This interactive workshop introduces practical strategies to enhance student engagement in both virtual and in-person classrooms. Participants will explore key dimensions of student engagement—behavioural, emotional, and cognitive—and examine common challenges, including low participation, low motivation, and classroom distractions. Through hands-on activities using tools like Padlet, Mentimeter, polls, breakout rooms, and whiteboards, attendees will experience active learning techniques they can immediately apply. The session also highlights student-centred teaching approaches, effective communication practices, and classroom management strategies that foster meaningful learning. Participants will leave with concrete, evidence-informed ideas to boost engagement and support student success.
This interactive workshop introduces practical strategies to enhance student engagement in both virtual and in-person classrooms. Participants will explore key dimensions of student engagement—behavioural, emotional, and cognitive—and examine common challenges, including low participation, low motivation, and classroom distractions. Through hands-on activities using tools like Padlet, Mentimeter, polls, breakout rooms, and whiteboards, attendees will experience active learning techniques they can immediately apply. The session also highlights student-centred teaching approaches, effective communication practices, and classroom management strategies that foster meaningful learning. Participants will leave with concrete, evidence-informed ideas to boost engagement and support student success.
The Student Research Opportunity Fund (SROF) opens doors for undergraduate students to expand their knowledge, gain invaluable skills, and pursue their interests through innovative and hands-on research experiences.
Library collections include material with content and descriptions that are outdated and disrespectful. Conversation and action with respect to amending descriptive terminology is ongoing.
Library Hours
Harris Learning Library
April 26 - May 31
Monday - Thursday
8 am - 8 pm
Friday
8 am - 6 pm
Saturday
10 am - 6 pm
Sunday
Closed
Exceptions: May 18: Closed
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June 1 - June 28
Monday - Thursday
8 am - 7 pm
Friday
8 am - 6 pm
Saturday
10 am - 6 pm
Sunday
Closed
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Film/photo shoots for class assignments, institutional marketing purposes, or personal use are permitted in the library free of charge provided that the Executive Director, Library Services, or designate has been contacted in advance. As much as possible we will accommodate student film projects and assignments, as well as institutional marketing and public relations filming/photos.
Film/photo shoots for commercial purposes must receive prior written approval from the Executive Director, Library Services. Fees may be charged for commercial film/photo shoots.
Guidelines for film/photo shoots
The needs of library users take priority in considering requests for film/photo shoots. We ask that you do not film/photograph library staff or library users without prior consent. We also ask that if any re-arrangements of furniture, books or other material are required that this be discussed in advance. Requests for film/photo shoots outside of library operating hours require special permission and staffing arrangements; fees will be applied. During film/photo shoots, please respect:
the privacy, study, work, research, teaching, and safety of library users and staff
library policies and procedures
safety protocols; do not block access to entrances/exits, stairways, corridors
Right to deny or terminate requests
The Executive Director reserves the right to:
determine which areas of the library may or may not be used for film/photo shoots
deny use during the academic year
terminate any photography or filming that is disruptive, compromises library policies and/or the health and safety of library users, staff, and film shoot participants.
Use of the Library for special events
Contact the Executive Director, Library Services with all inquiries to use the Harris Learning Library for an event. Inquiries made well in advance of the proposed event will be appreciated.
The primary purpose of the Harris Learning Library is to serve, support and advance the teaching, learning and research needs of the students, faculty and staff of Nipissing University and Canadore College. All individuals are asked to respect:
the privacy, study, work, research, teaching of library users and library staff
library policies, procedures, and operational needs/requirements
safety of library users/staff and security/safety protocols.
These guidelines reflect the Library's operational needs and supplement the institutional policies, procedures, and requirements of Canadore College and Nipissing University (Health, Safety, Security, Risk Management, Facilities, and Conference Services).
Institutional/internal requests: please consult with the Executive Director, Library Services in advance. As much as possible we will accommodate requests, particularly those that support and promote the educational purposes of Canadore College and Nipissing University.
Requests from external agencies must receive prior written approval from the Executive Director, Library Services and/or appropriate institutional designate(s). Fees will be applied for use of the Library.
If a smudging ceremony is planned for an event, additional arrangements and notification will be necessary. Re-arrangements of furniture, equipment, or other materials must be discussed in advance. Please note: depending on the re-arrangement needs, consultation with the Facilities Department will be required; it may not be possible to accommodate certain requests.
Solicitation is not permitted in the Library; requests to hold events or displays with the intent to promote services and/or sell products to library users will not be approved.
Depending on the nature of the event, time of year, library priorities, competing expectations, and operational requirements, it may not be possible to accommodate requests. Requests to hold events outside of library operating hours will require special permission and staffing/security arrangements; fees will be applied.
The Executive Director reserves the right to:
determine which areas of the library may or may not be used for an event
deny use during the academic year
terminate any event that is disruptive, compromises library policies and/or institutional policies, health and safety of library users, staff, and event participants.
March is Research Month at Nipissing University, and the community is invited to take part in a series of events highlighting the local, national, and global impact of Nipissing’s research across the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health disciplines.
Whether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines.