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Brampton Area Students Can Study at Province’s Newest University without Leaving Home

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – JUNE 11th, 2008): On the 29th of May the Ontario legislature passed legislation to create a new university in Sault Ste. Marie. Formerly an affiliated college of Laurentian University, Algoma University will become the province’s 22nd degree-granting public university and is the first new university to be established since 2002.

Since 2006 GTA-area students have been able to pursue an accelerated second degree from Algoma University without relocating to Sault Ste. Marie, thanks to an innovative partnership the university has with the Education Invention Centre of Canada (EICC) in Brampton. The partnership between EICC and Algoma U allows students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field the opportunity to obtain a second degree in either Information Technology or Computer Science from Algoma University in just 12 months.

“We’re very pleased to have been in partnership with EICC for the last several years,” says Deborah Loosemore, Algoma University’s Director of Advancement and External Relations. “EICC helps us to service a unique demographic within the Greater Toronto Area, namely students who already possess a university degree but are looking for additional skills to advance in a competitive job market.”

“With the advent of our independence from Laurentian, we will be adding more degree programs and creating new opportunities for students, both on-campus and through distance-education partnerships with organizations such as EICC,” adds Loosemore.

“The accelerated second degree program is a great option for many immigrants and new Canadians who have settled in the GTA who are looking to acquire a degree from a Canadian institution,” says Harpal Dhaliwal, President of EICC. “Now that Algoma has been granted full university status, there will be even more incentive for students to participate in this unique program.”

About Algoma University
Algoma University is home to approximately 1,200 students. Offering a wide variety of liberal arts and sciences degree options including programs in Computer Science, Business Administration, Fine Arts, Community Economic & Social Development, and Biology; Algoma U is committed to offering a personal education experience unlike any university in Ontario. To learn more, visit www.algomau.ca.

Media Contacts

Donna Woldanski
Divisional Directory of External Relations
Algoma University
705.949.2301 ext. 4120
donna.woldanski@algomau.ca

Harpal Dhaliwal
President
Education Invention Centre of Canada

905.874.4100
dhaliwal@eicc.ca

Algoma University Accelerated Second Degree Program at Brampton Campus applicants may be eligible for the for the funding under the government of Ontario's new program Second Careers For Ontario Workers.

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ALGOMA UNIVERSITY BRAMPTON CAMPUS

The second session for the Accelerated Degree in Computer Science program has successfully started at Sheridan College, Davis Campus, Brampton. We are accepting applications for the next intake, for further information please click  here

Cambrian President Connects with Cambrian Campuses in India, with Canadian Government Officials, and with Ontario Premier

Cambrian President Sylvia Barnard recently visited Cambrian Colleges Achariya campus in Pondicherry and made presentations to staff and students about educational opportunities at Cambrian. She also visited the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College in Jaipur to have a look at the new dental programs that will be offered in partnership with Cambrian College.

The President's visit to India also included meetings with the Trade Commissioner at the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi, a reception at Canada House, and a discussion with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty during the Premier’s business mission to India and Pakistan.

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, Cambrian President Sylvia Barnard, Sonia Del Missier, Vice President, Academic, Cambrian College, Dr. Swarankar, Chairman and Managing Trustee of Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, and Harpal Dhaliwal, President, Education Invention Centre of Canada.