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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Employability Resources

During 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... More

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Increase your Career Readiness with Career Services

Career 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... More

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Invest in Your Employability at Carleton in Winter 2021

Job 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... More

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

ACT to Employ and ACT: Campus Employment Supports for Students

Looking 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... More

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Friday Socials

In 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... More

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Future 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... More

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Learning Strategies and MORE

PMC 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... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Covid-19 Information and Updates

The 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... More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Request Your Accommodations for the Winter 2021 Term

All 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... More

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Looking Forward to the Winter Term: Request Your Accommodations

This 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... More

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Mental Health Support Available to Students

Wellness 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... More

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Learning Support Workshops

The 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... More

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Online Exam Tips and FAQs

As 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... More

Friday, November 27, 2020

This 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... More

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Carleton community social media handles to follow

If 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... More

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Call for Student Contribution

Ian 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... More

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

December Exam Accommodations and FAQs

Deadline 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... More

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Assistive Technologies to Explore

New 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... More

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

PMC 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... More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Weekly Social Support Meetings

CDAC 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... More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Covid-19 Regulations, Recommendations, Information

The 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... More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

E-Proctoring Information and Resources

Some professors and departments have opted to use e-proctoring options during upcoming exams. The use of these options will not impact any student's ability to receive accommodations. It may impact how students interact with the exam itself, software platforms, or the like. Scheduling and Examination Services has published an e-proctoring webpage... More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Deadline to Request Accommodations

If students have not yet requested their accommodations and have not yet had Letters of Accommodation issued, the deadline to request accommodations for the December exam period is November 13, 2020. Please be aware that requests for accommodation made after the November 13, 2020 deadline cannot be guaranteed to be... More

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Student Life This Year

Student life looks a little different this year and staying informed is more important than ever. Carleton's Quote the Raven and Pathway Podcast are great places to go for stories, updates and more about life as a student, right now and moving forward. Student Blog: Quote the Raven If you haven't already, check out... More

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Upcoming Events and Ways to Connect During Covid-19

The Student Experience Office (SEO) is working hard to make sure that there are options available to all students to get connected, and stay connected with the Carleton community. The Campus Activity Board (CAB) provides innovative and engaging programming to all Carleton students, and is led by students who plan, promote, execute, and evaluate... More

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Looking for a Job? Consider ACT to Employ

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB? Contact ACT to Employ for assistance today. There is still funding available for placements in Fall 2020 and Winter 2021! What is ACT to Employ? ACT to Employ supports Carleton students with disabilities in finding paid experiential learning placements on campus while they obtain their degree   As... More

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

MORE for New PMC Students

Meta-cognition, Outcomes, Resilience and Education (MORE) is a pilot program for new PMC-registered students aimed at the improvement of academic and mental health outcomes through enhanced supports. MORE is designed to replace/phase-out the MESS program. Additional details about the pilot, instructions to receive a referral to the program, and... More

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Self-Awareness and Self-Monitoring

PMC encourages all registered students to use the Self Awareness Exercise to monitor your 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... More

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Wellness Resources Available to Carleton Students

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 through the... More

Monday, September 21, 2020

Are you looking for a job? ACT to Employ can help

Contact ACT to Employ for assistance today! What is ACT to Employ? ACT to Employ supports Carleton students with disabilities in finding paid experiential learning placements on campus while they obtain their degree ACT to Employ students can: Find paid placements that relate to your interests, skills and experiences Access individualized support... More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Connect with Learning Strategies

PMC is pleased to be able to offer one-on-one learning strategies (LS) support to PMC-registered students. Learning strategies support sessions are 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... More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

MyPMC Portal: Reminder to Request Accommodations

We encourage any returning PMC students to request their accommodations using the MyPMC Portal. 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. Before requesting accommodations through MyPMC students should: Review all course outlines... More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

PMC Fall Orientation Recap

On September 2 and 3, 2020, PMC hosted the first virtual version of the annual PMC Fall Orientation event. Thank you to all who attended and interacted. For any who were not able to attend or who would like to watch the event again, the captioned recordings of the event will be made available... More

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Get MORE from CULearn with PMC’s new learning modules

PMC-registered students who participate in the MORE pilot program are able to benefit from learning modules available through CULearn. At this time, two modules have been made available: Time Management, which highlights tips for setting up your schedule; guidance in creating and prioritizing the items on your to-do lists; and strategies for... More

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

MyPMC Portal for Returning Students

The MyPMC portal will be open for fall 2020 accommodation requests starting August 26, 2020. As of August 26th MyPMC is open for accommodation requests for fall term course for returning students.Visit the MyPMC Portal webpage for instructions to access the portal, and how to make your... More

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