The new funding supports students transferring to Georgian College

PRESS RELEASE
GEORGIAN COLLEGE
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Students transferring to Georgian College will experience an even smoother transition and support system, helping them maximize prior learning for future credentials, thanks to new funding the college is receiving for two projects from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT).

The funding is part of $2.8 million that ONCAT is issuing over the next year for 39 new projects at Ontario post-secondary institutions to support learning mobility for students. Hon. Jill Dunlop, Minister for Colleges and Universities, made the announcement yesterday (17 June) alongside Dr Adrienne Galway, Chief Executive of ONCAT.

One of Georgian’s projects, which received $60,000 in funding, focuses on mapping the transfer student journey and evaluating current databases to provide these students with easier information along the way, as well as developing policies to maintain accuracy the database.

The other project, which received $75,000 in funding, is a comprehensive review of policies and technology related to student pathways at Georgian, aimed at making the experience more accessible and transparent and helping students make the most of their prior learning .

“Georgia’s unparalleled student experience begins even before our students walk through our front doors. We always strive to make our students’ transition to college life as smooth and supported as possible, right from their first meetings with Team Georgian. We are grateful to ONCAT for this valuable funding that will help us positively impact the postsecondary journeys of many students,” said Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College and ONCAT Board Co-Chair.

For parts of these projects, the college will hold focus groups for students interested in exploring opportunities at Georgian to better understand their needs and perspectives, as well as to investigate how other postsecondary institutions are developing their own student pathways. .

All projects selected for this ONCAT funding round aim to empower learners by recognizing prior education and professional experiences and facilitating smoother transitions between programs and institutions.

“Empowering learners with accessible pathways to navigate their educational journey is key to helping them achieve their professional and academic goals,” Galway said. “Increased funding will promote improved transitions between institutions and programs, helping learners get where they want to go.”

Georgian, along with other post-secondary institutions in the province, submitted their projects last fall to ONCAT, which is funded by the Ontario government.

“The Ontario government is proud to support ONCAT’s important work to make it easier for learners from all backgrounds to pursue their educational goals,” said Dunlop. “By facilitating smoother transitions and recognizing the wealth of knowledge gained through prior experience, we foster a more inclusive and supportive environment to promote student success in Ontario.”

Learn more about Prior Learning Credit at Georgian.

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