RRC Staff ECO Peggo Pass for the month of JANUARY will be available at the Campus Store until the end of business today (3:30 PM)

Please bring your Peggo card and RRC Staff ID card with you when you come to purchase this month’s pass.

Develop your intercultural power skills through the Intercultural Mentorship Program. The program is a fun experience and truly makes a difference in lives of local and global mentors.

A Local Mentor is a Canadian-raised STUDENT OR STAFF who is open to:

• expanding your intercultural skills by learning about another culture while sharing your knowledge, skills and perspective
• developing your power skills in communication, time management and leadership
• sharing the Canadian culture with a Global Mentor
• having FUN while making a difference in a student’s life
• spending 7 hours over the course of this term to explore Winnipeg with a Global Mentor (some free events may be available)

Deadline is January 20, 2020.

For more information and to apply, visit rrc.ca/mentorship-awards

Please help me in welcoming our new Print Shoppe Supervisor, Claudia Jofre!  She joined our team on Monday, December 13, 2019.

Claudia comes to us with a combination of 20 years in the print industry, five years in purchasing and eight years as a Supervisor.  She most recently was the Purchaser for the largest print company in Canada at Transcontinental Printing, and prior to that she was the Digital Print Supervisor for Direct Focus Marketing and Datamark Systems.

Claudia is a personal development junkie and her favourite toy as a child was a small arcade game, Miss Pacman!

So come down to DM19 and say hello to Claudia!   She is VERY excited to join our team and brings a lot of passion with her.

Anthony Francisco
Campus Store & Print Shoppe Manager

Join the SHS team and meet RRC’s new Resource & Resolution Advisor as we celebrate NAOSH for the month of January. Come learn about the new first aid kits and how to use an AED.

• NDC: January 13th 2020 – 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
• EDC: January 14th 2020 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

For Regional Campuses or those who are unable to attend the booth, answer the 4 questions correctly located on our microsite to be entered into the draw. For the January – February prize, SHS will be giving away a Corkcicle Set!! The prize will be drawn after the February event.

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming NAOSH events.

Faculty Fridays is a weekly blog to nurture and celebrate good teaching at RRC.

As we enter a New Year of possibilities, we want to inspire you with today’s post to step into the influence we have in our role as instructors. Today, we’re sharing about diversity and inclusiveness. Join the conversation and be inspired here!

Janine Carmichael and Amanda LeRougetel

The Blanket Exercise is a new workshop for all RRC employees to help foster reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. It brings participants into a simulation of the colonization of Canada and allows people to relate to history from a first-person perspective.

During the workshop, you will walk on blankets representing the land and roles of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. Through a facilitated simulation, you will experience your “outcome” as you literally “walk” through an experience of colonization to present day. Trained facilitators assume various roles and a lead facilitator and Elders guide the experience. The day also includes a de-brief talking circle to discuss the learning experience, process feelings, ask questions, share insights and deepen understanding.

It is important to know that the Blanket Activity is often emotional and impactful. Due to the depth of the experience, the workshop approach and supporting resources are rooted in trauma-informed care principles. RRC is committed to providing a caring and supportive experience for participants.

This workshop will be held in the Indigenous Centre, F209 on the following dates. Click on the date you want to start the registration process. Be sure to confirm your supervisor’s support and complete a Staff Development Form as well.

Fri Jan 31
Tues Feb 11
Fri Feb 28
Fri March 13
Fri March 27
Fri April 3
Fri April 17
Fri May 29
Thurs June 11
Wed June 17

For more information on the workshop, please click here.

Questions? Contact Taryn Presley at tpresley@rrc.ca or (204) 632-2484.

If you’ve been in the NDC Library Hallway lately, you may have noticed the large RRC Printing by the Numbers display which tracks our paper consumption progress year-over-year by term for staff and student printing and photocopying.

To make an even bigger commitment to reducing our printing in 2020, you can pledge a new year’s paper reduction resolution and be entered in a prize draw. Send us your own 2020 paper reduction pledge by email to sustainability@rrc.ca by Friday at noon. We’ll add your pledge to our airplane wall and enter you in the draw.

For inspiration check out some ideas here and be sure to take a look at the other pledges made on the paper airplanes in the library hallway at NDC!

Fitness Classes start up again next Monday Jan 13th. Please make sure to sign up and follow your new years resolution!

• Self Defense on Monday’s with Chris from 12:05-12:50 pm in the North Gym South Court – This is a basic self-defense course to expose the user to some very simple easy to use, easy to retain and easy to recall techniques to help protect oneself.
• Yoga Fusion on Monday’s with Holly from 4:15-5:15 pm in the South Gym – This class will be a combination of traditional hatha poses, Physiologic yoga, and functional movement to blend strength and stretch. The main focus of this class is on how you feel and less on how the poses look. Modifications offered; no yoga experience required.
• HIIT Boot Camp with Cameron on Tuesday’s from 12:05-12:50 pm in the North Gym South Court– Circuit training is one of the most time efficient ways to enhance cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance! Using a mixture of resistance, TRX, core, plyometric and aerobic exercises performed in timed work:rest intervals, one can expect to build strength, burn fat, and increase aerobic capacity. This class is for everyone as all exercises can be modified to accommodate participants regardless of physical ability or current fitness level.
• Tantric Hatha Yoga with Keith on Wednesday’s from 12:05-12:50 pm in the South Gym Stage – Tantric Hatha Yoga
  Tantric Hatha Yoga has two elements…Tantra which means to move beyond oneself or break out and Hatha which, at its core, is what yoga has become… a series of poses combined with mindfully breathing. Thus, the form of yoga Keith practices is movement based whilst connecting to your breath in such a way that over time, we can break out of the constraints we find ourselves in; these may be physical mobility, flexibility, or psychological.
• Morning Boot Camp with Erica on Thursday’s morning from 7-7:45 am in the North Gym South Court –
• Each class will begin with a functional group warm-up, followed by a demonstration of the techniques needed for the exercises that will be performed that day.
• The class will be fun, challenging and always changing, you’re guaranteed to never be bored. We will be using kettlebells, bodyweight movements, plyometrics, TRX and a variety of other resistance equipment. We will work all the things you need to move better and get stronger for everyday life!
• HIIT Boot Camp with Cameron on Thursday’s from 12:05-12:50 pm in the North Gym South Court – Circuit training is one of the most time efficient ways to enhance cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance! Using a mixture of resistance, TRX, core, plyometric and aerobic exercises performed in timed work:rest intervals, one can expect to build strength, burn fat, and increase aerobic capacity. This class is for everyone as all exercises can be modified to accommodate participants regardless of physical ability or current fitness level.
• African Funk with Tannis on Thursday’s from 4:15-5 pm in the North Gym South Court– African Funk is a fun and energetic dance class to African music where we will explore ways to get the ‘feel’ of African dance moves in our bodies.  It will include a warm up, various exercises that will help us start to feel the grounded flow and joy of this Earthy dance style, specific movement patterns across the floor and possibly mini combinations of moves, finishing with a cool down
• Yoga Fusion with Holly on Thursday’s from 4:15-5:15 pm in P107 EDC – This class will be a combination of traditional hatha poses, Physiologic yoga, and functional movement to blend strength and stretch. The main focus of this class is on how you feel and less on how the poses look. Modifications offered; no yoga experience required.

Click here for more information and registration.

Next in-service day, keep the kids active and bring them to work with you! They’ll take part in a fun-filled day of activities, including curling, soccer, swimming and basketball- all led by our certified instructors.

in-service camp day is January 31st  from 9am to 4pm
Ages 6-12 and the cost is $35 dollars per child

For more info, visit https://www.rrc.ca/rebels/programs-and-services/inservice-day-sports-camps/

Recreation Services is hosting the fifth annual Get Movin’ Challenge! For the entire month of February, challenge yourself, your coworkers and students to stop sitting and start moving.

Reach 7,000 steps per day for 10 days or more and you can enter to win amazing prizes! The more days you achieve your goal, the better the prizes.  For more information about the challenge, and to sign up today, please visit https://www.rrc.ca/rebels/fitness-wellness/get-movin-challenge/.

Come out for a skate with fellow Red River College Staff and Students! Enjoy Canada’s favorite sport while enjoying a solid workout. All sessions occurring at the Canlan Ice-Plex, from 4:40 pm – 5:40 pm Tuesday nights. Cost is $115 plus gst for all eleven sessions.

Registration is now open: https://www.rrc.ca/rebels/programs-and-services/rec-hockey/

Massage therapy is available on the Notre Dame Campus in the North Gym. Save time and travel, book your appointment today. Massage therapy is covered under the RRC Health Plan.

Massage therapy is available Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00am and 3:00pm. Please contact Jason Matthes at 204.782.8988 or by email at matthesjason@hotmail.com to book your appointment.

As we start a new year, consider including your mental health when you set goals, intentions or resolutions. For instance, you can devote some energy to building a more mindful mindset with the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge, which begins any Tuesday.

This online training takes just five minutes a day, anytime, anywhere and on any device, yet can lower stress, increase resilience, improve communication, and strengthen leadership skills.

Registration
Click here to register for the Challenge using your preferred email address. During the registration process, you’ll also be asked to input your mobile number and your ‘buddy’s’ email address (everyone in the Challenge gets to take it with a buddy of their choice, including friends or loved ones from outside of RRC).

Prizes
Complete all 30 days of the Challenge by February 28 and be entered to win some fabulous prizes, including one of two Float Calm experiences. Just scan or mail your certificate of completion to Breanna Sawatzky to be entered. If you’ve already started a challenge, jump back in and finish!

The North Gym is hosting open badminton drop-in for staff members on Mondays between 4-6pm. Monday January 13th is the first one of the term! Anyone is welcome to join and you do not have to commit to each week. Please bring your own racquet (if you have one). We have a limited stock of racquets, so for those of you without one – they will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Our front desk staff will provide the birdies, nets and poles. Look forward to seeing you on the courts!

(Note: Any Drop-in cancellations will be posted on Staff News.)

To support students’ development of their diversity awareness and intercultural competence as well as their understanding of gender and sexual diversity, Academic Success Centre offers a modular Diversity Training with one-hour interactive workshops that foster knowledge and skills building as students advance from module to module.

The suite of Intercultural Competence Training offers the following four modules:

• Module 1: Uncovering our Cultural Lens
• Module 2: Navigating Cultural Differences
• Module 3: Communicating across Cultures
• Module 4: Challenging Cultural Assumptions and Bias

The Gender and Sexual Diversity Awareness Training offers the following two modules:

• Module 1: Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity
• Module 2: Uncovering Assumptions and Barriers

All workshop modules include key diversity concepts and frameworks, reflection activities for skills building and discussion, and a variety of relevant videos from LinkedIn Learning and community projects. Each workshop concludes with suggested strategies for developing and applying an intercultural and diversity approach to respect and inclusion, and working effectively in our diverse and global environments.

In addition, access to the Diversity Awareness Online Courses housed in LEARN is also provided to students that participate in Diversity Training in-classroom workshops.

Following the delivery of in-classroom workshops, Post-Workshop Learning Activities are provided to the instructors as a helpful resource to share with their students to guide their next steps in their learning journey. These handouts include suggestions of specific lessons in the Diversity Awareness Online Courses that can provide further insights, recommended relevant courses in LinkedIn Learning, and specific resources included in the new Library Guide on Intercultural Competence & Diversity.

To request a Diversity Training workshop, please click here.

For more information, please contact Nora Sobel at nsobel@rrc.ca or 204.632.2404.

Did you know Library staff are available to come to your classroom and teach your students how to use our databases and resources?  We can provide instruction on our OneSearch database to find books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more.

Perhaps you want your students to learn about specialty databases such as IBISWorld, Knovel, Academic Search Complete or others…  We would be happy to provide a session.

Have you given your students an assignment that requires research?  Let us show them what they have access to and how to locate quality material.

Email us at pscref@rrc.ca, contact Lynn Gibson at lgibson@rrc.ca, or stop by the Library and talk to us in person.  Happy 2020!

The Academic Success Centre (ASC) supports students in becoming independent and confident life-long learners. Our services include individual and group tutoring, academic coaching, EAL support, academic writing support, study skills training, diversity training, help desks, weekly reviews of targeted courses, and much more!

·      Study Skills Workshops: Staff at the ASC are available to deliver study skills workshops to your classes. Each workshop guides students through active learning strategies needed for success at college. All workshops are designed to be student-centered and interactive, and are best delivered when modified to suit the specific needs of RRC programs. Workshop topics include Active Learning Strategies to Enhance Student Success, 8 Habits of Successful Students, and Writing for College. Please book well in advance to ensure ASC staff have time to modify workshop plans to suit your program’s current needs. To request a study skills workshop click here

·      Diversity Training: Staff at the ASC are also available to deliver diversity training workshops to your classes. These workshops support students in the development of their intercultural competence and enhance their understanding and respect for gender and sexual diversity. Intercultural Competence training topics include Uncovering our Cultural Lens, Navigating Cultural Differences, Communicating across Cultures, and Challenging Cultural Assumptions and Bias. Gender and Sexual Diversity training topics include Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity and Uncovering Assumptions and Barriers. To request a diversity training workshop click here

·      Help Desks: Individualized, drop-in tutoring is available at various times throughout the week for a variety of topics to support student with quick questions related to a course, or if they need urgent help. No appointment necessary! Click here to find the schedule of help desks

·      English Support: Individualized English as an Additional Language (EAL) tutoring, help desks and group workshops are available for students across programs. Trained EAL specialists and tutors work with students using program-specific material and assignments. EAL staff help students with reading and taking notes effectively; developing program-specific vocabulary and pronunciation; and organizing ideas and expressing them clearly for presentations and writing assignments. You can encourage your students to seek tutoring help by explaining the service to them, and by showing them how to access tutoring support.

We are always open to working with you to develop something new that addresses your specific needs. We can offer a range of workshops addressing academic and language skills and strategies, and we can tailor them to focus specifically on your program needs.
Click here for more information about EAL supports

·      Tutoring: We offer a range of tutor-led supports designed to help students succeed in their programs. Tutors use content knowledge and familiarity with course materials to help students better understand and apply course content. Tutorial support varies according to program and tutor availability.

Also, if you know students that love helping people learn and have a good understanding of the content in your course, the students can become paid Peer Tutors! Students that become Peer Tutors receive orientation information, as well as tips and training that help them develop their skills in working with another students.
Click here more information about tutoring services

·      Academic Coaching: Academic coaches work with students to set and accomplish academic goals by employing research-backed study and motivational strategies. Academic Coaches can help students set actionable and measurable academic goals, fine-tune current study strategies and learn new ones, develop organizational techniques, and much more! Click here for more information about academic coaching

·        Online Resources: In the Student Success Skills  online site students can find time-tested study tips to increase their understanding and ability to recall new course material. These brain-based learning strategies have helped other RRC students boost their performance and reduce their stress.

For more information about ASC programs and services, visit www.rrc.ca/asc.

VOLUNTEER OR JOB OPPORTUNITIES: OPEN HOUSE 2020

The search is on for energetic RRC students who are interested in working as campus tour guides during Open House 2020 at the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses.

Shifts will take place on Tue., Feb. 18, between 8:30am-9pm. Additional training hours will be required prior to the event.

Students have the option of a paid position ($11.75/hour), a volunteer position, or some of each.

STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE TRAINING SESSIONS:

• Feb. 10 or 12, from 4-9pm (NDC students only)
• Feb. 13, from 4-7pm (EDC students only)

If interested, please visit www.rrc.ca/openhouse to schedule your interview time, or contact Clint Thiessen at cjthiessen@rrc.ca.

Students must be outgoing, energetic and comfortable conducting campus tours alone.

Deadline to apply is Jan. 27

BUFFALO (8:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

• Special: 2 Franks Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw – $10.95
• Soups:
  Split Pea Vegetable (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  White Bean Chorizo
  Seafood Chowder

TIM HORTON’S (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fridays 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

VOYAGEUR (7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Today)

• Burger Island Special: Chili Cheese Fries. House Made Chili on top of Crispy Golden Fries – $6.95
• Deli Special – Crunchy Chicken Pesto Wrap with Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone and Spicy Mayo – $6.95 / Combo with Chips and 591 ml. Pepsi Soft Drink Beverage – $9.95
• Soups:
  Split Pea Vegetable (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  White Bean Chorizo
  Seafood Chowder

RED Forum, RRC’s largest professional development day, has a reputation for quality PD sessions thanks in large part to the presenters within our walls.

Whether you’ve presented in the past or are a first-timer with a great idea, this is your chance. The Call for Proposals is now open and will run until February 3. You are invited to put your idea forward.

Take a moment to review the overview and submission form. An early peek helps – you may want to discuss a topic with others for feedback or start knocking on some doors if you’re thinking about co-presenting.

Note: For this year, we’ve made the submission form shorter, and we’ve also introduced some new formats!  Click here to read on!

Questions? Contact Taryn Presley at tpresley@rrc.ca or (204) 632-2484.

Today RRC’s flags are flown at half-mast, to honour the victims who lost their life on the Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 plane crash near Iran’s capital on Tuesday, including 63 Canadians and 8 Winnipeggers. Our thoughts are with the victim’s families and loved ones during this tragic time.

Effective today, please send all inquiries for departmental merchandise orders to Claudette Stonehouse at cstonehouse@rrc.ca ext: 2090

This includes all RRC branded merchandise such as mugs, stationary and clothing.

Thank you!

Please help me in welcoming our new Print Shoppe Supervisor, Claudia Jofre!  She joined our team on Monday, December 13, 2019.

Claudia comes to us with a combination of 20 years in the print industry, five years in purchasing and eight years as a Supervisor.  She most recently was the Purchaser for the largest print company in Canada at Transcontinental Printing, and prior to that she was the Digital Print Supervisor for Direct Focus Marketing and Datamark Systems.

Claudia is a personal development junkie and her favourite toy as a child was a small arcade game, Miss Pacman!

So come down to DM19 and say hello to Claudia!   She is VERY excited to join our team and brings a lot of passion with her.

Anthony Francisco
Campus Store & Print Shoppe Manager

I am seeking the assistance of Faculty at Red River College who assign writing in their courses. Your writing assignment should be at least 3 pages in length and require the students to use sources from the library, the internet or other, to complete the assignment.

This request comes in aid of validating a new instrument to measure writing self-efficacy in post-secondary students. As a doctoral candidate in the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences this research forms a part of my doctoral thesis titled: “A Mixed-Methods Validation of a New Measurement of Writing Self-Efficacy” This study has received ethical approval from the Nursing Education Research Ethics Board at the University of Manitoba and approval from the Red River College Research Ethics Board.

My request asks faculty members if they are willing to share a short 5-10 minute survey with their students.

If you are willing to allow your students to participate or if you have any questions about the research, please email:
Please email Kim Mitchell: kmmitchell@rrc.ca

You are welcome to attend Red River College’s

Celebration of Culture Party
When: Friday, January 17, 2020 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: Voyageur Dining Room NDC

There will be cultural performances, children’s activities, and a dance party. Light refreshments will be served.

Advance registration is required online by January 16. This is a free college-wide event – Everyone is Welcome!

For any questions, contact numali@rrc.ca

IT Solutions manages the RRC wireless networks but provides support only for College-issued laptops and devices. The RRC Library, however, offers tips and general support for connecting to the College Wi-Fi network using personal devices.

If your students cannot connect to the network using the Quick reference instructions, Troubleshooting tips, and FAQ available on the Connect to Red River College wireless webpage, they can visit the following Library Helpdesk locations for assistance:

• Notre Dame Campus: Library Computer Lab, 8 am – 4 pm
• Exchange District Campus: Lower Learning Commons, 8 am – 4 pm

Need IT help?

• ITS Help Resources has many self-help categories designed to help you solve common IT issues. ITS adds new pages all the time, so visit this resource often!
• Case Log is the website to use if you have already explored the Help Resources pages and still cannot find the answer you are looking for. You can submit a new Case Log to receive help directly from an ITS team member.

Bring your lunch to the Library and learn a new skill!

The Library will be presenting a series of mini-lectures in our classroom this year. Each session will feature one topic to help you find and access quality information efficiently.

OneSearch (new and improved)

The Library has upgraded its Online Catalogue! The new and improved, OneSearch will search print books, ebooks and a variety of databases simultaneously. Come spend 30 min in the library and learn how to use this powerful tool.

Location: Library Classroom CM29  (Notre Dame Campus)
Date: January 9
Time: 12:15-12:45pm
More Information: Visit Library.rrc.ca’s Lunch & Learn page for more information about specific dates and topics. Stay tuned to your student and staff news for updates in your inbox.

If you have suggestions for topics that you would like to see presented in the 2020 series please contact Rosemary Woodby (rwoodby@rrc.ca).

As part of NAOSH events for January, Safety and Health Services is pleased to welcome back Winnipeg Police Constable Andrea Lefort for an encore presentation on Active Shooter Procedures. Her powerful and informative presentation was first provided during Red Forum 2019 and in December at NDC. If you missed it, now is your chance to learn first hand from someone who lives and breathes school safety.

EDC’s presentation will be held:

• January 14th, 2020 – EDC P107 10AM – 11:30AM

Please mark your calendars. Open seating on a first come basis.

Please contact Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Nicki Albus if you have further questions about this event.

Welcome back, Instructors! Is your LEARN course ready to go? Have you copied your previous materials to your new course shell? Have all the assessment dates and restrictions been updated? The Centre for Learning and Program Excellence (CLPE) is here to help you!

The CLPE is offering a LEARN Term Start drop-in sessions for instructors.

During this drop-in, you will be able to ask your burning LEARN questions with a member of the CLPE’s LEARN Support team. Ask an expert to have a look at your content! Just bring your laptop, your questions, and any items about which you’re not sure.

The goal will be to have you leave feeling confident that your course is ready for your students to hit the ground running.

Dates: Thursday, January 9 and Friday, January 10 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Location: FM71, Notre Dame Campus, Centre for Learning and Program Excellence.

If you’ve been in the NDC Library Hallway lately, you may have noticed the large RRC Printing by the Numbers display which tracks our paper consumption progress year-over-year by term for staff and student printing and photocopying.

Come by the Library Hallway Today between 11 am and 1 pm to pledge a new year’s paper reduction resolution and enter a prize draw. All pledges will be written on recycled paper airplanes and hung up beside our paper display.

Can’t make it? Send us your own 2020 paper reduction pledge by email to sustainability@rrc.ca by Friday at noon. We’ll add your pledge to our airplane wall and enter you in the draw. For inspiration check out some ideas here

Let’s keep the ball rolling and make a bigger commitment to reducing our printing in 2020!

Former NHL forward Jordin Tootoo is the keynote speaker at our annual mental health awareness event.

In Jordin’s talk, Aiming at Wellness Together, he shares his personal experiences in order to open up important conversations around addiction recovery, mental health, and suicide prevention, all while sharing a hopeful message of resilience and understanding.

Join us for a free pizza lunch and meet Jordin. Please invite your students to attend.

Date: Wednesday, February 5th
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: South Gym, Notre Dame Campus*

*The program will be recorded and live streamed thanks to the eTV studio. You can catch the live stream at live.etvlabs.com

For more information see the blog post.

Recreation Services is hosting the fourth annual Get Movin’ Challenge! For the entire month of February, challenge yourself, your coworkers and students to stop sitting and start moving.

Reach 7,000 steps per day for 10 days or more and you can enter to win amazing prizes! The more days you achieve your goal, the better the prizes.  For more information about the challenge, and to sign up today, please visit https://www.rrc.ca/rebels/fitness-wellness/get-movin-challenge/.

Come out for a skate with fellow Red River College Staff and Students! Enjoy Canada’s favourite sport while enjoying a solid workout. All sessions occurring at the Canlan Ice-Plex, from 4:40 pm – 5:40 pm Tuesday nights. Cost is $115 plus gst for all eleven sessions.

Registration is now open: https://www.rrc.ca/rebels/programs-and-services/rec-hockey/

As we start a new year, consider including your mental health when you set goals, intentions or resolutions. For instance, you can devote some energy to building a more mindful mindset with the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge, which begins any Tuesday.

This online training takes just five minutes a day, anytime, anywhere and on any device, yet can lower stress, increase resilience, improve communication, and strengthen leadership skills.

Registration
Click here to register for the Challenge using your preferred email address. During the registration process, you’ll also be asked to input your mobile number and your ‘buddy’s’ email address (everyone in the Challenge gets to take it with a buddy of their choice, including friends or loved ones from outside of RRC).

Prizes
Complete all 30 days of the Challenge by February 28 and be entered to win some fabulous prizes, including one of two Float Calm experiences. Just scan or mail your certificate of completion to Breanna Sawatzky to be entered. If you’ve already started a challenge, jump back in and finish!

The North Gym is hosting open badminton drop-in for staff members on Mondays between 4-6pm. Monday January 13th is the first one of the term! Anyone is welcome to join and you do not have to commit to each week. Please bring your own racquet (if you have one). We have a limited stock of racquets, so for those of you without one – they will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Our front desk staff will provide the birdies, nets and poles. Look forward to seeing you on the courts!

(Note: Any Drop-in cancellations will be posted on Staff News.)

Did you know Library staff are available to come to your classroom and teach your students how to use our databases and resources?  We can provide instruction on our OneSearch database to find books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more.

Perhaps you want your students to learn about specialty databases such as IBISWorld, Knovel, Academic Search Complete or others…  We would be happy to provide a session.

Have you given your students an assignment that requires research?  Let us show them what they have access to and how to locate quality material.

Email us at pscref@rrc.ca, contact Lynn Gibson at lgibson@rrc.ca, or stop by the Library and talk to us in person.  Happy 2020!

The Academic Success Centre (ASC) supports students in becoming independent and confident life-long learners. Our services include individual and group tutoring, academic coaching, EAL support, academic writing support, study skills training, diversity training, help desks, weekly reviews of targeted courses, and much more!

·      Study Skills Workshops: Staff at the ASC are available to deliver study skills workshops to your classes. Each workshop guides students through active learning strategies needed for success at college. All workshops are designed to be student-centered and interactive, and are best delivered when modified to suit the specific needs of RRC programs. Workshop topics include Active Learning Strategies to Enhance Student Success, 8 Habits of Successful Students, and Writing for College. Please book well in advance to ensure ASC staff have time to modify workshop plans to suit your program’s current needs. To request a study skills workshop click here

·      Diversity Training: Staff at the ASC are also available to deliver diversity training workshops to your classes. These workshops support students in the development of their intercultural competence and enhance their understanding and respect for gender and sexual diversity. Intercultural Competence training topics include Uncovering our Cultural Lens, Navigating Cultural Differences, Communicating across Cultures, and Challenging Cultural Assumptions and Bias. Gender and Sexual Diversity training topics include Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity and Uncovering Assumptions and Barriers. To request a diversity training workshop click here

·      Help Desks: Individualized, drop-in tutoring is available at various times throughout the week for a variety of topics to support student with quick questions related to a course, or if they need urgent help. No appointment necessary! Click here to find the schedule of help desks

·      English Support: Individualized English as an Additional Language (EAL) tutoring, help desks and group workshops are available for students across programs. Trained EAL specialists and tutors work with students using program-specific material and assignments. EAL staff help students with reading and taking notes effectively; developing program-specific vocabulary and pronunciation; and organizing ideas and expressing them clearly for presentations and writing assignments. You can encourage your students to seek tutoring help by explaining the service to them, and by showing them how to access tutoring support.

We are always open to working with you to develop something new that addresses your specific needs. We can offer a range of workshops addressing academic and language skills and strategies, and we can tailor them to focus specifically on your program needs.
Click here for more information about EAL supports

·      Tutoring: We offer a range of tutor-led supports designed to help students succeed in their programs. Tutors use content knowledge and familiarity with course materials to help students better understand and apply course content. Tutorial support varies according to program and tutor availability.

Also, if you know students that love helping people learn and have a good understanding of the content in your course, the students can become paid Peer Tutors! Students that become Peer Tutors receive orientation information, as well as tips and training that help them develop their skills in working with another students.
Click here more information about tutoring services

·      Academic Coaching: Academic coaches work with students to set and accomplish academic goals by employing research-backed study and motivational strategies. Academic Coaches can help students set actionable and measurable academic goals, fine-tune current study strategies and learn new ones, develop organizational techniques, and much more! Click here for more information about academic coaching

·        Online Resources: In the Student Success Skills  online site students can find time-tested study tips to increase their understanding and ability to recall new course material. These brain-based learning strategies have helped other RRC students boost their performance and reduce their stress.

For more information about ASC programs and services, visit www.rrc.ca/asc.

At Red River College, we welcome students from all demographics and corners of the globe, and our culturally diverse campuses are a great destination for international learners wishing to study and work in Canada.

We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere of respect, inclusion, equity and support for all students, and we have a large suite of diversity and intercultural programs and supports across the College:

·      Diversity Training: Academic Success Centre provides in-classroom workshops and online courses in LEARN to support students’ development of their intercultural competence and their understanding of gender and sexual diversity. Click here for workshop topics and booking information

·        Mentorship and Awards: Student Engagement offers one-on-one intercultural partnerships between Canadian-raised students (or staff) and Immigrant or International Students; out-of-classroom diversity experiential learning opportunities in the community; and several awards to recognize the contribution and excellence in embracing diversity. Instructors are also invited to explore the opportunity to include the Intercultural Mentorship Program and/or the Step Out Of Your Box Program as volunteer opportunities towards course credit in class assignments. Click here for more information about these programs

·      Support Services for Immigrant and International Students: The Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships offers advising services, social and recreational activities, and educational resources to immigrant and international students. Faculty is welcome to connect to the Centre for consultations and student support plans. Click here for information about supports and services

·      English Support: Taking an academic program in another language presents special challenges, which is why the Academic Success Centre has a team of EAL Specialists and EAL Tutors. Individualized tutoring and group workshops are available for students, while instructors can connect for customized program supports to address specific student needs. Click here for more information

·      LGBTT* Support: Red River College provides students with educational opportunities to learn about sexual orientation and gender identity and build understanding and respect throughout our campuses, as well as supports and services accepting and affirming of various gender identities. Click here for more information

·      Spiritual Support: The Reflection Rooms at Red River College are spaces for personal or spiritual reflection, prayer, meditation, or individual contemplation. The Reflection Rooms are designed to be non-denominational spaces open to people of all religions, faiths, and/or spiritual practices. They can also be used by students who want a quiet space away from the busy campus. Click here for more information

For more information about programs and services, visit Diversity on Campus.

Thursday, February 6, 2020
3pm – 8pm
Notre Dame Campus Library
FREE!

Students can work on that big paper, study for their test, get help with their math challenges, or learn strategies to balance College and personal life. Library staff and tutors will be available to support students’ research and coursework. Food, self-care activities, and much more!

Students can pre-register at www.rrc.ca/LNAP

Contact the Library for more information.

BUFFALO (8:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

• Special: 2 Franks Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw – $10.95
• Soups:
  Tomato Rice (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  Beef Vegetable Pasta
  Cream of Potato and Bacon

TIM HORTON’S (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fridays 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

VOYAGEUR (7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Today)

• Burger Island Special: Chili Cheese Fries. House Made Chili on top of Crispy Golden Fries – $6.95
• Deli Special – Crunchy Chicken Pesto Wrap with Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone and Spicy Mayo – $6.95 / Combo with Chips and 591 ml. Pepsi Soft Drink Beverage – $9.95
• Soups:
  Tomato Rice (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  Beef Vegetable Pasta
  Cream of Potato and Bacon

Please help me in welcoming our new Print Shoppe Supervisor, Claudia Jofre!  She joined our team on Monday, December 13, 2019.

Claudia comes to us with a combination of 20 years in the print industry, five years in purchasing and eight years as a Supervisor.  She most recently was the Purchaser for the largest print company in Canada at Transcontinental Printing, and prior to that she was the Digital Print Supervisor for Direct Focus Marketing and Datamark Systems.

Claudia is a personal development junkie and her favourite toy as a child was a small arcade game, Miss Pacman!

So come down to DM19 and say hello to Claudia!   She is VERY excited to join our team and brings a lot of passion with her.

Anthony Francisco
Campus Store & Print Shoppe Manager

Please note the following updated hours for both Campus Store locations:

December 16, 2019 – December 23, 2019
Monday – Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-3:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

December 24, 2019 – 8am-11:30am
December 25, 2019 – January 1, 2020 – CLOSED
January 2, 2020 – 8am-5pm
January 3, 2020 – 8am-3:30pm
January 4, 2020- January 5, 2020 – CLOSED

January 6, 2020 – January 17, 2020
Monday – Thursday: 8am-6:30pm
Friday: 8am-3:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

Welcome back, Instructors! Is your LEARN course ready to go? Have you copied your previous materials to your new course shell? Have all the assessment dates and restrictions been updated? The Centre for Learning and Program Excellence (CLPE) is here to help you!

The CLPE is offering a LEARN Term Start drop-in sessions for instructors.

During this drop-in, you will be able to ask your burning LEARN questions with a member of the CLPE’s LEARN Support team. Ask an expert to have a look at your content! Just bring your laptop, your questions, and any items about which you’re not sure.

The goal will be to have you leave feeling confident that your course is ready for your students to hit the ground running.

Dates: Thursday, January 9 and Friday, January 10 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Location: FM71, Notre Dame Campus, Centre for Learning and Program Excellence.

The Blanket Exercise is a new workshop for all RRC employees to help foster reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. It brings participants into a simulation of the colonization of Canada and allows people to relate to history from a first-person perspective.

During the workshop, you will walk on blankets representing the land and roles of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. Through a facilitated simulation, you will experience your “outcome” as you literally “walk” through an experience of colonization to present day. Trained facilitators assume various roles and a lead facilitator and Elders guide the experience. The day also includes a de-brief talking circle to discuss the learning experience, process feelings, ask questions, share insights and deepen understanding.

It is important to know that the Blanket Activity is often emotional and impactful. Due to the depth of the experience, the workshop approach and supporting resources are rooted in trauma-informed care principles. RRC is committed to providing a caring and supportive experience for participants.

This workshop will be held in the Indigenous Centre, F209 on the following dates. Click on the date you want to start the registration process. Be sure to confirm your supervisor’s support and complete a Staff Development Form as well.

Fri Jan 31
Tues Feb 11
Fri Feb 28
Fri March 13
Fri March 27
Fri April 3
Fri April 17
Fri May 29
Thurs June 11
Wed June 17

For more information on the workshop, please click here.

Questions? Contact Taryn Presley at tpresley@rrc.ca or (204) 632-2484.

With the new year, comes a new term which means the chance to further reduce paper consumption here at the College.

Since 2016, the Print Optimization Working Group has worked on many initiatives to optimize our print environment and reduce our paper consumption at the College. One of the ways we have tracked our progress is by tracking staff and student paper usage from printing and photocopying by term. If you’ve been in the NDC Library Hallway lately, you may have noticed the large RRC Printing by the Numbers display which shows our progress year-over-year by term (Fall 2019/20 numbers coming very soon!). We are excited to share that with each year, we continue to reduce our paper consumption at the College.

Let’s keep the ball rolling and make a bigger commitment to reducing our printing in 2020! Come by the Library Hallway this Thursday to pledge a new year’s paper reduction resolution and enter a prize draw. Check out our newest numbers and take a look at the pledges you can make on Thursday here!

It’s time to Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose that Christmas Tree! Just to make it even easier you don’t need to make a second stop on your commute, we have a free Christmas tree recycling service open to all RRC staff and faculty until Wednesday, January 8.

All Christmas trees are accepted for compost, but please ensure all stands, bags, lights, ornaments, tinsel, and any other décor is removed prior to drop-off.

You can bring your tree over to the Notre Dame drop off site located at the bus loop entrance at the following dates and times:

Monday, January 6 | 7:00AM – 2:00PM
Tuesday, January 7 |  7:00AM – 2:00PM
Wednesday, January 8 | 7:00AM – 2:00PM

Please feel free to contact the Sustainability Office with any questions. Happy Holidays!

The North Gym is hosting open badminton drop-in for staff members on Mondays between 4-6pm. Monday January 13th is the first one of the term! Anyone is welcome to join and you do not have to commit to each week. Please bring your own racquet (if you have one). We have a limited stock of racquets, so for those of you without one – they will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Our front desk staff will provide the birdies, nets and poles. Look forward to seeing you on the courts!

(Note: Any Drop-in cancellations will be posted on Staff News.)

Its the new year and you’ve committed to being active, but coming to a fitness centre can be intimidating. There are all sorts of equipment, multiple buttons to push and who knows what each of them does?  We do! To help you get comfortable Recreation Services can schedule a walkthrough of the NDC or EDC Fitness Centre’s. Schedule your orientation by visiting our website at this link.

As we start a new year, consider including your mental health when you set goals, intentions or resolutions. For instance, you can devote some energy to building a more mindful mindset with the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge, which begins any Tuesday.

This online training takes just five minutes a day, anytime, anywhere and on any device, yet can lower stress, increase resilience, improve communication, and strengthen leadership skills.

Registration
Click here to register for the Challenge using your preferred email address. During the registration process, you’ll also be asked to input your mobile number and your ‘buddy’s’ email address (everyone in the Challenge gets to take it with a buddy of their choice, including friends or loved ones from outside of RRC).

Prizes
Complete all 30 days of the Challenge by February 28 and be entered to win some fabulous prizes, including one of two Float Calm experiences. Just scan or mail your certificate of completion to Breanna Sawatzky to be entered. If you’ve already started a challenge, jump back in and finish!

Come out for a skate with fellow Red River College Staff and Students! Enjoy Canada’s favourite sport while enjoying a solid workout. All sessions occurring at the Canlan Ice-Plex, from 4:40 pm – 5:40 pm Tuesday nights. Cost is $115 plus gst for all eleven sessions.

Registration is now open: https://www.rrc.ca/rebels/programs-and-services/rec-hockey/

To support students’ development of their diversity awareness and intercultural competence as well as their understanding of gender and sexual diversity, Academic Success Centre offers a modular Diversity Training with one-hour interactive workshops that foster knowledge and skills building as students advance from module to module.

The suite of Intercultural Competence Training offers the following four modules:

• Module 1: Uncovering our Cultural Lens
• Module 2: Navigating Cultural Differences
• Module 3: Communicating across Cultures
• Module 4: Challenging Cultural Assumptions and Bias

The Gender and Sexual Diversity Awareness Training offers the following two modules:

• Module 1: Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity
• Module 2: Uncovering Assumptions and Barriers

All workshop modules include key diversity concepts and frameworks, reflection activities for skills building and discussion, and a variety of relevant videos from LinkedIn Learning and community projects. Each workshop concludes with suggested strategies for developing and applying an intercultural and diversity approach to respect and inclusion, and working effectively in our diverse and global environments.

In addition, access to the Diversity Awareness Online Courses housed in LEARN is also provided to students that participate in Diversity Training in-classroom workshops.

Following the delivery of in-classroom workshops, Post-Workshop Learning Activities are provided to the instructors as a helpful resource to share with their students to guide their next steps in their learning journey. These handouts include suggestions of specific lessons in the Diversity Awareness Online Courses that can provide further insights, recommended relevant courses in LinkedIn Learning, and specific resources included in the new Library Guide on Intercultural Competence & Diversity.

To request a Diversity Training workshop, please click here.

For more information, please contact Nora Sobel at nsobel@rrc.ca or 204.632.2404.

The Academic Success Centre (ASC) supports students in becoming independent and confident life-long learners. Our services include individual and group tutoring, academic coaching, EAL support, academic writing support, study skills training, diversity training, help desks, weekly reviews of targeted courses, and much more!

·      Study Skills Workshops: Staff at the ASC are available to deliver study skills workshops to your classes. Each workshop guides students through active learning strategies needed for success at college. All workshops are designed to be student-centered and interactive, and are best delivered when modified to suit the specific needs of RRC programs. Workshop topics include Active Learning Strategies to Enhance Student Success, 8 Habits of Successful Students, and Writing for College. Please book well in advance to ensure ASC staff have time to modify workshop plans to suit your program’s current needs. To request a study skills workshop click here

·      Diversity Training: Staff at the ASC are also available to deliver diversity training workshops to your classes. These workshops support students in the development of their intercultural competence and enhance their understanding and respect for gender and sexual diversity. Intercultural Competence training topics include Uncovering our Cultural Lens, Navigating Cultural Differences, Communicating across Cultures, and Challenging Cultural Assumptions and Bias. Gender and Sexual Diversity training topics include Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity and Uncovering Assumptions and Barriers. To request a diversity training workshop click here

·      Help Desks: Individualized, drop-in tutoring is available at various times throughout the week for a variety of topics to support student with quick questions related to a course, or if they need urgent help. No appointment necessary! Click here to find the schedule of help desks

·      English Support: Individualized English as an Additional Language (EAL) tutoring, help desks and group workshops are available for students across programs. Trained EAL specialists and tutors work with students using program-specific material and assignments. EAL staff help students with reading and taking notes effectively; developing program-specific vocabulary and pronunciation; and organizing ideas and expressing them clearly for presentations and writing assignments. You can encourage your students to seek tutoring help by explaining the service to them, and by showing them how to access tutoring support.

We are always open to working with you to develop something new that addresses your specific needs. We can offer a range of workshops addressing academic and language skills and strategies, and we can tailor them to focus specifically on your program needs.
Click here for more information about EAL supports

·      Tutoring: We offer a range of tutor-led supports designed to help students succeed in their programs. Tutors use content knowledge and familiarity with course materials to help students better understand and apply course content. Tutorial support varies according to program and tutor availability.

Also, if you know students that love helping people learn and have a good understanding of the content in your course, the students can become paid Peer Tutors! Students that become Peer Tutors receive orientation information, as well as tips and training that help them develop their skills in working with another students.
Click here more information about tutoring services

·      Academic Coaching: Academic coaches work with students to set and accomplish academic goals by employing research-backed study and motivational strategies. Academic Coaches can help students set actionable and measurable academic goals, fine-tune current study strategies and learn new ones, develop organizational techniques, and much more! Click here for more information about academic coaching

·        Online Resources: In the Student Success Skills  online site students can find time-tested study tips to increase their understanding and ability to recall new course material. These brain-based learning strategies have helped other RRC students boost their performance and reduce their stress.

For more information about ASC programs and services, visit www.rrc.ca/asc.

VOLUNTEER OR JOB OPPORTUNITIES: OPEN HOUSE 2020

The search is on for energetic RRC students who are interested in working as campus tour guides during Open House 2020 at the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses.

Shifts will take place on Tue., Feb. 18, between 8:30am-9pm. Additional training hours will be required prior to the event.

Students have the option of a paid position ($11.75/hour), a volunteer position, or some of each.

STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE TRAINING SESSIONS:

• Feb. 10 or 12, from 4-9pm (NDC students only)
• Feb. 13, from 4-7pm (EDC students only)

If interested, please visit www.rrc.ca/openhouse to schedule your interview time, or contact Clint Thiessen at cjthiessen@rrc.ca.

Students must be outgoing, energetic and comfortable conducting campus tours alone.

Deadline to apply is Jan. 27

• Do any of your students need immediate assistance with their communication skills (oral or written) for an assignment?
• Do any of your students need to develop their language & communication skills for success in their academic program and industry?
• Do any of your students speak a first language that isn’t English, and do you think they could benefit from ongoing language tutoring support?

If you answered “YES” to any one of the questions, then please encourage your students to visit ASC staff at the Communication Skills Help Desk! This is a drop-in support – no registration is needed.

Exchange District Campus
Location: Library in P214 (the Open Tutoring Area).

• Mondays: 12 – 2pm (starting January 13th, 2020)
• Wednesdays: 12 – 2pm (starting January 8th, 2020)
• Thursdays: 2 – 4pm (starting January 16th, 2020)

Notre Dame Campus:
Location: Library study space to the right of the Circulation Desk, across from CM40.

• Tuesdays: 12 – 2pm (starting January 14th, 2020)
• Thursdays: 11 – 2pm (starting January 16th, 2020)
• Fridays: 12 – 3pm (starting January 17th, 2020)

Please encourage your students to drop in, bring their assignments, and meet with a tutor to further develop their communication skills!

Did you know Library staff are available to come to your classroom and teach your students how to use our databases and resources?  We can provide instruction on our OneSearch database to find books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more.

Perhaps you want your students to learn about specialty databases such as IBISWorld, Knovel, Academic Search Complete or others…  We would be happy to provide a session.

Have you given your students an assignment that requires research?  Let us show them what they have access to and how to locate quality material.

Email us at pscref@rrc.ca, contact Lynn Gibson at lgibson@rrc.ca, or stop by the Library and talk to us in person.  Happy 2020!

Every year, Red River College welcomes over 1,700 immigrant and international students to pursue full-time academic studies. Manitoba regularly welcomes new immigrants to continue to grow the economy and enhance cultural diversity. Having an understanding of diversity and cross-cultural communication are important power skills to have in our global economy. Being able to build intercultural bridges will help our students succeed in the global economy.

Encourage your students to volunteer with the Intercultural Mentorship Program. This partnership between a Canadian-raised student (or staff) and an immigrant/international student requires a 10 hour commitment over the course of a term. The program provides opportunities to share each other’s culture (the similarities and differences), create meaningful connections, and develop employability skills.

Several academic programs are using this intercultural experiential learning opportunity as credit towards service learning assignments.

As a bonus, successful program completion makes students eligible for one of two $1,000 awards.

For more information visit rrc.ca/mentorship-awards.

BUFFALO (8:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

• Special: 2 Franks Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw – $10.95
• Soups:
  Tomato Lentil (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  Split Pea and Ham
  Curry Chicken Rice

TIM HORTON’S (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fridays 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

VOYAGEUR (7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Today)

• Burger Island Special: Chili Cheese Fries. House Made Chili on top of Crispy Golden Fries – $6.95
• Deli Special – Crunchy Chicken Pesto Wrap with Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone and Spicy Mayo – $6.95 / Combo with Chips and 591 ml. Pepsi Soft Drink Beverage – $9.95
• Soups:
  Tomato Lentil (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  Split Pea and Ham
  Curry Chicken Rice

RED Forum, RRC’s largest professional development day, has a reputation for quality PD sessions thanks in large part to the presenters within our walls.

Whether you’ve presented in the past or are a first-timer with a great idea, this is your chance. The Call for Proposals is now open and will run until February 3. You are invited to put your idea forward.

Take a moment to review the overview and submission form. An early peek helps – you may want to discuss a topic with others for feedback or start knocking on some doors if you’re thinking about co-presenting.

Note: For this year, we’ve made the submission form shorter, and we’ve also introduced some new formats!  Click here to read on!

Questions? Contact Taryn Presley at tpresley@rrc.ca or (204) 632-2484.

Chair – Construction Trades

The School of Skilled Trades and Technologies is pleased to announce that Guy Poirier has accepted the position of Chair – Construction Trades.

Guy joined RRC in 2009 when he was hired as an instructor in the Carpentry Department. Guy is a Journeyperson Carpenter and completed his Certificate in Adult Education in 2013. Guy has served as academic coordinator within the Construction Trades Department as most recently as Acting Chair of Construction Trades. He has been heavily involved with Skills Manitoba and Skills Canada and has worked on various applied research projects. Over the past few years Guy has been instrumental in leading the department through its transition into RRC’s newest building the STTC. Guy’s focus and vision for both program and instructional excellence will serve the department well.

Please join us in congratulating Guy!

Guy can be reached at gpoirier@rrc.ca and by phone at 204-632-2350.

Develop your intercultural power skills through the Intercultural Mentorship Program. The program is a fun experience and truly makes a difference in lives of local and global mentors.

A Local Mentor is a Canadian-raised STUDENT OR STAFF who is open to:

• expanding your intercultural skills by learning about another culture while sharing your knowledge, skills and perspective
• developing your power skills in communication, time management and leadership
• sharing the Canadian culture with a Global Mentor
• having FUN while making a difference in a student’s life
• spending 7 hours over the course of this term to explore Winnipeg with a Global Mentor (some free events may be available)

Deadline is January 20, 2020.

For more information and to apply, visit rrc.ca/mentorship-awards

I am seeking the assistance of Faculty at Red River College who assign writing in their courses. Your writing assignment should be at least 3 pages in length and require the students to use sources from the library, the internet or other, to complete the assignment.

This request comes in aid of validating a new instrument to measure writing self-efficacy in post-secondary students. As a doctoral candidate in the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences this research forms a part of my doctoral thesis titled: “A Mixed-Methods Validation of a New Measurement of Writing Self-Efficacy” This study has received ethical approval from the Nursing Education Research Ethics Board at the University of Manitoba and approval from the Red River College Research Ethics Board.

My request asks faculty members if they are willing to share a short 5-10 minute survey with their students.

If you are willing to allow your students to participate or if you have any questions about the research, please email:
Please email Kim Mitchell: kmmitchell@rrc.ca

WORK ORDER REQUESTS

In order to assist you with any maintenance related improvements and repairs please submit a Work Order.  Check with your supervisor to determine the person in your department who is authorized to submit Work Orders to Facility Management.

For repairs that may require immediate/urgent attention please contact:

Notre Dame Campus:  Dawn Vande, Work Order Administrator at 204-632-2044
Exchange District Campus:  Nick Brown, Assistant Maintenance Manager at 204-619-1404
Regional Campus:  Matthew Crockett, Technical Officer at 204-260-9916

If unable to reach the person listed above for your site or for repairs needed after hours, please contact Security at 204-632-2323.

AIR QUALITY / VENTILATION / ROOM TEMPERATURE CONCERNS FOR NDC:
Please call the NDC Powerhouse at 204-632-2384 (24 hours a day / 7 days a week)

HOUSEKEEPING
For any Housekeeping concerns, please call 204-632-2139, Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  After these hours, please contact Security at 204-632-2323.

ALL OTHER INQUIRIES:
Email:  facilitymanagement@rrc.ca

Please help me in welcoming our new Print Shoppe Supervisor, Claudia Jofre!  She joined our team on Monday, December 13, 2019.

Claudia comes to us with a combination of 20 years in the print industry, five years in purchasing and eight years as a Supervisor.  She most recently was the Purchaser for the largest print company in Canada at Transcontinental Printing, and prior to that she was the Digital Print Supervisor for Direct Focus Marketing and Datamark Systems.

Claudia is a personal development junkie and her favourite toy as a child was a small arcade game, Miss Pacman!

So come down to DM19 and say hello to Claudia!   She is VERY excited to join our team and brings a lot of passion with her.

Anthony Francisco
Campus Store & Print Shoppe Manager

You are welcome to attend Red River College’s

Celebration of Culture Party
When: Friday, January 17, 2020 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: Voyageur Dining Room NDC

There will be cultural performances, children’s activities, and a dance party. Light refreshments will be served.

Advance registration is required online by January 16. This is a free college-wide event – Everyone is Welcome!

For any questions, contact numali@rrc.ca

To help protect against unauthorized access to College information, all passwords expire after 180 days. You can change your password at any time, though, or wait until you receive a notification that your password is set to expire.

To change your password, log on to HUB, click the User icon in the top right-hand corner, and then click Change Password in the drop-down menu.

If your password has already expired and you cannot log on to HUB—please DO NOT submit a Case Log—you can retrieve your account information from the HUB log on page. For detailed information, please see the Staff password help resources webpage.

For tips on creating a strong and secure password, please see the Create a strong password and Password policy webpages.

If you have followed the instructions above and your account remains locked, please see the Unlock your College account webpage.

Need IT help?

• ITS Help Resources has many self-help categories designed to help you solve common IT issues. ITS adds new pages all the time, so visit this resource often!
• Case Log is the website to use if you have already explored the Help Resources pages and still cannot find the answer you are looking for. You can submit a new Case Log to receive help directly from an ITS team member.

The newest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association was published in October 2019. Commonly known as “APA”, this citation style is used by many departments at RRC, especially those in the Allied Health disciplines.

This guide will assist you in navigating the new 7th edition of the APA. There are a lot of changes but here are the most important that students and faculty need to know.

Find the APA 7th ed. HIGHLIGHTS guide here:

RRCLibrary.libguides.com/APA7

or

1. Go to library.rrc.ca
2. Click on the orange image: “Your GUIDE is ready”
3. Select the subject box – APA 7th ed. HIGHLIGHTS guide is in the STUDENT SUCCESS section – to see all the guides on this subject
4. Click the desired guide and you have a great starting point.

Other guides you may find interesting:

• Writing College Papers
• Peer Review

What is a guide? 

Guides are curated web pages created by our Library staff. Many people who are starting to explore a topic aren’t sure where to start – there are so many options and it can be overwhelming.

Guides are a starting spot for students looking for more information on a particular topic in the collection. A guide will typically include featured books and journals (both print and electronic), databases, videos (DVDs and streaming) and websites. They may also include specialized information specific to the topic.

Your GUIDE is ready!

With the new year, comes a new term which means the chance to further reduce paper consumption here at the College.

Since 2016, the Print Optimization Working Group has worked on many initiatives to optimize our print environment and reduce our paper consumption at the College. One of the ways we have tracked our progress is by tracking staff and student paper usage from printing and photocopying by term. If you’ve been in the NDC Library Hallway lately, you may have noticed the large RRC Printing by the Numbers display which shows our progress year-over-year by term (Fall 2019/20 numbers coming very soon!). We are excited to share that with each year, we continue to reduce our paper consumption at the College.

Let’s keep the ball rolling and make a bigger commitment to reducing our printing in 2020! Come by the Library Hallway this Thursday to pledge a new year’s paper reduction resolution and enter a prize draw. Stay tuned for more details coming up tomorrow!

It’s time to Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose that Christmas Tree! Just to make it even easier you don’t need to make a second stop on your commute, we have a free Christmas tree recycling service open to all RRC staff and faculty until Wednesday, January 8.

All Christmas trees are accepted for compost, but please ensure all stands, bags, lights, ornaments, tinsel, and any other décor is removed prior to drop-off.

You can bring your tree over to the Notre Dame drop off site located at the bus loop entrance at the following dates and times:

Monday, January 6 | 7:00AM – 2:00PM
Tuesday, January 7 |  7:00AM – 2:00PM
Wednesday, January 8 | 7:00AM – 2:00PM

Please feel free to contact the Sustainability Office with any questions. Happy Holidays!

Come out for a skate with fellow Red River College Staff and Students! Enjoy Canada’s favourite sport while enjoying a solid workout. All sessions occurring at the Canlan Ice-Plex, from 4:40 pm – 5:40 pm Tuesday nights. Cost is $115 plus gst for all eleven sessions.

Registration is now open: https://www.rrc.ca/rebels/programs-and-services/rec-hockey/

As we start a new year, consider including your mental health when you set goals, intentions or resolutions. For instance, you can devote some energy to building a more mindful mindset with the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge, which begins any Tuesday.

This online training takes just five minutes a day, anytime, anywhere and on any device, yet can lower stress, increase resilience, improve communication, and strengthen leadership skills.

Registration
Click here to register for the Challenge using your preferred email address. During the registration process, you’ll also be asked to input your mobile number and your ‘buddy’s’ email address (everyone in the Challenge gets to take it with a buddy of their choice, including friends or loved ones from outside of RRC).

Prizes
Complete all 30 days of the Challenge by February 28 and be entered to win some fabulous prizes, including one of two Float Calm experiences. Just scan or mail your certificate of completion to Breanna Sawatzky to be entered. If you’ve already started a challenge, jump back in and finish!

Thursday, February 6, 2020
3pm – 8pm
Notre Dame Campus Library
FREE!

Students can work on that big paper, study for their test, get help with their math challenges, or learn strategies to balance College and personal life. Library staff and tutors will be available to support students’ research and coursework. Food, self-care activities, and much more!

Students can pre-register at www.rrc.ca/LNAP

Contact the Library for more information.

• Do any of your students need immediate assistance with their communication skills (oral or written) for an assignment?
• Do any of your students need to develop their language & communication skills for success in their academic program and industry?
• Do any of your students speak a first language that isn’t English, and do you think they could benefit from ongoing language tutoring support?

If you answered “YES” to any one of the questions, then please encourage your students to visit ASC staff at the Communication Skills Help Desk! This is a drop-in support – no registration is needed.

Exchange District Campus
Location: Library in P214 (the Open Tutoring Area).

• Mondays: 12 – 2pm (starting January 13th, 2020)
• Wednesdays: 12 – 2pm (starting January 8th, 2020)
• Thursdays: 2 – 4pm (starting January 16th, 2020)

Notre Dame Campus:
Location: Library study space to the right of the Circulation Desk, across from CM40.

• Tuesdays: 12 – 2pm (starting January 14th, 2020)
• Thursdays: 11 – 2pm (starting January 16th, 2020)
• Fridays: 12 – 3pm (starting January 17th, 2020)

Please encourage your students to drop in, bring their assignments, and meet with a tutor to further develop their communication skills!

At Red River College, we welcome students from all demographics and corners of the globe, and our culturally diverse campuses are a great destination for international learners wishing to study and work in Canada.

We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere of respect, inclusion, equity and support for all students, and we have a large suite of diversity and intercultural programs and supports across the College:

·      Diversity Training: Academic Success Centre provides in-classroom workshops and online courses in LEARN to support students’ development of their intercultural competence and their understanding of gender and sexual diversity. Click here for workshop topics and booking information

·        Mentorship and Awards: Student Engagement offers one-on-one intercultural partnerships between Canadian-raised students (or staff) and Immigrant or International Students; out-of-classroom diversity experiential learning opportunities in the community; and several awards to recognize the contribution and excellence in embracing diversity. Instructors are also invited to explore the opportunity to include the Intercultural Mentorship Program and/or the Step Out Of Your Box Program as volunteer opportunities towards course credit in class assignments. Click here for more information about these programs

·      Support Services for Immigrant and International Students: The Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships offers advising services, social and recreational activities, and educational resources to immigrant and international students. Faculty is welcome to connect to the Centre for consultations and student support plans. Click here for information about supports and services

·      English Support: Taking an academic program in another language presents special challenges, which is why the Academic Success Centre has a team of EAL Specialists and EAL Tutors. Individualized tutoring and group workshops are available for students, while instructors can connect for customized program supports to address specific student needs. Click here for more information

·      LGBTT* Support: Red River College provides students with educational opportunities to learn about sexual orientation and gender identity and build understanding and respect throughout our campuses, as well as supports and services accepting and affirming of various gender identities. Click here for more information

·      Spiritual Support: The Reflection Rooms at Red River College are spaces for personal or spiritual reflection, prayer, meditation, or individual contemplation. The Reflection Rooms are designed to be non-denominational spaces open to people of all religions, faiths, and/or spiritual practices. They can also be used by students who want a quiet space away from the busy campus. Click here for more information

For more information about programs and services, visit Diversity on Campus.

Did you know Library staff are available to come to your classroom and teach your students how to use our databases and resources?  We can provide instruction on our OneSearch database to find books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more.

Perhaps you want your students to learn about specialty databases such as IBISWorld, Knovel, Academic Search Complete or others…  We would be happy to provide a session.

Have you given your students an assignment that requires research?  Let us show them what they have access to and how to locate quality material.

Email us at pscref@rrc.ca, contact Lynn Gibson at lgibson@rrc.ca, or stop by the Library and talk to us in person.  Happy 2020!

The Academic Success Centre (ASC) supports students in becoming independent and confident life-long learners. Our services include individual and group tutoring, academic coaching, EAL support, academic writing support, study skills training, diversity training, help desks, weekly reviews of targeted courses, and much more!

·      Study Skills Workshops: Staff at the ASC are available to deliver study skills workshops to your classes. Each workshop guides students through active learning strategies needed for success at college. All workshops are designed to be student-centered and interactive, and are best delivered when modified to suit the specific needs of RRC programs. Workshop topics include Active Learning Strategies to Enhance Student Success, 8 Habits of Successful Students, and Writing for College. Please book well in advance to ensure ASC staff have time to modify workshop plans to suit your program’s current needs. To request a study skills workshop click here

·      Diversity Training: Staff at the ASC are also available to deliver diversity training workshops to your classes. These workshops support students in the development of their intercultural competence and enhance their understanding and respect for gender and sexual diversity. Intercultural Competence training topics include Uncovering our Cultural Lens, Navigating Cultural Differences, Communicating across Cultures, and Challenging Cultural Assumptions and Bias. Gender and Sexual Diversity training topics include Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity and Uncovering Assumptions and Barriers. To request a diversity training workshop click here

·      Help Desks: Individualized, drop-in tutoring is available at various times throughout the week for a variety of topics to support student with quick questions related to a course, or if they need urgent help. No appointment necessary! Click here to find the schedule of help desks

·      English Support: Individualized English as an Additional Language (EAL) tutoring, help desks and group workshops are available for students across programs. Trained EAL specialists and tutors work with students using program-specific material and assignments. EAL staff help students with reading and taking notes effectively; developing program-specific vocabulary and pronunciation; and organizing ideas and expressing them clearly for presentations and writing assignments. You can encourage your students to seek tutoring help by explaining the service to them, and by showing them how to access tutoring support.

We are always open to working with you to develop something new that addresses your specific needs. We can offer a range of workshops addressing academic and language skills and strategies, and we can tailor them to focus specifically on your program needs.
Click here for more information about EAL supports

·      Tutoring: We offer a range of tutor-led supports designed to help students succeed in their programs. Tutors use content knowledge and familiarity with course materials to help students better understand and apply course content. Tutorial support varies according to program and tutor availability.

Also, if you know students that love helping people learn and have a good understanding of the content in your course, the students can become paid Peer Tutors! Students that become Peer Tutors receive orientation information, as well as tips and training that help them develop their skills in working with another students.
Click here more information about tutoring services

·      Academic Coaching: Academic coaches work with students to set and accomplish academic goals by employing research-backed study and motivational strategies. Academic Coaches can help students set actionable and measurable academic goals, fine-tune current study strategies and learn new ones, develop organizational techniques, and much more! Click here for more information about academic coaching

·        Online Resources: In the Student Success Skills  online site students can find time-tested study tips to increase their understanding and ability to recall new course material. These brain-based learning strategies have helped other RRC students boost their performance and reduce their stress.

For more information about ASC programs and services, visit www.rrc.ca/asc.

BUFFALO (8:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

• Special: 2 Franks Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw – $10.95
• Soups:
  Carrot Ginger Squash (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  Beef Goulash
  Cream of Vegetable

TIM HORTON’S (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fridays 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

VOYAGEUR (7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Today)

• Burger Island Special: Chili Cheese Fries. House Made Chili on top of Crispy Golden Fries – $6.95
• Deli Special – Crunchy Chicken Pesto Wrap with Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone and Spicy Mayo – $6.95 / Combo with Chips and 591 ml. Pepsi Soft Drink Beverage – $9.95
• Soups:
  Carrot Ginger Squash (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  Beef Goulash
  Cream of Vegetable

Chair – Construction Trades

The School of Skilled Trades and Technologies is pleased to announce that Guy Poirier has accepted the position of Chair – Construction Trades.

Guy joined RRC in 2009 when he was hired as an instructor in the Carpentry Department. Guy is a Journeyperson Carpenter and completed his Certificate in Adult Education in 2013. Guy has served as academic coordinator within the Construction Trades Department as most recently as Acting Chair of Construction Trades. He has been heavily involved with Skills Manitoba and Skills Canada and has worked on various applied research projects. Over the past few years Guy has been instrumental in leading the department through its transition into RRC’s newest building the STTC. Guy’s focus and vision for both program and instructional excellence will serve the department well.

Please join us in congratulating Guy!

Guy can be reached at gpoirier@rrc.ca and by phone at 204-632-2350.

Please help me in welcoming our new Print Shoppe Supervisor, Claudia Jofre!  She joined our team on Monday, December 13, 2019.

Claudia comes to us with a combination of 20 years in the print industry, five years in purchasing and eight years as a Supervisor.  She most recently was the Purchaser for the largest print company in Canada at Transcontinental Printing, and prior to that she was the Digital Print Supervisor for Direct Focus Marketing and Datamark Systems.

Claudia is a personal development junkie and her favourite toy as a child was a small arcade game, Miss Pacman!

So come down to DM19 and say hello to Claudia!   She is VERY excited to join our team and brings a lot of passion with her.

Anthony Francisco
Campus Store & Print Shoppe Manager

It is with heavy hearts that we share with the Red River College community the passing of Donald (Dulas) Robertson.

As the first Dean of Aboriginal Education and Institutional Diversity, Robertson was integral in establishing the Indigenous Education supports and programs that we are so proud of today.

He established the Aboriginal Education and Institution Diversity Department, launched the first Aboriginal Awareness Day in 1996, the first Aboriginal programs, as well as the very first RRC Pow Wow. Robertson still had close ties with the College and had hoped to continue supporting the development of future Indigenous strategies at RRC.

He was born and raised in Norway House, where he spent most of his youth on the land with family, or in the water at the shore on Robertson’s Bay. He received honourary doctorates from the University of Manitoba and Brandon University, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, and the Order of Manitoba.

He will be deeply missed by all those who had the opportunity to cross paths with him.

A funeral service will be held at Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue, on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Private interment will take place at a later date in Melita.

Click here for the Winnipeg Free Press obituary.

Effective today, please send all inquiries for departmental merchandise orders to Claudette Stonehouse at cstonehouse@rrc.ca ext: 2090

This includes all RRC branded merchandise such as mugs, stationary and clothing.

Thank you!

Please note the following updated hours for both Campus Store locations:

December 16, 2019 – December 23, 2019
Monday – Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-3:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

December 24, 2019 – 8am-11:30am
December 25, 2019 – January 1, 2020 – CLOSED
January 2, 2020 – 8am-5pm
January 3, 2020 – 8am-3:30pm
January 4, 2020- January 5, 2020 – CLOSED

January 6, 2020 – January 17, 2020
Monday – Thursday: 8am-6:30pm
Friday: 8am-3:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

Upcoming hours of service are:

Monday, December 23rd
7:30am -5:00pm

Tuesday, December 24th
7:30am – 12:00pm

Back to regular hours – January 2nd 2020
7:30am – 5:00pm

The Blanket Exercise is a new workshop for all RRC employees to help foster reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. It brings participants into a simulation of the colonization of Canada and allows people to relate to history from a first-person perspective.

During the workshop, you will walk on blankets representing the land and roles of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. Through a facilitated simulation, you will experience your “outcome” as you literally “walk” through an experience of colonization to present day. Trained facilitators assume various roles and a lead facilitator and Elders guide the experience. The day also includes a de-brief talking circle to discuss the learning experience, process feelings, ask questions, share insights and deepen understanding.

It is important to know that the Blanket Activity is often emotional and impactful. Due to the depth of the experience, the workshop approach and supporting resources are rooted in trauma-informed care principles. RRC is committed to providing a caring and supportive experience for participants.

This workshop will be held in the Indigenous Centre, F209 on the following dates. Click on the date you want to start the registration process. Be sure to confirm your supervisor’s support and complete a Staff Development Form as well.

Fri Jan 31
Tues Feb 11
Fri Feb 28
Fri March 13
Fri March 27
Fri April 3
Fri April 17
Fri May 29
Thurs June 11
Wed June 17

For more information on the workshop, please click here.

Questions? Contact Taryn Presley at tpresley@rrc.ca or (204) 632-2484.

Bring your lunch to the Library and learn a new skill!

The Library will be presenting a series of mini-lectures in our classroom this year. Each session will feature one topic to help you find and access quality information efficiently.

OneSearch (new and improved)

The Library has upgraded its Online Catalogue! The new and improved, OneSearch will search print books, ebooks and a variety of databases simultaneously. Come spend 30 min in the library and learn how to use this powerful tool.

Location: Library Classroom CM29  (Notre Dame Campus)
Date: January 9
Time: 12:15-12:45pm
More Information: Visit Library.rrc.ca’s Lunch & Learn page for more information about specific dates and topics. Stay tuned to your student and staff news for updates in your inbox.

If you have suggestions for topics that you would like to see presented in the 2020 series please contact Rosemary Woodby (rwoodby@rrc.ca).

As part of NAOSH events for January, Safety and Health Services is pleased to welcome back Winnipeg Police Constable Andrea Lefort for an encore presentation on Active Shooter Procedures. Her powerful and informative presentation was first provided during Red Forum 2019 and in December at NDC. If you missed it, now is your chance to learn first hand from someone who lives and breathes school safety.

EDC’s presentation will be held:

• January 14th, 2020 – EDC P107 10AM – 11:30AM

Please mark your calendars. Open seating on a first come basis.

Please contact Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Nicki Albus if you have further questions about this event.

It’s time to Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose that Christmas Tree! Just to make it even easier you don’t need to make a second stop on your commute, we have a free Christmas tree recycling service open to all RRC staff and faculty until Wednesday, January 8.

All Christmas trees are accepted for compost, but please ensure all stands, bags, lights, ornaments, tinsel, and any other décor is removed prior to drop-off.

You can bring your tree over to the Notre Dame drop off site located at the bus loop entrance at the following dates and times:

Monday, January 6 | 7:00AM – 2:00PM
Tuesday, January 7 |  7:00AM – 2:00PM
Wednesday, January 8 | 7:00AM – 2:00PM

Please feel free to contact the Sustainability Office with any questions. Happy Holidays!

As we start a new year, consider including your mental health when you set goals, intentions or resolutions. For instance, you can devote some energy to building a more mindful mindset with the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge, which begins any Tuesday.

This online training takes just five minutes a day, anytime, anywhere and on any device, yet can lower stress, increase resilience, improve communication, and strengthen leadership skills.

Registration
Click here to register for the Challenge using your preferred email address. During the registration process, you’ll also be asked to input your mobile number and your ‘buddy’s’ email address (everyone in the Challenge gets to take it with a buddy of their choice, including friends or loved ones from outside of RRC).

Prizes
Complete all 30 days of the Challenge by February 28 and be entered to win some fabulous prizes, including one of two Float Calm experiences. Just scan or mail your certificate of completion to Breanna Sawatzky to be entered. If you’ve already started a challenge, jump back in and finish!

The North Gym courts are closed today from 8am-4pm due to Apprenticeship Registration. The Loft will remain open, and the South Gym/Track are available for use during the day.

Its the new year and you’ve committed to being active, but coming to a fitness centre can be intimidating. There are all sorts of equipment, multiple buttons to push and who knows what each of them does?  We do! To help you get comfortable Recreation Services can schedule a walkthrough of the NDC or EDC Fitness Centre’s. Schedule your orientation by visiting our website at this link.

Come out for a skate with fellow Red River College Staff and Students! Enjoy Canada’s favourite sport while enjoying a solid workout. All sessions occurring at the Canlan Ice-Plex, from 4:40 pm – 5:40 pm Tuesday nights. Cost is $115 plus gst for all eleven sessions.

Registration is now open: https://www.rrc.ca/rebels/programs-and-services/rec-hockey/

Recreation and Athletics want to get you started off on the right foot for the new year so we are giving away a small fitness assessment as a drop in. Come down to the north gym on January 7th between 11:00am -1:00pm and have a walk through a five station assessment to see where you are starting from. You will get a score and some direction as to what you could work on to improve your physical training. Contact mdenegri@rrc.ca if you have questions.

VOLUNTEER OR JOB OPPORTUNITIES: OPEN HOUSE 2020

The search is on for energetic RRC students who are interested in working as campus tour guides during Open House 2020 at the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campuses.

Shifts will take place on Tue., Feb. 18, between 8:30am-9pm. Additional training hours will be required prior to the event.

Students have the option of a paid position ($11.75/hour), a volunteer position, or some of each.

STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE TRAINING SESSIONS:

• Feb. 10 or 12, from 4-9pm (NDC students only)
• Feb. 13, from 4-7pm (EDC students only)

If interested, please visit www.rrc.ca/openhouse to schedule your interview time, or contact Clint Thiessen at cjthiessen@rrc.ca.

Students must be outgoing, energetic and comfortable conducting campus tours alone.

Deadline to apply is Jan. 27

Did you know Library staff are available to come to your classroom and teach your students how to use our databases and resources?  We can provide instruction on our OneSearch database to find books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more.

Perhaps you want your students to learn about specialty databases such as IBISWorld, Knovel, Academic Search Complete or others…  We would be happy to provide a session.

Have you given your students an assignment that requires research?  Let us show them what they have access to and how to locate quality material.

Email us at pscref@rrc.ca, contact Lynn Gibson at lgibson@rrc.ca, or stop by the Library and talk to us in person.  Happy 2020!

The Academic Success Centre (ASC) supports students in becoming independent and confident life-long learners. Our services include individual and group tutoring, academic coaching, EAL support, academic writing support, study skills training, diversity training, help desks, weekly reviews of targeted courses, and much more!

·      Study Skills Workshops: Staff at the ASC are available to deliver study skills workshops to your classes. Each workshop guides students through active learning strategies needed for success at college. All workshops are designed to be student-centered and interactive, and are best delivered when modified to suit the specific needs of RRC programs. Workshop topics include Active Learning Strategies to Enhance Student Success, 8 Habits of Successful Students, and Writing for College. Please book well in advance to ensure ASC staff have time to modify workshop plans to suit your program’s current needs. To request a study skills workshop click here

·      Diversity Training: Staff at the ASC are also available to deliver diversity training workshops to your classes. These workshops support students in the development of their intercultural competence and enhance their understanding and respect for gender and sexual diversity. Intercultural Competence training topics include Uncovering our Cultural Lens, Navigating Cultural Differences, Communicating across Cultures, and Challenging Cultural Assumptions and Bias. Gender and Sexual Diversity training topics include Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity and Uncovering Assumptions and Barriers. To request a diversity training workshop click here

·      Help Desks: Individualized, drop-in tutoring is available at various times throughout the week for a variety of topics to support student with quick questions related to a course, or if they need urgent help. No appointment necessary! Click here to find the schedule of help desks

·      English Support: Individualized English as an Additional Language (EAL) tutoring, help desks and group workshops are available for students across programs. Trained EAL specialists and tutors work with students using program-specific material and assignments. EAL staff help students with reading and taking notes effectively; developing program-specific vocabulary and pronunciation; and organizing ideas and expressing them clearly for presentations and writing assignments. You can encourage your students to seek tutoring help by explaining the service to them, and by showing them how to access tutoring support.

We are always open to working with you to develop something new that addresses your specific needs. We can offer a range of workshops addressing academic and language skills and strategies, and we can tailor them to focus specifically on your program needs.
Click here for more information about EAL supports

·      Tutoring: We offer a range of tutor-led supports designed to help students succeed in their programs. Tutors use content knowledge and familiarity with course materials to help students better understand and apply course content. Tutorial support varies according to program and tutor availability.

Also, if you know students that love helping people learn and have a good understanding of the content in your course, the students can become paid Peer Tutors! Students that become Peer Tutors receive orientation information, as well as tips and training that help them develop their skills in working with another students.
Click here more information about tutoring services

·      Academic Coaching: Academic coaches work with students to set and accomplish academic goals by employing research-backed study and motivational strategies. Academic Coaches can help students set actionable and measurable academic goals, fine-tune current study strategies and learn new ones, develop organizational techniques, and much more! Click here for more information about academic coaching

·        Online Resources: In the Student Success Skills  online site students can find time-tested study tips to increase their understanding and ability to recall new course material. These brain-based learning strategies have helped other RRC students boost their performance and reduce their stress.

For more information about ASC programs and services, visit www.rrc.ca/asc.

BUFFALO (8:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

• Special: 2 Franks Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw – $10.95
  Soups:
• German Potato (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  Turkey Vegetable Wild Rice
  Cream of Mushroom

TIM HORTON’S (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fridays 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

VOYAGEUR (7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Today)

• Burger Island Special: Chili Cheese Fries. House Made Chili on top of Crispy Golden Fries – $6.95
• Deli Special – Crunchy Chicken Pesto Wrap with Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone and Spicy Mayo – $6.95 / Combo with Chips and 591 ml. Pepsi Soft Drink Beverage – $9.95
• Soups:
  German Potato (Vegetarian/Gluten Friendly)
  Turkey Vegetable Wild Rice
  Cream of Mushroom