| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.27 |
| Liaison | Jesse Russell |
| Submission Date | Dec. 30, 2024 |
Canadore College
PA-11: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
11.1 Student wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for students:
The Campus Health Services provides students with convenient access to a wide array of medical services including: illness/primary and sexual health, immunizations, first aid and sutures, communicable disease screening, TB testing and disease prevention.
We have a physician, nurse and medical laboratory services on site.
Canadore College’s on-campus dental hygiene clinic is run by Dental Hygiene faculty, staff and students and offers a variety of services to patients:
- Free dental cleaning for everyone above the age of three
- Referrals to medical doctors and dentists
- Smoking cessation
- Oral cancer screening
- Mouth guards
- Full oral examination (hard & soft tissue/teeth & gums)
- Nutritional counselling
- Radiographs and duplication of radiographs
- Professional teeth whitening
The Village at Canadore has also partnered with the Community Paramedicine program to offer a check-in clinic for international students and new Canadians. The clinic runs the third Friday of every month from 1 pm until 3 pm. International students are also able to access all above noted services, additionally.
See the poster below:
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for students:
Student Success Services value the important role education plays in personal growth and enhancing students quality of life. Mental Health Navigators are here to support students - academically, socially and personally - with short-term (free), confidential mental health services. Student Success offers support to help students develop skills, attitudes, abilities and insights to meet both academic and life challenges, assist them in overcoming personal challenges that may pose a barrier to their success, and connect them to additional community resources.
Canadore has also developed a comprehensive Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.
Our Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy outlines a systemic approach to promoting mental health and well-being. It is the realization of the first phase of a comprehensive three-year roadmap to support programs, services and campus activities that will enable all members of our community to realize their potential in an environment that conducive to mental health and well-being while learning, working and living and ensuring social connectedness.
All full-time students who have paid the extended health plan fee are automatically enrolled in the guard.me Extended Health Plan at Canadore.
Canadore’s Light Therapy lounge is open to students at our College Drive Campus (D230) and is open to all Canadore students. The space is open during regular school hours.
Canadore students can book a light therapy lamp for loan by visiting their on-campus Student Success Services department.
The College has also launched the International Student Wellness Kit. This resource is created specifically to support international students across all our campuses. This kit is designed for current and propective students and provides the following resources:
- Academic Success
- Mental and Emotional Support
- Physical Well-Being
It offers a wide range of academic resources, stress management strategies, and practical tips to ensure student success.
Does the institution make sexual and reproductive health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s sexual/reproductive health services for students:
The Campus Health Services provides students with convenient access to a wide array of medical services including: illness/primary and sexual health, immunizations, first aid and sutures, communicable disease screening, TB testing and disease prevention.
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for students:
Canadore College has a growing diverse population and to maintain an inclusive campus, the Multi-Faith Meditation Room (C138, College Drive) is an optional space where individuals can practice all religious and spiritual beliefs in a respectful environment.
The space has a neutral design allowing individuals to practice their beliefs whether it's meditation, prayer, yoga, or any other religious beliefs for students and staff.
The Zen Garden, dedicated to our international students and partners, transforms with the changing seasons. In spring, cherry blossoms grace the garden with their delicate blooms, while summer brings vibrant irises into full bloom. Autumn illuminates the space with the fiery reds and golds of maple leaves. In winter, both native and Japanese trees are meticulously pruned in the traditional Japanese style, creating a serene, framed landscape. Regardless of the season, stone paths meander over tranquil water features, offering a peaceful setting for reflection.
The College has also launched the International Student Wellness Kit. This resource is created specifically to support international students across all our campuses. This kit is designed for current and propective students and provides the following resources:
- Academic Success
- Mental and Emotional Support
- Physical Well-Being
It offers a wide range of academic resources, stress management strategies, and practical tips to ensure student success.
Does the institution have a campus safety committee that brings together students from vulnerable groups and management in the development and review of policies and procedures related to student safety and violence prevention?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student safety and violence prevention committee:
The College Council is a collaborative forum where students, staff, faculty, and administration come together to volunteer and drive positive changes in campus life. Whether addressing everyday operational concerns or engaging in strategic planning, the Council serves as a key platform for raising issues and influencing policy. As the only provincially-mandated committee advising the College President, it plays a vital role in shaping the college’s direction. Meeting minutes also include a dedicated section focused specifically on health and safety matters.
Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to students who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for students:
Canadore College offers a comprehensive financial assistance program to support both full-time and part-time students, with approximately $1.7 million in scholarships and bursaries awarded annually.
For students in need of immediate financial support, the Discretionary Bursary provides emergency funding throughout the academic year. Applications for this bursary can be submitted at any time. To apply, students should visit the Financial Aid Office (Room C204).
Additional emergency supports are also available through the Financial Aid Office.
For more details on financial assistance, including the Discretionary Bursary and other supports, please visit the Paying for College section on our website.
Does the institution have a food bank/pantry, meal donation program, or similar initiative that provides food at no cost to students experiencing food insecurity?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student food security initiatives:
Canadore College is committed to supporting student food security through several key initiatives:
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Campus Food Banks: Emergency food banks are available at each campus for students in need:
- Commerce Court Campus: E101
- Aviation Campus: Y237
- Education Centre Campus: G223, The Welcome Centre
- West Parry Sound Campus: Office 115
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Community Resources: A listing of additional community resources is provided to support students beyond campus services.
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Cafeteria Vouchers: At the beginning of the school year, Sustainable Canadore offers cafeteria vouchers to students. To access these vouchers, students are required to briefly describe how they live a sustainable lifestyle. Photo below:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
11.2 Employee wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for employees:
The Campus Health Services provides students with convenient access to a wide array of medical services including: illness/primary and sexual health, immunizations, first aid and sutures, communicable disease screening, TB testing and disease prevention.
We have a physician, nurse and medical laboratory services on site.
Canadore College’s on-campus dental hygiene clinic is run by Dental Hygiene faculty, staff and students and offers a variety of services to patients:
- Free dental cleaning for everyone above the age of three
- Referrals to medical doctors and dentists
- Smoking cessation
- Oral cancer screening
- Mouth guards
- Full oral examination (hard & soft tissue/teeth & gums)
- Nutritional counselling
- Radiographs and duplication of radiographs
- Professional teeth whitening
The college offers a comprehensive benefit program through Sunlife for academic, support, and admin staff. These documents are available on an internal website called iCan
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for employees:
Canadore College offers a comprehensive benefits program through Sunlife for academic, support, and administrative staff. This program includes annual funding for behavioral health services as part of the benefits package. Details and documents related to these benefits can be accessed on the internal website, iCan.
Additional Support Services:
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available 24/7, the EAP provides confidential support for a range of personal and work-related issues. Access services online at workhealthlife.com or by calling 1.844.880.9142.
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Wellness Resources: A curated collection of helpful resources for employees and their families is available at Wellness Resources.
Full details on benefits for academic, administrative, and support staff are available online here
Does the institution make free or reduced cost fitness activities available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s fitness activities for employees:
Canadore's Sport and Wellness department offers a number of fitness and recreation opportunities which are available free of charge to employees, students, and alumni.
- Bike and snowshoe rentals.
- Fitness Centre Access.
- Drop-in pickle ball.
- Yoga and other fitness classes.
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for employees:
Canadore College has a growing diverse population and to maintain an inclusive campus, the Multi-Faith Meditation Room (C138, College Drive) is an optional space where individuals can practice all religious and spiritual beliefs in a respectful environment.
The space has a neutral design allowing individuals to practice their beliefs whether it's meditation, prayer, yoga, or any other religious beliefs for students and staff.
The Zen Garden changes with the seasons - cherry blossoms flower in the spring; irises bloom in the summer; maple leaves glow red and yellow in the fall. The trees, both native and Japanese - are pruned in the Japanese tradition to frame the garden in the winter. No matter what time of year, stone paths that cross water features create a peaceful atmosphere that invites you to reflect.
Does the institution have an institution-wide health and safety committee or network of committees that brings together workers and management in the development and review of workplace health and safety policies and procedures?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s workplace health and safety committees:
The Joint Health and Safety Committee is committed to ensuring excellent health and safety conditions exist within the workplace. As part of their mandate committee members will assist in identifying potential health and safety problems and will recommend corrective actions to the attention of the President.
Canadore's health and safety policy can be found here
Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to employees who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for employees:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
11.3 Smoke free environments
Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s smoke-free policies:
Canadore's no smoking policy can be found here
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
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