[{"id":1536,"date":"2026-03-05T15:16:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=1536"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:17:55","slug":"ucasprizedraw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/ucasprizedraw\/","title":{"rendered":"University\/College Applicant Survey (UCAS): Prize Draw Terms and Conditions (Ontario only)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar short\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>Official Terms and Conditions (Ontario only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Sponsor and Administrator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This prize draw (the \u201cContest\u201d) is sponsored and administered by <strong>Niagara College Canada<\/strong> (\u201cNiagara College\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Contest begins at <strong>10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 18, 2026<\/strong>, and closes at <strong>11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 30, 2026<\/strong> (the \u201cContest Period\u201d). Entries received after the Contest Period will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UCAS Applicant Survey associated with this Contest is administered by <strong>Academica Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Contest is open only to individuals who, at the time of entry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>are&nbsp;<strong>residents of Ontario, Canada;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>applicants to Niagara College<\/strong>&nbsp;seeking to begin a regular post-secondary program in&nbsp;<strong>May 2026 (Spring Term), September 2026 (Fall Term), or January 2027 (Winter Term)<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>were <strong>invited by email in March 2026 to complete the UCAS Applicant Survey<\/strong> administered by Academica Group; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>completed the survey during the Contest Period<\/strong> using the unique survey link provided in their invitation email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the avoidance of doubt, an applicant is an individual who has applied to a program of study at Niagara College, regardless of whether they are subsequently accepted for enrolment. Enrolment is not a requirement for eligibility to participate in the survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each survey link is <strong>unique to the recipient and must not be shared<\/strong> with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an entrant is <strong>under the age of majority<\/strong> (18 years of age), their parent or legal guardian will be responsible for all matters relating to the Contest, including acceptance of the prize and signing any required documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following individuals are <strong>not eligible to enter or win<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>employees of Niagara College;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>their spouses, parents, children, or siblings; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>any person residing in the same household as such employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to Enter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No purchase is required to be entered into or win in the Contest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter the Contest, eligible individuals must successfully follow the instructions and complete the UCAS Applicant Survey during the Contest Period. Individuals who complete the survey during the Contest Period will be automatically entered into the draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IMPORTANT: Message and data rates may apply if an entrant enters this Contest on his\/her mobile device. Entrants should consult their wireless provider&#8217;s pricing plans. Mobile entry is not required to enter or win a prize in this Contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only <strong>one (1) entry per individual<\/strong> is permitted. If it is discovered that an individual attempted to enter more than once, all entries associated with that individual may be disqualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entries must be received&nbsp;<strong>no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2026<\/strong> for the external prize draw (section 4. below). To also participate in the bonus draws conducted during the survey period, entries must be received <strong>no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 19, 2026; March 22, 2026; March 25, 2026; or March 29, 2026<\/strong> (section. 5 below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All entries must be complete and are subject to verification by Niagara College, in its sole and absolute discretion. Those who do not follow all the instructions, provide the required information in their UCAS Applicant Survey, abide by these Terms and Conditions and\/or other instructions of the Niagara College may be disqualified, in Niagara College\u2019s sole and absolute discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each entrant (i) grants to Niagara College the irrevocable right to use their entry material in any media worldwide and for any purpose related to the Contest (or any similar contest), including the right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from, their entry submission without notification, compensation or additional consideration to them, and (ii) waives all claims of moral rights in any use of their entry material by Niagara College pursuant to the rights granted in these Terms and Conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College collects entrant personal information under the legal authority of the <em>Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act<\/em>. Each entrant acknowledges, agrees and consents to Niagara College collecting and using their personal information for the purpose of administering the Contest and disclosing their personal information to Academica Group for the purpose of administering the External Prize Draw. For more information regarding the manner of collection, use and disclosure of personal information by Niagara College, please review Niagara College\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/privacy\/fippa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Policies<\/a> or contact Niagara College&#8217;s <a href=\"mailto:migoulet@niagaracollege.ca\">Freedom of Information Coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. External Prize Draw \u2013 Academica Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the external prize draw, entries must be received&nbsp;<strong>no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2026<\/strong>. Participants who complete the&nbsp;<strong>UCAS Applicant Survey<\/strong>&nbsp;will be automatically entered into a prize draw administered by&nbsp;<strong>Academica Group<\/strong>, for a chance to win one of five (5) $1,000 cash prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This external prize draw is&nbsp;<strong>sponsored and administered by Academica Group<\/strong>, and Niagara College is&nbsp;<strong>not responsible for the administration of that draw or the distribution of its prizes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full details regarding eligibility, odds of winning, prize descriptions, draw procedures, and winner notification for the Academica Group prize draw are available in&nbsp;<strong>Academica Group\u2019s official contest rules<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academica.ca\/survey-contest-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/academica.ca\/survey-contest-rules\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants interested in the Academica Group prize draw should review those rules carefully, as <strong>Academica Group\u2019s terms and conditions govern that prize draw<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Niagara College Draws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the External Prize Draw, <strong>Niagara College will conduct four (4) bonus draws<\/strong> <em>during <\/em>the Contest Period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each bonus draw will award&nbsp;<strong>one (1) $250 e-gift card<\/strong>. For the avoidance of doubt, there are a total of four (4) $250 e-gift cards available to be won in this Niagara College Contest. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received in accordance with these Terms and Conditions during the Contest Period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\">Bonus draws will be take place at Academica Group on behalf of Niagara College at approximately 8:30 AM on the following dates:<br>[Updated on March 20, 2026 to clarify draw location and time]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bonus Draw #1:<\/strong> Friday, March 20, 2026 \u2013 1 \u00d7 $250 e-gift card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonus Draw #2:<\/strong> Monday, March 23, 2026 \u2013 1 \u00d7 $250 e-gift card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonus Draw #3:<\/strong> Thursday, March 26, 2026 \u2013 1 \u00d7 $250 e-gift card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonus Draw #4:<\/strong> Monday, March 30, 2026 \u2013 1 \u00d7 $250 e-gift card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the corresponding bonus draw, entries must be received by <strong>11:59 p.m. Eastern Time<\/strong> on the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March 19, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 22, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 25, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 29, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College\u2019s website database clock will be the official timekeeper for this Contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College will notify potential bonus draw winners by&nbsp;<strong>email on the day of the draw<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a potential bonus draw winner cannot be contacted, does not comply with the eligibility criteria and\/or does not otherwise comply with Terms and Conditions, they will be disqualified and Niagara College may, in its sole and absolute discretion, select another entrant from the eligible entries until such time as a potential bonus draw winner satisfies the terms set out herein. Niagara College is not responsible for the failure for any reason whatsoever of a potential bonus draw winner to receive notification or for the Niagara College to receive a potential bonus draw winner\u2019s response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners may receive&nbsp;<strong>a maximum of one (1) External Prize from Academica Group and one (1) Bonus Prize<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>from Niagara College, as applicable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Prize Distribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College distributes e-gift cards through <strong>EverythingCard<\/strong>, a third-party vendor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emails sent from <strong><a href=\"mailto:hello@everythingcard.ca\">hello@everythingcard.ca<\/a><\/strong> are legitimate and part of the official prize distribution process. Participants should check their&nbsp;<strong>junk or spam folders<\/strong>&nbsp;and, if they have won a prize, follow the instructions provided in the email to redeem their prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prize winners may be required to&nbsp;<strong>confirm their eligibility and provide information reasonably required to administer the Contest and distribute the prize<\/strong>. Failure to provide the requested information within the specified time may result in&nbsp;<strong>disqualification and forfeiture of the prize<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following terms and conditions apply to each prize: (i) each prize is subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the issuer; (ii) each prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be transferred, assigned, resold, substituted, or redeemed for cash, except at the sole and absolute discretion of Niagara College; (iii) a prize will not be replaced if lost, destroyed, mutilated, or stolen, or if it is not taken for any reason; and (iv) by accepting a prize, each confirmed prize winner agrees to waive all recourse against Niagara College, the administrator, and any other related contest parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Publicity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College may publicly disclose limited information about prize winners on the <strong>survey FAQ page<\/strong>, as described on that page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consent for public disclosure of winner information is <strong>voluntary and not a condition of participation in the survey or eligibility to receive a prize<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the survey, participants are asked to select one of the following disclosure options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>I consent to the public disclosure of &#8220;my first<\/strong> <strong>name, NC applicant<\/strong>&#8220;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I do not consent to the public disclosure of any personal information.<\/strong> In this case, if selected as a winner, the published list will state:<strong> \u201cNC applicant\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants may <strong>withdraw or modify their disclosure preference<\/strong> up to <strong>11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">the day before<\/span> the public posting of winner information<\/strong> by contacting the research team at <strong><a href=\"mailto:survey@niagaracollege.ca\">survey@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/strong>. Public postings occur on the same date as the prize draws (<strong>March  20, 23, 26, and 30, 2026<\/strong>),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Withdrawal or modification of consent <strong>will not affect eligibility for the prize or receipt of the prize<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Decisions of the Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All decisions made by <strong>Niagara College and Academica Group<\/strong> regarding any aspect of their respective Contests are <strong>final and binding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Acceptance of Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By participating in this Contest, each entrant agrees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>that they have <strong>read, understood, and agree to abide by these rules<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to be bound by the <strong>decisions of Niagara College and Academica Group<\/strong>, which are final; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to provide <strong>proof of eligibility if requested<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation in the Contest is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Limitation of Liability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College will not be responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>late, lost, misdirected, incomplete, or illegible entries;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>typographical or production errors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>entries that fail to comply with these rules;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>internet failures or technical malfunctions involving networks, computer systems, servers, software, or service providers; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>any losses, damages, or claims arising from participation in the Contest or its sponsorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use or non-use of a prize by a winner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each entrant agrees to release and hold harmless the Contest sponsor, administrator, and their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or damages arising out of or in connection with participation in the Contest. Each entrant further agrees to indemnify and hold such parties harmless from any claims arising from their participation in the Contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Governing Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Contest is void where prohibited by law and is subject to all applicable Canadian federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and local laws. This Contest shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the province of Ontario.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1536","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1536\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1320,"date":"2025-05-30T15:09:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=1320"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:02:55","slug":"cds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/cds\/","title":{"rendered":"Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) Survey: FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar short\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Niagara College invites students who have used the&nbsp;<em>TELUS<\/em> <em>Health<\/em> platform for their Communicable Disease Surveillance requirements to share their feedback regarding their experiences with the platform and the submission process. Your insights are valuable in helping us continuously enhance the CDS process, ensuring that our instructions are clear, the TELUS platform is easy to navigate, and supportive resources effectively meet student needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey is conducted by NC&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services<\/a> with technical support from NC&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning and Institutional Research (PaIR)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<div class=\"alert is-style-orange icenter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>If you have questions about the Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) Survey, please email:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"mailto:survey@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">survey@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar short\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bullhorn\"><\/i> Purpose of the Survey<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Your feedback supports Niagara College&#8217;s ongoing commitment to enhancing student experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li><strong>Enhanced Support Availability:<\/strong> Feedback helps us determine whether additional support opportunities, like pop-up sessions, are needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Process Improvement:<\/strong> Your experiences help identify specific areas for refinement, ensuring our CDS procedures continually align with student needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The survey period is Sept 09, 2026 \u2013 Dec 18, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Eligibility to Participate<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>All students who have successfully completed their CDS medical requirements and received clearance confirmation are eligible and encouraged to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gift\"><\/i> Complete the survey &amp; enter for a chance to WIN!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By sharing your thoughts, you can enter a random draw for a <strong>chance to WIN one of XXX $XX e-gift cards from <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everythingcard.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EverythingCard<\/a> for groceries, gas, coffee \u2013 your choice!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the prizes, <a href=\"#survey-incentives\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle\"><\/i> What Participation Involves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your participation in this online survey is voluntary. Your responses are confidential. Only combined results will be reported. Taking part in this survey will have no effect on your status at Niagara College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey is estimated to take <strong>5 minutes to complete<\/strong>. If you choose to provide written comments, ideas, or suggestions, additional time may be required depending on the length of your response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey covers your experience with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Following CDS step-by-step instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigating the TELUS platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attending support sessions (pop-ups, open houses, presentations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall satisfaction with CDS support services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your feedback directly supports Niagara College&#8217;s commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing the student experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-question-circle\"><\/i> Survey Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n    <a class=\"btn medium expand\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/services\/health\/cds\/\"   download><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-file-pdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) Survey Instrument<\/a>\r\n\r\n  \r\n  \n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar short\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"survey-incentives\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gift\"><\/i> Survey Incentives<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\">To show our appreciation for you taking the time to complete the survey, we invite student survey respondents to participate in the incentive e-gift card program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li>All participants may enter a draw for a chance to win&nbsp;<strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">o<\/mark><\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>ne of 100 $15 EverythingCard e-gift cards<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible to participate in the incentive e-gift card program described above, please complete the survey and submit your&nbsp;<strong>NC student email address<\/strong>&nbsp;(only one entry per person please) to have the opportunity to enter into the random draw for a chance to win a prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College will make one attempt to send a digital gift card to the provided <strong>NC student email address <\/strong>via a third-party distributor. Niagara College is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misdirected gift cards.&nbsp;The winner(s) is solely responsible for any and all taxes associated with prize receipt and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the survey team is not responsible for any incomplete, failed, or delayed transmission of your submission due to technical, internet, software, or any other issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who submit their <strong>NC student email address <\/strong>after completing the survey, within the active dates of the survey, will be eligible for a chance to win a prize as described above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Timeframe for Survey Incentives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\"><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Eligibility for the incentive opens at <strong>12:30 pm E.S.T on Monday, March 3, 2025<\/strong> and <strong>closes at 11:59 PM E.S.T. on Friday, March 14, 2025<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\"><strong>Prize Notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are receiving a prize<\/strong>, we will send a message to your <strong>NC student email address <\/strong>on&nbsp;<strong><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Thursday, March 20, 2025<\/mark><\/strong>. To keep things smooth,&nbsp;<strong>please do not email to check on prize status<\/strong>. Only those who have won a prize will be contacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NC partners with EverythingCard<\/strong>, a trusted third-party vendor, for efficient e-gift card distribution. <strong>Emails from <a href=\"mailto:hello@everythingcard.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hello@everythingcard.ca<\/a> are legitimate and a part of our distribution process<\/strong>.  Winners: To ensure you don\u2019t miss your e-gift card, please check your inbox and, if needed, your Junk\/Spam folder. Be sure to read the email carefully for important redemption details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Thank you for participating. Remember, your feedback matters!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lgrey\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-lock\"><\/i> Confidentiality and Uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All responses are confidential. The information obtained from this study will be strictly used for college purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All data will be securely stored by Niagara College. For more information, please see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/privacy<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/security\/<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/privacy\/fippa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niagara College Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidential data may be shared with other Niagara College departments for additional consideration. The privacy and confidentiality of provided information will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fab fa-accessible-icon\"><\/i> Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In compliance with the&nbsp;<em>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act<\/em>&nbsp;(AODA), Niagara College is providing a fully accessible online survey, compatible with current screen readers and assistive technologies. Students may use assistive technologies\/devices at their disposal to complete this survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Niagara Region Campuses<\/strong><br>Should you require alternative accessible options to complete the survey, please email the HWAS Reception Desk&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hwas@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hwas@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Delivery Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students requiring alternative delivery options to complete the annual survey may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have the assistance of an aid or an assistant to complete the survey (i.e. reader, scribe, etc.);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule to have the survey read or scribed online through the test centre;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule a telephone survey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a disability and would like to access alternative delivery options for completing the survey, please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/testcentre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Test Centre<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welland Campus&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:wctesting@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wctesting@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nltesting@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nltesting@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1320","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1320\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1134,"date":"2024-10-17T13:56:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=1134"},"modified":"2025-03-10T09:32:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T13:32:08","slug":"co-op-employer-survey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/co-op-employer-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-op Employer Survey: FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar short\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\">Niagara College co-op employers are invited by email to participate in Niagara College\u2019s online&nbsp;<strong>Co-op Employer Survey.<\/strong> Please see the \u201cEligibility to Participate\u201d section below. The survey is conducted by Niagara College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/careerservices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Services<\/a> department with support from Niagara College\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning and Institutional Research (PaIR)<\/a>&nbsp;department on behalf of Niagara College.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert is-style-orange icenter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>If you have questions about the Co-op Employer Survey, please email <a href=\"mailto:nccareerservices@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nccareerservices@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bullhorn\"><\/i> Purpose of the Survey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your opinions are important. Niagara College uses your feedback to gather insights on your experiences with Niagara College\u2019s co-op program. This survey aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li>understand your satisfaction with the co-op program(s),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the skills and competencies you expect from students, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether these meet your expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, your feedback will help us enhance our co-op program to better align with industry needs and improve future work term experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The employer survey is scheduled from November 27, 2024 to December 11, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle\"><\/i> What Participation Involves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your participation in this online survey is voluntary. Your responses are confidential. Only combined results will be reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This survey takes approximately <strong>5 minutes to complete<\/strong>; written comments\/ideas\/suggestions take additional time depending on the length of the response you may choose to provide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Eligibility to Participate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each term (i.e., fall\/spring\/winter), a sample of co-op employers who have <strong>partnered with Niagara College for co-op recruitment,<\/strong> will be invited by email to fill out the survey online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey link you will be provided is unique to you. Please do not share it with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-lock\"><\/i> Confidentiality and Uses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All responses are confidential. Responses will be reported in aggregate, except for comments which will be anonymized but otherwise reported as submitted. All data will be securely stored by SurveyMonkey and Niagara College \u2013 for more information, please see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/privacy<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/security\/<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/privacy\/fippa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niagara College Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The information obtained from this study will be strictly used for college purposes. This survey is being conducted by Niagara College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/careerservices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Services<\/a> department with support from Niagara College\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning and Institutional Research (PaIR)<\/a>&nbsp;department on behalf of Niagara College. Anonymized data may be shared with other Niagara College departments for additional analysis. The privacy and confidentiality of provided information will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data Ownership &amp; Consent:&nbsp;<\/strong>All survey data and responses are the property of Niagara College, which reserves the right to use, analyze, and disseminate the information in line with privacy laws and institutional policies. By participating in this survey, respondents consent to the college\u2019s use and sharing of their responses under these guidelines. Potentially, anonymized and redacted data may be shared with Niagara College academic faculty, community partners, and\/or employers for collaborative purposes. Occasionally, this data may also be shared with Niagara College students for educational purposes, such as course-based projects, ensuring strict confidentiality and privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commitment to OCAP Principles in Research<\/strong>: At Planning &amp; Institutional Research, we are dedicated to respecting the principles of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fnigc.ca\/ocap-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP\u00ae)<\/a>&nbsp;in all research involving First Nations peoples. Additionally, we strive to collaborate with Indigenous communities to ensure our research practices are ethical, respectful, and beneficial to all parties involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fab fa-accessible-icon\"><\/i> Accessibility&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In compliance with the&nbsp;<em>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act<\/em>&nbsp;(AODA), Niagara College is providing a fully accessible online survey, compatible with current screen readers and assistive technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1134","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1134"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1134\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1053,"date":"2024-08-02T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=1053"},"modified":"2024-08-14T09:39:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:39:35","slug":"anxiety-score4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/anxiety-score4\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Anxiety Scale (AAS): High Academic Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue short\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Hey, just so you know, feeling some academic anxiety is completely normal<\/strong> \u2013 everyone experiences it at some point. It\u2019s just your brain\u2019s way of saying, \u201cHey, this stuff is important to me.\u201d <strong>The cool thing about these survey results?<\/strong> They\u2019re like a personal guide to show you the support options out there. Think of them as a roadmap to help you navigate through the stress and <strong>find what works best for you<\/strong>. So, no worries, there\u2019s plenty of support to get you through it. That includes your very own ConfideNCe Program team who is here to support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below, you\u2019ll find tailored recommendation<\/strong>s based on your Academic Anxiety Scale score (i.e., <strong>High <\/strong>Academic Anxiety). Since anxiety can fluctuate, we recommend checking out tips for each category and connecting with your ConfideNCe Program team. We\u2019ll also reach out to schedule some 1:1 time to chat about your results and the supports that are available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, let\u2019s dive into your results and explore the next steps to help you navigate your first year of your program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations by Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong><strong>Score between 30 \u2013 44<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>(high academic anxiety)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looks like your score\u2019s pointing to some high academic anxiety. No sweat, though\u2014there\u2019s a whole crew here to back you up. Think about dropping by the counseling center to pick up some solid stress-busting strategies. And why not give mindfulness meditation or yoga a shot? They\u2019re great for dialing down the academic anxiety. Plus, we can chat about academic accommodations, like snagging some extra time on tests or finding a chill spot to work, to make things more manageable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Professional Help:<\/strong>&nbsp;Seek help from a mental health professional who can provide tailored strategies for wellbeing. We can help to connect you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health, Wellness, and Accessibility Services<\/a> such as Counsellors, Nurses, Doctors, Accessibility Consultants, Learning Strategists, and Assistive Technologists. Not sure where to start? Book a 1:1 appointment to develop a personalized plan for success: <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resiliency Skills: <\/strong>Learn more about tailored taking strategies, stress management tools, or to connect with services that can support your individual learning needs. \u00a0Contact your ConfideNCe Program team at <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support Network:<\/strong>&nbsp;Build a support network of peers, mentors, friends, family, and teacher who understand your challenges and can provide ongoing support. Connect with other students through the <a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.niagaracollege.ca\/d2l\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ConfideNCe Program Homeroom<\/a> , drop in to a 1:1 session with your ConfideNCe Program team, connect with peers through the ConfideNCe Program Homeroom or in person!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, everyone\u2019s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. It\u2019s about finding the right balance and support system that allows each student to thrive academically and personally.&nbsp;Connect with your ConfideNCe Program team to learn more \u2013 or just to say HELLO! We are here to support your first-year experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the ConfideNCe Program and available resources, and to develop a personalized plan for academic success and wellbeing, please contact the<em>&nbsp;<\/em><strong>ConfideNCe Program team<\/strong>&nbsp;@&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to check out the following supports!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/confidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ConfideNCe Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.niagaracollege.ca\/d2l\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ConfideNCe<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Homeroom<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue no-padding\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-exclamation-circle\"><\/i> <strong>Important Note<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>While Academic Anxieties are indeed barriers<\/strong> to optimal thriving in schools and other educational settings, <strong>there is no clinical identification for Academic Anxiety<\/strong> or Test Anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>If your feelings of worry are constant,<\/strong> severe, interfere with your daily functioning, and\/or have many different academic and non-academic causes, <strong>please seek help from a licensed counseling professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div id=\"accordion_1861730502743351\" class=\"js-accordion animated-accordion accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"animated-accordion\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\" data-accordion-opened=\"true\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact professional support immediately. In Canada, you can call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or call one of the following hotlines (Click to expand): <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <ul>\n<li>Call or Text 988 if you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/988.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-8-8<\/a> is here for you 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li>Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can call Good2Talk. Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service available 24\/7 via the phone on 1-866-925-5454, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/good2talk.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good2talk.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 community mental health resources and help lines for students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resource\/community<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Niagara College and Niagara Region crisis support contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students (domestic and International) can access <a href=\"https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\">Keep.meSAFE<\/a> for free, confidential emotional health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24\/7 via the app, telephone, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsupport.telushealth.com\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeSpeakStudent<\/a>, part of NCSAC\u2018s wellness services <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, &amp; People of Color) Students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources<\/a> for more information on resources available at Niagara College and across Ontario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert is-style-orange icenter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>If you have questions about your score, contact your ConfideNCe Program team at <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1053","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1053"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1053\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1049,"date":"2024-08-02T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=1049"},"modified":"2024-08-14T09:37:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:37:56","slug":"anxiety-score2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/anxiety-score2\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Anxiety Scale (AAS): Mild Academic Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue short\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Hey, just so you know, feeling some academic anxiety is completely normal<\/strong> \u2013 everyone experiences it at some point. It\u2019s just your brain\u2019s way of saying, \u201cHey, this stuff is important to me.\u201d <strong>The cool thing about these survey results?<\/strong> They\u2019re like a personal guide to show you the support options out there. Think of them as a roadmap to help you navigate through the stress and <strong>find what works best for you<\/strong>. So, no worries, there\u2019s plenty of support to get you through it. That includes your very own ConfideNCe Program team who is here to support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below, you\u2019ll find tailored recommendation<\/strong>s based on your Academic Anxiety Scale score (i.e., <strong>Mild <\/strong>Academic Anxiety). Since anxiety can fluctuate, we recommend checking out tips for each category and connecting with your ConfideNCe Program team. We\u2019ll also reach out to schedule some 1:1 time to chat about your results and the supports that are available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, let\u2019s dive into your results and explore the next steps to help you navigate your first year of your program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations by Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>Score between 15 \u2013 20<\/strong> <strong>(mild academic anxiety)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re dealing with a touch of academic anxiety, establishing a regular study routine \u2014complete with well-timed breaks\u2014is the way to go. Create goals that are manageable, and don\u2019t forget to celebrate the small wins along the way; it\u2019s all about building your self-belief and confidence. And hey, lean on your classmates for support. Chatting about the ups and downs can really make a difference and remind you that you\u2019re not in this alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Try out Mindfulness Techniques:<\/strong>&nbsp;Practice mindfulness, which can include meditation or deep-breathing exercises to help manage stress. Connect with the ConfideNCe Program team to develop \u2013 and practice \u2013 different tools and techniques to keep academic anxiety at a distance. Book an appointment for 1:1 Coaching at: <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca.<\/a> We can talk about stressors and coping strategies for success, and help you build a personal plan for resilience and self-confidence. Additional resources can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/confidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ConfideNCe Guide<\/a> page on our Library and Learning Commons site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attend Structured Study Sessions:<\/strong>&nbsp;Plan regular, short study sessions with breaks to avoid burnout and keep the material manageable. Not sure how to get started? Contact your ConfideNCe Program team to attend a group study session or to develop an individual study plan for success: <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Positive Reinforcement:<\/strong>&nbsp;Reflect on your past successes and strengths and use resiliency skills you already have to build future confidence! Looking to build more skills for success? &nbsp;Check out our resilience resources on the on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/confidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ConfideNCe Guide<\/a> page on our Library and Learning Commons site. Our ConfideNCe Program team can support you with developing coping skills for success: <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, everyone\u2019s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. It\u2019s about finding the right balance and support system that allows each student to thrive academically and personally.&nbsp;Connect with your ConfideNCe Program team to learn more \u2013 or just to say HELLO! We are here to support your first-year experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the ConfideNCe Program and available resources, and to develop a personalized plan for academic success and wellbeing, please contact the<em>&nbsp;<\/em><strong>ConfideNCe Program team<\/strong>&nbsp;@&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to check out the following supports!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/confidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ConfideNCe Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.niagaracollege.ca\/d2l\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ConfideNCe<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Homeroom<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue no-padding\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-exclamation-circle\"><\/i> <strong>Important Note<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>While Academic Anxieties are indeed barriers<\/strong> to optimal thriving in schools and other educational settings, <strong>there is no clinical identification for Academic Anxiety<\/strong> or Test Anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>If your feelings of worry are constant,<\/strong> severe, interfere with your daily functioning, and\/or have many different academic and non-academic causes, <strong>please seek help from a licensed counseling professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div id=\"accordion_1861730502756166\" class=\"js-accordion animated-accordion accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"animated-accordion\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\" data-accordion-opened=\"true\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact professional support immediately. In Canada, you can call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or call one of the following hotlines (Click to expand): <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <ul>\n<li>Call or Text 988 if you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/988.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-8-8<\/a> is here for you 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li>Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can call Good2Talk. Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service available 24\/7 via the phone on 1-866-925-5454, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/good2talk.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good2talk.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 community mental health resources and help lines for students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resource\/community<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Niagara College and Niagara Region crisis support contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students (domestic and International) can access <a href=\"https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\">Keep.meSAFE<\/a> for free, confidential emotional health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24\/7 via the app, telephone, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsupport.telushealth.com\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeSpeakStudent<\/a>, part of NCSAC\u2018s wellness services <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, &amp; People of Color) Students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources<\/a> for more information on resources available at Niagara College and across Ontario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert is-style-orange icenter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>If you have questions about your score, contact your ConfideNCe Program team at <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1049","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1049"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1049\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1052,"date":"2024-08-02T09:59:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T13:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=1052"},"modified":"2024-08-14T09:38:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:38:43","slug":"anxiety-score3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/anxiety-score3\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Anxiety Scale (AAS): Moderate Academic Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue short\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Hey, just so you know, feeling some academic anxiety is completely normal<\/strong> \u2013 everyone experiences it at some point. It\u2019s just your brain\u2019s way of saying, \u201cHey, this stuff is important to me.\u201d <strong>The cool thing about these survey results?<\/strong> They\u2019re like a personal guide to show you the support options out there. Think of them as a roadmap to help you navigate through the stress and <strong>find what works best for you<\/strong>. So, no worries, there\u2019s plenty of support to get you through it. That includes your very own ConfideNCe Program team who is here to support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below, you\u2019ll find tailored recommendation<\/strong>s based on your Academic Anxiety Scale score (i.e., <strong>Moderate <\/strong>Academic Anxiety). Since anxiety can fluctuate, we recommend checking out tips for each category and connecting with your ConfideNCe Program team. We\u2019ll also reach out to schedule some 1:1 time to chat about your results and the supports that are available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, let\u2019s dive into your results and explore the next steps to help you navigate your first year of your program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations by Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong><strong>Score between 21 \u2013 29<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>(moderate academic anxiety)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling a bit of academic pressure, remember we have a lot of support waiting for you. Dive into tutoring sessions or join a study group to boost your learning and confidence. Check out workshops that teach you the ins and outs of time management and staying organized\u2014trust me, they\u2019re game-changers for handling your workload. And don\u2019t underestimate the power of hitting the gym or having a balanced meal; it does wonders for your mind and mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access Tailored Resources:<\/strong>\u00a0Check out academic support services offered by the school, such as tutoring or counseling, which can provide professional strategies to cope with anxiety. \u00a0Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources for health and wellness<\/a>. Your ConfideNCe Program team can connect you with a wide range of supports across campus. Find out more: <a href=\"mailto:ConfideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn Time Management:<\/strong>\u00a0Create a detailed study plan that breaks down tasks into smaller, achievable goals. We can help you map a study plan that works with your schedule. You can also book individual or group tutoring sessions with our Industry Expert Tutors (tutors connected to your program). Accessing focused workshops, and frequent coaching or tutoring sessions can help to address high anxiety levels. We can provide supportive coaching to help you achieve wellbeing and academic success. \u00a0Ask us how! <a href=\"mailto:ConfideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engage in Healthy Lifestyle Choices:<\/strong>\u00a0Aim for good sleep, nutrition, and exercise, which can significantly impact mental health and anxiety levels. Connect with the ConfideNCe Program team to talk about the resources available to you across the college, including NC TRAC, and Athletics and Recreation at NC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, everyone\u2019s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. It\u2019s about finding the right balance and support system that allows each student to thrive academically and personally.&nbsp;Connect with your ConfideNCe Program team to learn more \u2013 or just to say HELLO! We are here to support your first-year experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the ConfideNCe Program and available resources, and to develop a personalized plan for academic success and wellbeing, please contact the<em>&nbsp;<\/em><strong>ConfideNCe Program team<\/strong>&nbsp;@&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to check out the following supports!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/confidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ConfideNCe Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.niagaracollege.ca\/d2l\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ConfideNCe<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Homeroom<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue no-padding\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-exclamation-circle\"><\/i> <strong>Important Note<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>While Academic Anxieties are indeed barriers<\/strong> to optimal thriving in schools and other educational settings, <strong>there is no clinical identification for Academic Anxiety<\/strong> or Test Anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>If your feelings of worry are constant,<\/strong> severe, interfere with your daily functioning, and\/or have many different academic and non-academic causes, <strong>please seek help from a licensed counseling professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div id=\"accordion_1861730502768410\" class=\"js-accordion animated-accordion accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"animated-accordion\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\" data-accordion-opened=\"true\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact professional support immediately. In Canada, you can call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or call one of the following hotlines (Click to expand): <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <ul>\n<li>Call or Text 988 if you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/988.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-8-8<\/a> is here for you 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li>Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can call Good2Talk. Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service available 24\/7 via the phone on 1-866-925-5454, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/good2talk.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good2talk.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 community mental health resources and help lines for students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resource\/community<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Niagara College and Niagara Region crisis support contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students (domestic and International) can access <a href=\"https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep.meSAFE<\/a> for free, confidential emotional health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24\/7 via the app, telephone, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsupport.telushealth.com\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeSpeakStudent<\/a>, part of NCSAC\u2018s wellness services <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, &amp; People of Color) Students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources<\/a> for more information on resources available at Niagara College and across Ontario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert is-style-orange icenter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>If you have questions about your score, contact your ConfideNCe Program team at <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1052","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1052"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1052\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1051,"date":"2024-08-02T09:59:43","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T13:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=1051"},"modified":"2024-08-14T09:39:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:39:46","slug":"anxiety-score1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/anxiety-score1\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Anxiety Scale (AAS): Not Anxious"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue short\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Hey, just so you know, feeling some academic anxiety is completely normal<\/strong> \u2013 everyone experiences it at some point. It\u2019s just your brain\u2019s way of saying, \u201cHey, this stuff is important to me.\u201d <strong>The cool thing about these survey results?<\/strong> They\u2019re like a personal guide to show you the support options out there. Think of them as a roadmap to help you navigate through the stress and <strong>find what works best for you<\/strong>. So, no worries, there\u2019s plenty of support to get you through it. That includes your very own ConfideNCe Program team who is here to support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below, you\u2019ll find tailored recommendations<\/strong> based on your Academic Anxiety Scale score (i.e., <strong>Not Anxious<\/strong>). Since anxiety can fluctuate, we recommend checking out tips for each category and connecting with your ConfideNCe Program team. We\u2019ll also reach out to schedule some 1:1 time to chat about your results and the supports that are available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, let\u2019s dive into your results and explore the next steps to help you navigate the first year of your program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations by Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>Score between 11 \u2013 14<\/strong> <strong>(not anxious)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re glad you feel relaxed! Even students who aren\u2019t feeling much academic anxiety can benefit from a little support to keep their academic and personal lives in harmony. It\u2019s a good idea for you to keep honing your <strong>time management <\/strong>and <strong>study techniques<\/strong>, which can really amp up your learning game. And, hey, maybe you could even share <strong>your tips for school\/life balance<\/strong> with your peers. Consider also getting involved in <strong>extracurricular activities<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s a great way to be proactive in managing your stress and is a <strong>solid way to maintaining this state of calm<\/strong> and focus during your program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maintain Balance:<\/strong>&nbsp;Continue to balance academic work with personal interests and relaxation time. This balance helps maintain a healthy mindset and can prevent the onset of academic anxiety. Connect with the ConfideNCe Program team for <strong>Routine Check-Ins<\/strong>, and <strong>Skill Building Workshops<\/strong>. Regular meetings with us can help to ensure your academic and personal goals are on track! We can also connect you to resources across the college to reinforce healthy habits, opportunities to build your leadership skills, and to build social connections! Ask us more at <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide Peer Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Consider offering support to peers who may be struggling. Sometimes, just listening or studying together can make a significant difference. Plus, you can develop leadership skills through the process! Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.niagaracollege.ca\/d2l\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ConfideNCe Homeroom<\/a> on Brightspace and connect with your classmates. This is a great space to collaborate and learn from each other!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Organized:<\/strong>&nbsp;Keep using organizational tools and self-care strategies that work for you \u2013 they can also be shared with peers to help manage their workload and reduce academic anxiety. For tips and tools, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/confidence\"><strong>ConfideNCe Guide<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>page on our Library and Learning Commons site. Ask the ConfideNCe Program team at <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a> about resources on campus to support the mind, body, spirit connection!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, everyone\u2019s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. It\u2019s about finding the right balance and support system that allows each student to thrive academically and personally.&nbsp;Connect with your ConfideNCe Program team to learn more \u2013 or just to say HELLO! We are here to support your first-year experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the ConfideNCe Program and available resources, and to develop a personalized plan for academic success and wellbeing, please contact the<em>\u00a0<\/em><strong>ConfideNCe Program team<\/strong>\u00a0@\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to check out the following supports!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/confidence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ConfideNCe Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.niagaracollege.ca\/d2l\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ConfideNCe<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Homeroom<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue no-padding\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-exclamation-circle\"><\/i> <strong>Important Note<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>While Academic Anxieties are indeed barriers<\/strong> to optimal thriving in schools and other educational settings, <strong>there is no clinical identification for Academic Anxiety<\/strong> or Test Anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>If your feelings of worry are constant,<\/strong> severe, interfere with your daily functioning, and\/or have many different academic and non-academic causes, <strong>please seek help from a licensed counseling professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div id=\"accordion_1861730502780795\" class=\"js-accordion animated-accordion accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"animated-accordion\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\" data-accordion-opened=\"true\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact professional support immediately. In Canada, you can call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or call one of the following hotlines (Click to expand): <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <ul>\n<li>Call or Text 988 if you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/988.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9-8-8<\/a> is here for you 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li>Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can call Good2Talk. Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service available 24\/7 via the phone on 1-866-925-5454, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/good2talk.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good2talk.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 community mental health resources and help lines for students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resource\/community<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Niagara College and Niagara Region crisis support contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students (domestic and International) can access <a href=\"https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\">Keep.meSAFE<\/a> for free, confidential emotional health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24\/7 via the app, telephone, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsupport.telushealth.com\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeSpeakStudent<\/a>, part of NCSAC\u2018s wellness services <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, &amp; People of Color) Students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources<\/a> for more information on resources available at Niagara College and across Ontario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert is-style-orange icenter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>If you have questions about your score, contact your ConfideNCe Program team at <a href=\"mailto:confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca\">confideNCe@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1051","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1051"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1051\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":1004,"date":"2024-07-03T09:35:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T13:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=1004"},"modified":"2024-07-10T08:57:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T12:57:08","slug":"kpi-graduate-survey-nct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi-graduate-survey-nct\/","title":{"rendered":"KPI Graduate &amp; Employer Surveys: FAQs for Niagara College \u2013 Toronto Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>The <strong>KPI Graduate Outcomes and Employer Survey<\/strong> measures the satisfaction of Ontario&#8217;s public college &#8211; private partnership (PCPP) program graduates with their college education and employment outcomes following graduation. It assesses perceptions on how well the college experience has prepared them to meet their goals after graduation as well as the needs of their employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In collaboration with the provincial government, graduates are contacted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forumresearch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forum Research Inc<\/a>., an independent research firm, and requested to complete the survey regarding their education and employment status.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Graduate Survey<\/strong> is conducted six months after graduation, and it provides data for three of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi-graduate-survey-nct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<\/a> developed in 1998:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Graduate Satisfaction Rate<\/strong>: % of graduates perceived their college education was useful to them in achieving their goals;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduate Employment Rate<\/strong>: % of graduates working full or part time within 6 months of graduation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employer Satisfaction Rate<\/strong>: % employers satisfied with the college graduate that they hired. Graduates are optionally asked on the survey about their current employer, and a follow up survey with employers provides data for this KPI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It also provides data for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/about\/administration\/plans-reports\/strategic-mandate-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020-25 Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA3)<\/a> metric &#8220;Graduate Employment in a Related Field&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A similar survey is also conducted two years after graduation. <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert icenter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>Any questions about this survey and\/or opt-out requests may be directed to <a href=\"mailto:survey@niagaracollege.ca\">survey@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bullhorn\"><\/i> Purpose of the Survey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Graduate Survey<\/strong> is a measure of graduate satisfaction with college programs and the percentage of college graduates who&nbsp;found employment within six months of graduation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niagara College \u2013 Toronto uses the feedback from surveys to make changes to programs that benefit future students, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows wp-block-list\">\n<li>strengthening programs offered;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>help ensure job-readiness for graduates;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>help ensure programs are current and relevant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The information is used by Niagara College \u2013 Toronto to help students<br>and graduates make informed career decisions and to review programs for quality assurance and continuous improvement purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle\"><\/i> What Participation Involves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates will receive an email to complete the survey online, six months after graduation, with a reminder sent by SMS invite, followed by telephone outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This survey is conducted by <strong>Forum Research<\/strong> on behalf of the provincial government and Ontario colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It provides an opportunity for graduates to comment on their career success and satisfaction as a college graduate. Survey questions focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows wp-block-list\">\n<li>satisfaction with aspects of college programs and services six months after graduation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>graduates who found employment within six months of graduation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>graduate satisfaction with the usefulness of their education to achieve their goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing the survey is optional, however a few moments of your time to provide input can guide future strategic decisions for NCT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Eligibility to Participate, Fielding Periods<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The respondent must have graduated from an eligible PCPP program in Ontario within a specified period. Please refer the schedule below:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\r\n\t<figure class=\"image d tb none\" >\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n    \r\n      \r\n    \r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/99\/2024\/05\/Table.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n  \n\n\n<p>INCENTIVES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a token of appreciation for your time and effort, each respondent who chooses to complete the survey is eligible to receive a $5 gift card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-lock\"><\/i> Confidentiality <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The information from this survey is being collected under the authority subsection 8(2) of Ontario Regulation 34\/03 made under the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All responses are confidential. Responses will be reported in aggregate, except for comments which will be anonymized but otherwise reported as submitted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/general-operations\/foi-protection-privacy\/\">Niagara College Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forumresearch.com\/privacy.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forum Research&#8217;s Commitment to Privacy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-question-circle\"><\/i> Survey Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\r\n  <div id=\"accordion_1861730502802758\" class=\"js-accordion animated-accordion accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"animated-accordion\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">KPI Graduate Survey \u2013 revised survey instrument coming soon <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>N\/A<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">KPI Employer Survey <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p><strong>FULL SURVEY: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please see Forum Research website here: <a href=\"https:\/\/collegekpi.ca\/Empl00en.pdf\">https:\/\/collegekpi.com\/Empl00en.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABBREVIATED VERSION &#8211; prepared by NCs Planning &amp; Institutional Research <\/strong>(as at May 24, 2024)<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please see question set below.\u00a0Note: Skip logic is not shown below due to complexity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EMPLOYER SURVEY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First of all, I&#8217;d like to confirm that ______________ (GRADUATE&#8217;S FIRST AND FAMILY NAME) has been employed by you during the week of _________?<\/p>\n<p>How long has _______________ (GRADUATE&#8217;S FIRST AND FAMILY NAME) been working for your organization (NOT SELF-EMPLOYED IN Q15\/have you been self-employed (SELF-EMPLOYED IN Q15) \/have you been freelance (FREELANCE IN Q15)?<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROGRAM EVALUATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m going to read out a number of skills and abilities that may be required of this employee. For each skill and ability, please tell me how important that skill and ability is to performing this employee&#8217;s work.\u00a0 Please tell me if the skill is extremely important,\u00a0 important, neither important nor unimportant, unimportant or not at all important.\u00a0 <u><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specific job-related knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Specific job-related skills<\/li>\n<li>Oral communication<\/li>\n<li>Written communications<\/li>\n<li>Comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Math skills<\/li>\n<li>Computer skills<\/li>\n<li>Critical thinking<\/li>\n<li>Problem solving<\/li>\n<li>Research and analysis<\/li>\n<li>Teamwork<\/li>\n<li>Organization and planning<\/li>\n<li>Time management<\/li>\n<li>Quality of work<\/li>\n<li>Productivity<\/li>\n<li>Creative and Innovative<\/li>\n<li>Adaptable<\/li>\n<li>Responsible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When ______________ (GRADUATE&#8217;S FIRST AND LAST NAME) first started working with you after his\/her graduation how satisfied were you with his\/her educational \u00a0\u00a0 preparation for the following skills and abilities.\u00a0 Please tell me if you were very satisfied, satisfied, neither satisfied or dissatisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specific job-related knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Specific job-related skills<\/li>\n<li>Oral communication<\/li>\n<li>Written communications<\/li>\n<li>Comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Math skills<\/li>\n<li>Computer skills<\/li>\n<li>Critical thinking<\/li>\n<li>Problem solving<\/li>\n<li>Research and analysis<\/li>\n<li>Teamwork<\/li>\n<li>Organization and planning<\/li>\n<li>Time management<\/li>\n<li>Quality of work<\/li>\n<li>Productivity<\/li>\n<li>Creative and Innovative<\/li>\n<li>Adaptable<\/li>\n<li>Responsible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In general, how would you rate your satisfaction with this employee&#8217;s overall college preparation for the type of work he\/she was doing?<\/p>\n<p>Are there other skills that we have not talked about that are required for the type of work which this employee is doing?<\/p>\n<p>What would those other skills be?<\/p>\n<p>Are there other skills that you feel will be in demand in the future and should be included in the educational preparation of college graduates?<\/p>\n<p>What would those other skills be?<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fab fa-accessible-icon\"><\/i> Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you require alternative accessible options to complete the survey, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:accessibility@niagaracollegetoronto.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accessibility@niagaracollegetoronto.ca<\/a>. You can also visit in-person to the<strong>&nbsp;reception desk or the student advising&nbsp;team&nbsp;<\/strong>directly at the&nbsp;<strong>Niagara College \u2013 Toronto<\/strong>&nbsp;campus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lgrey\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-723a6ff1-12f9-4f30-b06c-0218f5b7e7b4\">Background<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In a collaborative initiative between Ontario colleges and the provincial government, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were developed as a means of measuring impact, improving transparency, and providing outcomes-based accountability measures for public investment in college education.&nbsp; Since 1998, Ontario colleges have been mandated by the provincial government to collect and report performance data, evaluating how well they are meeting the needs of students, graduates, and employers. The information also informs colleges and the government in continuous improvement efforts in planning, delivery of programs, and policy-making. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1004","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1004","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1004"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1004\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1004"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":989,"date":"2024-07-02T12:26:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T16:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=989"},"modified":"2024-07-12T17:41:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T21:41:18","slug":"results-nct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi\/results-nct\/","title":{"rendered":"KPI Results for Niagara College \u2013 Toronto (NCT)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>About Niagara College \u2013 Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\">The Niagara College \u2013 Toronto (NCT) location is operated by the Toronto School of Management (TSoM) through a public college-private partnership (PCPP) agreement with Niagara College (NC). NCT offers select NC programs, providing high standards of instruction and student services. Students who study at NCT will receive an NC credential upon graduating. The first academic delivery at NCT began in Spring 2021. To learn more about NCT, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollegetoronto.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollegetoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong> Government-mandated PCPP <strong>Key Performance Indicators<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>(starting in 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrows is-style-default wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate Employment Rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate Satisfaction Rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduation Rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Employer Satisfaction KPI was not required in 2024 due to low response rates to the related survey. The results for NCT&#8217;s key performance indicators are displayed in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width: 75%\" summary=\"This table details key performance indicator results for Niagara College by year\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Reporting Year<\/th>\n<th>Graduate Employment*<\/th>\n<th>Graduate Satisfaction<\/th>\n<th>Graduation**<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #b5fcd0;font-weight: bold;text-align: center\">\n<td>2022-23<\/td>\n<td>63.6%<\/td>\n<td>85.0%<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-small\">Forum Research surveys PCPP graduates on behalf of all Ontario colleges 6 months after graduation. Of the 130 NCT graduates invited\u00a0to\u00a0participate, 34 (or 26.2%) respondents\u00a0completed\u00a0the\u00a0survey: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-small\">*Graduate Employment Rate: The 2022-23 results reflect 7 graduates out of a total of 11 survey respondents who said they were in the labour force. Those not in the labour force were either studying full-time or had other reasons for their status.<br> **Graduation Rate: The first graduation rate for NCT will become available in the 2023-24 reporting year, per the ministry&#8217;s calculation methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-small\">Data sources<br>Graduate Employment Rate: The KPI Graduate Outcomes Survey (More information here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi-graduate-survey-nct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi-graduate-survey-nct<\/a>)<br>Graduate Satisfaction Rate: The KPI Graduate Outcomes Survey (More information here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi-graduate-survey-nct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi-graduate-survey-nct<\/a>)<br>Employer Satisfaction Rate: The KPI Employer Survey (More information here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi-graduate-survey-nct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/kpi-graduate-survey-nct<\/a>)<br>Graduation Rate: Colleges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong><strong>Voluntary PCPP <strong>Key Performance Indicator<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\">After the discontinuation of the provincial KPI Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey (SSES) in 2019-20, Niagara College continued to report on student satisfaction with teaching &amp; learning and skills for future careers based on results from the voluntary, province-wide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/ocses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario College Student Experience Survey<\/a>&nbsp;(2021-22+).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width: 40%\" summary=\"This table details key performance indicator results for Niagara College by year\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Reporting Year<\/th>\n<th>Student Satisfaction<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #b5fcd0;font-weight: bold;text-align: center\">\n<td>2022-23<\/td>\n<td>88.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About Niagara College \u2013 Toronto The Niagara College \u2013 Toronto (NCT) location is operated by the Toronto School of Management (TSoM) through a public college-private partnership (PCPP) agreement with Niagara College (NC). NCT offers select NC programs, providing high standards of instruction and student services. Students who study at NCT will receive an NC credential&#8230;","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":19,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-989","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=989"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/989\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":944,"date":"2024-06-20T10:07:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/?page_id=944"},"modified":"2025-01-03T12:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T17:23:47","slug":"aas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/aas\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Anxiety Scale (AAS): FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar short\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>First year students in Paramedic, Personal Support Worker, Practical Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at Niagara College will receive email invitations at three points in time to participate in the <strong>Academic Anxiety Scale (AAS) survey<\/strong>. This 1-minute survey will help <strong>identify the root causes <\/strong>of anxiety including r<strong>esilience, social discomfort, overwhelm and hopelessness<\/strong>. Based on the results students will be offered personalized support plans to help address anxiety early on in their program. This initiative is designed to support success in your studies and future career as a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-regular\">Please see the \u201cEligibility to Participate\u201d section below. The survey is conducted by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/confidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ConfideNCe Program<\/a>&nbsp;within the Health Sciences division in collaboration with Niagara College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning and Institutional Research (PaIR)<\/a> department on behalf of Niagara College.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert is-style-orange icenter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>If you have questions about the ConfideNCe Survey, please email <a href=\"mailto:survey@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">survey@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-exclamation-circle\"><\/i> <strong>Important Note<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While Academic Anxieties are indeed barriers to optimal thriving in schools and other educational settings, there is no clinical identification for Academic Anxiety or Test Anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your feelings of worry are constant, severe, interfere with your daily functioning, and\/or have many different academic and non-academic causes, <strong>please seek help from a licensed counseling professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n  <div id=\"accordion_1861730502830219\" class=\"js-accordion animated-accordion accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"animated-accordion\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact professional support immediately. In Canada, you can call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or call one of the following hotlines (Click to expand): <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <ul>\n<li>Call or Text 988 if you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/988.ca\/\">9-8-8<\/a> is here for you 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li>Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can call Good2Talk. Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service available 24\/7 via the phone on 1-866-925-5454, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/good2talk.ca\/\">good2talk.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 community mental health resources and help lines for students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/community<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Niagara College and Niagara Region crisis support contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/crisis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students (domestic and International) can access <a href=\"https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home\">Keep.meSAFE<\/a> for free, confidential emotional health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24\/7 via the app, telephone, and web <a href=\"https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home.\">https:\/\/myssp.app\/keepmesafe\/ca\/home<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Current NC students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\">WeSpeakStudent<\/a>, part of NCSAC\u2018s wellness services <a href=\"https:\/\/wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wespeakstudent.com\/home\/27-niagara-college<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, &amp; People of Color) Students can also access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources\/\">niagaracollege.ca\/hwas\/resources\/bipocresources<\/a> for more information on resources available at Niagara College and across Ontario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bullhorn\"><\/i> Purpose of the Survey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Your input is important. The Academic Anxiety Scale (administered at the beginning, middle, and end of your first year in the program) is a key component of the ConfideNCe program. This survey will help identify and address the root causes of anxiety including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li>resilience,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social discomfort,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>overwhelm, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hopelessness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By identifying these key root causes of anxiety early, we can provide targeted supports to improve student well-being and academic success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Fall 2024 Students, the survey is scheduled from Dec 20, 2024 until Jan 17, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Winter 2025 Students, the survey is scheduled from Jan 3, 2025 until Jan 17, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i> Eligibility to Participate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students enrolled in first year Paramedic, Personal Support Worker, Practical Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs will be sent an online invitation to complete the survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The survey link you will be provided is unique to you. Please do not share it with others.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<figure class=\"image d tb none\" >\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n    \r\n      \r\n    \r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/99\/2024\/06\/Image.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\t\r\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle\"><\/i> What Participation Involves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your participation in this online survey is voluntary. Your responses are confidential. Participating in this survey will not impact your application to, or status at, Niagara College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This survey takes <strong>approximately 1-2 minutes to complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-lock\"><\/i> Confidentiality and Uses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All responses are confidential. The information obtained from this study will be strictly used for college purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All data will be securely stored by Niagara College. For more information, please see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/privacy<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/mp\/legal\/security\/<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/privacy\/fippa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niagara College Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Confidential data may be shared with other Niagara College departments for additional consideration. The privacy and confidentiality of provided information will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue short\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-question-circle\"><\/i> Survey Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n    <a class=\"btn medium expand\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/99\/2024\/06\/Academic_Anxiety_Scale_Instrument_06262024.pdf\"  target=\"_blank\" ><i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-file-pdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>View the Academic Anxiety Scale Survey Instrument<\/a>\r\n\r\n  \r\n  \n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue short\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gift\"><\/i> Survey Perks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your input!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>Personalized Report Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a thank you for your participation, <strong>you\u2019ll receive a personalized report <\/strong>with your Academic Anxiety score, along with links to relevant resources and next steps. This report and future AAS surveys, will help you track your progress over the coming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-vlarge\"><strong>Personalized Report Notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each participant will <strong>receive their personalized report<\/strong> via their <strong>Niagara College email address<\/strong> <strong>after the survey closes<\/strong>. To ensure you receive your report promptly,\u00a0<strong>check your Junk\/Spam folder and read the email carefully<\/strong>\u00a0for important details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Kindly look out for two additional surveys at the end of term 1 and end of term 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lgrey short\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i class=\"fab fa-accessible-icon\"><\/i> Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In compliance with the&nbsp;<em>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act<\/em>&nbsp;(AODA), Niagara College is providing a fully accessible online survey, compatible with current screen readers and assistive technologies. Students may use assistive technologies\/devices at their disposal to complete this survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Niagara Region Campuses<\/strong><br>Should you require alternative accessible options to complete the survey, please email the HWAS Reception Desk&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hwas@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hwas@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Delivery Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students requiring alternative delivery options to complete the annual survey may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have the assistance of an aid or an assistant to complete the survey (i.e. reader, scribe, etc.);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule to have the survey read or scribed online through the test centre;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule a telephone survey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a disability and would like to access alternative delivery options for completing the survey, please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca\/testcentre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Test Centre<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welland Campus &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:wctesting@niagaracollege.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wctesting@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":237,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/featured-page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-944","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/237"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=944"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/944\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/pair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]