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Students participating in on-campus activities more likely to hone key skills, study finds

Students who participate in on-campus activities like student government, residence associations, and peer mentoring are more likely to improve several skills valued highly by the labour market and PSE, observes new research published by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario. The HEQCO study found that students involved in these activities scored significantly higher in core skills such as mobilizing innovation and change, communication, personal time management, problem solving, and analytical skills. The study explored the benefits of participating in peer academic support programs, like the University of Guelph's Peer Helper Program, and observed that participants who volunteer to help other students score even higher on mobilizing innovation and change than those involved in other campus activities. Research Summary | Full Report

Dr. Rita Haase & the Campus Community Garden Project are featured at 6:48 mins on CBC TV.

Workshop to promote use of heirloom seed varieties (Daily News)

Hear Dr. Christina Simmons on Thursday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m. on Research Matters with Stephen Fields on CJAM 99.1 FM

Sexual Assault is Happening Here: Research Translating Knowledge Into Campus Interventions with Dr. Charlene Senn

Distinguished Visitor in Women's Studies Events:  Oct. 15-26, 2012