College operations for mid-term break, Canada Day

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June 27 to July 1 is mid-term break week at Niagara College. The week also concludes with the Canada Day holiday (Friday, July 1) when campus buildings will be closed, with the exception of several NC learning enterprises.

Please refer to the list below for the status of college operations, services and learning enterprises during the week. NC wishes you a happy Canada Day long weekend.

Note: A reminder that, as announced on June 24, the Niagara College’s mandatory mask policy will be suspended as of July 4 following the mid-term break. Masking will still be encouraged at NC campuses but will no longer be mandatory except in specific academic areas where enhanced PPE requirements are already in place. The College continues to monitor COVID trends and public health guidance and direction for on-campus activity and will update measures or policies as required. Watch the Return to Campus website for updates.

Teaching Brewery: NC’s Teaching Brewery has reopened to the public. Current hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with plans to increase hours. The brewery will be open on July 1.

Wine Visitor + Education Centre: Retail store, patio and indoor service open daily (including July 1). Tasting, shopping, drinks by the glass and snack service is available every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Products include NC wine, beer, cider and spirits. For pickup, local delivery, and shipping across Ontario, please visit ncteachingwinery.ca or call 905-641-2252 ext. 4070.

NC Teaching Greenhouse: Current summer hours for in-person shopping are Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., however, the Teaching Greenhouse will be closed on Friday, July 1. Online sales/curbside pickup is also available. Visit the Teaching Greenhouse’s online store to place an online order.

Campus access: Campus doors will be closed on July 1 (no changes in access from June 27-June 30).

Athletics & Recreation: Fitness Centres and gymnasiums are open June 27-30; closed July 1. Visit the Knights website for facility rules and reservations.

Bookstores: Both campus bookstores will be open June 27-30 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.); closed on July 1. Online ordering is available via the Campus Bookstore website.

Community Employment Services: (43 Church St. in St. Catharines): Open June 27-30 for virtual service and in-person appointments, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Closed July 1. Virtual and in-person services resume July 4 and are available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the CES website for more information.

Enrolment Services: Open for regular service, June 27-30. On-campus and virtual services closed July 1. Students may continue to submit requests via email and student portal. Requests will be reviewed in priority sequence when Enrolment Services reopens on July 4. Visit the Enrolment Services website for information.

Food & Ancillary Services: All ancillary services will be open June 27-30, with modified hours for campus food services as follows: Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All food and ancillary services will be closed on July 1.

Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services: HWAS is available by appointment only from June 27-30; closed July 1. Services are available in-person, by phone or video. Students can contact HWAS via phone or email to book an appointment. Students looking for support can also access the following resources:

Good2Talk
Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service for students in college/university and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It provides professional counselling, mental health information and connections to local resources. Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can contact Good2Talk via:
Email: [email protected]
Web: good2talk.ca
Phone: 1-866-925-5454
Text: Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

COAST Niagara / Mental Health and Addiction Help Line
COAST provides services to people in the Niagara Region who are in crisis and have a mental health concern. Ongoing telephone support and/or referral to appropriate follow-up services may be recommended to prevent further crisis.

Call 1-866-550-5205 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and press 1 for COAST or press 2 for Mental Health and Addiction Help Line. Visit the COAST website for more information.

Indigenous Education: The Indigenous Student Centres are open June 27-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed July 1. Visit niagaracollege.ca/indigenouseducation for information about IE services.

International Centres: Student Assistants will be available Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both the Welland Campus and the Daniel J. Patterson Campus (NOTL). Permit Help sessions will be unavailable all week. Centres will be closed on Friday, July 1.

ncLibraries and Learning Commons: In-person and virtual services, including student support, test centre, academic drop-ins and peer tutoring services, available Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Friday, July 1. Online resources are available 24-7 at niagaracollege.ca/library.

NCSAC offices and Student Centres: NCSAC offices and virtual chat services will be available Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only one NCSAC cafe, The Shack (Welland Campus), will be open during the break. The Undergrounds (Daniel J. Patterson Campus), will be closed for the duration of the week. All NCSAC operations will be closed on Canada Day (Friday, July 1).

For a comprehensive list of services and resources available to assist students, visit the
Campus Services page on NC’s Return to Campus website.

Transit

Please check with individual transit providers for the most up-to-date information and holiday schedules:

Niagara Region Transit
St. Catharines Transit Commission
Welland Transit (including Port Colborne)
Niagara Falls Transit

For information, schedules and the latest updates, visit: Niagara Region Transit webpage

Visit yourncsac.ca/yourtransit for information and Frequently Asked Questions related to student transit.

 

New digital issue of encore presents special feature on Canada Summer Games

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It’s time to connect with the latest alumni and College success stories!

A new digital edition of encore magazine has been released, with a variety of new articles and profiles that shine a spotlight on NC alumni and the College community – including a special feature on NC’s key involvement in the Canada Summer Games.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the newly added content:

My College

My Alumni

My Community

Niagara College’s official magazine, encore is a one-stop shop for the College community – from alumni to donors, to stakeholders and friends, in Niagara and beyond.

After 11 years of print magazine issues, the new digital encore made its digital debut in February 2021, expanding on the tradition of its former print editions by making it easier than ever for NC’s growing global community of alumni to stay connected, with 24/7 access to the site from anywhere in the world, and articles that are easy to post and share.

New digital editions of encore magazine will be posted each Spring, Fall and Winter term.

If you have an alumni success story or college feature idea for encore, please contact [email protected]

 

New digital issue of encore presents special feature on Canada Summer Games

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It’s time to connect with the latest alumni and College success stories!

A new digital edition of encore magazine has been released, with a variety of new articles and profiles that shine a spotlight on NC alumni and the College community – including a special feature on NC’s key involvement in the Canada Summer Games.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the newly added content:

My College

My Alumni

My Community

Niagara College’s official magazine, encore is a one-stop shop for the College community – from alumni to donors, to stakeholders and friends, in Niagara and beyond.

After 11 years of print magazine issues, the new digital encore made its digital debut in February 2021, expanding on the tradition of its former print editions by making it easier than ever for NC’s growing global community of alumni to stay connected, with 24/7 access to the site from anywhere in the world, and articles that are easy to post and share.

New digital editions of encore magazine will be posted each Spring, Fall and Winter term.

If you have an alumni success story or college feature idea for encore, please contact [email protected]

 

What’s open and closed at Niagara College for Victoria Day weekend

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Niagara College wishes you a safe and happy Victoria Day long weekend.

Below is a list of what will be open or closed for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 23.

What’s open?

NC Teaching Greenhouse: The Teaching Greenhouse is open for in-person shopping Friday through Monday (May 20-23) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online sales/curbside pickup is also available. Visit the Teaching Greenhouse’s online store to place an online order.

Wine Visitor + Education Centre: Retail store, patio and indoor service open daily (including May 23). Tasting, shopping, drinks by the glass and snack service is available Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. within provincial guidelines. Products include NC wine, beer, cider and spirits. For curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping across Ontario, please call 905-641-2252 ext. 4070 or visit ncteachingwinery.ca.

What’s closed?

Campus access: Campus doors will be closed on May 23 and will reopen on May 24. For up-to-date information about campus access protocols visit: niagaracollege.ca/covid19/ncsafe

Athletics & Recreation: Fitness Centres and gymnasiums are closed May 23 and will reopen on May 24 by appointment for NC students and employees. Visit the Knights website for facility rules and reservations.

Bookstores: Both campus bookstores will be closed on May 23 and will reopen for in-person shopping on May 24 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Online ordering is also available. Visit the Campus Bookstore website for details.

Community Employment Services: (43 Church St. in St. Catharines): Closed May 23. Virtual and in-person services resume on May 24 and are available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the CES website for more information.

Enrolment Services: On-campus and virtual services closed May 23. Students may continue to submit requests via email and student portal. Requests will be reviewed in priority sequence when Enrolment Services reopens on May 24. Visit the Enrolment Services website for information.

Food Services: Campus food services (and all other ancillary services) are closed on May 23 and will reopen May 24.

Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services: HWAS is closed on May 23, reopening on May 24 at 8:30 a.m. Students can contact HWAS via phone or email to book an appointment when HWAS reopens. Services are currently available by appointment only via phone, video or in-person. Students looking for support can also access the following resources:

Good2Talk
Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service for students in college/university and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It provides professional counselling, mental health information and connections to local resources. Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can contact Good2Talk via:
• Email: [email protected]
• Web: good2talk.ca
• Phone: 1-866-925-5454
• Text: Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

COAST Niagara / Mental Health and Addiction Help Line
COAST provides services to people in the Niagara Region who are in crisis and have a mental health concern. Ongoing telephone support and/or referral to appropriate follow-up services may be recommended to prevent further crisis. Call 1-866-550-5205 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and press 1 for COAST or press 2 for Mental Health and Addiction Help Line. Visit the COAST website for more information.

Indigenous Education: The Indigenous Student Centres are closed May 23. Visit niagaracollege.ca/indigenouseducation for information about IE services.

International Centres: Closed May 23 and will reopen on May 24. Visit international.niagaracollege.ca for information.

ncLibraries and Learning Commons: Student support, test centre, academic drop-ins and peer tutoring services will be closed on May 23. Virtual and in-person services will resume on May 24 and are available weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online resources are available 24-7 on the ncLibraries website.

NCSAC offices and Student Centres: NCSAC front office, virtual chat services and cafes, including The Shack (Welland Campus) and The Undergrounds (Daniel J. Patterson Campus), will be closed on May 23. Front offices, virtual chat and cafes will reopen on May 24.

Ricoh print services: Closed May 23.

For a comprehensive list of services and resources available to assist students, visit the
Campus Services page on NC’s Return to Campus website.

Transit

Please check with individual transit providers for the most up-to-date information and holiday schedules:

Niagara Region Transit
St. Catharines Transit Commission
Welland Transit (including Port Colborne)
Niagara Falls Transit

For information, schedules and the latest updates, visit: Niagara Region Transit webpage

Visit yourncsac.ca/yourtransit for information and Frequently Asked Questions related to student transit.

 

What’s open and closed at Niagara College for Easter weekend

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Niagara College wishes you a happy Easter weekend.

While there is controlled access to campuses at this time due to measures related to COVID-19, Niagara College is offering many services in-person, or via hybrid delivery, and NC’s learning enterprises are either open or offering curbside pickup.

Below is a list of what will be open or closed for the Good Friday holiday on April 15.

What’s open?

NC Teaching Greenhouse: The Teaching Greenhouse is open for in-person shopping Thursday through Saturday (Apr. 14-16) from 12 to 4 p.m. selling hydrangeas for $20 each. Online sales with curbside pickup is also available. Visit the Teaching Greenhouse’s online store to place an online order.

Wine Visitor + Education Centre: Retail store, patio and indoor service open daily (including Apr. 15). Tasting, shopping, drinks by the glass and snack service is available Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. within provincial guidelines. Products include NC wine, beer, cider and spirits. For curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping across Ontario, please call 905-641-2252 ext. 4070 or visit ncteachingwinery.ca.

What’s closed?

Designated access points: All building access points at the College are closed on Apr. 15. Entry to college campuses will resume via the designated access points on Apr. 18. For up-to-date information about campus access protocols visit: niagaracollege.ca/covid19/ncsafe

Athletics & Recreation: Fitness Centres and gymnasiums are closed Apr. 15 and will reopen on Apr. 18 by appointment for NC students and employees. Visit the Knights website for facility rules and reservations.

Bookstores: Both campus bookstores will be closed on Apr. 15 and will reopen for in-person shopping on Apr. 18 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Online ordering is also available. Visit the Campus Bookstore website for information.

Community Employment Services: (43 Church St. in St. Catharines): Closed Apr. 15. Virtual services (and in-person appointments by request) resume on Apr. 18 and are available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the CES website for more information.

Enrolment Services: On-campus and virtual services closed April 15. Students may continue to submit requests via email and student portal. Requests will be reviewed in priority sequence when Enrolment Services reopens on April 18. Visit the Enrolment Services website for information.

Food Services: Campus food services (and all other ancillary services) are closed on Apr. 15 and will reopen Apr. 18.

Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services: HWAS is closed on Apr. 15. Students can contact HWAS via phone or email to book an appointment when HWAS reopens on Apr. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Services are currently available by appointment only via phone or video (limited in-person appointments are also available). Students looking for support can also access the following resources:

Good2Talk
Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service for students in college/university and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It provides professional counselling, mental health information and connections to local resources. Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can contact Good2Talk via:

COAST Niagara / Mental Health and Addiction Help Line
COAST provides services to people in the Niagara Region who are in crisis and have a mental health concern. Ongoing telephone support and/or referral to appropriate follow-up services may be recommended to prevent further crisis. Call 1-866-550-5205 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and press 1 for COAST or press 2 for Mental Health and Addiction Help Line. Visit the COAST website for more information.

Indigenous Education: The Indigenous Student Centres are closed Apr. 15. Visit niagaracollege.ca/indigenouseducation for information about IE services.

International Centres: Closed Apr. 15 and will reopen on Apr. 18. Visit international.niagaracollege.ca for information.

ncLibraries and Learning Commons: Student support, test centre, academic drop-ins and peer tutoring services will be closed on Apr. 15. Virtual and in-person services will resume on Apr. 18 and are available weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online resources are available 24-7 at niagaracollege.ca/library.

NCSAC offices and Student Centres: NCSAC front office, virtual chat services and cafes, including The Shack (Welland Campus) and The Undergrounds (Daniel J. Patterson Campus), will be closed on Apr. 15. Front offices, virtual chat and cafes will reopen on Apr. 18.

For a comprehensive list of services and resources available to assist students, visit the
Campus Services page on NC’s Return to Campus website.

Transit

Please check with individual transit providers for the most up-to-date information and holiday schedules:

Niagara Region Transit
St. Catharines Transit Commission
Welland Transit (including Port Colborne)
Niagara Falls Transit

For information, schedules and the latest updates, visit: Niagara Region Transit webpage

Visit yourncsac.ca/yourtransit for information and Frequently Asked Questions related to student transit.

 

Spring Convocation 2022: NC welcomes return of in-person ceremonies

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Niagara College is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of in-person convocation ceremonies this spring, as well as an option to celebrate virtually for its Class of 2022 graduates.

Spring Convocation will be held from June 20-24, with ceremonies taking place at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.

Ceremonies will be held at the Welland Campus (Athletic Centre), marking NC’s first in-person convocation ceremonies since 2019.

Alternatively, the College is also pleased to continue offering graduates and their families a virtual option to celebrate their special milestone from their homes anywhere around the world. Ceremonies may be viewed in the moment via virtual livestream, or later at their convenience via the convocation website.

Further details, including ceremony schedules, will be announced during the weeks ahead. Graduating students are encouraged to monitor their student email, NC’s social accounts, and NC’s Spring Convocation website niagaracollege.ca/convocation for updates.

Please note that NC continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and Ontario Public Health guidelines. In the event that in-person gatherings once again become limited, Spring Convocation will proceed virtually.

Niagara College also plans to welcome back its Class of 2020 and Class of 2021, who graduated with virtual convocation ceremonies, for an on-campus celebration this fall. Further details will be announced during the months ahead.

 

Strike Averted: Colleges and OPSEU Agree to Unconditional Interest Arbitration

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March 18 news from the Collge Employer Council:

Today the College Employer Council and the OPSEU academic employees bargaining team representing full-time and part-time faculty, instructors, librarians, and counsellors met at the virtual bargaining table with a Ministry of Labour appointed Mediator.

On Thursday evening, the parties issued the following joint statement:
The CEC and OPSEU/SEFPO have reached an agreement to enter binding interest arbitration and the strike that was scheduled to commence at 12:01 a.m. on March 18, 2022, is called off. This also includes all work-to-rule strike activities.

“We are pleased to advise that after 12 hours at the bargaining table, the parties have agreed to unconditional interest arbitration on both parties’ outstanding issues. Hearing dates mutually convenient to the parties will be scheduled soon,” said Dr. Laurie Rancourt, Chair of the Management bargaining team. “We remain committed to putting students and their education first”.

There will be no strike at any of the 24 Ontario Public Colleges. The parties have reached an agreement to enter binding interest arbitration and the strike that was scheduled to commence at 12:01 a.m. on March 18, 2022, is called off. College programs will continue normal operations and program delivery.

“In order to avoid any disruption to students, we were prepared to proceed, immediately and unconditionally, to binding interest arbitration before William Kaplan on all of the outstanding issues,” said Graham Lloyd, CEO of the CEC. “After all that students, faculty and the College community have been through over the past two years, we felt it was essential that we put our differences aside and conclude these negotiations without a strike.”

If you have any questions please send an e-mail to [email protected]

Bargaining update: Strike averted

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A joint message from CEC and OPSEU CAAT-A bargaining team:

The CEC and OPSEU/SEFPO have reached an agreement to enter binding interest arbitration and the strike that was scheduled to commence at 12:01 a.m. on March 18, 2022, is called off. This also includes all work-to-rule strike activities.

 

Bargaining update: Strike averted

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A joint message from CEC and OPSEU CAAT-A bargaining team:

The CEC and OPSEU/SEFPO have reached an agreement to enter binding interest arbitration and the strike that was scheduled to commence at 12:01 a.m. on March 18, 2022, is called off. This also includes all work-to-rule strike activities.

 

College hours and operations during mid-term break week, Oct. 25-29

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Please note the following hours for Niagara College operations, services and learning enterprises during the mid-term break, October 25-29:

Campus access: College campuses and buildings can be accessed through the following designated access points from Oct. 25-30. Note: changes to our campus access protocols for students, employees and visitors, took effect at the start of the Fall 2021 term. For details, visit our Return to Campus website.

Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Transit (Main)
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Note: The Marotta Main Entrance will be closed for the week.

Welland Campus

Applied Health
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

West
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Athletics
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Rankin (Main)
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Note: The Rankin Technology Centre South East Entrance will be closed for the week.

Pavilion
Monday and Tuesday only, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Parking Services: For on-campus parking inquiries during break week, call 905-933-0765.

Wine Visitor + Education Centre: Retail store, patio and indoor service will be open all week within provincial guidelines and requirements. Tasting, shopping, drinks by the glass, and snack service is available daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Products include NC wine, beer, cider and spirits. For curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping across Ontario, please call 905-641-2252 ext. 4070 or visit niagaracollegewine.ca.

NC Teaching Greenhouse: Open for online sales with curbside pickup available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Teaching Greenhouse’s online store to place an order and learn more.

Community Employment Services: (43 Church St. in St. Catharines): Open with virtual services available weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the CES website for more information.

Bookstores: Both campus bookstores will be open for in-store shopping, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bookstores will resume regular hours (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) on November 1. Online ordering is also available. Visit the Campus Bookstore website for information.

Enrolment Services: Open with services available on-campus and virtually Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the Enrolment Services website for information.

Food Services: Cafeterias are closed all week. The Shack (Welland Campus) and The Undergrounds (Daniel J. Patterson Campus), operated by NSCAC, are open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services: Maintaining regular hours and services for students, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services are available in person, by phone or by video. Visit the HWAS website for information on how to book an appointment and access services.

Indigenous Education: Indigenous student centres are open.

ncLibraries and Learning Commons: In-person and virtual services, including student support, test centre, academic drop-ins and peer tutoring services, available Monday to Friday. Online resources are available 24-7 at niagaracollege.ca/library.

NCSAC offices and Student Centres: On-campus offices and virtual services open Monday to Friday. Visit the NCSAC website for information.

For a comprehensive list of services and resources available to assist students, visit the Campus Services page on NC’s Return to Campus website.

Transit

Please check with individual transit providers for the most up-to-date information, schedules and fares:

Niagara Region Transit
St. Catharines Transit Commission
Welland Transit (including Port Colborne)
Niagara Falls Transit

For information and Frequently Asked Questions related to student transit, visit the NCSAC website.