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Survivor: Carleton

Learn the 5Ws of navigating Carleton, such as what MyCarleton is, who to notify about plagiarism, when the term begins, where to find food on campus and why Carleton?

Survivor: Carleton is intended for new faculty members and new contract instructors only. It is intended as an introduction to the basics of starting your teaching life at Carleton. If you are unsure if you should attend this training day, please contact the Educational Development Centre at 520-4433 or edc@carleton.ca. For 2009/2010, we will be holding two Survivor: Carleton sessions in the summer months - Wednesday, July 15 and Wednesday, August 19. For more information about these sessions, please check out our events listing below.

At the EDC, we are dedicated to providing you with the information and resources that you need to adjust to your new life at Carleton University. Below you will find links to orientation sessions we hold for new faculty members, as well as a list of additional resources.

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New Faculty Orientation

This three-day orientation goes beyond the basics and gives you in-depth information on everything from bringing technology into the classroom to teaching strategies.

For 2009/2010, we will be holding New Faculty Orientation on Tuesday, August 25, Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27. Please click here to register for the orientation programs and other new faculty events. The following is a highlight of what we're planning for this year:

BBQ Dinner in the Tory Quad on Wednesday, August 26
A tour of Parliament and a Rideau Canal cruise for new faculty and their families on Saturday, August 29
Tea with the President at her home on Sunday, August 30

Also new this year, we are thrilled to offer new and relevant sessions throughout the summer and fall/winter terms. We will be holding a series of “Need to Know Basis” sessions that would have key people from various departments on campus hosting sessions specifically geared towards new faculty members. These topics have been identified by new faculty from previous years as very necessary to know either prior to starting your academic appointment, or in the least, in the first year of your appointment. We will bring these sessions to your attention via email and through your departmental administrator under the banner of ‘New Faculty Orientation: Need to Know Basis Sessions’. You may choose to register for a session that is most convenient for your schedule, but please note that some sessions will only be offered once per term. These are all extremely relevant and important sessions, plus they give you the added benefit of getting to know and connecting with your new fellow colleagues at various points throughout the year.

Introduction to New Researchers

Thursday July 23, 2009 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

This session elaborates on all aspects of how research funds work at Carleton. Presented by Kevin Crosby, Business Office. Please see registration link for more details...

Travel and Associated Claims for New Researchers

Wednesday August 12, 2009 (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m)

This session details how researchers can attain advances for future travel for conferences, workshops, field work, collaborating with other researchers or visiting researchers to Ottawa. Presented by Kevin Crosby, Business Office. Please see registration link for more details...

FIPPA for New Faculty

Thursday August 13, 2009 (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

The information session will help you to better understand the legislation and how it affects the teaching environment. Presented by Linda White, Corporate Archivist and FIPPA Officer. Please see registration link for more details...

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Resources for New Faculty

The Educational Development Centre is your main source for faculty support, whether technology or pedagogy-related.

The EDC regularly holds workshops at no cost to faculty members.

If you are looking for help developing your course or your teaching skills, the EDC offers a variety of services under its Teaching Development and Support Program.

For basic technical help with WebCT, Dreamweaver and online courses, and in-depth and innovative instructional design, please see the lists of programs and services under the Educational Technology tab.

Recently launched, the EDC provides an opportunity for new faculty to participate in a mentoring program. Click here for more details.

Whether you're moving to Ottawa for the first time or just getting acquainted with the Carleton community, check out our variety of links to additional resources.

From hooking up your office phone to finding child care, the lists of links below cover all facets of moving to Ottawa and joining the Carleton community.

1. Moving to Ottawa

Ottawa Guide
Housing in Ottawa
Health Care
Schools
Immigration

2. Getting Established at Carleton

3. Course Preparations

4. Carleton University Benefits Information

1. Moving to Ottawa

Ottawa Guide

Living in Ottawa

City of Ottawa Ottawaregion.com

Canada's Capital Ottawa Kiosk Settlement.org

Ottawa's Research Community & Resources

Carleton University Library

Canadian Institute for Scientific and Technical Information Supreme Court of Canada Library

National Research Council

Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)

Ottawa Life Sciences Council

Communications Research Centre Library and Archives Canada University of Ottawa Libraries

Library of Parliament

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Housing in Ottawa

Real Estate Listings

Ottawa Real Estate Board -- Provides a comprehensive searchable listing of homes for sale across the Ottawa region and an excellent map of Ottawa's neighbourhoods.

Chambre Immobiliere de l'Outaouais -- A multiple-listing service for those interested in living in neighbouring Quebec.

There are a number of "For Sale by Owner" websites, including Grapevine Home Marketing Consultants, Ottawa-Homes.com and MoveIn.ca.

Housing listings can also be found in newspapers such as the Ottawa Citizen and the Ottawa Sun.

Homes for Rent

Carleton University Academic Staff Association - CUASA maintains a rental listing site where faculty on sabbatical often liste their homes.

University of Ottawa's Association of Professors Rental Listing - uOttawa also maintains a rental listing site.

Carleton's Housing and Conference Services - Maintains a faculty/staff rental listing page.

Ontario Tenants - Tenants' legal rights, finding affordable housing, discrimination, community directories, apartment security, child safety and more

Additional Information:

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - Provides helpful information about busying, financing and renting a home.

The Newcomer's Guide to Canadian Housing - Produced by CMHC, this guide is a useful document if you are moving to Canada for the first time.

Carleton University's Guaranteed Housing Loan - Employees of Carleton are eligible for up to $20,000 in a guaranteed housing loan.

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Health Care

Health Insurance

Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) - Residents of Ontario are eligible for provincially-funded health coverage under OHIP.

University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) - University employees who are not eligible for OHIP and not enrolled in a pre-approved alternate health plan must enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).

Health Services at Carleton University

Carleton University Health & Conselling Services - Offers comprehensive health care for students, staff and faculty.

Health Services in the Community

Family Doctor Search - See the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website to find a family doctor in your community.

CUASA Benefits Booklet - In addition to OHIP and UHIP, faculty members at Carleton are enrolled in our Extended Health Care Plan.

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Schools

Publicly-funded School Boards

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board -- The largest English language school board in Ottawa, teaching over 70,000 students in 150 elementary and secondary schools.

Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board -- Comprises 80 schools with elementary and secondary school enrollment of 40,000.

French Public School Board -- Offers French language education at 18 schools in the Ottawa area.

French Catholic School Board -- Ontario's largest French language school system offers Catholic education at 39 schools in the Ottawa region.

Private Schools

Private School database -- A searchable database maintained by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

A few private schools with a long tradition of serving the Ottawa community include the following: Ashbury College, Elmwood School and Lycee Claudel.

Childcare

Colonel By Childcare Centre -- Located on campus and provides excellent care for children.

City of Ottawa -- Offers an online search facility of licensed programs.

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Immigration

- Work Permit application form -- To work in Canada, you must hold a valid Work Permit.
- Spousal work permit -- Spouses/partners of foreign academics are eligible for a work permit.
- Permanent residency application -- If you wish to remain in Canada permanently, you need to apply for Permanent Residency before your work permit expires.

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2. Getting Established at Carleton

Your departmental administrator is your primary contact for setting up your telephone service and computer and network accounts. Check Carleton's Yellow Pages to locate your departmental administrator.
Once you've set up your accounts, Computing and Communications Services (CCS) provides computing and communications support. On their website, you can find further information on the telephone services and computer and network accounts.
See the EDC's helpful handouts for a quick guide to your office equipment, glossary of technical terms you'll encounter at Carleton and the difference between Connect and WebCT.
Pick up your Staff/Faculty Campus Card on the 4th floor of the Unicentre once you've obtained your memorandum from Human Resources.
Check out Carleton's MacOdrum Library and the facilities at Athletics online.
To purchase a parking pass, visit Parking Services.
Use the On-Line Carleton Directory to locate a department or person.

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3. Course Preparations

Order your textbooks through the University Bookstore.
To create your own coursepack, visit the Graphic Services website for information.
Read about Carleton's Teaching Regulations & Procedures for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and Faculty of Public Affairs and Management (PAM).
To obtain technical equipment for your class, contact Instructional Media Services. IMS also provides training on how to use one of the 41 electronic classrooms on campus.
The Educational Development Centre offers a variety of course preparation services such as:
- one-on-one consultations on instructional design and integrating technology into your classroom
- faculty and technology workshops
- teaching and learning resources

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4. Carleton University Benefit Information

The Carleton University Academic Staff Association is a trade union representing the academic staff at Carleton.

The collective agreement is available on the website. It includes information on the following:

Under the collective agreement, members receive a number of benefits, including the following:

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