September 23, 2009

OSHAWA, ON. – Students from Durham College’s Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) program will have the opportunity to be paired up with companionable students from other programs across the college as part of the new Perfect Pals project being launched at a welcome barbecue on Tuesday, September 29.

The initiative, developed by Student Association (SA) in collaboration with the CICE program, is in its first year and offers one-on-one friendships between CICE students (buddies) and other Durham College students (pals). The unique project hopes to provide an overall, well-rounded college experience, allowing buddies to become more independent while enjoying the benefits of a special friendship and mentorship with their pal.

Students will meet their matches, based on shared interests, at the barbecue. Pals will then accompany buddies to four on-campus events throughout the academic year and will also be encouraged to arrange additional visits outside of regular activities if feasible.

Durham College’s CICE program provides individuals with intellectual disabilities or significant learning challenges the opportunity to experience college life and enhance their academic skills by taking regular college classes which have been modified to fit their academic abilities. Each CICE student receives academic support including curriculum modification, note taking, tutoring and other related supports as needed.

When:
Tuesday, September 29
12:30 to 2 p.m.

Who:
Lisa McInerney, vice-president of Durham College, The SA;
Buddies;
Pals; and
Angela Wood, program co-ordinator and learning facilitator, CICE program.

Where:
E.P. Taylor’s Pub and Restaurant (patio)
Durham College
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario

Parking:
Enter off Simcoe Street and proceed to Founders 1 parking lot.

For more information contact:
Michelle Roebuck
Communications and Marketing 
905.721.2000 ext. 2197 
michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca

 

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