Two different groups of students from the 2020 winter semester will be on campus this summer to complete their studies.

The first group will begin accessing campus on July 20.

This group includes students who have an incomplete grade in a winter 2020 course and need to access program specific software on campus.

Program

• PreTrades
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Others

The second group will return throughout the month of August and early September. This group includes students from the Winter semester who have an incomplete grade and who need to return to campus for labs and other hands-on learning for a very short period of time in order to complete their Winter 2020 course requirements. They will need to sign up for a “Completion Plan” session using the information below.

Program	Course	Length of Completion Plan Activity	Dates	Completion Plan Sign-up Details
Welding Technician	WLD 1226	Completion Plan Activity - 4 days in Lab		Students must sign up for one session using EventBrite
			10-Aug	https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welding-wld-1226-completion-plan-session-3-tickets-104157576114
			24-Aug	https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welding-wld-1226-completion-plan-session-4-tickets-104157626264
			01-Sep	https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welding-wld-1226-completion-plan-session-1-tickets-104157062578
Millwright Technician	IMM1160	Two days on site		Students must sign up for one session using EventBrite
			24-Aug	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/millwright-imm-1160-completion-plan-session-tickets-104157985338
			31-Aug	https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/millwright-imm-1160-completion-plan-session-2-tickets-104158340400
	IMM1265	Two days on site		Students must sign up for one session using EventBrite
			24-Aug	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/millwright-imm-1265-completion-plan-session-1-tickets-104163527916
			31-Aug	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/millwright-imm-1265-completion-plan-session-2-tickets-104163650282
			1-Sep	https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/millwright-imm-1265-completion-plan-session-3-tickets-115915445217
Heating and Ventilation Technician	RAC1200	Hours will be completed in Fall 2020		Details being provided by program when they return
	GAF100	Hours will be completed in Fall 2020		Details being provided by program when they return
Medical Radiation Technology (MRPG)	Venipuncture	Will be completed in Fall 2020		Details being provided by program when they return
Fitness Management (FLBU)	Physical Fitness Assessments	Will be completed in Fall 2020		Details being provided by program when they return

Please note, if you are a Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene student, you will be returning to campus on August 4 during which you will not only be completing 2020 winter course requirements, but also focusing on progressing through the current spring semester of your program.

Two different groups of students from the 2020 spring semester will be on campus this summer to complete their studies.

The first group will return on campus beginning the week of July 13 and involves only students who would be eligible to graduate if they complete components of their program that can only be delivered through in-person instruction.

Program	Semester
Dental Assisting	Sem 3 (Return August 4)
Pre-Trades	Sem 2  (Return July 13)
Powerline Technician	Sem 4 (Return July 13)
Pre-Service Firefighter	Sem 3 (Return July 13)
Welding Apprenticeship – Level 3	Return August 4
Refrigeration Apprenticeship – Level 3	Return August 15

The second group will begin to return to campus as early as July 27.  This group includes students who are currently enrolled in our Summer 2020 semester and are registered in courses that have labs and hands-on learning components that must be completed on campus in order for students to progress successfully to their next semester. All other instruction will remain completely online.

Program	Semester
Dental Hygiene	Sem 2 (Return August 4)
Heating and Ventilation Technician	Sem 2 (Return July 27)
Powerline Technician	Sem 2 (Return July 27)
Industrial Millwright Technician	Sem 2 (Return July 27)
Machining Technician	Sem 2 (Return July 27)
Truck and Coach Technician	Sem 2 (Return July 27)
Automotive Technician	Sem 2 (Return July 27)
Electrical Engineering Technician and Technologist	Sem 2 (Return July 27)

If the program that you are registered in this summer is not listed, then it is being delivered virtually. If you have any questions about individual courses, please contact your faculty member.

There are several things you must do before you return to campus.

• You MUST complete the mandatory COVID-19 training module. You can find it at www.moodle.cambriancollege.ca or select the link to the Moodle course below and self-enrol for the training.

COVID-19 Student Training

or

COVID-19 Staff Training

• The module takes 20 minutes to complete. Once you finish it successfully, you will receive a certificate of completion. You must produce proof of this certificate to gain access to campus, so either print it or keep an electronic company that you can show to Security when you sign in. You must produce proof of this certificate each time you sign in on campus.
• You MUST wear a face covering when you come to campus. If you don’t have one, the college can provide you with one reusable mask which you can bring with you each time you come to campus.
• Assess whether you have any symptoms of COVID-19. You can find a list of symptoms on this page under the section “General information about COVID-19”.
• If you have two or more of the symptoms of COVID-19, or have been in contact within the past 14 days with someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19, please do not come  to campus and contact Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000 or a COVID-19 assessment centre.

Get ready! We encourage you to accept your offer. We are monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 situation and make whatever adjustments are necessary to programs and the status of our campus. We will communicate these to you as quickly as possible, through your myCambrian student account and the email you provide.

We encourage you to accept your offer as soon as possible because there’s no guarantee your spot will be saved for you.  Any changes to our plans will be communicated to you as soon as possible through your myCambrian student account and the email you provide.

We are planning to begin our fall semester with a hybrid model of delivery — meaning a combination of faculty-led remote teaching and learning for those components of our programs that can be delivered remotely, and in-person delivery of the hands-on learning experiences that must take place on campus.  On-campus instruction will increase as restrictions are lifted. If you decide that online learning is not the option you want, you will receive a refund. Refund applications will be processed through our Enrolment Centre.

We have taken a number of step to ensure a safe return to campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Those measures are outlined in our Campus Re-open Guide and Re-open Plan, at the top of the page. We are following all best practices to reduce the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19. They include controlled access to the campus, pre-screening for COVID symptoms prior to being allowed access to campus, mandatory wearing of a face covering while on campus, enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of the entire campus, in particular high-traffic areas and high-touch surfaces, and reconfiguring lab and classrooms and closing common spaces to promote physical distancing.

For more on the mandatory wearing of face coverings, see the section Campus and On-campus Services, question 2: “What is your policy about the wearing of masks on campus?”

Should you choose to enrol for September and start your studies online, you will be contacted by your faculty members, who will provide you with all the information you need to begin your studies. Your online learning will include live, interactive online classes (recorded so you can view them later on, if necessary) and assignments you can complete on your own.

All our student services and supports will continue to be offered online, including the Library, Learning Centre, Glenn Crombie Centre for Wellness and Accessibility, Career Centre, and more. Details are here on our COVID landing page.

You do not have to be on campus to study online. You can study from your home community.

For the 2020 fall semester, we expect the campus will be open for in-person delivery of hands-on components of courses that can only be completed on site. Theory portions of your courses will continue to be offered through faculty-led remote learning.
In order to come onto campus for required hands-on learning, students, faculty, and employees will have to complete a mandatory training module. The module takes about 20 minutes. When you successfully finish the module, you will receive a certificate of completion, which you must present in order to come onto campus.
Here are the links for the module, which is found in Moodle. Use your Cambrian ID number and password to log-in.
Student link
Staff link

Our Enrolment Centre has that information for you, and it will be available soon on your myCambrian student portal. At this point, we would encourage you to pay your fees and deposits to ensure your spot in your program this September. We will communicate with you any changes as they occur.

We expect our Residence to be open for September, so if you are planning to stay on Residence, it would be wise to apply and secure your spot.

For more information regarding Residence, you can email our Residence management  info@cambrianresidence.ca.

Our Campus Re-open Guide has a section on Residence and what we are doing to ensure your safety.

There will be enhanced cleaning of common, high-traffic areas and high-touch surfaces. We will provide our students in Residence with education on infection control best practices.

We fully intend to have our Residence open to students in September. If that changes, we will let you know as soon as possible, and work directly with students who intend to stay on Residence.

Contact our Enrolment Centre which can discuss your options with you.

You can learn more about OSAP and what it means for you at www.osap.gov.on.ca
The Government of Canada also has supports in place for post-secondary students. Click here to learn more.

• You are permitted to travel to Canada for classes beginning in the 2020 fall semester (September) if:
  *you have a valid study permit that was issued before March 18, 2020, and
  *your program requires hands-on learning (labs) that can only be completed on campus
  Click here to see if your program has hands-on learning labs in the fall semester that can only be completed on campus.
• If your study permit was issued before March 18, 2020, but your program does not require hands-on learning on campus for 2020 fall semester, we are requesting that you remain in your home country to begin your studies
• If your study permit was issued to you after March 18, 2020, you are not yet permitted to travel to Canada. Your studies will begin in your home country
• If you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19, you will not be allowed to travel to Canada. Click here to learn more about COVID-19, including symptoms and how to stay safe
• If you do not have symptoms, upon arrival in Canada, you must still self-isolate for a period of 14 days, and you must have a self-isolation plan. That plan should include where you are going to be staying and how you are getting there, whether by yourself or if someone is picking you up. You should not come to Canada unless you have a self-isolation plan
• If you have not arranged a destination where you will be staying for your 14-day self-isolation period, Cambrian can provide you with a room at a designated hotel. Please let Cambrian’s International Department know what your plans are (international@cambriancollege.ca)
• If you intend to come to Sudbury for your self-isolation period, Cambrian can provide you with a room at a designated hotel in Sudbury. Please let Cambrian College International know what your plans are (international@cambriancollege.ca)
• If you have already been in Canada for more than 14 days and have completed your mandatory self-isolation with no symptoms, you do not need to undergo a further 14-day self-isolation period to begin your studies at Cambrian College.
• If however, you have developed symptoms of COVID-19 during or after your initial 14-day isolation period, or been in contact with someone who has, you will then have to undergo another 14-day isolation period from the onset of symptoms or potential contact

To learn more about COVID-19 as it relates to international students, visit the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, a ministry of the Government of Canada.

According to the website for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada:

“If your in-class courses are being moved to an online-only format because of COVID-19, you’re still eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
If you have a study permit, or been approved for a study permit for a program starting in the spring, summer or fall, but you can’t travel to Canada at this time due to travel restrictions, you’re also still eligible for the PGWPP.
If you’re in this situation, you may

• begin your classes while outside Canada, and
• complete up to 50% of your program while outside Canada, if you can’t travel to Canada sooner.

If you start your studies in fall 2020, you won’t have time deducted from the length of your post-graduation work permit for studies you complete while outside Canada between fall 2020 and December 31, 2020.”

If you have questions, please feel free to visit the IRCC website. You can also contact Cambrian’s International Department at international@cambriancollege.ca.

Keep checking back here on the COVID-19 landing page. We are updating it constantly. You can also email us your questions covid@cambriancollege.ca.

We are planning to begin our fall semester with a hybrid model of delivery — meaning a combination of faculty-led remote teaching and learning for those components of our programs that can be delivered remotely, and in-person delivery of the hands-on learning experiences that must take place on campus.  On-campus instruction will increase as restrictions are lifted.

Student placements in community are resuming as our partners indicate that they are able to accept and support placement and co-op students. If you are an Employer interested in supporting a student on placement or co-op, please contact the Cambrian Career Centre for further information.

Apprenticeship delivery is suspended until further notice. We will provide updates as they become available.

If our campus is open as usual, we will follow our normal program schedules and requirements regarding evaluations and final exams. If our campus remains closed, we will put in place whatever contingency plans are necessary, and we will share those with you through your myCambrian student account email.

We fully intend to have returning students finish their programs on time and graduate. If there is any change to that plan, we will let you know right away.

Keep checking back here on the COVID-19 landing page. We are updating it constantly. You can also email us your questions covid@cambriancollege.ca.

No, parking is free.

You will be required to wear a face covering while on campus.  

A face covering includes a medical mask or non-medical mask or other covering including a bandana, scarf or cloth (including hijab and niqab) that covers the mouth and nose to ensure a barrier to limit community transmission.  Other forms of face coverings, like face shields or specific medical masks, etc. may be required for specific activities on-campus, for which supervisors and faculty will advise of and provide accordingly if required.  

While individuals are encouraged to provide their own face covering, Cambrian will provide you with either one re-usable mask, or a temporary one, at one of our two designated entrances.  

Instructional Spaces / Settings:

All students, faculty and staff engaged in in-person instruction inside the building will be required to wear a face covering in any and all instructional spaces.  If the wearing of a face covering (non-medical mask), impedes the effectiveness of the in-person instruction (i.e. vocal music), then an alternative may be used such as a face shield.   

When instruction takes place outdoors, face coverings must still be worn when physical distancing cannot be maintained between faculty / staff and students.  

Common spaces: (Hallways, elevators, washrooms, etc.)

Face coverings must be worn by faculty, staff, and students when in any common space inside of the building.  

Private Work Spaces:

Face coverings can be removed when individuals are working in a private (single occupancy) enclosed, work space such as an office.  

Congregated Work Spaces:

Face coverings must be worn in any shared work space when physical distancing cannot be maintained and other controls are not possible.  

If an individual is working alone in what is normally a congregate setting, they are not required to wear PPE.  However, if they access any common spaces, they must wear a face covering to help stop the spread of COVID-19.  

There are some exceptions to the face covering requirement if:

• the person is a child under the age of two years, or a child under the age of 5 years either chronologically or developmentally and he or she refuses to wear a face covering and cannot be persuaded to do so by their caregiver;
• the person is incapacitated and unable to remove their mask without assistance;
• wearing a face covering would inhibit the person’s ability to breathe in any way;
• for any other medical reason, the person cannot safely wear a face covering such as, but not limited to, respiratory disease, cognitive difficulties or difficulties in hearing or processing information;
• for any religious reason, the person cannot wear a face covering, or cannot cover the face in a manner that would properly control source.

If you were a student in our Winter 2020 semester and have not yet retrieved the contents of your locker, please contact facilities@cambriancollege.ca and let us know your intentions. We will arrange with you a time for pick up.

Our campus remains closed. Starting in mid-July (subject to change), we are preparing to re-open our campus to students who will be eligible to graduate this semester if they complete components of their programs that can only be delivered through in-person instruction.

The campus will remain closed to all other students at this time. We are also currently working on re-opening plans for students from the Winter 2020 semester who have incomplete grades (I) and who need to complete hands-on components of their courses to advance to their next semester. We hope to have these students return to campus in early August, pending the further lifting of restrictions for on-campus activities.

We expect that our 2020 fall semester will begin with a hybrid model of delivery — meaning a combination of faculty-led remote teaching and learning for those components of our programs that can be delivered remotely, and in-person delivery of the hands-on learning experiences that must take place on campus.  On-campus instruction will increase as restrictions are lifted.

Please see our Campus Re-open Guide on this page for more information on what to expect when you return to campus.

Any student, faculty member or employee who is to return to campus, must first complete a mandatory training module. The module can be found on Moodle and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

When you successfully finish the module, you will receive a certificate of completion that you must produce in order to have access to campus.

Click on the appropriate link to access the module
Students
Staff

For information about the status of our Student Residence for the upcoming Fall Semester in September, please contact info@cambrianresidence.ca, or call 705-566-8101, or 1-800-461-7145 and ask for extension 7583.

Rent

• Tenants who can pay their rent must do so, to the best of their abilities. Tenants who are having challenges paying rent should speak with their landlords about possibly deferring their rent or other payment arrangements.

Evictions

• No new eviction orders will be issued until further notice and offices will postpone any scheduled enforcement of current eviction orders. Tenants must pay rent while an eviction order is not being enforced.
• Landlords can still give eviction notices, however landlords and tenants are encouraged to work together to explore options satisfactory to both sides, including rent deferral or other payment options.

Click here to learn more about tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.

For questions about TSSA testing, please contact your program coordinator.

• Most student services are available online.
• Further details are available at below.

Our team of Academic Advisors are available virtually and are conducting advising sessions using Zoom. Please contact the appropriate Advisor for your program:

School	Student Success Advisor	Generic Email Address
Business, IT; Creative Arts, Design & Music; & Hospitality	TBA	Bus.inquiry@cambriancollege.ca
Health Sciences, Nursing & Emergency Services	Elizabeth Holmes	Hses.inquiry@cambriancollege.ca
Justice, Community Services, & General Studies	Angela Smith	Jacs.inquiry@cambriancollege.ca
Skills Training & Engineering Technology & Environmental Studies	Jennifer Christakos Mike Caruso	STT.inquiry@cambriancollege.ca

Closed.

Although the bookstore is currently closed, arrangements have been made to support the requirement for textbooks.  The bookstore continues to monitor email and can be contacted at cambrian@bkstr.com

Students should go to the Cambrian College online bookstore at cambrianshop.ca to order their textbooks and placement packages.

For non-digital materials and other items, our bookstore vendor (Follett) is offering free ground shipping on domestic orders over $100.

Curbside pickup is also available at the College and can be accessed by adding a note in the special instructions box at checkout requesting your materials be provided curbside.  Bookstore staff will connect with you via email to set up a time to arrive at the college.  Pick up can take place between 9-12 Monday-Friday.

No. On-campus computer labs are closed.

If you have concerns about your ability to access online or remote learning from home, please contact your program leadership.

Our Career Centre is moving to virtual delivery of services. To request career advising by phone or virtually, book through the myCambrian portal or contact careercentre@cambriancollege.ca.

Employers can contact the Career Centre at careercentre@cambriancollege.ca. Students and employers can also contact their Placement/Co-Op Coordinator via phone or email, or contact the Director of Student Success and Recruitment, Renee Scott, at renee.scott@cambriancollege.ca.

Students within the Rainbow District School Board can continue communication with Dana Kinsella at kinseld@rscloud.ca. Dana will be in communication with you as well to let you know her availability times during the week for students to connect with her.

Students within the Sudbury Catholic District School Board can continue communication with Kevin Villeneuve at kevin.villeneuve@sudburycatholicschools.ca. Kevin will be in communication with you as well to let you know his availability times during the week for students to connect with him.

If you cannot remember your Student # to login to myCambrian portal and did not get your Cambrian College Student ID card from the Enrolment Centre prior to March Break, you can contact Diane Boyce to obtain your student ID # diane.boyce@cambriancollege.ca.

Students with IEPs (Individual Education Plans) that have registered with the Glenn Crombie Centre for Wellness and Accessibility at Cambrian College can access the services by going to Cambrian College’s special COVID-19 information webpage, and use the FAQ search tool to find the Glenn Crombie Centre for Wellness and Accessibility.

For all other inquiries, students can contact Chantale Roy, Dual Credit Coordinator, at chantale.roy@cambriancollege.ca.

To better assist us in meeting your needs virtually or remotely, please update your contact information in your myCambrian portal. This information is found on your student tab, under your personal checklist section.

Please ensure to keep up to date:

• Your e-mail address
• Your mailing address
• Your phone number
• Any Emergency contacts

If relevant, please also complete a release of information authorizations if you wish to grant someone access to your student account. If you have any questions, please contact us at enrolmentcentre@cambriancollege.ca or by phone at 705-566-8101, ext 3003.

Please allow for delays in response time given the extraordinary circumstances and volume of requests.

Students in financial crisis can apply for emergency hardship funds. Please email hardship@cambriancollege.ca (applies for both Canadian and international students). Please allow up to seven business days from the time you submit your application to the time your application is reviewed, plus mail delivery time, if approved.

For questions about the new federal and provincial 6-month, interest-free moratorium on student loan repayments, please visit nslsc.ca for the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. For OSAP questions, please contact enrolmentcentre@cambriancollege.ca.

Students who were working and laid off as a result of COVID-19, and wondering about their eligibility for Employment Insurance benefits, should go to the Government of Canada website, click here.

Please also check the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website, click here.

For additional questions about scholarships and bursaries, contact the Cambrian Foundation, c/o brandi.braithwaite@cambriancollege.ca.

If you have earned $5,000 in the last year, you qualify for the CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit). If you have student loans, payments are deferred for six months, interest free.

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit is a Canadian government support program for Canadians facing unemployment due to the Covid-19 emergency. It provides a taxable benefit of up to $2000 CAD per month, for up to four months.

Click here for more information.

Our First Step Centre is moving to virtual delivery of client services.

For more information about the First Step Centre, please contact Mary-Liz Warwick, First Step Centre Coordinator at maryliz.warwick@cambriancollege.ca.

The Glenn Crombie Centre for Wellness and Accessibility provides counselling, accessibility advisor services, and learning strategies to support our students who require special supports and accommodations. 

Students with Disabilities

If you are a student with a disability and require academic accommodations, please e-mail accessibility services at accessibilityservices@cambriancollege.ca .  An accessibility advisor will contact you to arrange a meeting to begin the process.

Orientation for Students with Disabilities – Head Start

Spring/Summer 2020 Semester: to request an orientation session specific to students with disabilities please e-mail accessibilityservices@cambriancollege.ca.   A meeting will be arranged by our department to provide you information on transitioning to post-secondary education.  Please put in the subject line of your e-mail Head Start.

Fall Semester 2020: this orientation session will occur during the week of August 31^st– September 4^th. We are currently transitioning from an on-campus format to a virtual orientation.

Click here to register.

Student counselling services at Cambrian College

Counselling services for all students are located at the Glenn Crombie Center for Wellness and Accessibility.  We provide short-term supports for students who may be encountering academic stressors, personal difficulties or mental health related difficulties.

Please contact counsellingservices@cambriancollege.ca for an appointment.  One of our staff will set up a virtual meeting with you.

To book an appointment with a counsellor, accessibility advisor or learning strategist, you can also use your Clockwork portlet in myCambrian. You can do this in 4 easy steps:

• At the Clockwork portlet, select the Student’s Home Page link
• Click on Schedule An Appointment
• Use the drop-down menu to select the appointment type.
• Once selected, click on calendar view to select a time and confirm your appointment.

The worker will then send you an invitation for that date and time with further instructions.

You can contact at HelpDesk@cambriancollege.ca.

Students, faculty, or staff needing help with Moodle, Zoom, or tutoring topics, connect with Learning Centre Staff by email at learning.centre@cambriancollege.ca.  You can also book a remote Staff Tutor appointment following the Booking Advice on our Learning Centre page, cambriancollege.ca/academic-services/learning-centre.

The Library is closed. Most library services are available through the library website, cambriancollege.libguides.com/libraryhomepage and live-chat is available.

Registered Students

For courses hosted through Ontario Learn please refer to your student dashboard on Ontario Learn by logging into https://olportal.ontariolearn.com/login.php  for the most up to date information.  Your facilitator (teacher) will also communicate to you any changes specific to your course.

Dates and Deadlines

Key dates regarding registration, drop dates, and withdrawal dates for Lifelong Learning courses still apply.  If you would like to withdraw please email continuing@cambriancollege.ca for further information.

New Courses

Course catalogues for the spring/summer will be updated to our website once available.

https://cambriancollege.ca/lifelong-learning/

In order to make sure that our resources are going to the students with the most immediate need we have merged our food bank efforts with the hardship bursary process. If you are in need of emergency food assistance, please email hardship@cambriancollege.ca. We would also recommend that you contact one of the community food banks which may also be able to assist you.

Closed.

Academic upgrading is being offered online. Contact madison.brown@cambriancollege.ca.

The on-campus office is closed. For assistance, contact Ron Sarazin, Wabnode, Director, at ron.sarazin@cambriancollege.ca or 705-561-4539 if needed.

Ontario’s public Colleges, including Cambrian, have determined not to provide tuition refunds or rebates due to COVID-19 as students continue to receive the education that will allow them to meet the requirements of their Ministry-approved program, albeit through a different method of delivery.  While the delivery method is different than what many are used to or expected, students will still be provided the opportunity to demonstrate the learning outcomes necessary for course and program completion and successful entry into the workforce.

In many programs where there is a hands-on learning component, our faculty have redesigned courses to provide most of the theory portions upfront (front-loaded) during the first part of the coming semester, allowing students more time to work on hands-on components as the province moves through its re-open phases and we are able to resume more activity on campus.

As well, Cambrian continues to work with the provincial government, public health officials and employers to resume placement opportunities as the province moves to the next phase of re-opening.

To help alleviate some of the financial costs facing students, Cambrian College has increased the amount of emergency financial aid available through our Hardship Fund. We have also eliminated a number of ancillary fees until such a time as our campus and all of its on-site services are available to our students.

The pandemic has created a very fluid and ever-changing dynamic for postsecondary institutions, and we appreciate and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work our way together through this new environment.

Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD policy to ensure a rich and flexible learning experience. Learn more about BYOD by clicking here.

We are preparing to re-open our campus to students who will be eligible to graduate this semester if they complete components of their programs that can only be delivered through in-person instruction.
We hope to re-open the campus for them by mid July (subject to change). The campus will remain closed to all other students at this time.

We are also currently working on re-opening plans for students from the Winter 2020 semester who have incomplete grades (I) and who need to complete hands-on components of their courses to advance to their next semester. We hope to have these students return to campus in early August, pending the further lifting of restrictions for on-campus activities.

Placements in community will only be able to resume once emergency measures have been lifted and our placement partners indicate that they can once again begin accepting placement students.

The minimum technology requirements you will need for online learning are found on each individual program page. See also our BYOD tab in this section.

Students within the Rainbow District School Board can continue communication with Dana Kinsella at kinseld@rscloud.ca. Dana will be in communication with you as well to let you know her availability times during the week for students to connect with her.

Students within the Sudbury Catholic District School Board can continue communication with Kevin Villeneuve at kevin.villeneuve@sudburycatholicschools.ca. Kevin will be in communication with you as well to let you know his availability times during the week for students to connect with him.

If you cannot remember your Student # to login to myCambrian portal and did not get your Cambrian College Student ID card from the Enrolment Centre prior to March Break, you can contact Diane Boyce to obtain your student ID # diane.boyce@cambriancollege.ca.

Students with IEPs (Individual Education Plans) that have registered with the Glenn Crombie Centre for Wellness and Accessibility at Cambrian College can access the services by going to Cambrian College’s special COVID-19 information webpage, and use the FAQ search tool to find the Glenn Crombie Centre for Wellness and Accessibility.

For all other inquiries, students can contact Chantale Roy, Dual Credit Coordinator, at chantale.roy@cambriancollege.ca.

Student placements in the community are resuming as our partners indicate that they are able to accept and support placement and co-op students. If you are an Employer interested in supporting a student on placement or co-op, please contact the Cambrian Career Centre for further information.

Apprenticeship deliveries have resumed, with completion plans in place for Welding and Refrigeration programs.

Apprenticeship offers for Fall 2020 deliveries are currently being extended by the Ministry and Cambrian is taking registrations through the Enrolment Center.

We encourage you to stay and continue your studies as we are confident you will be able to complete this semester.

Contact the Enrolment Centre if you have any questions, enrolmentcentre@cambriancollege.ca or 705-566-8101, ext 3003 or1-800-461-7145, ext 3003.

Academic upgrading is being offered online. Contact madison.brown@cambriancollege.ca.

Classes for the Spring Semester are being delivered through faculty-led remote learning and we continue to pilot the reopening of campus for some programs. Labs will continue when our campus reopens. We will inform you when that occurs, through myCambrian and your email on file. We have put in place alternative means of assessing student progress in place of in-person exams.

If you have questions, please ask your faculty or program coordinator.

DO NOT drop them off at the college. Instead, send your completed assignments electronically to your professors. If you have questions, contact your professor.

They will continue as usual.

We’re confident you will be able to complete your studies, and receive the learning you need to graduate or advance to the next academic year in your programs.

The federal government has announced a number of initiatives to provide financial support to both domestic and international students.

Click here for details.

The federal and provincial governments have announced a 6-month, interest-free moratorium on the repayment of student loans for people already in the process of paying back their loans. To see a list of other financial measures to assist both international and domestic students, go to the question “What support is the Federal Government offering students?” found on this page.

If you have questions about OSAP, please contact our Enrolment Centre at enrolmentcentre@cambriancollege.ca

Treatment of CERB and CESB on OSAP Application

Canada has announced two programs to provide temporary income support for individuals who have lost income due to COVID-19 and are unable to work. These are the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB).

• The CERB is available to support students who made at least $5,000 (before taxes) in the last year, but only if they had been working and lost their source of income when the pandemic struck. More information can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application/questions.html#eligibility
• The CESB is available to support students and new graduates who are not eligible for the CERB. More information can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/04/support-for-students-and-recent-graduates-impacted-by-covid-19.html

Reporting Income on OSAP Applications

For students with an OSAP application, the CESB and CERB are to be reported in the same way as employment and other non-employment income.  Therefore, only report CESB and/or CERB in the following scenarios:

• 1-term study period (12-20 weeks): income received over $5,600
• 2-term study period (21-40 weeks): income received over $11,200
• 3-term study period (41-52 weeks): income received over $16,800

Only report income on your OSAP application if it exceeds the threshold above for the length of your study period from the following sources:

1.  Employment Income
2.  Teaching or Research Assistantships
3.  Child support and/or spousal support
4.  Foster parent payments
5.  Rental income
6.  Investment income including interest and dividends
7.  CERB
8.  CESB

Do not report CERB or CESB as government income.  Continue to report EI as you normally would as government income.

Here is a link to the Government of Canada webpage outlining their support for workers affected by COVID-19.

For updates from the Government of Canada, continue to check this link and the website for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html.

If you have earned $5,000 in the last year, you qualify for the CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit). If you have student loans, payments are deferred for six months, interest free.

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit is a Canadian government support program for Canadians facing unemployment due to the Covid-19 emergency. It provides a taxable benefit of up to $2000 CAD per month, for up to four months.

Click here for more information.

The federal government has announced a number of initiatives to provide financial support to both domestic and international students.

Click here for details.

No it will not. For more details, please visit the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, a ministry of the Government of Canada.

The Canadian government is advising against all international travel. It has also closed the border to all international visitors, including non-essential travel between Canada and the United States.

It would be wise to stay informed of any travel advisories in Canada and your home country.

For updates on the situation in Canada, visit www.canada.ca/coronavirus, and search under Travel Advice and Canada’s Response.

To discuss your individual circumstances and options, please contact international@cambriancollege.ca or internationaladvising@cambriancollege.ca.

IRCC states, “All temporary residents who are already in Canada and unable to depart are encouraged to apply for an extension so that they may maintain their temporary resident status in Canada.  Once the application is submitted, the client will benefit from implied status and may remain in Canada until a decision is rendered on their application, or the required documents can be submitted.”

---

Last updated March 20, 2020

The Canadian government has closed the border to all international visitors, including non-essential travel across the Canada – U.S. border.

So, it may not be possible or wise for family members to come and visit you.

For updates on the situation in Canada, visit www.canada.ca/coronavirus, and search under Travel Advice and Canada’s Response.

To discuss your individual circumstances and options, please contact international@cambriancollege.ca or internationaladvising@cambriancollege.ca.

We have no indication that your student permit will be affected should you test positive for COVID-19 and are currently in Canada.

If you suspect you have COVID-19, isolate yourself from other people as much as you can.

Contact your local public health unit (In Sudbury, it is Public Health Sudbury & District, 705-522-9200) and tell them your symptoms and travel history in the last month. We would also encourage you to contact International Student Services so they can support you.

You have medical coverage through your international student health insurance.

Please make sure that you have logged into WeSpeak to access your benefit card. Here are the steps:

1. Log in and register with WeSpeak student
2. Click on “Student Medical Card”
3. Enter your date of birth and student ID #
4. Print your card and keep it with you at all times

Through WeSpeak you can access information regarding what is included in your plan (under Plan Overview) as well as forms to submit a claim. If you didn’t make changes to your plan you are automatically enrolled in Plan 1.

To receive reimbursement for medical expenses covered under your plan, claim forms can be completed and submitted online through We Speak Student.

If you have any questions they offer a Live Chat feature to assist you.

No, we will work with you and Public Health Sudbury & Districts to support you.

You can contact International Student Services at international@cambriancollege.ca or internationaladvising@cambriancollege.ca.

You can access most services of the Enrolment Centre through the myCambrian portal. You can also contact the Centre via email at enrolmentcentre@cambriancollege.ca.

Please allow for delays in response time given the extraordinary circumstances and volume of requests.

IRCC states,  “All temporary residents who are already in Canada and unable to depart are encouraged to apply for an extension so that they may maintain their temporary resident status in Canada.  Once the application is submitted, the client will benefit from implied status and may remain in Canada until a decision is rendered on their application, or the required documents can be submitted.”

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible before your study permit expires. Please note IRCC states that, “Once the application is submitted, the client will benefit from implied status and may remain in Canada until a decision is rendered on their application, or the required documents can be submitted.”

IRCC states that “In regards to working on or off-campus, given that COVID-19 is beyond a student’s control, international students who were eligible to work on or off-campus can continue to work on or off-campus even if they have been forced to drop to part-time studies or take a break in studies.

However, these students are still subject to the authorized number of hours they would have been permitted had they been full-time students. Therefore, they can work part-time (up to 20 hours a week) off-campus during an academic session and full-time during a regularly scheduled break.

DLIs should be prepared to provide letters of support in the event that a student is questioned regarding how COVID-19 impacted their full-time status.”

Studying or working from home shouldn’t be a pain in the neck!

Set up for success!

• Pick an area where distractions can be minimized, clear any clutter.
• The couch is not an ergonomic option.
• Feet flat on the floor – if the chair is too tall, you can use a book or box to rest your feet on.
• Thighs parallel to the floor, or hips slightly elevated (use a pillow if needed).
• Back supported with a pillow or rolled up towel if necessary.
• With a laptop, use a separate keyboard and mouse, and raise the unit up on a stack of books or boxes, so the top of the screen is about eye height.
• Position your screen 40–75 cm away (about arm’s length), and make the top of the screen about eye height.
• Give 5–8 cm (2–3 fingers) clearance between edge of seat and back of knees.
• Keep your neck straight (not forward or backward).
• Elbows should be at a 90–110º angle.

Don’t forget!

• Take a 5 minute break every hour, away from the computer, and a lunch break.
• Eye breaks every 20 minutes (look 20 feet away for 20 seconds).
• Build a little activity into your day!

For more tips on ergonomics, watch this video and download a copy of our checklist as a quick reference.

Click here to see tips on stretching from Canadian Injury Management Services

Employees have access to counselling and other supports through our EAP. You can find the link in your Employee Self-Serve portal, or visit our EAP provider website at www.workhealthlife.com.

The Glenn Crombie Centre for Wellness and Accessibility provides counselling, accessibility advisor services, and learning strategies to support our students who require special supports and accommodations.

 Students with Disabilities

If you are a student with a disability and require academic accommodations, please e-mail accessibility services at accessibilityservices@cambriancollege.ca .  An accessibility advisor will contact you to arrange a meeting to begin the process.

Orientation for Students with Disabilities – Head Start

Spring/Summer 2020 Semester: to request an orientation session specific to students with disabilities please e-mail accessibilityservices@cambriancollege.ca.   A meeting will be arranged by our department to provide you information on transitioning to post-secondary education.  Please put in the subject line of your e-mail Head Start.

Fall Semester 2020: this orientation session will occur during the week of August 31^st– September 4^th. We are currently transitioning from an on-campus format to a virtual orientation.

Click here to register

Student counselling services at Cambrian College

Counselling services for all students are located at the Glenn Crombie Center for Wellness and Accessibility.  We provide short-term supports for students who may be encountering academic stressors, personal difficulties or mental health related difficulties.

Please contact counsellingservices@cambriancollege.ca for an appointment.  One of our staff will set up a virtual meeting with you.

To book an appointment with a counsellor, accessibility advisor or learning strategist, you can also use your Clockwork portlet in myCambrian. You can do this in 4 easy steps:

• At the Clockwork portlet, select the Student’s Home Page link
• Click on Schedule An Appointment
• Use the drop-down menu to select the appointment type.
• Once selected, click on calendar view to select a time and confirm your appointment.

The worker will then send you an invitation for that date and time with further instructions.

Offers support to students who self-identify as Indigenous.

You can reach Wabnode c/o Ron Sarazin, Wabnode, Director, at ron.sarazin@cambriancollege.ca or 705-561-4539.

Our Wellness Team is comprised of employees, faculty, and students who have received special training to support their fellow employees, faculty, and students, through special initiatives and events throughout the year. Follow the activities of our Wellness Team on facebook.com/beingwellatcambrian.

Click here for a list of Wellness Team activities.

• Big White Wall. Online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues, bigwhitewall.ca.
• Bridging the Distance: A website designed for the northern Colleges that provides mental health support for postsecondary students. http://www.bridgingthedistance.ca
• Campus Mental Health, www.campusmentalhealth.ca
• Canadian Mental Health Association. The Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. http://www.cmha.ca
• Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454
• Health Sciences North (HSN) EN | FR
• The Learning Portal – College Libraries Ontario: modules on Resilience, Stress Management, and Time Management all with great tips and tools https://tlp-lpa.ca/home/study-skills
• Supporting Students in Times of Uncertainty, http://collegetransitioncollaborative.org/covid-19-response-supporting-students-in-times-of-uncertainty/
• University of Toronto: Caring for your mental health, https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/caring-your-mental-health

• Big White Wall. Online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues, bigwhitewall.ca
• Canadian Mental Health Association. http://www.cmha.ca
• Conference Board of Canada. Mental Health and COVID-19. Join the conversation with Dr. Bill Howatt, Chief of Research, Workplace Productivity, https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19#videos.
• Mental Health Commission of Canada -The Working Mind COVID-19 Self-care & Resilience Guide https://www.espritautravail.ca/sites/default/files/twm_self-care-resilience-guide.pdf
• Mental Health Commission of Canada – Mental Health First Aid COVID-19 Self-Care & Resilience Guide pdf – https://www.mhfa.ca/sites/default/files/mhfa_self-care-resilience-guide.pdf
• Mental Health Works. Webinar series to help employees and employers address the impact these circumstances may have on our work and well-being. Webinars fill up quickly! http://www.mentalhealthworks.ca/mental-health-works-provide-webinars-workplace-mental-health-amid-covid-19-concerns/
• Health Sciences North (HSN) EN | FR

• Art for Kids on Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub
• Health Sciences North (HSN) EN | FR

We are halfway through July, which means we are halfway through summer. I hope you are enjoying the warm weather and are taking your vacation time, so you can rest and recharge because the September start-up is just around the corner. 

There have been a couple of noteworthy developments this week. 

First of all, some of our students returned to campus for the first time since March. Over the course of the summer, we will have several groups of students returning to campus, along with the faculty and staff necessary to support them. These students are on-site to complete any outstanding requirements from their 2020 winter semester or the hands-on learning requirements for the current 2020 spring semester.  This development has been very encouraging and has allowed us to pilot many of our campus re-opening policies and procedures with great feedback and refinements.   

To facilitate this, we have put in place a number of infection-control measures and best practices.  We are being extra cautious and are exceeding the standard requirements in order to ensure we are doing everything possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19.   We will continue to adapt and evolve our preventive measures and procedures based upon the advice of Public Health and our observations throughout our implementation.   Please be patient with those providing guidance as we are trying to tweak our methods on a regular basis.  

I would like to highlight a few items for you:

1.  Anyone returning to campus this summer must complete the mandatory COVID-19 training module, found on Moodle.   Log in and sign up. When you successfully complete the module, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. You can print it or make an electronic copy. You MUST produce it every time you come to campus.
2. You will also be required to wear a face covering on campus for those times when you are in common areas, and/or physical distancing (minimum 2 metres/6 feet from the nearest person) is not possible.  If you are working in a private space/office with no one else around, you do not need to wear a mask.  But you must put it on when you go into common areas or are in close proximity to others.  You can read our policy on face coverings on our COVID-19 landing page, under the section, Campus and On-campus Services.
3. You can read more about our campus safety measures in our Re-open Plan and Re-open Guide, both of which are found on our COVID landing page.  These are living documents so please check back regularly to ensure that you have the latest information and guidance.

The week’s other major development starts today. Most of the province, including Greater Sudbury and northeastern Ontario, are now in Stage 3 of the Government of Ontario Re-Opening Plan. As of today, you will be allowed to visit the local playground or splash pad, have dine-in service at restaurants, go to a movie, and take part in gatherings of up to 50 people (indoors) and 100 people (outdoors). If you do, please remember to follow all infection control and social distancing best practices. 

The move to Stage 3 provincially has little direct impact on where we are currently in our own Re-Open Plan (Phase II), however it is very encouraging in regards to our ability move forward with our intended academic delivery plans for the fall semester.   

I want to thank you again for your patience, resourcefulness and dedication during this season of COVID.  Enjoy the summer and take time for yourself over the next number of weeks. 

All the Best!

Bill Best

I want to update you regarding the summer semester for those students who are expecting to return to campus to resume labs.

The Government of Ontario has amended the Emergency Measures Act to allow colleges and universities to re-open their campuses this summer for students in the final semester of their program, who would be eligible to graduate if they complete hands-on / lab components of their program that can only be delivered through in-person instruction.

Beginning next week, several groups of students will resume labs:

• Pre-Trades – Semester 2
• Powerline Technician – Semester 4
• Pre-Service Fire Fighter – Semester 3
• And effective August 4, Dental Assisting – Semester 3

Unfortunately, the campus must remain closed to everyone else, until further notice, as the provincial government has extended its state of emergency until at least July 15.

We are currently working on re-opening plans for those students who are progressing from one semester to the next and who need to complete hands-on components of their programs. We are hoping to have you back on campus, beginning in early August.  However, this is subject to the further lifting of restrictions for on-campus activities.

Please note, there is no impact on those completing co-ops, placements or capstone projects as this work occurs off-campus or virtually.  To be clear, this work will continue this summer as planned.

To those students impacted by these continued campus restrictions, we apologize for any inconvenience this is causing you. It is our intention to have you back on campus to resume hands-on learning as soon as possible. We will also make sure to share updated plans with you no less than 2 weeks before labs are scheduled to begin.

I would like to thank you personally for your patience and dedication to your education during this pandemic. Please know that we are doing our best to successfully deliver the high-quality education you signed up for and deserve from Cambrian College.

Sincerely,
Paula F. Gouveia, PhD.
Vice President, Academic
Cambrian College

Effective July 8, Public Health Sudbury and Districts has instructed owners and operators of all commercial enterprises to have a policy in place requiring the use of face coverings when inside the premises.  This is in keeping with practices across many provincial jurisdictions and will be implemented in our region later this week.

Cambrian College is not a commercial enterprise by definition, and the public health directive has not yet been applied to post-secondary institutions. However, out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of Cambrian students and staff, we are going to align with these recommendations by the Chief Medial Office of Health for our region, and require that a face covering be worn when inside a College building.

A face covering includes a medical mask or non-medical mask or other covering including a bandana, scarf or cloth (including hijab and niqab) that covers the mouth and nose to ensure a barrier to limit community transmission.  Other forms of face coverings, like face shields or specific medical masks, etc. may be required for specific activities on-campus, for which supervisors and faculty will advise of and provide accordingly if required.

Non-medical face coverings are not required to be worn in single-person offices, though they must be worn when it is NOT possible or predictable to maintain physical distancing (2 metres), such as in hallways, elevators, classrooms and restrooms.  As such, unless you are by yourself in a defined space, a face covering is required to be worn in a College building at all times.

There are some exceptions to the face covering requirement if:

• the person is a child under the age of two years, or a child under the age of 5 years either chronologically or developmentally and he or she refuses to wear a face covering and cannot be persuaded to do so by their caregiver;
• the person is incapacitated and unable to remove their mask without assistance;
• wearing a face covering would inhibit the person’s ability to breathe in any way;
• for any other medical reason, the person cannot safely wear a face covering such as, but not limited to, respiratory disease, cognitive difficulties or difficulties in hearing or processing information;
• for any religious reason, the person cannot wear a face covering, or cannot cover the face in a manner that would properly control source.

While individuals are encouraged to provide their own face covering, Cambrian will provide you with one re-usable mask upon arrival at one of our two designated entrances during our re-open pilot.  We are currently working on a broader mask distribution plan that we will share with you as we progress through our re-open phases.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in ensuring that we all work together and do our part to keep ourselves and each other safe.

Symptoms of COVID-19 are often similar to the cold and flu. The average incubation period is 5 days, and symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure.To existing text, add the following:

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• fever (feeling hot to the touch, a temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or higher)
• chills
• cough that’s new or worsening (continuous, more than usual)
• barking cough, making a whistling noise when breathing (croup)
• shortness of breath (out of breath, unable to breathe deeply)
• sore throat
• difficulty swallowing
• runny, stuffy or congested nose (not related to seasonal allergies or other known causes or conditions)
• lost sense of taste or smell
• pink eye (conjunctivitis)
• headache that’s unusual or long lasting
• digestive issues (nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain)
• muscle aches
• extreme tiredness that is unusual (fatigue, lack of energy)
• falling down often
• for young children and infants: sluggishness or lack of appetite

We also want you to know what you can do to safeguard your personal health.  Watch this video from the World Health Organization explaining COVID-19, how it spreads, and measures you can take.

Remember, to reduce the risk of the spread of infection, remember to:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer, particularly after using the washroom, before and after eating and preparing food, after touching high contact surfaces, when entering or leaving a room
• Do not touch your face with unwashed hands
• Sneeze or cough into a tissue or the bend of your elbow. Dispose of used tissue immediately in a covered litter container.
• Stay home if you are sick
• Avoid other people who are sick

Social distancing is the act of reducing your potential exposure to COVID-19 by limiting close contact with others. Social isolation can include not attending events or space where there are lots of people, and keeping at least 2 metres from the person nearest to you.

Learn more about social distancing at Public Health Sudbury & Districts, www.phsd.ca.

Visit Public Health Sudbury & Districts (www.phsd.ca) for full details on what to do. Here are some key points:

• Monitor your health for the symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing)
• Once you develop these symptoms, isolate yourself as quickly as possible
• Call your local Public Health organization (in Sudbury, Public Health Sudbury & Districts, 705.522.9200  or toll-free 1.866.522.9200), and call ahead to a physician’s office, clinic, or hospital BEFORE you visit, so they can prepare for your arrival.
• Students can also choose to inform their program coordinators if they will be away from classes so we can help you with academic accommodation.

The federal government  is advising against all non-essential international travel.

The federal government has closed Canada’s borders to all international visitors, and the border between Canada and the United States is closed to non-essential travel.

Canadian citizens and their immediate family members, permanent residents, diplomats, and air crews will continue are still being allowed into Canada.

Anyone coming into Canada will also have to self-isolate for 14 days, and anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada

It would be therefore wise to avoid any international travel at this time.

Please check the latest travel advisories from the Government of Canada at www.canada.ca/coronavirus, and click on Travel Advice.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rash of cyber attacks across the globe. The Information Technology Helpdesk warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19.  Please refer to the material below provided by the Government of Canada regarding Cyber Hygiene to protect yourselves and your families.

Should you have any questions or concerns about cyber hygiene please contact the Helpdesk at extension 7370 from 9am to 4pm.

https://cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/cyber-hygiene-covid-19