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Telephone: 520-4480
The mandate of the Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics is to enhance campus life, spirit, and health by providing a variety of opportunities for high-quality physical activity which meet the needs of students and staff. A balance of programs is offered for all skill and competitive levels, including freelance recreation, instruction programs, intramural sports, and interuniversity athletics.
The athletic facilities include an L-shaped fifty-metre pool with diving tower; a Fitness Centre with weight-training equipment, and cardiovascular machines; nine International squash courts; a double gymnasium; a heavy-weight training room; and Combatives and Multipurpose rooms. Outdoor facilities include football and soccer fields, three other playing fields, and five tennis courts. These facilities may be available to students either for recreational needs or for organised competition.
Instructional classes offered include group fitness programs such as aerobics, weight-training, and step aerobics; personal training services; fitness appraisals; aquatics programs such as learn-to-swim, aquafit, and masters' swim; dance; martial arts; yoga and tai chi.
For further information on varsity athletics, competitive club teams and intramurals, contact the Athletics department or visit our website at www.carleton.ca/athletics.
There is an Athletics Board which advises the Department and the University on matters of athletics and recreation policy through the Office of the President. The Board is composed of members from the Faculty, Administration, Alumni, the Students' Associations, and the Residence Association.
202 Robertson Hall
Telephone: 520-3600
Fax: 520-3560
Medals are the major academic awards granted by the University to its superior graduating scholars. They have no monetary value.
The Awards Office is responsible for the administration of undergraduate scholarship and bursary programs and loans for graduate and undergraduate students.
Scholarships are awarded on entry to the University and to those in course on the basis of superior academic performance. Applications are not required except for the top eight entrance scholarships.
Awards and prizes are awarded for excellence in particular areas of study. They may be cash awards or book prizes. Applications are not required.
1. Students receiving scholarships and bursaries exceeding in total $500, and which are under the jurisdiction of the University, will ordinarily be paid in two installments, one in October and one in January. The University reserves the right to withhold the payment of the second installment in cases where students do not meet the conditions of the award. Awards of less than $500 will ordinarily be paid in one installment, in October.
2. Scholarship and bursary recipients who withdraw before the completion of their year will be expected to refund their bursaries or scholarships (or a portion thereof).
Bursaries
Bursaries are awarded to students who can show genuine need of financial assistance to meet their educational expenses. Students are expected first to make use of all resources available to them and to apply for government assistance.
Recipients for bursaries will normally be selected in December of each year, but applications may be considered at other times of the year in exceptional circumstances, if funds permit. An application, available in the Awards Office, is required for bursaries that are administered by Carleton.
Ontario Residents
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are residents of Ontario may qualify for assistance from the Ontario Student Assistance Program. The financial aid scheme is designed to supplement, rather than replace, family and/or student resources. In order to determine the additional funds required, the province objectively assesses the resources of the family and/or the student that could reasonably be used to provide for the student's educational costs. The assistance could be in the form of a Canada Student Loan and/or Ontario Student Loan. The maximum loan a student can receive in one academic year is usually the total amount of his or her allowable educational costs. Application forms and further information can be obtained by contacting the Awards Office at Carleton or the Student Awards Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities P.O. Box 4500, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6G9.
Students wishing to have applications processed in time for Fall registration must ensure that completed forms are submitted to the Awards Office by July 1.
Residents of Other Provinces/Territories Except Quebec
Canadian citizens or permanent residents from the territories and all other provinces except Quebec may qualify for assistance from the Canada Student Loans Plan through their home province. The maximum loan available per academic year is currently $165 a week. The loan is interest free while the student is enrolled in a 60 percent course load. Some provinces also make available non-repayable grant assistance along with this federal loan. Quebec residents should apply through the Quebec Loans & Bursaries Program.
The Awards Office disburses general information on the various provincial aid schemes but application forms and details on individual programs must be obtained from the authorities in the home province. Deadline dates vary but, generally speaking, it is wise to apply for financial assistance through the appropriate provincial department before June 30.
Part-Time Students
Solely for purposes of federal/provincial financial aid schemes (except Quebec), part-time students are classified as those enroled in fewer than 3.0 full-credit courses. These students are advised to contact the Awards Office for information on the availability of financial aid for part-time study.
Telephone: 520-3832
The University Bookstore, located in Southam Hall, stocks required textbooks and offers a wide selection of scholarly and general books. A complete line of school supplies and insignia clothing and gifts is also available.
Bookstore hours are: Monday through Thursday, 8:30a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are subject to seasonal changes and will be posted at the Bookstore entrance. Customers are urged to call ahead if they are not clear on the hours.
The Bookstore's refund/exchange policy requires merchandise to be returned within 48 hours of purchase. There is an extended refund period at the beginning of each term. Customers are urged to review the policy before making a purchase. The cash register receipt is required for any refund or exchange.
508 University Centre
Telephone: 520-6611
TDD: 520-3937
Fax: 520-5695
Website: www.carleton.ca/career
Email: career@carleton.ca
Career Services (CS) is the campus career and employment centre. It provides students and alumni with the resources and materials they need to embark upon their job search. Services provided by this office include:
Resource Centre
A resource centre is available for students to research educational, employment, and career planning resources. Materials available include: occupational materials, university and community college calendars, company videos and CD Roms, job search materials, newspapers, business periodicals, occupational and labour market trends, starting your own business guides, work abroad information, salary information, an assortment of employment directories and information on various associations. Information about other sources of assistance at Carleton and in the greater Ottawa community is also available. There is a library of materials that are available on a loan system.
Career Counselling and Employment Advising
Career counselling assists students in learning to plan wisely and to handle concerns with regards to selecting academic majors and/or selecting career fields. The Career Planning Workshops are offered to help students in becoming aware of different career fields and how they relate to academic majors.There are two assessments which are used to assist students to acquire knowledge about their personality and interests as it pertains to the world of work. In addition, employment workshops such as Resume/Cover Letter Writing, Job Search and Networking, and Interview Skills are offered on a weekly basis to prepare students for entry into the workforce. There are drop-ins as well, to provide students with individualized guidance on career and/or employment related concerns. Register to attend our workshops by signing up with our reception staff. Drop-ins are held weekly on a first-come, first-served basis, for up to 20 minutes.
Job Postings
Career Services has incorporated Campus WorkLink, a new Internet-based campus recruitment tool, to advertise all job postings targeted to Carleton students and alumni. Students and alumni have access to on-campus recruitment, full-time, part-time and summer job postings and internship programs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Campus WorkLink is a free service for Carleton students and alumni which provides easy access to job postings, to place an on-line resume, to apply electronically to employment opportunities, to research various companies, and to gather information on educational institutions, courses and programs.
Campus WorkLink can be accessed through www.campusworklink.com. Visit Career Services for more information about Campus WorkLink, how to register and to obtain the Carleton password to access Campus WorkLink.
Career Fair
Career Services hosts an annual Career Fair in late September. Employers from both the private and public sectors visit the campus to answer student inquires and raise awareness of permanent job opportunities and career possibilities. The Career Fair date, time and location will be advertised in our September/October Charlatan ads, on our homepage (www.carleton.ca/career), and in our newsletter the Explorer.
Summer Job Fair
During the last week in January or first week in February, Career Services hosts a Summer Job Fair. Various employers participate in the job fair to advertise their summer employment opportunities to all students currently enrolled in full time or part time studies. The Summer Job Fair will also be advertised through the Charlatan ad, on our homepage (www.carleton.ca/career), and in our newsletter the Explorer.
Employment Information Events
Throughout the year, CS organizes a number of career and employment information events for students and alumni, to provide them with the opportunity to gather information on various career possibilities. Some of these sessions may include on-campus visits from various employers and associations to discuss career opportunities, information sessions on government employment programs, and presentations from various representatives to provide students and alumni, with information on working abroad.
On Campus Recruiting
Employers from both the private and public sectors recruit Carleton University graduating students for permanent employment opportunities, available at the end of the academic terms. Positions advertised through the program are of a professional nature. Students seeking employment through the On-Campus Recruitment Program must be in their graduating and final year of studies at Carleton University. The recruiting season takes place during both the fall and winter terms. On-Campus Recruiting job postings are advertised on-line through Campus WorkLink website: www.campusworklink.com. Visit the Career Services office for the Carleton password and instructions on how to register with Campus WorkLink. On-Campus Recruiting information and events, as well as other employment activity will also be advertised through Campus WorkLink, and through our Charlatan ad.
Alumni Services
Alumni Services is designed to assist recent graduates in finding immediate, full-time employment. Post your resume on-line through Campus WorkLink so that employers can view your qualifications and contact you regarding opportunities matching your qualifications and career objectives. You can also search and apply for current job opportunities once registered on Campus WorkLink. Attending workshops will help you make a successful transition from school to the world of work. Find out about career related events and workshops organized by Career Services.
Computer Lab
Students and alumni have access to computer work stations for resume and cover letter preparation, researching employers via the Internet and accessing on-campus recruiting, full-time, part-time and summer job postings directed toward Carleton students and alumni through Campus WorkLink, www.campusworklink.com. Students are required to book computer time with the front desk staff and obtain the Carleton password to Campus WorkLink.
Newsletter
Career Services publishes the Explorer which is filled with invaluable information and articles on career planning, resume preparation, job searching tips and interview techniques. the Explorer will also advertise upcoming employment programs, events and activities scheduled to take place throughout the academic terms. Stay informed, watch for our publication available at Career Services.
University Centre 401
Telephone: 520-6688
Fax: 520-3704
Website: www.carleton.ca/cusa
All undergraduate students are members of CUSA. CUSA is governed by its students' council, which is made up of representatives from each facutly and a president and finance commissioner, all of whom are elected annually by the members. Elections take place each February.
CUSA proudly owns and operates service centres and businesses. Student services funded by CUSA include: Carleton Disability Awareness Centre; Carleton Foot Patrol; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Centre; Information Carleton; International Students' Centre; Bill Ellis Centre for Mature and Part-time Students; New University Government; Off-Campus Students' Lounge; Photo Centre; Women's Centre; and the Volunteer Centre. CUSA business ventures include: Oliver's Pub and Patio; Rooster's Coffeehouse; Unicentre Store (which contains a Canada Post outlet. CUSA also sponsors more than 100 clubs and societies.
CUSA represents the interests of undergraduate students to the university administration and all levels of government. Each undergraduate student is a member of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) and CFS-Ontario. These two organizations are committed to bringing about necessary educational, administrative and/or legislative changes in those areas affecting students.
The students' association is continually working to improve and expand its scope of activities. Students are encouraged to communicate their ideas and opinions to their elected CUSA representatives, participate and become actively involved in the activities of the Association, and to exercise their voting privileges.
As part of tuition, each full-time undergraduate student (pro-rated for part-time students) pays $85.25 (1999-2000 year) for the general student association fee. This fee is made up of many levies, some of which are refundable should you not wish to support that particular levy. The $85.25 fee consists of:
CUSA fee $38.03
Charlatan $5.67
CKCU $12.15
OPIRG $6.30
Accessibility Fund $5.00
Carleton Legal Project $4.50
Canadian Federation of Students $4.00
Canadian Federation of Students - Ontario $3.00
UCCA $3.00
Foot Patrol $1.50
New University Government $1.00
WUSC $0.60
Interval House $0.50
Please contact the CUSA Office for more information
Protestant-Ecumenical Chaplaincy
T28, T30 Tory Tunnel
Telephone: 520-4449
Chaplain, Reverend Tom Sherwood
Roman Catholic Chaplaincy
127G University Centre
Telephone: 520-2896 or 520-2590
Chaplain, Father Don Maclellan
Assistant Chaplain, Deacon Derek G. Smith
For over three decades a chaplaincy service has existed at Carleton. Part of its function is to share experiences, insights, friendships and our faith. We are also involved in study and discussion groups, community projects, development education, marriage preparation and religious services. In addition, we have connections with many organizations and resources on campus as well as with churches and religious groups in the Ottawa area.
The two principal chaplains (Protestant-Ecumenical and Roman Catholic) are supported by a number of people in the Chaplaincy offices, which are open most days. Appointments are not necessary but at times they are advisable. People are encouraged to visit the offices at any time.
Next to the offices in the Tory Tunnel there is a Quiet Room, which is used for individual meditation, religious services (times posted), and prayer group activity. It is open all day, five days a week. Check with the Chaplaincy office regarding special services.
Telephone: 520-2715
Fax: 520-3992
Colonel By Child Care Centre has been providing non profit Child Care on the Carleton University campus for over 20 years. Qualified teachers care for 57 children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. The Centre operates twelve months a year, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Fee subsidies from the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton are available for families who meet the criteria.
As there is a waiting list, parents are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
For further information, please contact Margot Henderson.
Telephone: 520-3699
The Computer Store, located in Southam Hall, carries a full range of computer products, (including Apple, IBM, NEC Bell, and Compaq computers, printers, modems, software and other peripherals) at very competitive prices, for students, faculty and staff.
Store hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Summer hours are posted at the entrance.
401 Robertson Hall
Telephone: 520-3700
A wide range of computer services are available to students. There are several Sun systems running Unix, as well as a number of microcomputer networks. All students are eligible for accounts on the CHAT system, an electronic communication system for e-mail, course discussion groups and Internet access. Also, all students have access to word processing spreadsheet and database software as well as laser printing facilities and CD-ROM services at the microcomputer labs on campus. Student Consultants are available at the microcomputer labs during peak times.
Comprehensive data analysis packages such as SAS, SPSS, Maple, Mathematica and Matlab are available for general research applications. Complete information about computing on campus is available to all students through the campus-wide information gopher see http://www.carleton.ca/CCS.
For information or assistance, please visit the CCS Help Desk in 401 Robertson Hall or call 520-3700. Handouts on various computing topics are available for pick up.
22nd Floor Dunton Tower
Director, Ingrid Wellmeier
Equity Services consists of the Centre for Aboriginal Education, Research and Culture, the Mediation Centre, the Race Equity Office and the Status of Women Office. The role of Equity Services at Carleton is to promote equity, accommodate diversity and prevent discrimination. Proactive work includes workshops on diversity, cultural sensitivity, anti-racism, conflict resolution, mediation, harassment prevention as well as research on aboriginal issues. Each office has an extensive collection of publications and up-to-date research in their respective areas. Staff mediates conflict between individuals or among groups, works to resolve complaints of harassment or discrimination and provides advice to students, staff and faculty.
2206 Dunton Tower
Telephone: 520-2600 ex. 4500
Fax: 520-2512
Director, Armand Garnet Ruffo
The CAERC exists to ensure Aboriginal representation and presence on campus. It provides consultative services on First Nations, Metis and Inuit matters and pursues specific educational, research and cultural projects in co-operation with students, faculty, staff and the community at large.
The CAERC is also host to the Carleton First Nations student club.
2211 Dunton Tower
Phone: 520-5765
Fax: 520-4024
E-mail: rramkay@ccs.carleton.ca
The Mediation Centre offers assistance to individuals and groups in conflict at the University. Students, staff and faculty can access the Centre for free. Training, group facilitation, mediation, conciliation, chairing of meetings, strategic planning leadership, prevention and de-escalation, team building and problem-solving facilitation, consultation and advice are available upon request from the Centre. The Mediation Centre uses a collaborative problem-solving process by which individuals and groups in conflict identify and resolve their problems with their conflicts with the help of an impartial third party who has no decision-making power. Roommate, landlord-tenant, interpersonal relationships, neighbourhood, sexual harassment, and human rights are some of the disputes handled through the Centre.
Every September, the Centre recruits volunteers among faculty, staff, students and Ottawa South residents and trains them as mediators. Please contact the Centre if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. The Centre also offers academic and teaching support and hosts an annual Symposium on Conflict Resolution in February. Please contact the Centre for more information.
2209 Dunton Tower
Telephone: 520-5645
Fax: 520-4037
Co-ordinator, Dr. Edward Osei Kwadwo Prempeh
Carleton University is host to students from various racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The University has a well-established reputation for its commitment to excellence in diversity, and the Race Equity Co-ordinator works collaboratively with a wide range of students, faculty, staff and senior administrators to promote diversity as an institutional value and develop campus-wide educational programs to assist in broadening their knowledge and sensitivity to cultural and racial diversity.
The Office deals with complaints of racial discrimination and harassment and provides a confidential advisor service to complainants. The Office also offers workshops on topics such as employment and educational equity, `chilly climate', and racism. These workshops are available to campus groups, student organizations, departments, classes, or by request.
2201 Dunton Tower
Telephone 520-5622
Fax: 520-4037
Ingrid Wellmeier
Staff in the Status of Women Office work with various committees on campus to improve women's access to education, employment and services. Assistance is provided in locating childcare, resolving harassment complaints, personal and campus safety, date rape and sexual assault, lack of accessibility, sexism, employment and education equity, and chilly climate. Services are available to all students, faculty and staff.
Suite 2600
Carleton Technology and Training Centre
Telephone: 520-6674
Health and Counselling Services is your wellness centre at Carleton University. The centre offers a wide range of services, including treatment of illness, immunizations, birth control information, travel medicine information, a health education program, and much more. Our counselling services has professionally trained counsellors and psychiatrists to help with personal and emotional difficulties. All health records are confidential and will not be released to anyone without client written consent.
Our hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (May - August) and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (September - April). Appointments are encouraged and may be made in person or by calling 520-6674. If you feel you need medical assistance before an available appointment, please feel free to walk in and a member of our health care team will make an initial assessment and direct further care as needed.
After-hours medical services are available from Holland-Carling After Hours Clinic located at 476 Holland Ave., (at Carling), phone 722-9689. When you call to book an appointment please identify yourself as a Carleton student.
Counselling Services
Psychiatrists are available on a referral basis for those requiring psychiatric assessment or care. The services provided are available to all students of the University, and are covered by provincial health insurance.
Counsellors are available to see students on a self-referral basis. Along with regular counselling appointments, our counselling staff offers "drop-in" times daily, for students needing short but immediate contact with a counsellor. Personal counselling can help individuals deal more effectively with emotional and social concerns.
A Health Education Program, promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness, offers on-going workshops presented by trained student peer educators. Topics include, but are not limited to, nutrition, alcohol, sexuality, stress management and smoking cessation. For more information, call the Health Educator at 520-6676.
Carry your health insurance number with you at all times. If you do not have one, application for coverage must be made directly with the Ministry of Health at 75 Albert Street in Ottawa.
If you are from outside of Ontario, check that your health insurance is active and carry your number with you at all times. We don't bill you, we bill your provincial insurance plans directly.
The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is compulsory for all international students upon registration. Further information regarding UHIP may be obtained from the foreign student advisor, the International Student Centre or Carleton International.
If you do not have any health insurance, you may be billed for services rendered. The University may withhold the marks of students with outstanding accounts.
It is recommended that new students:
1. Check with your family physician to ensure adequate immunization. An updated tuberculin skin test is recommended.
2. Obtain documentation of vaccination to red measles, German measles, mumps, polio and tetanus from your family physician. A booster dose of measles/mumps/rubella vaccine is recommended if you have not been re-immunized since infancy.
3. Discuss Hepatitis B vaccine with your family physician. The Medical Office of Health for Ottawa-Carleton region strongly recommends it for all adolescents and young adults.
511 University Centre
Telephone: 520-6617
Jim Kennelly
University Ombudsperson
Ombuds Services deals with a variety of grievances and complaints as well as with requests for information. A few examples of the on-campus and off-campus problems include academic appeals, graduation appeals, fee disputes and human rights issues. Financing of this service is provided equally by the University and the Students' Association (CUSA).
Telephone: 520-3623
Permission to park on the campus is granted, for a charge, to students and others associated with the University, but this permission is conditional upon co-operation in the observance of the regulations. Penalties will be imposed for infractions and, under certain circumstances, cars will be towed away at the owners' risk and expense. Security officers are authorized to issue City of Ottawa traffic tickets on campus. Fines for City of Ottawa tickets are set by the city and may vary from time to time. Any vehicle not displaying a valid Carleton Permit is subject to this type of ticket.
Examination grades will be withheld from students owing sums of money to the University. Unless cause can be shown, the third infraction may lead to withdrawal of parking privileges. The regulations related thereto are available in the Parking office. Students and staff who bring cars to the campus are expected to make themselves familiar with these regulations.
Rent is charged for the use of locker space during the academic year. Lockers are allocated on a first-come first-served basis and may be shared. Locks will be removed from lockers occupied by unauthorized persons and the contents turned over to the Parking office. A fine will be imposed when contents are released. No refunds or exchanges will be made.
Lockers must be vacated by May 1 for the Fall/Winter session and by August 20 for the Summer session, after which they will be cleared and the contents treated as abandoned and will be disposed of by the University without further notice. Lockers are not a safe space to store valuables. The University assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged articles.
500 University Centre
Telephone: 520-6608
TDD: 520-3937
Fax: 520-3995
Email: pmc@carleton.ca
Website:www.carleton.ca/pmc
Larry McCloskey - Associate Director, Student Life Services, responsible for the Paul Menton Centre
Nancy McIntyre - Learning Specialist / Co-ordinator, Learning Disabilities
Diane Proulx - Learning Specialist / Co-ordinator, Physical Disability Programs
Matthew Cole - Co-ordinator, Attendant Services
Academic Accommodation
Carleton University has a Senate-approved policy on Academic Accommodation (see p.xx). This policy promotes efforts to accommodate students with disabilities so that they will have the opportunity to meet learning objectives and be fairly evaluated in their performance. The University is strongly committed to providing access and accommodation for all individuals with identified and duly assessed disabilities. In no case, however, does academic accommodation negotiate away, lower or remove the academic standards and learning objectives of any course or program at the University.
Publications
A series of brochures and flyers on resources and services available to students with disabilities at Carleton University may be obtained from the Paul Menton Centre free of charge. Information is also available on the website.
Requests for Service
The Paul Menton Centre provides individualized support services, based on appropriate and up to date documentation, to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD), visual impairments, head injuries, physical disabilities including mobility impairments, or who have psychiatric or other medical disabilities.
Students are responsible for applying for special services by making an appointment with the appropriate coordinator. All requests will be considered on an individual needs basis. Students are advised to come to the Centre early in the term to discuss service requests.
Examination Accommodations
Examination accommodations for all tests and examinations (in-class, itv, or formally scheduled) must be arranged by specific deadline dates. Please refer to the Paul Menton Centre for a list of deadlines for all examinations. Accommodation requests not made prior to the specified deadlines will not be fulfilled.
Library Services for Students with Disabilities
Students referred by the Paul Menton Centre have access to the Joy Maclaren Adaptive Technology Centre, located on the main floor of the MacOdrum Library, Room 232. Heather Cross, Coordinator of Library Services for Students with Disabilities, is located in the department of Reference Services, Room 206 (520-2600, extension 8186). Students are advised to contact her for a complete list of services available in the Library including use of the Centre, research assistance, stacks retrieval, assistance with photocopying, and reserves assistance. Services at the University of Ottawa for students with disabilities are also available to Carleton students. Students must obtain a letter of referral from Heather Cross for each academic year to have access to services at the University of Ottawa.
The Joy Maclaren Adaptive Technology Centre has six workstations on which students have access to various software applications (word processing and spreadsheets), SS-Labs, CUBE, Chat Accounts, Internet Access, the Campus Network, large screen monitors, adjustable-height computer tables, a voice recognition system, screen magnification, screen reading and a scanner.
The Library's contact for alternate format material is Margaret McLeod of the department of Reference Services (520-2600, extension 8943). It is essential to obtain course outlines as early as possible, and to get your requests in early.
Students may scan text using the Reading Edge, a reading machine, and have the scanned material recorded onto audio tape or downloaded onto a disk. This machine is housed in the Joy Maclaren Adaptive Technology Centre.
Assistive Technical Devices
A limited number of note-taking keyboards, two and four-track tape recorders, and personal FM systems are available for loan. Written referral by a Paul Menton Centre Coordinator is required.
Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
It is the student's responsibility to initiate early enquiries. If specialized equipment or services, such as personal FM systems or sign language interpreters, are required, please contact the Centre at least a month prior to the start of classes.
Students with Learning Disabilities
It is required that the student have a recent psychoeducational assessment available which has been administered after the age of 16 or within three years of initial registration at the Paul Menton Centre. This will allow Paul Menton Centre staff to organize services that address each individual's particular learning disability.
Students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
To receive accommodation, students with ADD are required to have formal identification from a psychiatrist, psychologist or physician. For further information contact the Paul Menton Centre.
Students with Mobility Impairments
The campus of Carleton University is well equipped for accommodating persons with physical disabilities. The buildings are in close proximity to each other and most are connected by tunnels. All of the main buildings have elevators and are ramped for outside entrance and egress. Most sidewalks have been made accessible by curb-cut renovations. A building-by-building accessibility inventory is available from the Centre or on the website.
Students with Non-Visible Disabilities
Students with non-visible disabilities may have legitimate needs which are not easily recognized or understood within the University community. Students with psychiatric or medical disabilities may wish to contact the Paul Menton Centre to discuss issues of concern to them. Appropriate documentation is required.
Attendant Services Program in Residence for Students with Disabilities
The Attendant Services Program in Residence offers 24 hour assistance with activities of daily living such as personal care, room chores, cafeteria assistance, etc. The program is available to students with various levels of disability and attempts to respond to individuals according to their specific needs. In order to provide comprehensive services only a limited number of program spaces are available each year. A guide describing the program in detail is available free of charge by contacting the Attendant Services Co-ordinator at 520-6615.
For students who need an accessible room in residence but do not require attendant services, a limited number of rooms are available based on the following criteria: the need for special accommodation, level of disability, whether the applicant has housing alternatives in the area, and the date of application. For further information contact the Accommodations Officer in the Department of Housing and Food Services at 520-5612.
261 Stormont House
Residences
Telephone: 520-5612
Fax: 520-3952
Email address: accommodations@carleton.ca
The staff of the Department of Housing and Food Services strive to enhance the University experience by providing support and various services to the 1,717 students living in the residence community. This includes developing and promoting programs, which respond to the academic objectives and developmental needs of residence students. The live-in Residence Life staff are active in contributing to the educational, cultural, and social growth of the students in their houses.
The residences are located on campus and close to classrooms, the library, and other University facilities. The underground tunnel system makes travel to other University buildings easy in all seasons. Each residence building is provided with TV lounges, study areas and laundry facilities.
Students' rooms are equipped to meet the basic needs of students, including individual Ethernet access to existing computer systems at Carleton University, including CHAT and the World Wide Web. (additional cost for hook-up)
Students of the University are eligible to apply to live in residence, with first-year students with a high school leaving average of 75 percent or better being given preference. The residence contract covers the period from September through the spring examinations, except for a short period at Christmas when the majority of the facilities are closed.
The Residence fee includes provision of a meal plan, in which all students must participate. There are three available meal plans: Plan A provides 14 meals per week (lunch and dinner), Plan B provides 12 meals per week (lunch and dinner) and a cash component of $300 to be spent at any University-operated food outlet or Plan C which provides 9 meals per week (lunch, and dinner) and a cash component of $750.
The fee also includes the provision of a personal phone with local phone service and optional long distance access.
To receive a residence application form, students new to Carleton should indicate on the University application that residence is desired. Residence materials and detailed information are sent to students concurrently with the offer of admission to full-time study at Carleton. There are a number of accessible rooms in residence available for students with disabilities. For further information, please see "Resident Attendant Services Program for Students with Disabilities."
Students who are currently registered at Carleton need only visit the Student Housing Office to obtain an application for residence. For further details about residence services or procedures, students should contact the Department of Housing and Food Services.
Telephone: 520-5614
The Off-Campus Housing Service is designed to provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation to students who cannot be accommodated on campus or who are interested in off-campus housing. This service mainly operates on a self-help basis, with listings of accommodation posted outside 261 Stormont House for viewing 24 hours per day, seven days a week. During normal office hours, staff members are pleased to assist with information, advice, etc. In addition, the Off Campus Centre operates from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. during the months of July and August. Staff of the Centre provide personal assistance and further information.
Details regarding each listing include rates and amenities provided. The University does not undertake to inspect or approve any of the facilities listed, so it is strongly advised that the search be undertaken in person. The listings can also be viewed on computer by accessing the University mainframe using Telnet Housing and following on screen instructions.
In addition, a newsletter titled "Faculty and Staff Listing" is published on the 15th of every month. (Deadline for submissions is the 13th.) This lists accommodations of staff members going on sabbatical leave for periods ranging from four months to two years. Lists are distributed to each department on campus and are available on request.
Telephone: 520-5612
Beaver Foods: 520-5618
A-la-carte food service is available in eight locations across campus:
The Food Court offering Mr. Submarine, Taco Bell, Harvey's, Market Grille and Pizza Pizza, second level, University Centre; Second Cup, first level, University Centre; Rooster's Wing, fourth level, University Centre; The Loeb Café, first level, Loeb Building; Junction Second Cup, Library precinct, Tunnel level; The Oasis Cafeteria, first level, Residence Commons; The Bent Coin, fifth level, Robertson Hall
In addition, "all-you-care-to-eat" lunch and dinner is available in the Residence Dining Halls, 3rd level Residence Commons for the price of admission. Students with Campus Cash plans are entitled to reduced prices and tax exemption where permitted.
Vending machines provide off-hour service. Students with Campus Cash plans can make purchases without using cash from many of these machines.
A variety of "Campus Cash" plans are available to students offering savings on campus food purchases through both discounts and tax exemptions.
"Care Packages" provide an easy means for friends and families to send birthday cakes, exam study snacks, or celebrate other special occasions with a food treat.
The catering division of food services is equipped to provide banquet services, receptions, party trays or beverage service for groups of up to 800 guests.
Telephone: 520-5611
Fax: 520-3952
Each year from May to August, the Housing and Food Services Department operates a successful Tour and Conference Centre offering visitors bed and breakfast and more. Residence facilities accommodate up to 1,400 guests. A wide range of services including accommodation, catering, meeting rooms, lecture theatres, all at very reasonable rates, are available to conferences and tour groups.
Accommodation is also available to short-term summer visitors from the single traveller staying only one night to students and their families who wish to attend or participate in such University functions as Convocation and first-year student Welcome programs. Long term summer residence (thirty to one hundred and ten days) can be reserved in conjunction with one of four available meal plans.
Arrangements for special functions such as wedding receptions, banquets, parties (large and small) and meetings or other special events are also co-ordinated by the Tour and Conference Centre. Such events may be booked throughout the year.
For further information please contact the Tour and Conference Centre.
501 University Centre
Telephone: 520-6600
Fax: 520-3995
Website: www.carleton.ca/studentlife
Student Life Services offers a wide range of programs and services to assist students in their adjustment to academic life, in improving their learning strategies, and in making decisions with regard to academic and career concerns.
The main goals of campus life programming is to assist new students in a variety of areas (e.g., academic, social, emotional, leadership) thereby easing the transition to life at Carleton University. In addition to orientation activities, services and programs are offered throughout the year to introduce students to the many resources available on campus and to get students involved. The Campus Life Coordinator is also available to discuss student concerns about adjustment issues and motivation.
The Study Skills Program coordinates a series of workshops which begin in early September. Topics include: Active Reading, Essay Writing, Oral Presentations, as well as general Study Skills workshops covering Note-taking, Time Management, and Exam Preparation. These workshops are offered in small groups to accommodate discussion and interaction, and participants have access to individual follow-up if needed. Drop by to register in advance for the workshops.
For individual assistance in a specific study skill area, drop-in times are available. Free brochures on topics such as Time Management, Active Reading, Note-taking, Exam Preparation, and Study Skills for itv students are available. A variety of study skills videotapes are also available through Instructional Media Services.
The International Student Advisor is available to discuss particular concerns international students may have. An orientation program is held every August and January for incoming international students. Information and assistance concerning university education, financial assistance, health coverage UHIP, immigration regulations and the general adjustment to a new living situation are available. Please call for drop-in and appointment times.
Student Life Services is also responsible for Career Services and the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities
The University Centre (Unicentre) is a non-academic, student-oriented building which serves as the hub of the campus. It is home to the Carleton University Students' Association and virtually all of its operations (i.e. coffeehouse, pub, convenience store). Its location and atmosphere makes it the perfect meeting place and an ideal setting for events of interest to all students.
In addition to housing CUSA services, the Unicentre is home to: Student Life Services, Information Carleton, Ombuds Services, the Graduate Students' Association, a division of the Ontario Public Information Research Group, and the Paul Menton Centre. Porter Hall, which is available for both on- and off-campus groups to rent, is also located within the Unicentre.
For a more complete list of the services available, please see the section entitled Carleton University Students' Association.
The Writing Tutorial Service offers individual and small group tutorials to students who want advice on the writing of university essays. The tutors provide practical instruction on all aspects of the writing process from the initial research and data-gathering, to the exploration and organization of ideas, through to the final preparation of the manuscript. In addition, the service regularly presents workshops on style and the general principles of essay writing at the request of Faculty and/or Teaching Assistants. The service is offered free of charge to all Carleton students, part-time and full-time, graduate and undergraduate. For an appointment or information, call 520-6632 or visit 215 Paterson Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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