First Nation, Metis and Inuit Community Liaison

Program Year: 2010-2011

Program Length: Part Time program offered over a period of approximately 3 years

Program Description:

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The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Community Liaison Program will prepare graduates to fill a number of important roles in the education system. Students will learn, through theory and practice courses, to be “connectors” in building positive relationships between homes (families) and schools in their professional capacity, as well as serve as a positive example within the community. Graduates of the program will have the knowledge, skills, and professional demeanor to work effectively with students, parents, school jurisdiction staff, as well as staff from government and community agencies to assist in integrating the school into the community and develop trust and effective communication between Aboriginal homes and schools.

Students may receive a certificate within three years. Classes run two evenings a week which allows students already working in the field to access the program. This program is brokered from Bow Valley College.

Program of Study:

ABST1000 Introduction to Aboriginal Studies (3)
COMP0108 Introduction to Basic Computing Skills (3)
ENGL0100 College & Workplace Writing (3)
HHC0024 FNMI Community Liaison: Role and Responsibilities (3)
HHC0025 Cross-Cultural Communication & Interpersonal Relationships (3)
HHC0027 Therapeutic & Professional Communication (3)
HHC0028 Strategies to Assist with Learner Success (3)
HHC0029 Professional Practices: Leadership & Teamwork (3)
HHC0030 FNMI – Community Liaison Practicum 1 (2)
HHC0031 FNMI – Community Liaison Practicum 2 (3)
PSAC153 Developing Family, School & Community Relationships (3)
PSYC151 Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan (3)
TAST0107 Working with Students with Exceptionalities – Level I (4) 

Program Delivery:

This program is delivered by audiographics using Centra. This allows students to talk and discuss with the instructor and other students and allows sharing of notes and graphics on the computer screen.

Admission Requirements:

- Credit in English 30-1 (English 30) or English 30-2 (English 33) or successfully complete a skills appraisal assessment
- OR GED equivalency

Application Process:

APPLICATION: Complete and submit the Northern Lakes College application form (available at all Northern Lakes College locations and on the College website www.northernlakescollege.ca).

TRANSCRIPTS: Provide an official high school and/or post-secondary transcript. This must be forwarded directly to Northern Lakes College, Admissions Services, from the granting institution (there may be a charge for this). If the high school attended is in Alberta, the College may be able to obtain marks directly from Alberta Education. When transcripts are received at NLC, they are reviewed to determine if the academic requirements for admission to the program are met.

ACADEMIC SKILLS APPRAISAL: If transcripts are not available or do not show the academic requirements, applicants may complete the Academic Skills Appraisal for the English and Math requirement. The College uses the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and a writing exercise. If testing is required, the applicant will be informed and arrangements made for writing the test. Contact the campus nearest you to schedule an appointment for testing.

ACCEPTANCE: Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be accepted and offered a space in the next available offering of the program. In some cases, the spaces at a specific location may be full and accepted applicants will be placed on a waitlist. These applicants will be accepted in the order of first qualified, first served. It may also be possible to transfer to another location if there is space. Applicants will receive a letter informing them of their acceptance status.

FUNDING: Applicants are encouraged to check on funding options early and are responsible for forwarding any sponsorship letters to Admissions as soon as possible. Counsellors can assist with identifying funding options and applying for sponsorship of fees and living costs.

REGISTRATION: Before the start date of the program, accepted applicants will receive information about registration dates, times, locations and other information to assist them.

Cost Estimates:

Locations:

Any Northern Lakes College location – site selection is based on student demand.

Offering Dates:

September 14, 2010 - December 9, 2010
January 16, 2011 – March 24, 2011
April 5, 2011 – June 23, 2011

Transferability:

As established by Bow Valley College.

Employment Opportunities:

Graduates of the FNMI Community Liaison Program will be prepared to work with school divisions and other agencies which require liaison workers.

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