Camosun College Student Society still going strong through pandemic

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) board members who were elected in to their positions in April are settling in and looking forward to the fall semester, attempting to determine the best plan of action in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. CCSS external executive Quinn Cunningham says that even with classes being moved online […]

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Camosun seeks student feedback on Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy

Camosun College is seeking student input on its Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy. As part of the provincial Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Act, the college is required to review the policy every three years; Camosun vice president of student experience Heather Cummings says that when the policy was reviewed recently, they had aspects pointed […]

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Camosun College gives more detail on fall plans

On Thursday, May 14, Camosun College announced that it would be delivering a mix of online and in-person classes in the fall, noting that in-person classes are only possible if rates of COVID-19 transmission in BC remain low or in decline. Camosun vice president of education John Boraas says that there’s a lot the college […]

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Camosun to offer mix of online and in-person classes in fall

Camosun College has announced that it will be offering a mixture of online and in-person classes this fall. Programs that can be done online will remain online, while programs that require hands-on elements will be taught in person. The University of Victoria and Royal Roads University recently announced they would be offering primarily online classes […]

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News Briefs: May 15, 2020 web exclusive

Camosun Diagnostic Medical Sonography program launch delayed Camosun’s new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has been delayed by one year, and will now launch in May of 2021. See camosun.ca/learn/programs/diagnostic-medical-sonography for more info. Camosun suspends courses at Belmont High School Camosun has suspended courses at Belmont High School in Langford until September 2021. Online courses and […]

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Government gives go-ahead to in-person post-secondary classes in September if COVID-19 numbers allow

BC premier John Horgan announced on Wednesday, May 6 a detailed plan for the gradual re-opening of the province, and part of that plan includes post-secondary classes. Phase three of the re-opening plan will take place from June to September, provided transmission rates of COVID-19 remain low or in decline; part of that phase involves […]

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New Camosun College Student Society external executive discusses plans

The results are in for the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections, which were held from April 7 to April 9. Quinn Cunningham is the new CCSS external executive, winning with 506 votes (89 percent). Amanda Garner is now the CCSS women’s director, with 529 votes (90 percent), and Savannah Barratt is the new sustainability […]

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House passes $9-billion student aid package, boosts amount

As we reported on April 22, the federal government has announced a $9-billion student-aid package to assist post-secondary students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The package was fast-tracked and passed by the House of Commons on Wednesday, April 29, and one of the aids was boosted. Previously, students with disabilities and/or dependents were eligible to receive […]

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Student organizations push for more after $9 billion student-aid package announced

On Wednesday, April 22, the federal government announced a new student-aid package amounting to $9 billion. Many student organizations, however, say this isn’t enough. The new Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides $1,250 a month from May to August for students and recent graduates who are making $1,000 a month or less. Students with disabilities […]

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Camosun president looks to uncertain summer and fall semesters

As Camosun students finish up their winter semesters, write exams, and get into the swing of remote learning, the college is planning for its summer and fall terms. Summer courses are being offered online, and for the fall semester, Camosun president Sherri Bell says it’s likely Camosun won’t be running a campus with large groups […]

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