Durham College to host new program showcase for community groups and agencies

Event will highlight Accessibility Co-ordination, Developmental Services Worker and Victimology programs

April 7, 2011

OSHAWA, Ont. – Durham College President Don Lovisa will be joined by community and support agencies; field placement hosts; program advisory committee members; and college staff and faculty on Thursday, April 14 as the college officially launches three new support-oriented programs for September 2011.

The event will feature presentations on the new Accessibility Co-ordination, Developmental Services Worker and Victimology programs, including opportunities for community involvement and support, by Susan Sproul, dean of the School of Health & Community Services and Stephanie Ball, dean of the School of Justice & Emergency Services.

The new Accessibility Co-ordination graduate certificate program was developed in response to the need for individuals with specialized skills in regulatory compliance and accessibility standards; Developmental Services Worker is a two-year diploma program that teaches the skills required to care and advocate for individuals with disabilities; and the Victimology program is designed to give individuals with related experience and education the specialized knowledge and skills required to provide a variety of services to victims and their families.

Who:

  • Don Lovisa, president, Durham College;
  • Judy Spring, dean, School of Business, IT & Management;
  • Susan Sproul, dean, School of Health & Community Services;
  • Stephanie Ball, dean, School of Justice & Emergency Services;
  • College faculty and staff; and
  • Community and support agencies.

When:
April 14 at 3:30 p.m. (refreshments and snacks included)

Where:
Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campus
Room G213 (Dining Room), 2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ont.

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

Media contact:
Allison Rosnak, 905.721.2000 ext. 2333, allison.rosnak@durhamcollege.ca

 

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