The OWL Program offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to experience campus life in a safe, supported and fun way while taking some university courses. The 6 week program has been designed to ease the transition between high school and university; in addition to providing immersion and orientation to university life.
The OWL Program is a gateway to university learning, in an enriching and exciting Indigenous cultural context.
From the classroom to the university campus, Indigenous students receive personal attention from professors, program managers and build lifelong friendships with fellow students.
Applicant Requirements:
The objective of the OWL program is to provide Indigenous students from rural and remote communities with an introduction to University.
As a result of the program, 92.31% of the participants plan to continue post-secondary education now or in the future.
All participants of the OWL Program will stay in on-campus housing.
1. Attendance at classes is mandatory. Unless you are sick, you are expected to be at the class every day. If you miss more than two classes; you will be subject to being sent home at your own expense.
2. The University of Victoria OWL Program reserves the right to refuse further participation to any participant for any inappropriate behaviour and/or failure to respect the OWL rules and regulations.
3. Throughout the duration of the OWL Program, students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. A professional manner means:
· Showing respect for others
· Having a commitment to quality
· Participating in class and showing active learning
· Working with personal integrity
Courtesy and respect for others is a fundamental element of professional behaviour, just as it is of personal behaviour. As a professional, you understand and accommodate differences among classmates and colleagues, give fair and constructive feedback when asked for evaluations, contribute equitably to group work, and are punctual to meetings, classes, events and functions, and attentive to those speaking. You should avoid being disruptive to the learning environment, remain in the room during class, and follow class guidelines on the use of technology and social media. Professionals also respect others' expectations of confidentiality and privacy.
In addition to other community guided corporate objectives, TRICORP is committed to capacity building. The Employment and Training Division of TRICORP provides individuals with the opportunity to pursue careers to secure better jobs; and, communities to increase the skill levels of their membership.
The OWL program was conceived by Frank Parnell, TRICORP Chief Executive Officer, and in partnership with University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business the program was offered July - August, 2019 in Victoria, BC. The forth cohort of the OWL program is scheduled to commence June 2024.
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