Niagara College’s Winter 2020 Term is in full swing. Here are a few things to keep in mind as the term gets underway.
HonkMobile parking at the Welland Campus
Students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Welland Campus can now pay for daily and hourly parking right from their mobile phone, through the HonkMobile app. Those with Internet-connected devices (or who connect to campus Wi-Fi) can pay for parking when they arrive, or before they arrive, by downloading the app, available on both iOS and Android devices. Users can also tap their phones at Honk Mobile tap meter locations throughout the college.
Traditional pay stations continue to be available, and existing parking passes continue to be honoured. The app is expected to come to the Daniel J. Patterson Campus (NOTL) in Fall 2020. Read more.
Revised Conflict of Interest policy and new Employee Code of Conduct
NC’s Executive Team recently approved two important policies affecting employees. The revised Conflict of Interest policy clearly and concisely defines what constitutes a conflict of interest in the workplace, while a new Employee Code of Conduct provides clarity on the standards of integrity and professional conduct expected of College employees, including respect in the workplace, professional behaviour, communication, and children in the workplace. Read more.
New Policies webpage
As part of a comprehensive review and overhaul of its policy framework, Niagara College has launched a new Policies web page with improved functionality and a searchable interface. The new webpage features policies, related procedures, forms or documents listed together, with documents opening as a PDF. All policies and Committee Terms of Reference are displayed alphabetically and are now searchable by category, title, or keywords. Read more.
Update on initiatives to support student success
Niagara College continues to make positive changes to address the growing diversity of our student body. These changes reflect a commitment to student academic success, and managing the many transitional challenges for our international students. Read a recent message from Senior Vice-President Academic and Learner Services Steve Hudson and Senior Vice-President International Sean Kennedy for more.
New Travel and Expense PeopleSoft module
On January 1, the College launched a new, simplified process for staff to submit travel and expense reports. The new process makes use of a module within the Peoplesoft software available to all employees on the myNC Portal, and replaces the previous Centresuite process. Read more.
Student Code of Conduct
The Fall 2019 Term saw the introduction of Niagara College’s new Student Code of Conduct, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of students, what is considered misconduct, the process and timelines for investigation and adjudication, and sanctions for findings of misconduct. A simplified online reporting tool has been created that allows anyone to report an incident directly to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Office, as well as a new appeals process. Read more.
Sign up for NC Alert
NC Alert is Niagara College’s text message- and email-based emergency notification system for NC faculty, staff and students. Opt in to receive important, instant notifications during on-campus emergencies, weather events and more. Learn more.
