Virtual Workshop Series

Our virtual workshop series has started with great success!  On Friday October 9^th, 2020 at 10:30 AM EST, Ace Acumen Academy hosted the first synchronous virtual workshop of the Fall semester. Our goal was to create an accessible learning environment for students, whether in Canada or abroad, where they receive additional student support to help them succeed in their post-secondary education.

In our first workshop, our advisors, Rodrigo and Larry educated students of the topics of Getting and Using E-resources, Professional Emails, and Work Standards.

A successful attendance was achieved with over 60 students registered and present for the event. To ensure student participation, the event was promoted on Acumen’s Instagram page and personal invitations were sent to student’s college emails explaining the process of registration, the date and time and the subject matter.

The virtual workshops are one of the ways Acumen is adapting to the reality of online education. Future workshops will be developed using the feedback and input of participating students. We endeavor to continue to elevate students’ success through new and innovative ways of learning.

Staff at Ace Acumen hope that attendees found value in the experience, having learned something new to support their professional development, and getting some of their questions answered.

Our next workshop will be coming up at the end of this month, stay tuned to your emails and the Acumen Instagram page for details.  Please follow Ace Acumen’s Instagram page to get updates on future workshop, virtual events/activities and other important news. Find the link to Ace Acumen’s Instagram page below and click on the blue ‘Follow’ button:

https://www.instagram.com/aceacumenacademy/

Stay Safe,

Acumen

Thanksgiving Message to Staff and Students

Dear Staff and Students:

On behalf of the Principal and Board of Directors, we are now in the third week back on campus for the Fall semester and, while we have established strong safety protocols that we expect everyone to follow, we are concerned that there has been some non-compliance. It is imperative that everyone abide by the rules and follow ALL of the established protocols, which were instituted for the health and safety of the entire College family and with our community in mind. Failure to comply with the protocols will be dealt with under the requirements of the College’s Health and Safety Policy and/or the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday approaching, please be respectful of the public health requirements for the safety of the community as outlined by our Premier (https://www.wechu.org/newsroom/news-release-lets-celebrate-thanksgiving-safely).

As a critical reminder, masks are mandatory indoors in all common areas, labs, shops and classrooms. If you are outside, you must either maintain a 2 meter distance from everyone else or wear your mask. There are no exceptions.

Note: As a reminder, you can find all St Clair College safety protocols and procedures outlined on the College website, at https://stclaircollege.ca/health-centre/coronavirus/faq. Ace Acumen is modeling and has implemented safety protocols in-line with St Clair College.

We all have a stake in keeping our community safe. If you are ill, stay home. Students must inform their faculty and staff must inform their manager if absent. The screening tool cannot be used as a method of communicating your absence.

Students, please be aware that the College will accommodate your absence and help you catch up if classes are missed due to illness. We are here to support you through this situation.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our campus safe. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend.

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Q&A Fall 2020 Delivery

When will classes start?

St. Clair College @ Acumen will delay the start of its fall semester by two weeks, with classes commencing Monday, Sept. 21, and running for 13 weeks.

Will classes be online or face-to-face?

Most courses at St. Clair College @ Acumen will be delivered online in the fall, along with some in-person classes for labs that require hands-on instruction.

• Online delivery will require you to access your courses and receive instruction through Google Classroom.

When will my fall class schedule be available?

Student schedules will be available on August 24.

Is there a reduction in tuition or ancillary fees for the fall semester?

There is no reduction of tuition or ancillary fees for Fall 2020. Tuition is for the instruction, assessment, and administration of a program. Instruction is not specific to the location or mode of delivery (in-person or online).

These costs are ineligible for refund or rebate. The ancillary fees support student services and activities distinct from academic programming or the College’s general operating costs.

What is the deadline to drop a course or withdraw from it without penalty?

The deadline for Fall 2020 is October 2.

When will I receive my login information for the start of the semester in September?

You will receive your login information in August, allowing you access to My St. Clair portal and the Student Information System (SIS). We will be reaching out to you through email, so keep an eye out for the login information sometime in mid-August.

When will I receive my class schedule?

Class schedules will be released on August 24. That information will be available through My St. Clair or you can log into your SIS.

When is my Proof of Enrollment available?

Proof of Enrollment letters are now available online through your SIS account as long as you have paid your $100 tuition deposit & are in good Academic Standing.

Log onto your SIS account:  Main Menu > Self Service > Academic Records > Print Proof of Enrollment

If you are having difficulty accessing your proof of enrollment and have paid your $100 tuition deposit please email info@stclaircollege.ca

How do I get access to my IT account & my login information?

Once you are enrolled, you should receive the email below from IT.

Search subject title as “St Clair ONE – New User Account Created” in your provided email, also check your junk mails.

If you have not received your account activation information, are having trouble logging in, or need to reset your password, please contact the IT Help Desk at https://www.stclaircollege.ca/it-services.

I am an international student who is starting post-secondary studies this September at St. Clair College @ Acumen.  Due to COVID-19, I have received preliminary approval (ie. Stage 1 Approval) from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) to begin on-line studies from my home country.  What happens if I do not receive my Canadian Study Visa to travel to Canada (ie. Stage 2 Approval) after I have already commenced by studies?

In the event you do not receive Stage 2 Approval and your Canadian Study Permit is declined, St. Clair College @ Acumen is willing to refund or defer your full tuition payment, less the $125 application fee already paid.

I am an international student who is starting post-secondary studies this September at St. Clair College @ Acumen.  Due to COVID-19, I have received preliminary approval (ie. Stage 1 Approval) from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) to begin on-line studies from my home country.  As part of my required tuition fees, I have paid for health insurance that provides health coverage during the academic year.  As I am in my home country, am I able to have the health insurance fee deducted from my account?

As an international student studying from your home country, you are eligible for a reduction to your health insurance fees until such time you arrive in Canada to begin your studies.

Health Insurance Fees are posted as follows:

• September to August (September Intake) = $745.00
• January to August = (January Intake) $535.00
• May to August (May Intake) = $335.00

As an international student beginning their studies in September from their home country and has received Stage 1 approval, you are eligible for a reduction in fees from $745.00 to $535.00, a difference of $210.00.  The fee will be reduced to $535.00 to coincide with your anticipated planned studies in Canada beginning in January 2021.  The $210.00 may be refunded to you upon request.

Virtual Orientation of Fall 2020 Semester

Welcome to St. Clair College @ Acumen
Virtual Orientation of Fall 2020 Semester

Virtual Orientation is designed to help you get a head start on your academic year. We strongly encourage you to review all the following videos so you can be well prepared for your first week of classes.

General Information of Fall 2020 Semester
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, St. Clair College @ Acumen will be offering all classes during the Fall 2020 Semester in an online format.
● The new Fall semester start date is September 21, 2020;
● At this time, the semester will continue to run for 13 weeks;
● The semester-end date will be Friday, December 18, 2020.

Virtual Orientation

In any other circumstance, the college would have expected all international students who received their visa Stage 1 Approval before September 15, 2020, to follow the steps of the virtual orientation before the semester started. The virtual orientation of the Fall 2020 Semester will be shown to you through videos. The following videos will allow the students to get to know the programs, to understand the college policies and to meet the campuses’ staff.

To complete the registration, watch each video in its entirety, and copy the video code to the following form, Video Code Request Form

Orientation Video Agenda  Playlist link

1   Meet the President of St. Clair College

2   Welcome Address from St. Clair College @ Acumen Principal John Wu

3   Staff Introduction

4   Academic and Classroom Policies

5   Online Learning Guideline Videos

5a   How to join google classroom

5b   How to submit assignments on google classroom

5c   How to submit an assignment on Google Classroom using Mobile Devices

6   Student Services

7   My St. Clair SIS (MySIS) Account Guideline

8   Meet the President of SRC! Student Representative Council from Windsor

9   Online Learning | Students Sharing Their Experience

St. Clair College @ Acumen Contact Information
Registrar: registration@canadaacumen.ca
Acumen Board / V.P, Marketing: amit.jain@canadaacumen.ca
If you have not received your My St. Clair SIS (MySIS) account activation information, or are having trouble logging in, contact the IT Help Desk at https://www.stclaircollege.ca/it-services/contact

Virtual Career Workshop: Resumes and Interviews

On July 15th, 2020, Acumen hosted a virtual career workshop giving students important information and guidance in creating their professional resumes, as well as some useful interview tips. Just because COVID-19 has us all physical distancing and safe at home, does not mean we cannot connect and help each other out, help each other improve and learn.

Advisor Rodrigo was the host, online with the students going through step by step the critical parts of any professional resume and how to develop different pieces of it. Towards the end of the workshop, there was also a discussion about what to do to prepare and be successful in job interviews.

The workshop was recorded so that students who did not get the chance to attend could watch it on their own time and benefit from the workshop.

Acumen is looking forward to hosting more virtual career workshops in the coming months. We cannot wait to see you there!

Stay safe,

Acumen

Carrying us through COVID-19

Let us not forget all the hardworking front line workers who are collectively carrying us through our conquering of COVID-19. Acumens Social Service Worker – Gerontology fourth semester class during the Spring 2020 semester has put together this wonderful collage video showing their warm thanks and appreciation to all front line workers; the workers in the stores where we buy our food, the workers driving the buses that help us get to the places we need to go and the workers caring for our loved ones in long term care/senior home facilities, retirement communities and hospitals. The front line workers who have been working since COVID-19 started are truly role models and examples of how to handle COVID-19.

If you are reading this and you are a front line worker know how thankful we all are at Acumen. You truly are amazing in every way!

Thank you,

Acumen

Canada Day News

To celebrate Canada Day, Acumen staff hosted a live, interactive Canada Day trivia for our students.

Thank you to everyone who participated. Our students showed off their amazing knowledge of facts about Canada.

We are proud to live in such an amazing country. Stay tuned for more activities in the future!

Canada Day 2020

As proud Canadians, COVID-19 will not stop us from celebrating Canada Day. Students and staff alike were commemorating this wonderful day while maintaining the physical distancing rules set forth by our government officials.

Many of us threw on our red and white colours and celebrated with food, drinks and loved ones. The submissions were put together and turned into a lovely little collage inside of our strong and free maple leaf!

Happy Canada Day Saints!