Fanshawe College Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus
634 Ireland Road, P.O. Box 10 N3Y 4K8 Simcoe, ON, Canada

Wishing everyone a happy Easter weekend! A reminder that we are closed today for the Good Friday holiday. The campus will reopen Monday in a limited capacity, and staff will be back available remotely.

A quick reminder, there are no sales available in the bookstore on campus today, including textbooks and retail items.

Are you considering a program this September, but unsure how you feel about online learning? Check out FanshaweOpen, a website designed to provide samples of online learning experiences, allowing anyone to explore online learning at Fanshawe College. https://fanshaweprospect.brightspace.com/ ... Anyone who is interested can create a user account and self-register into 'Learning to Learn Online'. This demonstration course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to explore Fanshawe’s online learning platform, to gauge your comfort level with technology and to teach strategies to succeed as an online student.

A big thank you to everyone that attended any of our virtual Open House sessions on Saturday. It was great to meet so many of you! If you weren’t able to attend, or if you have any follow up questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by message or [email protected].

Wishing everyone a very happy Holi Festival as it begins today! ... Also known as the festival of spring, colours, and love, it signifies the arrival of spring, blossoming of love, and a time to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships.

Happy New Year Here’s to a fresh new start and a great year ahead! ... Wishing all of our students, alumni, staff and community supporters all the best for an amazing 2021!!

What a year this has been! As we prepare to wrap up the year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year. While it has kept many of us apart for most of it, we have still managed to stay connected and close virtually. We’ve all risen to many changes and challenges and have faced a year unlike any other. Here’s a look back at just a few photos taken over the last year. ... Thank you to all of our students, alumni, FSU, staff and faculty for helping to make such amazing memories! Here’s to another great year ahead, making many more awesome memories! ... Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year!

If you’re new to online learning, you may be wondering what technology requirements are best suited to help you study successfully online this winter. ... Check out this link for a look at what technical specifications would work best for your computer needs. (To note, all of our programs require the ‘General Purpose’ build.) https://www.fanshawec.ca/online-lear/technical-requirements

Some more great Learner Resources can be found here - https://www.fanshawec.ca/online-learning/learner-resources This page lays out supports for online learning broken down into a few informative sections - technology, academic information, and other things that might be helpful.

Here are a couple of great resources to work through as you prepare to study online. Fanshawe's Online Learning Readiness Indicator (which provides recommendations and resources to better prepare you for success based on your answers) https://www.amiready.ca/ ...... FanshaweOpen a website designed to provide samples of online learning experiences, allowing anyone to explore learning at Fanshawe College. https://fanshaweprospect.brightspace.com/ See more

Do you like helping people cope with problems and overcome adversity? Our Social Service Worker program gives you the education and skills you need to truly make a difference in the lives of people who need help. You’ll build a sound knowledge of human behaviour, individual and social problems, and learn proven helping techniques to prepare you for social service work practice in social agencies and social welfare programs. Register to attend our Open House session today at 6 p.m. to learn more! https://openhouse.fanshawec.ca/ (Search ‘SSW’ or select ‘Regional Campuses’ in the drop down menu).

We’ve got another Agri-Business session planned this afternoon for domestic students. Meet with the coordinators to learn about this grad certificate program. Find out more about studying to be involved in this dynamic and complex field. Register to attend our Open House session today at 3 p.m. to learn more! https://openhouse.fanshawec.ca/ (Search ‘Agribusiness’ or select ‘Regional Campuses’ in the drop down menu).

Wishing all of our students, alumni, staff, and community supporters a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season.

Registration for our CE winter term opens today! Whether you are looking to obtain a certificate in Food Service Worker or Health Care Office Assistant or you simply want to take an online course for professional development, you can now view our available courses and register online today at www.fanshawec.ca/simcoe or email our Part Time Studies representative Ryan with any questions [email protected].

We’re hosting another Simcoe Open House Session this afternoon. Register to attend to find out some of the amazing perks of our campus, an overview of all of our programs, services and supports, and a live Q&A with the Simcoe Student Services team! Register to attend our Open House session today at 3:30 p.m. to learn more! https://openhouse.fanshawec.ca/ (Select ‘Regional Campuses’ in the drop down menu).

Reminder - If you have uploaded your photo, and wish to pick up your student ID, please email [email protected] to make arrangements. If you haven't uploaded a photo for your FAN Card, please go to https://myphoto.fanshawec.ca to upload it.

Just a quick reminder that we are Here for You! Here is a listing of some commonly requested services, and your Simcoe team is also available to connect! ... To support your online learning, here are a few of our commonly requested services. Accessibility Services: [email protected] Counselling: [email protected]... Library and Media Services: http://www.fanshawelibrary.com or [email protected] Office of the Registrar: [email protected] or call 519-452-4277 Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See more

Agribusiness is the study of agricultural production managing every step of the supply chain from farm to table and everything in between. A dynamic and complex field, it’s adaptive and flexible, responding to new technological advances while remaining sustainable globally. Our graduate certificate will allow grads to enter the agricultural sector at a supervisory level, either managing an existing organization, or as an entrepreneur. Graduate with a competitive edge under...standing business fundamentals and industry specific training. *This session is specifically for any interested International students, and will include one of our International Student Life Coordinators to help go over any questions you may have. Register now to attend our Open House session today at 10:30 a.m. to learn more! https://openhouse.fanshawec.ca/ (Search ‘Agribusiness’ or select ‘Regional Campuses’ in the drop down menu). See more

Wishing you a Diwali that brings happiness prosperity and joy to you and all your family!

Attend a Simcoe campus session to get an overview of all of the programs, services, and student supports available at our campus. Find out what it’s like to be a student here, and meet your student services team! Bring any questions you have as we chat live with the team. Register to attend our Open House session today at 3:30 p.m. to learn more! https://openhouse.fanshawec.ca/ (Select ‘Regional Campuses’ in the drop down menu).

Check out the Fall 2020 Schedule of Online Workshops available through the Library Learning Commons ! These free virtual workshops can contribute to your Co-Curricular Record, and include: Perfecting Punctuation APA Intro and Advanced Citations Polishing Assignments Intro to Database Searching and more! ... Check out the schedule, and sign up here: https://fanshawec.libcal.com/calendar/events/ See more

FYI, to any of our grads who were in need of transcripts Fanshawe College has partnered with Parchment, a digital document service which allows students to electronically send secure, official PDF transcripts to the destination of their choice without having to contact the College directly. The turn-around time is about 5 days and the fee has been waived for the time being. You do not need a current FC username and password, as you set up a new one directly in Parchment. ... For more information, or to request your transcript, visit https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/34133539/account

To any of our students who might require this for placement, FYI...

Our Office Administration Executive program will help you to master the skills employers need to ensure their offices run smoothly. Through our dynamic program, you’ll learn how to oversee budgets, supervise and train others, organize meetings and travel arrangements, as well as plan conferences, research ideas and produce professional documents and reports. Develop your organization skills, learn computer applications, enhance your verbal and written communication skills, ...and study the importance of leadership. In every efficient office, there is a professional working behind the scenes to make sure that everything is running smoothly. Do you think that could be you? Register to attend our Open House session today at 5:30 p.m. to learn more! https://openhouse.fanshawec.ca/ (Search ‘Office Administration' or select ‘Regional Campuses’ in the drop down menu). See more

Our #AEIL students recently participated in their fall expedition, which gave them the opportunity to learn and explore canoe and kayak skills in the natural environment. Here are a few pics from their adventures!

As we progress into this new term, for anyone that may be feeling unsure or a bit overwhelmed, here are some amazing words sent to us from a recent grad: "I am so grateful to all the staff at Fanshawe College in Simcoe, because of them I finally believe in myself and know I can achieve anything, I have conquered so many of my goals and fears in just one year of being here. This has truly been a life changing experience for me so if you are thinking/wanting to go back to sch...ool but you’re scared I promise you that if you come to Fanshawe Simcoe campus you will not regret it.it was the best decision I have ever made!" - Lorra, Age: 47 - Out of school for almost 30 years Thanks Lorra for sending this along!! We’re happy to share these encouraging words and hope that they may help to inspire you along your journey! See more

Wishing everyone a great long weekend and a very happy Thanksgiving! Please be reminded that we’ll be away from our virtual offices, and the campus will be closed today. We’ll be back and available tomorrow to help remotely, and the campus will be open to students as needed.

Calling all of our amazing 2019/20 grads we want your picture! We would love if you could send us a picture (professional grad photos, a shot that you’ve taken, a selfie - whatever you prefer!). While we might not be able to host a big ceremony (due to current public health restrictions on large indoor gatherings), we still want to virtually highlight and celebrate your amazing achievements and hard work! Send your photos to Melissa by October 23 - [email protected]

A bursary is money you don’t have to pay back, and is awarded to students in financial need. There are a range of bursaries with varying open and close dates from September to end of October. Some which may apply to our Simcoe students include: Office Administration - Executive Bursary Metis Nation of Ontario Bursary James N. Allan Campus Bursary... Fanshawe College Student Assistance Bursary First Generation Post-Secondary Bursary TD Bank Group, James N Allan Campus Bursary ... https://www.fanshawec.ca//bursaries/financial-aid-bursaries See more

***Winter 2021 plans*** Fanshawe’s winter 2021 term is scheduled to run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 24, 2021 with no exam week. To help limit the spread of COVID-19, Fanshawe will continue to offer classes in both fully-online and blended format (i.e. through a mix of face-to-face and online delivery) during the winter 2021 semester.... The health and safety of our students, staff and communities continues to be our top priority as we follow guidelines from public health and the government, says Fanshawe President Peter Devlin. Offering our programs in this format reinforces our commitment to deliver classes in the safest learning environment possible. Students will receive specific information about the delivery of their program by the end of October. Course schedules will be available by December 8. Students, please make sure to add fanshawec.ca to your 'safe senders' list so you don't miss important emails with details for your specific situation. We continue to update our website with important information. Please visit www.fanshawec.ca/covid19 for announcements, FAQs and up-to-date details about Fanshawe's response to COVID-19, including course delivery plans. A full list of student services and hours of operation is available on the MyFanshawe student portal.

Our Esthetics program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to become a professional esthetician. This is an intense program of study, utilizing both theory and practical application with emphasis on student involvement for experience and training. Areas of study will include skin care and treatments, product knowledge, waxing, manicuring, salon management, and customer relations. ... Start with the Spa Business Intro course online this Fall! Apply today, or email Ryan [email protected] for details! #MyPath #Esthetics

Being in a Health Care Office Assistant position is a specialized administration role that requires attention to detail, compassion, and specific knowledge. This program will cover all aspects of the medical office and prepare you for this exciting, ever changing field. You will learn how to work with both patients and medical professionals. ... Graduates of this program are prepared to step into the medical office world with careers as a medical secretary, medical team assistant, administrative assistant, office assistant, medical records clerk, clerk or receptionist. ... Choose from three online courses to start your journey this October. Apply today, or email Ryan [email protected] for more information! #MyPath #HealthCareOfficeAssistant

Today is the 10th day of class for most of our programs (*not our accelerated ECE and DSW programs), which means the balance of your fees are due. ... (Students who withdraw within the first ten days of term may be entitled to a refund of the full tuition and ancillary fees paid for the term or program less $250. After this date students are required to pay all fees for the term.)

Full time domestic students are automatically covered under the FSU Health Plan for prescription drugs, dental benefit and accident benefits. Students can opt out of the plan with proof of alternative coverage or opt-in additional family members up until tomorrow- October 2, 2020! ... Visit https://wespeakstudent.com/home/9-fanshawe-college for more information!

Today is Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize the harms done to #Indigenous children who were forcibly taken from their families and sent away to residential schools in Canada. The day pays tribute to those who lost their lives, honours the healing journey of survivors and encourages awareness. On #OrangeShirtDay, we acknowledge this part of our shared history and we honour the victims and survivors of the residential school system. Please visit our Institute of Indigenous Learning @FanshaweFNC to learn more.

Our Food Service Worker program will provide students with the skills and abilities required to perform effectively in institutional food preparation settings, whether in hospital or long-term facilities. ... Students will proceed through the academic portion of the program to food preparation and service, nutrition and sanitary practices in the workplace. Following this is a mandatory field placement (80 hours) for individuals in a hospital or long-term care setting. Students are required to have a health form completed by their physician, First Aid and CPR certification and a negative police clearance. ... Apply today, or email Ryan [email protected] for more information! #MyPath #FoodServiceWorker