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Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: December 21, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, News and Events
As part of his online newsletter series, Exploring Workplace Mental Health, Dr. William A. Howatt (Ph. D, Ed. D) recently wrote an article called Cultivating a Culture of Psychological Safety. The article discusses how employers can work toward becoming psychologically safe leaders and create safe spaces for employees to improve their mental well-being. Dr. Howatt has worked with some of the...
Read the full postFrom Crisis to Coping: Navigating Mental Health in University
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: December 14, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Degree Credit, Online Learning, Occupational Health and Safety
According to a recent article from Psychology Today, more than 60% of college and university students meet the criteria for at least one mental health issue. Some people blame the pandemic for the rise in mental health issues but according to research, student mental health has been on a consistent decline for years. The pandemic simply heightened what was already happening. The pressure to...
Read the full postIntroducing Data Matters: Your Guide to Working with Administrative Data
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: December 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Professional Development, Online Learning, News and Events
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Data Matters series, a four-module introduction to administrative data developed by the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data, and Training (NB-IRDT). Whether you're a student looking to use administrative data in your research, or you're a seasoned professional who wants to use data to inform your workplace decisions and policies, this series of...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - December 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: November 30, 2023 4:00:00 PM AST
Category: News and Events, Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
Leisure Learning If you love writing, then you’ll love a weekend packed with great tips and advice in this online course: How to Edit Your Own Novel, Sat. and Sun., Dec. 9 & 10. Whether you plan to self-publish or take the traditional route, ensure that your manuscript is ready for submission to an agent, editor or publisher. Ready, set, go! Upcoming Winter 2024 Courses Enjoy the wonder...
Read the full postFind us at the NBCDA conference!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: November 21, 2023 10:30:00 AM AST
Category: Professional Development, News and Events, Online Learning
We're proud to announce that a few of our talented professional development team members will be attending the 2023 NB Career Development Association (NBCDA) conference next week. It's shaping up to be a great event so if you want to participate, you can purchase tickets online. Our team will have a table set up and be ready to answer your questions about everything UNB CEL can offer...
Read the full postChampioning Safety: One Woman's Inspirational Career Change After Personal Loss
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: November 14, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, Our Stories, Online Learning
Nuala Reilly is a role model for anyone interested in the Health and Safety field. She spent most of her working adult life in industries that helped people who had suffered a significant loss in life. She worked for Employment Ontario, assisting people who had experienced job loss. When she moved to Saint John, New Brunswick, she spent several years working for an insolvency trustee company,...
Read the full postExciting news! The Winter 2024 Schedule is now available online!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: November 13, 2023 3:30:00 PM AST
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Online Learning, Degree Credit
Whether you're working on your degree or looking to sharpen your professional skills, the UNB College of Extended Learning has a wide range of options for you to explore in the winter 2024 schedule. Work on your degree It's never too late to continue your education! Choose from term based online courses, open entry online courses, or in-person classes. Have you been away from school for a...
Read the full postShifting the Employee Experience: A Podcast with Dr. Bill Howatt
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 23, 2023 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Professional Development, Online Learning, Occupational Health and Safety, News and Events
We are excited to announce a special series of podcasts in partnership with The Boiling Point and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. In the series, Dave Veale co-hosts with Dr. Bill Howatt, an instructor in our Pathway to Coping and Mental Fitness Practice programs. Episode one Effectively leading positive impacts on psychological safety in the workplace In the first episode of this...
Read the full postAdvancing Workplace Safety Through UNB's Online OHS Programs
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 6, 2023 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Online Learning, Professional Development, Occupational Health and Safety
In today's competitive business landscape, profit margins and operational efficiencies often define success. However, at the heart of many leading organizations' success is their dedication to employee well-being, notably, through occupational health and safety (OHS). Are you, as a business leader, prioritizing its significance? Safety should be paramount for all businesses....
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - October 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: October 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Art Centre, Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the beauty of the season! Leisure Learning Interesting, Unique and Fun! Enjoy a Fall Course! Be a weekend explorer! Discover the incredible variety of one-day workshops in October. There’s everything from Self-Publishing & Marketing to Kundalini Yoga and Fixing Common Writing Errors. Offered online and in-person! Experience the richness of a new culture or...
Read the full postUNB recognized as a leader in Occupational Health and Safety education in Canada
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 5, 2023 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, Online Learning
We are thrilled to announce that UNB has once again been recognized as one of the top three educational institutions in Canada for our Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs! For the third time in four years, the readers of Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine have given UNB their vote, showcasing our commitment to providing exceptional OHS education. Why is this award so important...
Read the full postUNB's Let's Talk Safety webinar series returns for the 2023-2024 season
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: September 29, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, News and Events, Professional Development, Online Learning
UNB’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) instructors are active professional consultants and practitioners from across Canada who are invested in the advancement of the OHS profession. Specializing in various areas of discipline, these safety experts will share their knowledge and expertise with you, free of charge, in this season’s series of Let’s Talk Safety webinars....
Read the full postFrom Security Systems to Coding: How the UNB Boot Camp Helped Stephen Brown Jumpstart his Tech Career
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: September 6, 2023 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Professional Development, Online Learning, Our Stories
Boot camps have become popular for individuals who want to enter the tech industry because they provide an intensive and focused learning experience that participants can complete relatively quickly. Stephen Brown is one of those individuals. After an 11-year career working for a security systems company in Calgary, he wanted to move back to New Brunswick to be closer to family. He wanted to...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - September 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: September 1, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: UNB Art Centre, Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning
Join us Friday, Sept. 8! Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of UNB’s Memorial Hall You’re invited to celebrate the Centenary Anniversary of UNB’s beautiful Memorial Hall on Friday, Sept. 8. Festivities involve a photography exhibition chronicling the history of Memorial Hall, a video showcasing people’s memories and a Memory Book. In addition, the Theatre Department...
Read the full postReach your learning goals at UNB
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 28, 2023 8:30:00 AM ADT
Category: Online Learning, Degree Credit
"A goal without a deadline is just a dream." - Robert Herjavec Truer words have never been spoken. At UNB's College of Extended Learning, we'll help you achieve your goals. No matter where you are on your journey, our team of academic advisors can show you the most direct route to your learning goals, providing support services along the way. Goal: Fulfill my dream of earning a degree. The...
Read the full postAdding a certificate to your degree program can help boost your resume
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 24, 2023 11:30:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit, Online Learning, Professional Development, Behavioural Intervention and Autism
Adding a certificate to your degree program can provide you with numerous advantages in the job market. UNB offers a range of specialized certificate programs that can be completed alongside your degree, allowing you to enhance your skills, increase employability, gain specific expertise, and save time and money. Benefits of adding a certificate to your program: Enhance your skills Adding a...
Read the full post5 Game-Changing Advantages of Online University Courses
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 10, 2023 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Online Learning, Degree Credit
Flexible Learning EnvironmentOnline courses allow students to learn at their own pace and from any location, enabling individuals to balance their coursework with other responsibilities like work and family commitments. Access to Courses OfferingsOnline programs allow students to explore their interests and access programs unavailable locally. With geographical constraints eliminated, learners...
Read the full postSneak a peek at UNB's Fall Schedule
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: July 31, 2023 1:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Degree Credit, Online Learning
Select from diverse options designed to suit your learning goals Whether you’re learning on campus or from a distance this fall, UNB’s wide selection of course offerings makes it easy to complete your schedule. Browse our online schedule to see all that’s waiting for you at UNB! Flexibility meets convenience with term based online courses: Our term based online courses blend...
Read the full postStudent Pursues Passion for Computer Programming with UNB Coding Boot Camp
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: July 27, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Online Learning, Our Stories, Professional Development
Gabe Morris, a native of Quispamsis, New Brunswick, found his passion in computer programming after working as an electrical technician. He knew he wanted to change his career and started taking online courses to learn programming. The one challenge he faced was showcasing his skills to potential employers, so, to step up his game, Gabe decided to enrol in the UNB Coding Boot Camp. “I...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - August 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: July 20, 2023 1:00:00 PM ADT
Category: UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning, Design Works Camps
Celebrate Memorial Hall’s 100th Anniversary! Join us to celebrate UNB Memorial Hall's 100th Anniversary on Friday, Sept. 8. Along with the exhibit, festivities include a BBQ, live music by the Alex Bailey Swing Band, buskers, cake and more! “Over the years, hundreds if not thousands have attended classes or a camp in Memorial Hall, or saw a play, concert or exhibit,” says UNB...
Read the full postUNB Coding Boot Camp helps solve the IT worker shortage in Atlantic Canada
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: July 5, 2023 3:00:00 PM ADT
Category: Professional Development, Our Stories, Online Learning
With the rapid growth of the tech industry in recent years, many employers in Atlantic Canada are finding it challenging to find qualified IT workers. The UNB Coding Boot Camp can help. The UNB Coding Boot Camp offers intensive training in specific IT skills, preparing students for in-demand roles such as software, web, full-stack, and back-end developers. Because boot camps are focused...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - July 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: June 29, 2023 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning
Have a Blast at Design Works Summer Camps! Join us at Design Works Camp this summer. There's still space available! For children ages 6 to 10 years old, plunge into the creative world of Under the Sea camp, where you’ll make your own fantastical sea creatures and experience ocean environments that come alive! Two camps are available, July 10 - 14 or Aug. 14 - 18. Take a wondrous...
Read the full postUNB's online psychologically safe leadership program benefits workplaces
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: June 21, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Online Learning, Professional Development, News and Events
Leadership has never been easy, but it’s also never been harder than in these distracting and disrupting times. UNB's Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership (CPSL) can help. The CPSL is a three-course program that focuses on proactive prevention rather than reactive, equipping leaders with skills and insights needed to identify mental risks and reduce mental harms in the...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - June 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: May 24, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
Summer starts soon! Join us at Design Works Camp this summer. Camps are filling up fast, but there's still space for YOU! The fun begins June 26 and runs until Sept. 1, for kids ages 6 to 12. Choose from awesome cooking, photography, dance and game design camps. Be creative in specialty art camps like Fantasy World, Under the Sea, Stars Wars...and many more. There's so much to choose...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - May 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: April 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
Let the growing season begin – for you and your plants! Learning new things expands our minds and enriches us! Leisure Learning Whatever your interests, there's a Leisure Learning course for you. Check-out the exciting new Spring & Summer courses—plus, sign up early and save 15%! Experience the joys of painting with the in-person course Watercolours on the Go (Saturdays, June 3 -...
Read the full postDo electives really matter?
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 18, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit
In a word, yes! Electives are an important part of your degree program and can help provide you with a well-rounded education. They can also: Add a bit of fun, balance and a mental break in an otherwise busy schedule. Stimulate your brain! Choosing courses that really interest you can provide the academic break you’re looking for and help you stay motivated to learn. Lead to a minor or...
Read the full postEvolve the safety culture of your organization
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 12, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Occupational Health and Safety
It's safe to say that everyone in workplace safety has the same goal: to reduce risks and incidents, and, in turn, lower associated costs and human suffering. Many organizations have officially announced this goal with catchphrases such as "zero harm" or the "journey to zero". But what does that look like for those who work in an organization with this goal? Operations and safety teams are...
Read the full postSafety Culture 101
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 5, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, News and Events
What is safety culture? Safety culture is part of an organization's overall culture. It is a shared collection of attitudes, values, standards, and beliefs about safety and risk in the workplace. It is important for safety and environmental improvement. An organization's culture can be made up of negative and positive characteristics: Negative characteristics are a threat to a strong...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - April 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: March 28, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
April showers bring May flowers...and more! April welcomes the first signs of spring—warmer temperatures, the return of migrating birds, and tulips and snow drops pushing through the ground. It's a time of renewal and fresh starts for everything and everyone! Leisure Learning Spring into Spring with one of the many 50+ creative and exciting Leisure Learning courses. Registration is now...
Read the full postSoak up learning with UNB this summer
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 21, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit, News and Events
Even before the ink dries on the last exam paper in April, university students are shifting to summer mode. Thoughts turn to work placements, travelling, visiting family, spending time with friends and other activities that are far away from a classroom. For many students, the summer months are sacred and are all about taking a break to relax and recharge their batteries. For others—both...
Read the full postIt's contest time!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 16, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Degree Credit
Share your ‘Summer with UNB’ story for a chance to win! Summer is a great time to earn credits toward your degree, and we want to hear all the reasons why from you! Tell us why you chose to enrol in a UNB summer course, and you could win a $100 gift card from the UNB Bookstore. Your submission may be featured in upcoming promotions,...
Read the full postLearn more about one of Canada's top mental health experts, and UNB instructor, Dr. Bill Howatt
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Occupational Health and Safety
Dr. William A. Howatt (PhD, EdD) has worked with some of the largest companies in Canada, federal, provincial, and municipal leaders, and Fortune 500 companies on Wall Street. Bringing together over two decades of applied behavioural science and leadership, and a wide range of client experiences, Dr. Howatt provides executive coaching and leadership development to organizations around the...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - March 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: February 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre, Design Works Camps
Bring on the spring! Spring is a time of rebirth, renewal, and awakening. Trees are blossoming and flowers are starting to sprout through the ground. It is a time for new beginnings, and what better way is there to greet spring than by fostering your creativity? Leisure Learning How to Edit Dialogue in Fiction | March 18 Attention fiction writers! Learn the secrets to great dialogue and how to...
Read the full postMeet Glyn Jones—Webinar host, Instructor, and Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: February 13, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, News and Events
Who is Glyn Jones? Glyn has over 30 years of experience working as a consulting Occupational Health and Safety specialist. He has completed work in heavy industry, manufacturing, the commercial buildings industry, institutional settings and for all levels of government in Canada and overseas. He has developed particular expertise in: Program development and auditing; Regulatory...
Read the full postUpcoming free webinar—Secure your seat now!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: February 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Occupational Health and Safety, News and Events, Professional Development
Risk Communication: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Date/Time: Feb. 15, 2023 @ 2 p.m. (Atlantic) / 1 p.m. (Eastern) Presenter: Glyn Jones, M.A.Sc, P.Eng, CIH, CRSPCost: Free At some point in the past two years, we've all feared the unknown. At times, maybe we even feared each other. But the past few years have also taught us how to be more human, how to be supportive of each other, and...
Read the full postRisk Communication—what is it and why does it matter?
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: February 1, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Professional Development, Occupational Health and Safety
What is risk communication? Risk communication is fundamental to workplace safety. It is the exchange of information and advice between safety officials and people who face hazards in the workplace. According to Glyn Jones, a consulting occupational health and safety professional and the host of UNB's upcoming webinar, Risk Communication: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic, risk communication...
Read the full postIs continuing your education on your mind?
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 31, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events, Professional Development
UNB’s College of Extended Learning is your home for professional development. We offer the training you need to: increase your skills/knowledge to be better qualified gain a competitive edge maximize your earning potential boost your confidence grow personally and professional keep your mind active Learn more about: Non-credit courses and programs Credit courses and...
Read the full post5 Reasons Why You Should Try an Open Entry Online Course from UNB
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 25, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Online Learning, News and Events, Degree Credit
Experience the flexibility and convenience of online learning! UNB’s open entry online credit courses allow you to: Select a start date that complements your schedule Access courses from anywhere Study at your own pace Choose from more than 100 courses in 18 academic subjects Balance work, life and education What are you waiting for? Sign up for an open entry online course...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - February 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: January 20, 2023 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: UNB Art Centre, Leisure Learning, Design Works Camps
Leisure Learning Something Special for Valentine's Day! This Valentine's Day, treat yourself or someone special to Leisure Learning's wide range of exciting in-person or online courses. Why not try Screenwriting for Film and TV or Portrait Drawing with Ameesha Tirmazi as your guide? Explore subjects like Arts and Crafts, Languages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Writing and Literature and...
Read the full postStart 2023 with an online course from UNB. Learn online on your time!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 10, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Degree Credit, News and Events
Is continuing your education on your mind? Does the idea of balancing work, life, and education seem impossible? An Open Entry online credit course from the University of New Brunswick College of Extended Learning may be the solution you’re looking for to achieve your educational goals. UNB's Open Entry Online credit courses give you the flexibility to: Work on courses from...
Read the full postTime is running out to register for the CCNB/UNB Autism Intervention Training Program!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 9, 2023 9:15:00 AM AST
Category: Online Learning, Professional Development, News and Events, Behavioural Intervention and Autism
The deadline to apply to the CCNB/UNB Autism Intervention Training Program (AITP) is January 20, 2023. With the AITP, you will be able to make informed decisions and nurture respectful collaborative relationships for the benefit of those with ASD. “New Brunswick leads the country in the way we serve people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The CCNB/UNB Autism Intervention Training Program...
Read the full postUNB Art Centre Newsletter - January 2023
UNB Art Centre
Posted: January 2, 2023 10:00:00 AM AST
Category: Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre
Wishing You a Happy New Year! A new year, a fresh start, and infinite possibilities! Leisure Learning Free Yoga Meditation workshop Start 2023 off with a FREE Yoga Meditation: Breaking the Habits of the Mind Workshop—our gift to you! Open to everyone, enjoy this one-day online workshop from the privacy of your home, Saturday, Jan. 14, 1-3 p.m. Perfect for relaxing after the...
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