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Accommodation Partnership Program [1] The goal of the Accommodation Partnership Program is to promote a collaborative approach in assisting employees with disabilities to enter the workforce, remain at work, and return to work in an early and safe manner. The policy outlines the process through which workplace accommodation occurs at the University. Bursaries and Scholarships [2] Open Learning and Educational Support [3] Open Learning and Educational Support is a multi-faceted support department that is committed to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning on campus. The department supports Classroom Technical Support [4] (CTS) (e.g., classroom design and technology), Learning Technologies and Courseware Innovation [5] (e.g., Desire2Learn, PowerPoint, learning objects,; and Educational Development [6] (e.g., curriculum/course design, instructional practice). Student Accessibility Services [7] SAS offers specialized programs and services to students with disabilities registered at the University of Guelph (full-time or part-time undergraduate and graduate). Counselling Services [8] Counselling Services offer individual counselling sessions to help support students as they work through the personal challenges that impair their ability to succeed at school and in other areas of their lives. Employee Assistance Program [9] From time to time, employees may find themselves in need of confidential, professional counselling for personal, family, relationship and wellness issues adversely affecting work performance or threatening to do so. The purpose of the EAP is to help meet these needs. Health and Performance Centre [10] Health and Performance Centre specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of acute and chronic orthopedic, musculoskeletal, sport and activity related injuries. The Centre also provides a variety of health promotion services including fitness and nutrition expertise and professional bicycle fitting. Human Resources [11] Working in collaboration with the University of Guelph community, Human Resources dedicates time, energy, creativity and resources to ensure the University as a workplace is healthy and sustains the need for learning and challenge. Office of Diversity and Human Rights [12] The role of the Office of Diversity and Human Rights is to help maintain an environment within which all persons, regardless of their personal characteristics, feel that they are treated with dignity and respect. The Office works toward meeting the University's commitment to protecting and upholding the human rights of every individual and to providing special programs to end the effects of historical disadvantage and to achieve equity in all areas of University life. The Learning Commons [13]

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تاریخ انتشار 2016