This is SLC: Our College News

This summer, we invite participants to join us for workshops on our Brockville Campus, where Summer School of the Arts began, nestled in the heart of the 1000 Islands. Since the late 1960’s, SLC has offered arts programming designed to help creatives of all levels develop skill in a variety of areas. From traditional drawing and paint mediums to ceramics and up-cycled t-shirt jewelry, 1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts (SSOA) 2022 continues our long tradition of quality programming.

One of the biggest achievements that the BPSYC students have accomplished this year is completing their theses during these pressing times. They were able to conduct impressive research on topics such as addictions and mental health, applied behavioural analysis, corrections and justice services, developmental disabilities, geriatrics, housing and homelessness, children and adolescent mental health, professional resources, and trauma informed care.

When Melissa Phelan won the Premier's Award in the Apprenticeship category in November 2021, a bursary was created in her honour, and she determined the criteria for the award. This winter 2022, Mary Reddon, a second-year Welding and Fabrication Technician student, was selected as the first recipient. We reached out to her to ask her to share her thoughts on the bursary, the welding field, and how Melissa is making a difference for women in trades.

Student Wellness & Accessibility has completed its year-long pilot project providing weekend and after-hours mental health counselling in Residence. St. Lawrence College, in partnership with Student Living, Sodexo, and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), was a successful applicant under the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Mental Health Call for Proposals, which provided funding for the project. The project’s impacts are shared their report, “Improving Student Outcomes in Residence while Diverting Critical Emergency Health Care Resources.”

In a recent field trip to Lake Ontario Park, Early Childhood Education (ECE) students explored the use of basic art supplies combined with available natural materials to create art and storytelling activities for children outdoors. Working in small groups outside was a thrill after months online and the resulting activities were varied and engaging. The challenge of using materials “on hand” was met by the students with resourcefulness and creativity.