How staff and students in the Maritimes are using AI tools

A recent article from CBC explores how AI tools are being used at Holland College and the University of New Brunswick. Holland College is weaving AI into nearly all aspects of its coursework in order to ensure that students learn how to use and critique the tool, according to CBC. UNB Research Institute in Data […]

The City of Charlottetown’s councillors have voted unanimously to rezone a parcel of land, enabling Holland College to proceed with creating the John and Christine Andrew Centre of Excellence in Watershed Management. CBC states that the rezoning allows the institution to set up indoor labs, office space, and accommodations. “Plans are to do the barn […]

Institutions from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador closed or adjusted operations in response to a significant winter storm on Monday. Several of Ontario’s postsecondary institutions were closed for the day in response to the storm. The same was true in the Atlantic region, where most institutions closed for the day. Some, such as Holland College, […]

Holland College’s Atlantic Police Academy and the University of New Brunswick have partnered to provide students with an accelerated route to a criminology degree. The new program allows students to obtain their bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice in three and a half years. Students begin the program at UNB’s Fredericton campus for their […]

Several institutions announced new programming this week. Cambrian College has begun accepting applications for its Building Construction Technician – Carpentry diploma program. Designed for those interested in residential and light commercial construction, the program offers flexible timing as well as an optional co-op opportunity. Humber Polytechnic has announced that it will launch two courses developed […]

Holland College is creating the John and Christine Andrew Centre of Excellence in Watershed Management to study the province’s water system and the potential effects of changes to it over time. Located on land gifted to the college by the Andrew family, the centre will mainly be used by four of the college’s programs: Wildlife […]

Holland College’s Atlantic Police Academy has opened a new facility for training public safety professionals called the Atlantic Tactical Training & Innovation Centre. The centre includes a variety of training spaces, including immersive scenario rooms, a virtual reality range, and augmented and virtual reality training systems. “By integrating virtual reality and immersive environments, we are […]

Holland College is projecting a $4M loss in tuition revenue this fiscal year as international enrolment is expected to fall by 47%. Holland College CEO Sandy MacDonald cited federal immigration policies for the decline, saying that changes to post-graduation work permit eligibility are having a disproportionate impact on the region. The college also projects that […]

Holland College has formed an Indigenous Advisory Committee, which held its inaugural meeting this month. The committee will be responsible for ensuring Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and teachings are integrated into the college’s decision-making processes. In addition to representatives from the college, the committee involves representatives from Abegweit First Nation, Native Council of PEI, and Lennox […]

Holland College’s student union has surrendered its charter and a new governing body called the Student Association of Holland College has been brought in, reports The Guardian. Students will be represented by this new organization, which will offer them the same services without fee changes, and the change will have no impact on student affairs. […]