Important update for students: Support Staff bargaining
September 5, 2025
We’re writing to provide an important update on the status of bargaining between Ontario’s 24 publicly-funded colleges (including Niagara College) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), the union representing full-time support staff. These are employees who provide a wide range of services that support students, including clerical and technical administration, learning supports, academic accommodations and advising and others. Recently, OPSEU provided notice that they will begin a strike on September 11 if a...
Important update for students: Niagara College classes and operations continue as scheduled following Support Staff strike vote and ‘No Board Report’
August 25, 2025
Full-time Support Staff at all Ontario colleges, including at Niagara College, have voted 77% in favour of giving its union, the Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU) a strike mandate. Following negotiations between OPSEU and the province’s colleges mediated by a government-appointed conciliator, OPSEU requested a “No Board Report” from the Ministry of Labour, which was issued. The union is in a legal position to commence job actions, up to and including a full strike,...
Campus food service hours from August 18 to September 2
August 15, 2025
As we transition between academic terms, Niagara College’s food service outlets will operate over the following hours at each campus: Welland Campus Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake Fall 2025 Term hours of operation will be announced closer to the start of term.
Employee reminder: Last day to complete Course Feedback Surveys, August 18
August 11, 2025
August 18 will be the last day for students to complete Spring Course Feedback Surveys. NC faculty are encouraged to promote participation in this important initiative that gathers valuable student feedback, integral to the enhancement of our academic offerings and programs. Organized and facilitated by the Centre for Academic Excellence, Course Feedback Surveys offer students a chance to thoughtfully assess the quality of their courses, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to guiding the continuous improvement...
Student reminder: Last day to complete Course Feedback Surveys August 18
August 11, 2025
Students: August 18 will be the last day to complete Spring Course Feedback Surveys. Organized and facilitated by the Centre for Academic Excellence, Course Feedback Surveys offer students a chance to thoughtfully assess the quality of your courses, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to guiding the continuous improvement efforts of the College. Course Feedback Surveys are an opportunity for you to reflect on the quality of your courses and to provide honest, constructive feedback. Your...
