Canadore College is a college of applied arts and technology located in North Bay, Ontario , Canada, attended primarily by international students . It was founded in 1967 as a campus of Sudbury 's Cambrian College , and became an independent institution in 1972. Canadore College has three campuses in North Bay, Ontario, and one campus in Parry Sound, Ontario . Canadore has a full-time enrolment of 3,500 students. The fraction of students who are international, on a student visa, has grown significantly in the past decade, from 5% in 2012-13, to 72% in 2021-22.
37-709: Canadore College offers more than 65 full-time post-secondary programs, focused in several key academic sectors: aviation technology; business and management; community justice and police studies; culinary arts; environmental studies and biotechnology; health, human care and wellness; indigenous studies; language, access and preparatory studies; media, design and dramatic arts; sport and recreation; and trades and technology. Part-time studies in business; general interest; geographic information systems; health sciences; hospitality; information technology; languages; law and justice; preparatory studies; recreation and leisure services; trades and technology; and transportation are also offered in
74-410: A Bachelor of Physical and Health Education. Nipissing University offers the following undergraduate degrees: The following graduate and professional programs are offered at Nipissing University: Certificates are offered in: The following joint programs are offered through Nipissing University and Canadore College: The Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) is the official body representing
111-619: A bachelor's degree and a college diploma from Canadore College in four years. Nipissing also has a collaborative nursing program with Canadore, giving students access the college's nursing simulation labs. Formally known as the Faculty of Education, the Schulich School of Education was established in 2010 due to a donation from philanthropist Seymour Schulich . Programs within the Schulich School of Education include both Concurrent and Consecutive Bachelor of Educations degrees as well as
148-437: A board of governors (citizens) exercising exclusive control over financial policy and having formal authority in all other matters. The president, appointed by the board, is to provide a link between the two bodies and to perform institutional leadership. The university is composed of three faculties: the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies; the Faculty of Arts and Science; and the Schulich School of Education; as well as
185-597: A donation in the amount of $ 20 million to Dalhousie University's Law School; in doing so, the Law School has now been renamed the Schulich School of Law . On October 14, 2011, Schulich announced a $ 100 million scholarship program targeting students entering the science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM) in Canada and Israel. This gift is being co-administered by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and
222-475: A group of 50–100 Canadore international students , with no place to stay, erected a tent village. The tents were setup outside Canadore property which they were denied access to. Following the tent village being erected the college promised a solution within three business days. 46°20′39.08″N 79°29′30.79″W / 46.3441889°N 79.4918861°W / 46.3441889; -79.4918861 Nipissing University Nipissing University
259-623: A gym facility shared with Canadore College, which is located within the Main Campus building. Nipissing University's Harris Learning Library, named in honour of former Ontario premier and North Bay Teachers' College alumnus Mike Harris , opened on June 20, 2011. In 2012, the Harris Learning Library received the American Library Association's Interior Design Award. The following year, the library
296-410: A neighbourhood of Toronto. They have two daughters and four grandchildren. Schulich's first job was at Shell . From 1968 to 1990, he worked at Beutel, Goodman & Company, an asset management company which manages in excess of $ 43 billion CAD (as of 2023), becoming president and vice-chairman. In 1978, Schulich, along with partner Pierre Lassonde , helped pioneer the concept of royalty payments in
333-798: A short time in 1960–1961, the institution offered first year university courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce in facilities provided by a local Catholic boys' high school. Its application to the Ontario Ministry of Education for a degree-granting university charter was denied on February 28, 1961, and the classes ended shortly thereafter. By mid-1962, Northeastern University had leased new space on Cassells Street in North Bay and arranged for Laurentian University professors to teach extension night classes there. This arrangement continued through mid-1967, with students receiving credits from Laurentian for
370-551: A stepping stone between the suite-style living and living off campus. All suites and townhouses have their own full kitchen. Each residence complex has a team of residence life student staff including residence dons, academic dons, residence office assistants, residents' council facilitators, and residents' council executives. The university is represented in the Ontario University Athletics and U Sports (formerly called "Canadian Interuniversity Sport") by
407-579: A weight room, and a cardio-weight room. The main gym, which hosts the varsity volleyball and basketball games, has a seating capacity of approximately 1200 people. The soccer pitch and Frisbee golf course are located behind the Athletic Centre. A main feature of the Athletic Centre is the Living Wall, a hydroponic green wall of plants that improves the air quality of the facility due to the oxygen it produces. Nipissing students also have access to
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#1732791883868444-401: Is 85.9%, which is higher than the average Ontario graduation rate of 77.3%. Nipissing University offers over 30 areas of study, many of which have opportunities for internships or experiential learning. Some partnership programs, such as Environmental Biology and Technology, Criminology and Criminal Justice (Policing Stream), and Social Welfare and Social Development allow students to earn both
481-473: Is a public university located in North Bay, Ontario , Canada. The campus overlooks Lake Nipissing . The roots of Nipissing University date back to 1947, when residents of North Bay formed a committee with the goal of establishing a university within the city. The 1958 Northeastern University Committee continued their efforts in the following years. By 1960, Northeastern University was established and for
518-729: Is a Canadian businessman, investor, author, and philanthropist. Schulich was raised in a Jewish family in Montreal, Quebec. He graduated from McGill University with a BSc in 1961 and an MBA from the Desautels Faculty of Management in 1965. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the University of Virginia in 1969. Schulich is married to Tanna and they live in Willowdale ,
555-544: Is a North Bay facility shared with Canadore College. It had a satellite campus in Brantford until 2019. Nipissing University awards up to five honorary degrees each year. These degrees are awarded on the basis of national stature, contributions to Nipissing University, society, or scholarships, or academic background. Notable honorary doctors include: Seymour Schulich Seymour Schulich OC ( / ˈ ʃ uː l ɪ k / SHOO -lik ; born January 6, 1940)
592-503: The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS-Local 20). Nipissing University has a variety of clubs and activities. Clubs are sanctioned by NUSU and run by students. Common club categories include academics, recreation, volunteerism, current social topics, and religion. Nipissing University has over 20 km of trails. These trails are accessible for hiking in the warmer months and for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in
629-625: The Nipissing Lakers . The school colours are green and blue and the mascot is Louie the Laker. The university offers seven varsity sports and five club sports. They include: Varsity Sports Club Sports Nipissing Athletics is housed in the Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre, which has undergone multiple expansions since it opened in 2001. The Athletic Centre features three full-sized gymnasiums, two squash courts, three fitness studios,
666-727: The Education Centre (College Drive Campus) in North Bay, Ontario, and one campus in West Parry Sound, Ontario, and three campuses in the GTA (Scarborough, Mississauga and Brampton) – Canadore at Stanford. The Education Centre is situated on a 263-hectare (650-acre) wooded escarpment with over 26 km (16 mi) of wilderness trails. In 2018, Canadore opened The Village, a new $ 20 million "health and wellness centre". Canadore College offers apartment-style residences, also referred to as Lower Residence. On September 9, 2023,
703-920: The Enji Giigdoyang Speaker Series. The Aboriginal Advantage Program is a transition program for Indigenous students. It is offered to first year students, whether they are entering from high school, transferring from college, or are a mature student. The Aboriginal Advantage Program gives these students a taste of university by allowing them to earn up to 24 university credits while receiving academic and personal support. The Peer 2 Peer Aboriginal Mentorship Initiative at Nipissing University aims to connect upper year Indigenous students who are new to post-secondary education or those looking for additional resources and supports. Mentors provide academic and cultural support, answer questions about services for students, and attend university and community events with peers. Nipissing University's main campus
740-635: The NUWork program are capped at a maximum of ten hours per week and have flexible hours to accommodate class schedules. The majority of work study jobs begin in September and may include positions such as research assistants, athletics facility staff, or technology service technicians. It is expected that students will have explored all possible funding options, including OSAP, before applying for this program. Nipissing University has four residence complexes: Chancellors House, Founders House, Governors House, and
777-607: The School of Graduate Studies. Nipissing University has approximately 5000 undergraduate students, the majority of which are full-time students, and 150 graduate students (current as of 2016). Applicants entering from high school must have a minimum of 70%, or 75% if applying for a degree in Criminal Justice or Concurrent Education, to be considered for full-time (30 credits) study. Cut-off averages for each program change annually. The graduation rate at Nipissing University
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#1732791883868814-514: The Townhouse Residence Complex. Chancellors, Founders, and Governors are suite-style residences with four students per suite. First-year students coming directly from high school and who receive full-time admission are guaranteed a single room in one of these suite-style residences. The Townhouse Residence Complex is reserved for upper year students (second year and up). The townhouses have a six-bedroom floor plan and represent
851-590: The area. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives aims to help all students reach success at university, whether or not they self-identify as Indigenous. Their services include: Student Success Programming and Advocacy, Enji Giigdoyang Student Lounge and Sacred Space, Elder in Residence program, Wiidooktaadwin Aboriginal Mentorship Initiatives, Debwendizon Annual Aboriginal Youth Education Gathering, Indigenous Week, Annual Welcome Powwow, and
888-479: The community. The Harris Learning Library has a diverse collection of information resources and services, including books, DVDs, archives, streamed videos, e-Books, online journals, and a collection of educational resources. Students have access to learning spaces such as group study rooms, silent study spaces, a brightly lit Thomson Reading Room, a computer lab, and Adaptive Technology rooms. The library welcomes approximately 169 000 visitors each year. On March 30, 2017,
925-468: The coursework done in these classes. To ensure its funding as a university-level institution, Northeastern University changed its name to Nipissing College and signed an affiliation agreement with Laurentian University in 1967. Students attending Nipissing College in North Bay were also officially students of Laurentian University (headquartered in Sudbury, Ontario , 125 km away) with Laurentian being
962-639: The degree-granting institution. In 1972, the College Education Centre officially opened. This building, which is still home to Nipissing University, was shared between multiple other educational institutions including Canadore College , a school of nursing, and a teachers' college. In 1973, the North Bay Teachers' College was incorporated into Nipissing College as the Faculty of Education. Nipissing University received its charter as an independent university in 1992, thus allowing
999-876: The help of The Office of Research Services, can apply for internal research grants or external grants from the three major granting agencies, NSERC , SSHRC , and CIHR . Nipissing University receives upwards of $ 350 000 annually from the Research Support Fund to help manage research endeavours at the school. Research facilities, centres, and laboratories at Nipissing University include: Nipissing University hosts an annual Undergraduate Research Conference, to which student from all over Ontario attend. Students may present posters, papers, or art installations. Eligible scholarly works may include, but are not limited to: scientific experiments, case studies, interpretation of literature, or model design and development. Nipissing University has close ties with Indigenous Peoples of
1036-426: The highest decision-making body of NUSU and hold accountable the executives to their job while making decisions on behalf of the student population. NUSU's executives sit on Nipissing University's Board of Governors and Academic Senate. Elections are held annually for executive positions (paid), NUSU Board of Director positions (volunteer) and Student Senator positions (volunteer). NUSU's student membership belongs to
1073-731: The largest gold mining company in the world, Newmont . Schulich was Director of Newmont Mining and Chairman of its merchant banking division from 2002-2007. In 2007, Schulich published a book titled Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons . Schulich has donated funds to numerous Canadian universities including York ( Schulich School of Business ), Western Ontario ( Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry ), Calgary ( Schulich School of Engineering ), Dalhousie ( Schulich School of Law , Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science ), McGill ( Schulich School of Music ), Nipissing (Schulich School of Education), and Queen's (Schulich-Woolf Rare Book Collection). The first and largest donation that
1110-436: The library celebrated its one-millionth visitor. The Harris Learning Library was not without controversy when it was named after Premier Harris. Many Indigenous people in the area raised concerns about celebrating Mr. Harris in light of his intervention with the events at Ipperwash . The research culture at Nipissing University is growing quickly as researchers receive more funding for their work. Students and staff, with
1147-503: The mining industry: their Franco-Nevada and Euro-Nevada companies discovered some precious minerals, but their royalty arrangements allowed them to gain ownership stakes in some of the world's most profitable mines. A $ 1,000 investment in Franco-Nevada's stock in 1983 was worth $ 1.2 million in 2002, equivalent to a 40% average annual rate of return. In 2002, Franco-Nevada merged with Normandy Mining of Australia and Newmont, creating
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1184-419: The school to grant baccalaureate degrees. On December 12, 2001, the government of Ontario passed a bill revising the university's charter to permit it to grant graduate degrees. The governance of Nipissing University is modelled on the provincial University of Toronto Act of 1906, which established a bicameral system of university government consisting of a senate (faculty), responsible for academic policy, and
1221-699: The student point of view at Nipissing. All students, both full-time and part-time, belong to the Student Union and fund the organization through their incidental fees. NUSU deals with many aspects of student life on campus, including the academic governance of the university and social events. Nipissing University students are able to elect student executive representatives. These roles include: President, VP Governance & Legal Affairs, VP Finance, VP Communications, and VP Services. The executives are also part of NUSU's Board of Directors, which includes another 10 student positions. The Directors-at-Large are part of
1258-516: The traditional classroom and/or online. Canadore athletes (Panthers) compete at the OCAA (Ontario Colleges Athletic Association) varsity level in men's and women's volleyball, and men's basketball. The men's and women's hockey and men's and women's indoor soccer teams are at the extramural level. Canadore shares its main campus facilities with Nipissing University . Canadore College has four campuses: Aviation Technology Campus, Commerce Court Campus, and
1295-541: The winter. Points of interest include the Lookout Tower and Duchesnay Falls. Students at Nipissing may also partake in intramural sports, such as dodge ball, slo-pitch, and ultimate Frisbee. Fitness classes, which include Zumba, kickboxing, and yoga, are held in the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre and vary by semester. Nipissing University has a Work Study Program (called NUWork) that enables students with financial need to work part-time on campus. Students in
1332-625: Was made was to the Schulich School of Business at York University. All degrees issued by the Schulich School of Business now bear the signature of Seymour Schulich. His philanthropy also extends beyond universities, to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Schulich Heart Centre) in Toronto, and outside Canada to the University of Nevada, Reno (Schulich Lecture Hall) and Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. On October 15, 2009, Schulich officially presented
1369-693: Was presented with a New Library Building Award from the Ontario Library Association for its architectural design. The Giving Tree, a two-story metal and engineered wood sculpture in the shape of a tree, won the Design Edge Canada Award in 2012. The sculpture stands in the foyer of the library and features the names of the library's donors. Based at the North Bay campus, the Harris Learning Library's services extend to Canadore College, students located at Nipissing's Brantford Campus, online/distance students, and members of
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