Aurora College

Business Administration Math Entry Course (MATH 0023) - Online / Mutli-Day
2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Inuvik)
Are you interested in attending the Business Administration Program but are missing the Math prerequisite or need to refresh your math skills?

This course will introduce students to the mathematical principles needed to be successful in the Business Administration Program. It will act as a pathway to admittance for students who may not currently meet the admission requirements or wish to refresh their skills before starting the program. The course will cover the concepts underlying math theories, principles, and usage. These fundamental skills are necessary to be successful in the BA Program for the development of numerical literacy.

PrerequisitesEnglish 150 or English 30-2, Math 145 or Math 20-2 or 20-1

DatesMay 7, 2024 – June 20, 2024

TimeTuesday and Thursday Evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

LocationOnline via TEAMS/Moodle

TextbookFoundations of Mathematics with Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics, Third Edition, by Kugathasan & Kox (Publisher: Vretta).

InstructorJoanna Hartley

BUSI 0255 Small and Medium Sized Enterprises for Local Economic Development in the Extractive Sector - Multi-Day / Online
2024-05-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-07 18:00 - 21:00
Are you interested in starting your own business in the extractive sector? This is your opportunity to get started developing your own business plan with real-world examples and mentoring! Industry experts share their knowledge, expertise and advice as guest speakers throughout the course.

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) for Local Economic Development in the Extractive Sector, aims to provide practical business/entrepreneurial skills for those looking to enter or expand their presence in the mining and petroleum supply chains. The focus is on understanding the context of business, finance, marketing and operations for these SMEs, with an emphasis on the local community. Learn to integrate SMEs into the supply chain at any phase of the mine life cycle including exploration, development, production, and reclamation. Guest Speakers include:

Sandy Sanderson – Owner Askiy Matts – Fort McMurray – Oil Sector

Tom Hoefer – Special Advisor to NWT & Nunuvut Chamber of Mines, professional Geologist,

Ben Nind – Executive Director – Giant Mine Oversight Board

Garett Cochrane et al. – Parsons Inc. – contractors of the remediation at Giant Mine

Paul Gruner – CEO, Tlicho Investment Group

Jason Snaggs – Superintendent, Logistics, Warehouse & Airport, Gahcho Kué Mine

Mark Lewis – CEO, Det’on Cho Management LP

Loren Coutts – Aurora College

Paul McLean – CanNor

DATESMay 7, 2024 – June 4, 2024

TIMESTuesdays from 6 PM – 9 PM (May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4)Thursday from 6 PM – 9 PM (May 9, 16, 23, 30)Saturdays from 9 AM – Noon (May 11, 25, & June 1)

INSTRUCTORDr. Kim Lemky

TEXTBOOKBalderson, D.W., & Mombourquette, P. (2020). Canadian Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. 11th Edition. McGraw – Hill.Or online e-book (student can order these online)

LOCATIONOnline via Teams

CAEd - Integration of Concepts in Adult Education/Capstone ADED 0138 Course - Online / Multi-Day
2024-05-08 19:00 - 22:00
This course is intended for individuals that have completed all other components of the CAEd program.

This is the capstone course of the CAEd program. Your project will focus on the integration of educational philosophies, theories, and practices explored throughout the program, highlighting your development as an adult educator.

You have the option to complete a practicum, an e-portfolio documenting your teaching practice development, a scholarship of teaching and learning research project, a capstone paper, or other assignment as determined with the instructor.

Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26

Location: Virtual classroom held on Teams

Teaching and Learning at a Distance - Online / Multi-day
2024-05-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-19 19:00 - 22:00
This course is a practical exploration of techniques, systems, challenges, and benefits associated with distance education for adult educators in the North. It focuses on preparing teachers to facilitate distance learning based on their prior knowledge of adult learning, communication theory, and technology. Students will explore the use of relevant technology and appropriate instructional design in distance education. In addition, participants will investigate ways to establish a community of learning in an online course. Students will make use of Aurora College software platforms to learn how to create and deliver a distance learning course, in the context of the contemporary environment. Specifically, consideration will be given to how we can enhance connectivity and better simulate in-person learning using technology in a social distancing environment. The course uses Moodle, Teams, Zoom, and may include other platforms.

PrerequisiteElements of Instruction

DatesMarch 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and May 7th

Time7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

LocationOnline via TEAMS/Moodle

TextbooksTBD

InstructorHannah Vedamani

Formulas & Functions CMPT 0013 - Online
2024-05-07 09:00 - 12:00
In this 3-hour session, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel program to do the math for you. Topics include:

Creating and editing formulas

Mathematical operators

Common functions

Conditional functions

Absolute & relative cell references

Protecting your workbook

InstructorHeather Lyon

Robert’s Rules of Order - Online
2024-04-25 09:00 - 16:00
Have you ever played a team sport where only a few of the players knew the rules? The same types of challenges can occur in your meetings if your group does not understand how to properly “play the game”. In this one-day online session, you will learn the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order, the foremost manual on parliamentary procedures that is used by most organizations with boards of directors. By following these rules and other tips included in this session, you can ensure your meetings will be fair, efficient, democratic and orderly.

What are Roberts Rules of Order?

History of the book

What are the principles behind these rules?

Motions

What is a motion?

Types of motions and their purposes

Presenting a motion

Seconding a motion

Debating a motion

Amending a motion

Withdrawing a motion

Voting on a motion

Requesting Points of Something

What is a ‘Point’?

Types of points and their purposes

Tips for chairpersons of a meeting

Know and teach your group the rules of order

Set meeting times and dates that work

Notify and confirm attendance

Prepare and distribute an agenda in advance

Request reports in advance

Start & finish on time

Stick to the agenda

Assign time limits for reports/debates

Ensure action items are clear and assigned

Do an Action Item Review each meeting

Dealing with “hot topics”

Make every decision unanimous

InstructorHeather Lyon

Intro to Excel CMPT 0012 - Online
2024-04-23 09:00 - 12:00
This 3-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn the basics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including:

Purpose of spreadsheets

Moving around the screen

Using the ‘Ribbon’

Entering data

Creating basic formulas

Selecting cells

Working with workbooks

Viewing & printing

InstructorHeather Lyon

PowerPointOnline Delivery - Online
2024-04-04 09:00 - 16:00
If you are new to working with this presentation software, this 1-day online session is for you! You will be introduced to the capabilities of the program and learn some basic techniques for creating and delivering a simple slide show. You will learn some of the tips and tricks for working with the software, but the session includes even more, such as the five rules for creating great PowerPoints, how to ensure that your audience gets your message, and that they remember it long after you finish!

InstructorHeather Lyon

For information/registration please contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or email khorn@auroracollege.nt.ca

Excel Advanced – Instructor-led Online Series
2024-03-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-19 09:00 - 16:00
This two day workshop is for experienced users of the Excel program. In this session, we learn some of the more advanced features of Excel, including advanced functions such as lookup, date & time, and financial functions; how to nest functions; Data analysis using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts; and how to perform What-if Analyses. We also learn how to create forms in Excel. Students should have a good understanding of the basics of the program before taking this course.

Functions & Formulas:

Named Ranges

Lookup Functions

Date & Time Functions

Checking for Formula Errors

Data Verification

Financial Functions

Nesting Functions

Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts:

Customizing Pivot Tables

Filters

Data Slicers

Grouping Data

Creating a Pivot Chart

Changing Pivot Chart Options

Drilling Down

Creating Forms in Excel:

Adding Command Buttons

Spin Buttons and Scroll Bars

Check Boxes and Option Buttons

List Boxes and Combo Boxes

Group Box

Text Boxes

Performing What-if Analysis:

Using the Goal Seek Tool

Working with Scenarios

Using Cell Watch

Date: March 19 & 26, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $700.00

Location: Online

Instructor: Heather Lyon

Writing & Editing Skills - Making the Message Clear - Instructor-led Online
2024-03-21 09:00 - 2024-03-22 16:00
Good business writing leads to good business decisions, which leads to good business. This course emphasizes business writing (letters, memos, emails, documents, web material) with the reader and readability in mind. In two days you will focus on new formats, writing style, tone, clarity, conciseness and results while exploring new skills and time saving approaches.

Spend less time writing and more time communicating

Motivate and persuade readers to take action

Develop an active, objective and powerful writing style

Write sensitive or negative messages in a positive way

Understand the importance of word choice

Learn the implications of FOIP in written documentation

Prepare written information with objectivity and a results perspective

Develop time saving approaches to minute taking

Outline:

Why is writing so difficult to do?

Preparing to Write

Purpose

Audience

Tone

Choosing a Format

Emails/Memos

Business Letters

Reports

Advertising Material

Instructional Documents

Historical Records

Putting it All Together

Start with an Outline

Greetings & Introductions

Main body of the message

Wrapping things up

Proof-reading & Editing

Effective and Efficient

Clear & Simple

Vocabulary

Sentence length & structure

Paragraph length

Readability

Headings

Lists/Tables

Page Numbering

Underlining & Italics

Font size and weight

Graphics & Pictures

Mechanics of Writing

Correct word choice

Correct spelling

Comma usage

Capitalization

Numbers

Abbreviations

Latin expressions

Subjects & Verbs

Colons & Semi-colons

Best Practices & Practical Application

Emails/Memos

Business Letters

Reports

Advertising Material

Instructional Documents

Historical Records

Date: March 21 & 22, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Online

Cost: $600.00

Instructor: Heather Lyon

Course Withdrawal 50% of Course - Winter Term 2024
2024-03-19 00:00 - 23:59
No refund for dropped course, but no academic penalty.

Reading Week Winter 2024 Term
2024-03-11 00:00 - 2024-03-15 23:59

Course Withdrawal 1/3 of Course Winter 2024 Term
2024-02-26 00:00 - 23:59
50% refund to student & no academic penalty.

Add/Drop Deadline Winter 2024 Term
2024-02-09 00:00 - 23:59
Last day to add or drop course for the Winter 2024 term.

*Also the last day for tuition to be paid or for a student to be setup with a payment plan through Finance Division.

Speak Up, Speak Out - Instructor-led Online
2024-02-06 09:00 - 16:00
Surveys indicate that many people list public speaking as their greatest fear – while fear of death is listed farther down the list! If you are someone who would rather die than speak up in public, this one-day course is for you. In addition to learning what it takes to be effective in any public speaking situation – whether making a formal presentation or just offering an opinion in a meeting, you will gain valuable experience in facing your fear and moving through it.

Date: February 6, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Virtual

Cost: $350.00Instructor: Heather Lyon

PowerPoint - Instructor-led Online
2024-01-30 09:00 - 16:00
If you are new to working with this presentation software, this 1-day online session is for you! You will be introduced to the capabilities of the program and learn some basic techniques for creating and delivering a simple slide show. You will learn some of the tips and tricks for working with the software, but the session includes even more, such as the five rules for creating great PowerPoints, how to ensure that your audience gets your message, and that they remember it long after you finish!

Date: January 30, 2024Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $350.00Instructor: Heather LyonFor information/registration please contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or emailkhorn@auroracollege.nt.ca

Board of Governors meeting - Tuesday, January 23
2024-01-23 11:00 - 17:00
Agenda

Any person or group wishing to address, ask a question of, or make a presentation to the Board of Governors must make the request in writing to the contact below no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, January 19. The question or presentation must be submitted either electronically or in hard copy by that date and time as well. Delegations are limited to two minutes with a maximum of six delegations per meeting. Questions about the Board of Governors meeting may also be addressed to the contact email.

Delegation contact:

Heather Meacock

Executive Assistant to the President

Email: hmeacock@auroracollege.nt.ca

To receive meeting link and agenda:

Contessa Stead

Governance Coordinator

Email: cstead@auroracollege.nt.ca

Location: Virtual Meeting

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM (Delegations – 3:00 PM)

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

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+1 647-794-6122,,110886830# Canada, Toronto

(855) 749-4910,,110886830# Canada (Toll-free)

Phone Conference ID: 110 886 830#

Réunion du Conseil des gouverneurs

Toute personne ou tout groupe souhaitant s’adresser, poser une question ou faire une présentation au Conseil des gouverneurs doit en faire la demande par écrit aux coordonnées ci-dessous au plus tard le vendredi 19 janvier, à 17 h. Les questions ou les présentations doivent également être soumises par courriel ou en format papier avant cette date. La réunion pourra accueillir un maximum de six délégations et chacune aura un temps de présentation limité à deux minutes. Les questions relatives à la réunion du Conseil peuvent être envoyées par courriel à la personne-ressource.

Coordonnées pour les délégations :

Heather Meacock

Courriel : hmeacock@auroracollege.nt.ca

Pour obtenir un lien pour assister à la réunion, écrivez à

Contessa Stead

Coordonnateur de la gouvernance

Courriel :cstead@auroracollege.nt.ca

Lieu : Réunion virtuelle

Date : Mardi 23 janvier 2024

Heure : 11 h 00 (Délégations – 15 h)

Medical Terminology – In Person in Yellowknife
2023-12-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Yellowknife North Slave Campus, 5004 54 St, Yellowknife, NT, X1A2R6, Canada
This course is a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology. The course will have an emphasis on medical word building, medical word parts and the use of medical terminology. The course will take a body systems approach to help the learner understand medical terms related to human anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, disease processes, as well as various medical and surgical treatment modes.

Date: Tuesday Evenings, September 12 – December 19, 2023

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Tuition: $545.00

Text: Medical Terminology A Living Language – Cost TBD

Instructor: Lesia Lucan

This course will be delivered face to face at Yellowknife Campus. Contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or email khorn@auroracollege.nt.ca for more information and to register.
