Red River College Polytechnic invites all staff, students, and community members to learn about Sikh culture by wearing a turban with pride. Everyone is welcome to attend the event, to ask questions, and to wear a turban for the day. The event started in 2014, when business administration student (now RRC Polytech staff) Sukhjot Singh, as a way to educate…
Academic Coaches work one-to-one virtually with students to help set and accomplish academic goals by employing research-backed study and motivational strategies. Your Academic Coach can help you: Set actionable and measurable academic goals. Fine-tune current study strategies and learn new online learning strategies. Improve your availability to retain information and think critically. Explore anti-procrastination tools. Develop organizational techniques. Read…
Anti-Racism Workshop #7: Becoming an Ally You may be already self-aware of some of your positions of privilege in society. Privilege gives you power, and with power, you have opportunity. You can use this power to be an ally to Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. In this interactive workshop,* we will focus on how to be an effective ally, some…
If English is your second or additional language, English Language tutoring can provide you with excellent ongoing support to develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for success in your program and industry. Short-Term English Language Tutoring This support gives students whose first language is not English the opportunity to book directly with an English Language Tutor for…
Kangwa Chanda, Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) will be delivering (virtually) an exciting and informative session on financial literacy. During the session you will: understand what credit is and how it works. learn how debt can pile up and have negative consequences on future financial plans. understand the difference between good debt and bad debt, and the value of having…
As an international student, you must hold a valid study permit while residing in Canada. Your co-op work experience is also an integral part of your academic study. If you hold a valid study permit and it’s not covering your entire study time (including the co-op), you may extend it before it expires. You can follow the instructions here…
Anti-Racism Workshop #6: Identifying Our Privilege True anti-racism work requires a good amount of self-reflection, especially when understanding how privilege and oppression shape our society and our personal experiences. This interactive* workshop will uncover how different aspects of our social identities are subject to either privilege or oppression, how some people experience multiple forms of oppression, and how privilege can…
Are you struggling with getting organized in Outlook? Participating in your Webex classes? Collaborating in MS Teams or finding resources you need in LEARN? The Academic Success Centre offers a suite of services to support students’ technology literacy and skill development in the online environment. FREE Technology Literacy Supports: Tech Peer Tutors: Book a 1-hour appointment with a Tech…
Are you to complete your current academic program? Check the information below to assist with your graduation application and smooth transition to your Post-Graduation Work Permit application. Remember to complete the Graduation Application: Visit HUB Select Payments and Profile Select Graduation Overview NOTE: The deadline to apply to graduate is the last day of the last term or course in your program. Red…
As an international student, you must study with a valid study permit if your program is longer than six months. Your study permit can only be extended from inside Canada. If you hold a valid study permit and it’s not covering your entire study time, you may extend it before it expires. You can follow the instructions here to…