Carleton University today unveiled a new program called Carleton Complete that offers students a comprehensive support system to help them complete their degrees and prepare for real-world challenges.
“We believe this is one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind in Canada,” says Suzanne Blanchard, associate vice-president (enrolment management) and University Registrar. “Carleton Complete will not only help our students with their academics but will develop well-rounded students ready for success in the work force and the world.”
Carleton Complete offers Carleton undergraduates several new support programs including:
• An Early Warning System that offers interim grades to students to help them identify trouble spots. A successful 2008 pilot will now be expanded.
• A centralized, web-based registration assistance program that ensures each student will be able to take mandatory courses they need to graduate.
• A new co-curricular transcript that formally recognizes and documents all of the activities that students participate in at Carleton, from volunteer work to internships will be launched in fall 2009.
• The First Year Experience Office (FYEO) will now serve all students. FYEO was originally created in 2005 to help new students make a successful transition to university life. Now, all students will have access to the many services provided by the re-named Student Experience Office, including leadership training, peer helper training and the vibrant community service learning program which helps educate students about compelling social issues.
• New career support for students and recent graduates. Access to myCareer, offered by the Career Development and Co-operative Education office has been extended to recent graduates. Graduates also have access to one-on-one career counselling, career fairs and events, and online video resources and tip sheets.
Carleton Complete builds on the innovative practices that had already been established to help Carleton undergraduate students stay engaged. In 2003, the Student Academic Success Centre was launched to support students reach their academic goals. It offers comprehensive individual and group sessions, along with peer-assistance. In 2005, Carleton ran a pilot project called ArtsOne to provide an engaged learning environment to smaller groups of students. The fledgling project was so successful that it was soon expanded. That same year, The Learning Commons was established in the MacOdrum Library to provide a one-stop, study-shop that combines research, IT and learning support services all under one roof. University Affairs magazine said Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre (PMC) for Students with Disabilities offered a “gold standard” of service. Students who require exam accommodations can now access a state-of-the-art exam centre.
More information about Carleton Complete is available at: http://www2.carleton.ca/students/carleton-complete.php
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For more information:
Lin Moody
Media Relations
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 8705
