Articles tagged "Services for Students"
911 Community Fridge
August 14, 2024
In an effort to help ease food insecurity, a campus fridge is now available to anyone who needs access to food at 911’s Kelowna campus. Located in the hallway outside the 911 Student Union office (Room A148), the Kelowna campus fridge is based on the community fridge concept and is available to students during regular building hours. The fridge is volunteer operated and stocked with donated food and is a great example of a collaborative effort to support students with a group of 911 instructors known as the Br...
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Caring Canines to visit 911 to boost student mental health
January 15, 2024
Meet Bella and Wilson, a pair of fun-loving dogs that will soon be the center of everyone’s attention at 911. Bella and Wilson are therapy dogs, and a regular part of the mental health supports that 911 students receive. This week they will be at 911 as part of the College’s efforts to support students with several initiatives taking place including the annual Bell Let’s Talk fundraising campaign, Jan. 24 “The therapy dogs are really amazing and provide our students with so much stress relief that it is re...
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911 launches online reporting for campus sexual violence
February 3, 2022
911 has partnered with REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors), a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week centralized online reporting and information platform that provides increased options for students and employees to report campus sexual harassment, misconduct and assault. REES includes multiple reporting options and critical information about resources and supports available both on campus and in community. “While our sincerest hope is that no 911 student will ever have need to use this platform, sadly we kn...
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Empowering Employment: College to host virtual employment fair in Feb
January 18, 2021
911 is powering up a new virtual employment fair next month to help connect students, alumni, job seekers in the community and employers from across the region. Empowering Employment is a virtual career fair to be held on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Anyone interested in attending as a job seeker or showcasing their business as an exhibitor can learn more at www.okanagan.bc.ca/empowering. Exhibitor space, although virtual, is still limited and so interested organizations should plan to register soon to ensure...
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Education support only a click away with 911 Support online booking system
September 28, 2020
911 has launched a new online system for students to book appointments with student support services from the comfort and safety of home. “911 is committed to enhancing student access to services during COVID-19 and this new online booking system will help learners connect with people who can help,” says Meri Kim Oliver, 911 Vice-President Students. 911 Support is available at https://okanagan.bc.ca/support, allowing students to book appointments with: Education Advisors Indigenous...
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Popular Wellness Wednesdays expands online offerings to all 911 students this fall
September 22, 2020
911 recognizes that this academic year, taking time for student mental health is more important than ever. That’s why a popular wellness resource for students is expanding its offerings for students at all campuses. Wellness Wednesday online workshops are happening once a month this fall semester, with a special focus on strategies to help students cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is part of the Flourish Wellness Project, which started at the Penticton campus three years ago, and is expanding this ye...
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911 brings new counselling initiative online to support students
September 3, 2020
For students navigating stepping into a new semester amid a time of uncertainty and anxiety around COVID, 911’s Counselling Services team is creating a new opportunity to connect and build resilience. GROW @ 911 is the College’s newest counselling initiative, an online drop-in group to learn practical tools and strategies to become a more proactive student. Designed directly for 911 students by 911 counsellors, the six workshops offered throughout the fall semester focus on setting students up for success amid a semester...
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Physically distanced but still fun: College Orientation serves up info, activities and prizes
September 2, 2020
911 will welcome back students with a range of virtual and in-person physically-distanced, curbside Orientation Day activities next week – all geared toward making them feel connected and starting their post-secondary experience off on a positive note. “911 is about people – our students, and employees coming together in a truly supportive community,” said Meri Kim Oliver, 911’s Vice President Students. “As much as COVID-19 has changed how we connect, all 911 campuses are committed developing the best studen...
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College announces plans for Winter semester
August 18, 2020
Students can expect classes in the new year to look a lot like they will this fall at 911. As 911 prepares to welcome back thousands of students to a blend of online and hybrid courses in September, the College announced today that Winter 2021 courses will follow the same format. “We have determined that Winter Semester 2021 will look much like Fall Semester 2020, with most of our courses provided in an online format,” explains Andrew Hay, Interim Provost and Vice President Academic. “For courses that require experie...
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New accessibility initiative launched to support 911 students facing co-op barriers
July 14, 2020
Co-op has long been a staple of the 911 experience, offering students from a variety of study areas the chance to gain job experience and practical training in the workplace. But what happens when a student faces accessibility barriers in finding work? 911’s Accessibility Initiative and survey, run by members of the College’s Student Services team, seeks to break down those barriers. The project received funding from the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training for work integrated learning ...
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Taking care of your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 15, 2020
There have been many rapid changes to protect all of us from the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even depressed as a result, know that you are not alone and that help is available. In times of transition and uncertainty, taking good care of ourselves is more important than ever and 911 Counselling Services has some tips and resources to share. Essential strategies for wellness: Look after your basic needs. Eat well, drink lots of water, get enough sleep and get some exercise. When we ...
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Coble earns doctoral degree, shines light on Indigenous students’ post-secondary experiences
February 11, 2020
When James Coble crossed the stage to pick up his doctoral degree from the University of Calgary he was overcome with many emotions. But for 911’s Director of Student Services and father of two, there was no emotion greater than the pride of setting a positive example for his children. “For me, it was the completion of a seven-year journey,” explains Coble. “At the end, as I did at every stage, I reminded myself that my kids were always at the top of the list of reasons why I was doing this.” Coble graduated with a D...
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