottawa... MoreTuesday, January 12, 2021Request Your Accommodations for the Winter 2021 TermAll returning PMC students are encouraged to request their accommodations using the MyPMC Portal. Before requesting accommodations through MyPMC students should: Review all course outlines carefully for timed quizzes, tests, and exams. Attend the first virtual class (whether synchronous, blended, or asynchronous) for each course in order to... MoreWednesday, December 9, 2020Looking Forward to the Winter Term: Request Your AccommodationsThis is a friendly reminder that other than full-year courses, accommodations must be requested each term, for each new course individually. With the move to online-learning 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... MoreWednesday, December 9, 2020Mental Health Support Available to StudentsWellness Resources Your postsecondary experience, at Carleton University, is made up of more than just academics. Take the time to explore and get to know all of the health and wellness resources that are made available to all Carleton students. Information about offerings, how to get started, and how to connect is made available... MoreTuesday, December 8, 2020Learning Support WorkshopsThe Centre for Student Academic Success (CSAS) offers an extensive list of workshops designed to help students develop learning skills and strategies, and support them in continued academic growth. They even have a workshop specifically geared towards test and exam prep! A full list of workshop offerings, and instructions to register are available... MoreTuesday, December 8, 2020Online Exam Tips and FAQsAs exam season begins you may decide to take the time to reset your space and schedule. The PMC has compiled some tips, tricks and resources to help you set-up your study space, maintain boundaries, and make it through this period as successfully as possible. Reset Your Space In the same way that you... MoreFriday, November 27, 2020This Week’s Theme: Arts and Crafts!Our Weekly Student Support Meeting series was created because one of your fellow students felt like something was missing: social connection. She rallied and now facilitates a virtual Zoom call where students get together to learn and share ideas during these interesting times. What you should know about these meetings: We start each meeting... MoreWednesday, November 25, 2020Carleton community social media handles to followIf you're looking to keep connected with the Carleton community, and stay on top of upcoming events and opportunities, we encourage you to consider checking out the social media outlets for the various Carleton resources and groups! These suggestions are by no means an exhaustive list, but are an excellent place to start. The... MoreThursday, November 19, 2020Call for Student ContributionIan Campbell, a student in the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University, is writing a feature about accessibility during the pandemic. He is interested in speaking with any students with accessibility needs about their experiences over the past eight months. What accessibility challenges have individuals faced with online learning? What... MoreTuesday, November 10, 2020December Exam Accommodations and FAQsDeadline to request accommodations If you have not yet requested accommodations this term, this is a reminder that the deadline to request accommodations for the December exam period is Friday November 13th. Late requests made after this date are not guaranteed. Instructions on how to request accommodations online via MyPMC are available on the... MoreWednesday, October 28, 2020Assistive Technologies to ExploreNew and innovative resources to streamline the current online learning environment are continuously being developed and made available to students. The PMC Coordinators and Assistive Technologists have compiled a list of assistive technologies, apps, and browser extensions which they hope might help students to focus on their readings and work... MoreWednesday, October 28, 2020PMC Student Newsletter Feedback: Have Your Say!We are looking for student input about the PMC Student Newsletter: what you like, what you don't like, what you'd like to see more of. We'll be using all of the feedback we collect to help shape what the newsletter will look like in upcoming terms. Fill out the form to have your... MoreTuesday, October 27, 2020Weekly Social Support MeetingsCDAC and PMC are excited to bring a weekly social support forum to Carleton students with disabilities. This is a safe place to connect in times of isolation. Join at any time, and participate as you wish with your camera on or off. Every Friday from 3 - 4 pm, starting on November 6... MoreTuesday, October 27, 2020Covid-19 Regulations, Recommendations, InformationThe PMC would like to remind students to ensure that the information you read and share online comes from credible sources. The Carleton University Covid-19 webpage is regularly updated with information about on-campus, online and other Carleton-related activity. More general sources for information include Ottawa Public Health, the Ontario... MorePage 1 Page 2 Page 3 … Page 5 Next » Live Feed: Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events scheduled at this time. Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/pmc/?p=128