This is SLC: Our College News

With the goal of contributing to sustainability practices while developing intercultural competence skills, 21 students from St. Lawrence College were selected through a competitive process for the General Education course called Creating a Sustainable Society. This unique course, spanning from January to early May, started with classroom theory before culminating in a transformative two-week experience in Costa Rica. Jordan Ann Kevan de Haan was the faculty for this course, and Ross McMillan attended to help with student success and support.

In support of efforts to put students first, faculty are being reminded of the Beacon program and the important role played in connecting students who are presenting as at-risk academically. It is important to be aware of the indicators of academic risk, and to make referrals early. The Beacon program is most successful when referrals are made early in the semester allowing Student Success Facilitators (SSFs)* to have the biggest impact by working with individual students.

In April, 50 graduating students of Honours Bachelor of Behavioral Psychology participated in a two-day immersive educational experience rooted in Indigenous learning traditions.  Land-based learning has long been practiced by Indigenous Peoples as students learn through storytelling lead by an Indigenous leader, prepare food, hike, lay tobacco, participate in a blanket exercise, smudging, plant identification, campfires, directed and organic discussion, and spreading seeds.  

In the heart of our community, a cohort of students is revolutionizing the Cornwall business landscape through hands-on learning endeavours. In today's dynamic economy, practical skills and real-world experience hold unparalleled value. Introducing the Business Project Consulting courses – an enriching educational venture empowering students to emerge as adept problem solvers and forward-thinking innovators. 

Second year Veterinary Technology students participated in a low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats in the Veterinary Health facility on Kingston campus. The students participated in communicating with the owners, handling the animals, examining and vaccinating them. They vaccinated 83 animals in the community for Rabies and all funds were donated directly to Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, for a total of over $1,500 raised!