Volume M25, Issue No. 1, August 24, 2020 - Vanier College...Volume M25, Issue No. 1, August 24, 2020...
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Intercom is published regularly and serves to inform Vanier staff and teachers of notices and special events. It is posted on the Vanier College Website and distributed electronically. Submissions should be sent to [email protected]. Submissions should be in WORD, and sent as an attachment. No formatting or bullets. Photos are welcome. Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the week of publication. Construction Projects on Campus The Facilities department wishes to inform you of the upcoming construction projects which could have an impact on some activities in the College K building washrooms, on 3 rd floor This project’s objective is to increase accessibility to people with limited mobility, the washrooms located on the 3 rd floor of the K building. But unfortunately, it implies the total shutdown of both these washrooms, men and women, for 10 weeks. The exact start date of this project has yet to be determined, but is definitely scheduled to take place this fall D Stairwell The structure of the stairs located in the rear of the D building, and the underlying concrete, have degraded through the years with the traffic coming in and out from the N building, and with the use of de-icing salt in past decades. Therefore, it has become a necessity to address the replacement of certain structural elements, and to freshen up the area. Consequently, traffic to the N building will be diverted through the cafeteria. Appropriate signage will show the way before construction starts. Here again, the exact start date of this project has yet to be determined, but is definitely scheduled to take place this fall N building ventilation / Animal Health Care The ventilation of the Animal Health Care sector is being entirely overhauled to meet Canadian Council on Animal Care standards. We expect that, sometime during the month of November, we may need to interrupt the ventilation in some areas of the N building. Affected occupants will be given a reasonable notice beforehand. Luc Valade, Plant and facilities manager Volume M25, Issue No. 1, August 24, 2020
Transcript of Volume M25, Issue No. 1, August 24, 2020 - Vanier College...Volume M25, Issue No. 1, August 24, 2020...
Intercom is published regularly and serves to inform Vanier staff and teachers of notices and special events. It is posted on the Vanier College Website and distributed electronically. Submissions should be sent to [email protected]. Submissions should be in WORD, and sent as an attachment. No formatting or bullets. Photos are welcome. Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the week of publication.
Construction Projects on Campus The Facilities department wishes to inform you of the upcoming construction projects which could have an impact on some activities in the College
K building washrooms, on 3rd floor
This project’s objective is to increase accessibility to people with limited mobility, the washrooms located on the 3rd floor of the K building.
But unfortunately, it implies the total shutdown of both these washrooms, men and women, for 10 weeks.
The exact start date of this project has yet to be determined, but is definitely scheduled to take place this fall
D Stairwell
The structure of the stairs located in the rear of the D building, and the underlying concrete, have degraded through the years with the traffic
coming in and out from the N building, and with the use of de-icing salt in past decades. Therefore, it has become a necessity to address the
replacement of certain structural elements, and to freshen up the area.
Consequently, traffic to the N building will be diverted through the cafeteria. Appropriate signage will show the way before construction starts.
Here again, the exact start date of this project has yet to be determined, but is definitely scheduled to take place this fall
N building ventilation / Animal Health Care
The ventilation of the Animal Health Care sector is being entirely overhauled to meet Canadian Council on Animal Care standards. We expect
that, sometime during the month of November, we may need to interrupt the ventilation in some areas of the N building. Affected occupants
will be given a reasonable notice beforehand.
Luc Valade, Plant and facilities manager
Volume M25, Issue No. 1, August 24, 2020
News from the Collective Gardens: New way of booking a visit and new logo!
Good news! The Gardens are available for you and your classes to meet outside (whilst keeping our
distance). Whether it's a guided tour, a meet and greet session for your class, hands on gardening or a
more specific pedagogical activity - It can be done!
If you are interested in bringing your class(es) for a visit please fill out this form: Booking form here
Please note that we are able to host a maximum of 20 people at a time (our ideal number is 12
participants).
Summer has been busy at the Gardens. After a few adjustments imposed by the pandemic, we have been able to host numerous volunteers
(albeit not that many at the same time to respect the rules of social distancing), including the older kids from CPE Vanier!
We have also updated our logo, thanks to the great work done by Lawrence Chiang, our Lead Coordinator for the Summer.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
We are looking forward to working with you!
Your Gardens team: Rosemarie Brodeur, Isabelle and Mark
Respectful Learning and Workplace Environment (RespectWorks) Hello Everyone! This is your Respectful Learning and Workplace Environment (RespectWorks) Advisor writing to express tremendous gratitude for ALL that you have been doing and continue to do through these times, as well as to sincerely wish you well at the onset of this very new kind of Academic Year. The RespectWorks Advisor is here to:
Provide information and referrals to support employee’s well-being through these times
Participate in education initiatives to cultivate an inclusive, respectful College Community environment
Provide confidential advice and guidance to employees regarding issues of conflict, harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence
Be an initial point of service for employees regarding reports of sexual violence
Assist in informal resolution procedures where appropriate (including informal mediation, and group processes)
Coordinate the onset of formal complaint procedures If you have a concern you would like to discuss or are interested in having this office facilitate a workshop that could benefit your department, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am reachable via email and Teams within my regular working hours from Monday-Thursday. Consultations and meetings are primarily held using Teams, or by phone. In-person appointments can be arranged upon request and in accordance with safety measures established by the College. For similar concerns involving students, Click here for information on who to reach and how. You can also visit the RespectWorks Website anytime to access:
Information and tools that can be utilized to support our individual and collective well-being (such as this infographic on care-related tools for these times)
Definitions of Harassment, Discrimination, Cyberviolence and Sexual Violence
Details on who to consult if you experience an issue
Links to related college policy and procedure documents
Internal and external support services available Sending lots of virtual care to you and your loved ones at the onset of this new semester.
Anuska Martins, Respectful Learning and Workplace Environment Advisor, [email protected]
ID CARDS Please note that all ID cards with an expiry date ending this year (2020) will automatically be extended for one full year.
Example – if your card expires November 30, 2020, access will be automatically be extended to November 30, 2021.
Thank you.
Christine Legault, Security
In Memoriam
Anita David It is with deep regret to inform you of the passing of Anita David on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Anita was a member of The Vanier College Foundation Board until October 2016, and she was also the President of the Gustav Levinschi Foundation. Her functions have given the Foundation the opportunity to award the Gustav Levinschi Scholarships to Vanier students since 1997. Her obituary was published in the Gazette: https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/anita-david-1079686977
On behalf of the College, we express our heartfelt sympathies to her family and friends.
Janelle Villanueva, Office of the Director General
Commuting Safely and Sustainably Welcome back! For those of you who need to make the trek to campus, the Sustainability Office has a few simple tips to keep you safe during your commute and ease some of your concerns about taking public transit during the pandemic. Mask up: masks are required but go the extra step when you’re wearing your mask and avoid drinking or eating while commuting. It might break the morning routine, but enjoy your coffee later, mask-free, without the risk. Keep it clean: we all know to sanitize before and after but remember that your phone can carry a lot of microbes, so opt to not use it during your commute. Alternately, turn on your favourite podcast, book or playlist and leave it tucked away in your bag to avoid temptation. If you can’t resist, be sure to clean it well before touching it or bringing it to your face. Adapt your schedule if you can: try to travel outside of peak commute times or give yourself extra time so you can skip a train that is too full for you to keep your distance. Consider active transit (biking, walking) for at least part of your trip while the weather is good. It’s less stressful and allows you to enjoy some fresh air before you start or end your day!
Remember that Vanier is a member of the Opus at work program if you want to sign up for an extra month for free: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/sustainability-office/campus-initiatives/transportation/
Marya Grant, Student Services
Sustainability Newsletter Want to know more about sustainability on campus? Sign up for our monthly newsletter to read about the gardens, the environmental assessment, events, tips and much more: https://mailchi.mp/52e608449c3c/vaniersustainability
Marya Grant, Student Services
Print Shop Services
News from Music Department
In spite of all the problems caused by the pandemic, one Vanier teacher has
been very busy. Congratulations to classical Guitarist Patrick Kearney who
released a new album on the Spanish Label Contrastes Records, July 1st 2020:
noVae.
noVae is Mr. Kearney’s 5th recording and is comprised of works by living
composers: three of which are Canadian and TWO are VANIER COLLEGE
music graduates, Harry Stafylakis and Patrick Kearney.
Even amid all of the pandemic turmoil the album is being well received and is
available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon as well as other digital networks.
Patrick currently teaches at McGill, Concordia, and Vanier. When the world is not in lockdown, Mr. Kearney can be seen on the international
stage and has done so in the past all over Europe, the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Find the album here: AMAZON: Spain: https://www.amazon.es/NoVAE-Patrick-Kearney/dp/B084CLQDX4/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=patrick+kearney&qid=1597856200&sr=8-2 USA: https://www.amazon.com/Novae-Patrick-Kearney/dp/B084CLQDX4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=patrick+kearney+novae&qid=1597856335&sr=8-1 (not available in Canada during the 2020 pandemic) iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/patrick-kearney/282829725 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6x9JjIEpzErwCLgPUxSEns Don’t hesitate to contact Patrick directly on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrickkearneyguitar Youtube: youtube.com/user/PatrickJamesKearney
Marguerite Corriveau, Vanier Communications and Corporate Affairs.
The Vanier College Learning Commons groups together three key academic student-oriented services, the Library, the Tutoring & Academic Success Centre (TASC), and the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Centre. https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/ Areas Open in Fall 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Learning Commons will be offering some services and resources on-site. As of August 24th, all areas will be open to staff, faculty, and students with the exception of F-400 and F-500.
All visitors to the Learning Commons will be directed to the circulation desk on arrival and will be required to check in before using the spaces.
Hours of Operation in Fall 2020
Monday to Friday – 9AM to 5PM (except holidays)
Service Status in Fall 2020
Service / Resource Status Additional Information
Access to study space
In-Person
F-300, E-300, and D-301 will be open for study. Check in at the service desk in F-300 is required beforehand. A total of 70 spots are available. Hours: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/our-spaces-hours/
Access to printers
In-Person
Printers available in F-300 (color & B/W), D-301 (B/W), and E-300 (B/W) during our hours of operation.
Meeting with a Librarian, Learning Specialist, or Success Advisor Hybrid
All staff are reachable by email, MIO and 365 Teams. In person meetings can be arranged on request.
At least one Librarian and one TASC Professional are available in person based on our hours of operation.
Library
Borrowing books & DVDs
In-Person
Requests to borrow books will have to be placed in advance through our catalog: http://koha.vaniercollege.qc.ca/ and picked up in person after 24 hours (no mail service). The book stacks will not be accessible to non-LC-staff. Returned books will not be available for 72 hours thereafter to allow for disinfection. Our borrowing times have changes for the Fall 2020: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/library/borrow-materials/
Borrowing a laptop
Borrowing headphones
Borrowing books on reserve
Access to eBooks
Online Only
Accessible on campus and at home: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/library/find-books/
Access to Databases
Online Only
Accessible on campus and at home: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/library/find-articles-films/
Access to group study rooms
Not Available
Will not be available during Fall 2020.
Access to the music listening room
Using the desktop computers
Bibliographic Instruction Sessions
Hybrid
Instruction sessions will be primarily offered through pre-recorded/created videos, guides, and worksheets. On request, librarians can offer sessions in-person, or via Zoom or 365 Teams.
Reference / Research Help
Hybrid
Available via web-chat at https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/library/ or by meeting with the librarian on-campus.
Help understanding Copyright
Hybrid
Information can be found here: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/understand-copyright/ Additional questions can be directed to our Information Services Librarian, Susan Bissonnette
Tutoring & Academic Success Centre – TASC
Peer tutoring for English, Math & Science topics
Hybrid
Peer tutoring will primarily take place online through the following team which all students are welcomed to join: https://bit.ly/TASC-tutoring Tutors and tutees that are working together in a 1-on-1 capacity have the option of meeting on campus should they prefer an in-person session.
Help with Referencing & Citations
Hybrid
https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/plagarism-citing-sources/ https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/english-exit-exam/
Help with the English Exit Exam
Peer mentoring
Online Only
Help with writing Our Writing Specialist team will be available to assist students at a distance: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/writing-centre/
Math & Science Review Sessions Information will follow in future intercoms.
Student Success Workshops Will take place via 365 Teams or Zoom.
Using the desktop computers Not Available Will not be available during Fall 2020.
STEM Centre
Access to the Makerspace
In-Person
For use of the space, email our STEM Learning Specialist, Ashley Rankin. Access will be restricted to a maximum of 4 people at a time.
Using the desktop computers
In-Person
Priority to Arch Tech, Computer Science, and Building Engineering students. Request for use can be made at the F-300 service desk. Only 4 computers will be usable.
Using the textbooks in-centre
In-Person
Students must place any books they consult on the available book cart after use. Returned books will not be available for 72 hours thereafter to allow for disinfection.
Vanier College Library – F-300
Books
The library books are off-limits for browsing until further notice.
To borrow books in print from the library, request them through the library catalogue https://koha.vaniercollege.qc.ca/
Library staff will retrieve the books and check them out to you.
You can pick them up at the Circulation Desk with your Vanier ID.
A 24-hour turn-around is necessary. Please do not handle the books for 72 hours.
There are four e-alternatives: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/library/
EBSCO Academic eBook Collection (library database)
Overdrive- mostly literature and best sellers (library subscription).
Science Direct (library database—books are delivered by chapters)
Naxos Spoken Word (audio books)
Books can be returned through the bin outside the library. There is a 72-hour turnaround.
Films
The library holds a collection of DVDs. These are not available to stream through Zoom or MS365. It is illegal to break a digital code. Students can watch them in the library individually.
The library subscribes to a number of film databases and the purchase of individual films online https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/library/find-articles-films/:
Avon: A company that provides documentaries. We purchase them individually.
Audio Cine: A collection of feature films accessible through the database list
Criterion on Demand: A collection of feature films and some documentaries. You need a username and password to access them—contact a librarian. Students can use the username and password to watch assigned films only. Access through the database list.
Curio: CBC and Radio Canada content. Accessible through the database list.
Docuseek2: Mostly documentaries. We purchase them individually.
Films on Demand: A company that provides documentaries and performances, including PBS and BBC. We purchase them individually.
Kanopy: Individual films purchased on request. The BANQ subscribes. You can watch films you want us to purchase through them. Access is through the library catalogue by title, or the word Kanopy.
NAXOS Video Library: Music (opera, classical and jazz); ballet and theatre performances (Shakespeare); documentaries about artists and musical styles.
Vimeo: Some documentary filmmakers have started to sell or show their work on Vimeo. We may or may not be able to purchase them. It always depends on the owner.
Only Netflix material owned by Netflix can be shown to a class.
Other library Information
Laptops are available for students to borrow during the library’s hours and may be used outside of the Learning Commons.
Thirty-five seats are available on the F-300 (first floor of the library).
A color printer and a black and white printer are available on F-300.
E-303 is not available for library sessions until further notice.
Librarians will try to provide library instruction through various methods.
Librarians and technicians will be available in the library from 9-5PM, Monday through Friday.
The library has a CHAT instant messenger on the main page to contact us quickly.
Normal copyright laws are presently in effect. To review the laws or to create an account to report online material to Copibec, please see: https://www.copibec.ca/en/licence-college-cegep
BCI cards are not available at this time, but may be available late October.
If you have further questions, please contact your liaison librarian (email is best):
Nina Arabian ([email protected]) - Social Sciences (except for RM & IP). Not on campus fall semester
Susan Bissonnette ([email protected]) - IP, English, Humanities, Communications, Languages and Cultures, Music, Micropublishing ECE, Arch. Tech., Building Systems & Environmental and Wildlife Management. T-W-TH
Joel Gauthier ([email protected]) - RM, French, Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Health (Nursing, SCC, RAT), & Animal Health. M, F
Tutoring & Academic Success Centre (TASC) – E-300
Referral Form: Early Alert Support
The Early Alert Support referral form is available online for teachers to refer at-risk students to a Student Success Advisor. Teachers are encouraged to fill out the referral form as soon as it becomes noticeable that a student is likely to fail and requires support beyond help understanding course content.
Cari Clough will contact referred students and invite them to meet with her via Teams, telephone or in person if the student’s schedule requires them to be on campus. Depending on a student’s situation, Cari will either work with them directly, or refer them to the relevant resource(s), and follow up to help ensure the student receives the necessary support.
Please do not hesitate to contact Cari Clough should you want further information: [email protected] or extension 7568. Note that in Fall 2020, she will be working on campus Mondays and Fridays.
Referral form: Early Alert Support: http://bit.ly/early-alert-referral
Online and In-Class Pedagogical Interventions and Workshops
The Tutoring and Academic Success Centre (TASC) has developed pedagogical workshops on a variety of topics relating to the development of soft skills. It is possible to custom-tailor elements of any workshop to better suit your specific class or assignment(s). It is also possible to combine workshops or elements from several workshops. If there is something you see your class struggling with, and it’s not on this list, Kim Muncey ([email protected]) is also available to design something specific for your class’s needs. These workshops can be offered synchronously online to any of your classes! Please note that these workshops are also available for Continuing Education classes. Workshop topics include: Avoiding Plagiarism / MLA and APA Referencing Time Management and Avoiding Procrastination Study Skills Essay Writing Oral Presentations Note-Taking Reading Brainstorming Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals Writing Better Sentences For a list with the workshop descriptions, please visit: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/request-workshop/ If you would like to book a workshop, please visit: https://bit.ly/tasc-skills-workshop-f20 Recommendations for TASC Peer Tutors for Fall 2020 If you encountered any Vanier students last year who you think could make ideal peer tutors, please forward their names to Joshua Berman (English tutors) or Ashley Rankin (Math/Science tutors). Please note that TASC tutoring will be online for this semester starting September 8th. For more information: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/recommend-tutor/
Haritos Kavallos, Faculty Dean Science and Technology
Staffing Announcements for June, July and August 2020
NEW PROFESSIONALS TITLE DEPARTMENT BEGINNING ON
Sonya Santolin Administration Officer Communications & Corporate August 17, 2020
Affairs
NEW SUPPORT TITLE DEPARTMENT BEGINNING ON
RECENTLY APPOINTED
SUPPORT TITLE DEPARTMENT BEGINNING ON
Alexander Boyer Field Station Laboratory Tech Faculty of Science and Technology June 17, 2020
(Replacement)
Kallie Jade Davies HRS Administrative Tech Human Resource Services July 6, 2020
(Non-Teaching Staff)
Souha Abou El-Naaj Administrative Tech to the Director General’s Office August 10, 2020
Director General (Replacement)
Lucas Torres Admin Support Agent, Class I Human Resource Services August 14, 2020
(Faculty)
PROFESSIONALS TITLE DEPARTMENT BEGINNING ON
PSI News
Moodle Training Opportunities for Fall 2020
Performa is offering the following tutorials for teachers new to Moodle: Adjusting Your Course Settings and Adding Content September 3rd | 16:00-17:00 This one hour troubleshooting session is for those who have watched videos on working with course settings and adding material, but still have a few questions or concerns.
Adding Activities and Assessments to Moodle Courses September 17 | 16:00-17:00 Description coming soon. To access and enroll in the Moodle course please follow these instructions:
1. Login to Vanier’s Moodle with your Vanier O365 account.
2. From the home page click on “Teaching Resources & Sandboxes”
3. Click “Moodle Resources”
4. Click “Performa Moodle Community of Practice A20” to enter the course.
5. When prompted, enter the self-enrollment key: moodle_perf_A20
Closer to the start of the first session, details will be sent to teachers about how to access the video-conference for each session.
DECclic is offering Moodle training in French. Click this link to access a list of workshops: https://formation.decclic.qc.ca/ To register, you will need to login. If you do not have an account, you can create one.
Zoom in Léa If you are teaching an online course, you have the option to videoconference with students using Zoom in Léa (during your scheduled
class hours only, as well as 10 minutes prior to the start of class).
Instructions for Starting Zoom in Léa
Information on using Zoom in Léa can be found on PSI’s Zoom page. Because the situation with the Zoom licenses used in Léa is somewhat evolving, we encourage you to check out that page for updates. To launch Zoom, teachers and students go to “What’s New” on the Omnivox homepage at the start of each class, and click the link provided.
Guest speakers can be invited to a Zoom session after the teacher has started the session. Zoom sessions can be recorded, and whiteboards can be saved, but will need to save them on your own device. You can upload
recordings to Microsoft Stream to share them with students. Visit our PSI Stream page for support in using Stream. Breakout rooms can be created, but not prior to the class session. Security features are available within the Zoom session. Click the security button for options, which include preventing students from
changing their names If you wish to meet with students outside of class time, you will need to use your own personal Zoom account. Please note that currently, those using Zoom with a Vanier email address (outside of Léa) currently have the 40 minute limit lifted. We do not know whether it will be re-imposed this fall. If you prefer to use a platform with no schedule restrictions, you may wish to consider Microsoft Teams. Many new features are now available in Teams to make navigation easier. Breakout rooms should be available soon. Q & A with Skytech on ClassADistance in Léa
Skytech is offering Q & A sessions on their ClassADistance functionalities. The sessions will be run in French but participants are welcome to ask questions in English. Please note that they are not tutorials on how to use Zoom, nor can Skytech answer questions about what features are available in the Vanier Zoom licenses. For that, we recommend you check out our Zoom page. Thursday August 13 2020: 1:30-2:30pm https://zoom.us/j/98890628216?pwd=MGRES25KMTNRd2dHMmJNS3o5L21Bdz09 Meeting ID: 988 9062 8216 Access Code: 873071 Tuesday August 18 2020: 11am-12pm https://zoom.us/j/95921887437?pwd=MGhEMlJOOXpjM1VoQU9UQUFZSXptUT09 Meeting ID: 959 2188 7437 Access Code: 053544 Thursday August 20 2020: 1:30-2:30pm https://zoom.us/j/96791197733?pwd=NTRhVFhzYnFUVXBraGxHcU90djRtQT09 Meeting ID: 967 9119 7733 Access Code: 657540
Equipment Loans
The College has ordered equipment to support teachers with online and hybrid learning. Unfortunately, due to high demand, many items are still on back order. Please check the equipment list to learn which ones are available. (Currently, Wacoms Hue document cameras, and four smart phones are available to borrow for a three-week period). Please visit the PSI Equipment for Online Teaching page for details about items that will be available and borrowing procedures.
New Meeting Experience in Teams
Microsoft has begun to roll out improvements to Meetings in Teams. They have promised breakout rooms and the ability to view 49 users at once. These should be available some time early this term. One helpful improvement that is currently available is the new Meeting Experience that makes navigation between meetings and the Teams app, as well as between meetings held simultaneously in various channels, much, much easier. Check out this instructional video for details on how to activate the new meeting experience: How to use Together Mode & other new features in Microsoft Teams This video is one of many created by Youtuber (and former Microsoft employee) Kevin Stratvert. Our PSI
Working in Microsoft Teams page has many more such resources on working in Teams, so be sure to check it out.
PSI’s Website There are many helpful resources on PSI’s website. The pages we most encourage you to check out for help with online or hybrid teaching are found under the menu tabs “Resources for Teachers fduring COVID 19” and “Pedagogy”. Come check out all we have on
offer!
Elana Cooperberg, Pedagogical Support and Innovation
Research News
Introducing our new Research Officer Hi, my name is Rebecca Achtman. When we are on campus, you can find me in B-228E. I have my PhD in neuroscience. Most of my research involves studying the effects of video games on the brain, and other examples of brain plasticity related to sensory disabilities (e.g., forms of deafness or blindness). I also have 10 years of experience teaching at the college and university level. I am really excited to be at Vanier and look forward to working with you as you pursue your research questions! I keep a running contact list of researchers/people at Vanier interested in grants. Please contact me ([email protected]) if you would like to be included.
Vanier Development and Support Opportunities (DSOs) Final Reports for DSOs from the 2019-2020 academic year are due before 5pm on August 31st. Once you complete the report and obtain the necessary electronic signatures, you should email it to Cynthia Cicci ([email protected]). You can find the form to be completed here: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/psi/vanier-development-and-support-opportunities-dsos/
External Funding Opportunities For information on external funding opportunities, please visit: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/psi/external-funding-opportunities/
Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation (MEI): PSO-International
External deadline: Sept. 15, 2020
Internal deadline: Aug. 28, 2020
Aims: To support the realization of international research and innovation projects between university, college, institutional and industrial players in Quebec;
To increase and materialize high-level partnerships in research and innovation by supporting strategic international initiatives.
More info: https://www.economie.gouv.qc.ca/bibliotheques/programmes/aide-financiere/programme-de-soutien-aux-organismes-de-recherche-et-dinnovation-pso/soutien-aux-projets/projets-de-recherche-a-linternational/
Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Nature et Technologies (FRQNT)
External deadline: Sept. 7, 2020
Internal deadline: Aug. 27, 2020
Aims: To offer new perspectives to CEGEP and college students, allowing them to acquire skills by applying scientific solutions to practical projects.
More info: $ 5,000 in support to students who will participate in supervised research projects in natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
Webinars to learn more about the pilot program will be co-hosted by Mitacs and the FRQNT on August 24 at 11 a.m. ET (in French) and 1:30 p.m. ET (in English). Click on the link of your choice to register.
Canada Foundation for Innovation: Exceptional Opportunities Fund – COVID-19 for colleges, polytechnics and Cégeps
External deadline: Sept. 15, 2020
Internal deadline: Aug. 31, 2020
Aims: To support urgent needs for equipment for ongoing applied research and technology development related to COVID-19.
More info: The threat of infectious disease continues to be a major global concern for human health and is a key driver of healthcare system costs, human lives lost and economic turmoil. Through this Exceptional Opportunities Fund – COVID-19 competition for colleges, polytechnics and Cégeps, the CFI will invest up to a total of $2 million, with each project getting between $20,000 - $50,000.
https://www.innovation.ca/awards/exceptional-opportunities-fund-covid-19-colleges-polytechnics-and-cegeps
Elana Cooperberg, Pedagogical Support and Innovation
