CC START
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What is CC START?
Columbia College Student Teaching, Adaptation, Readiness Training (CC START) is the college’s welcome gift for our first-semester students. It is comprised of three self-paced learning modules easily accessible through our learning platform, during orientation and throughout the semester.
Some of the key areas covered in CC START include:
Why should students complete CC START?
- START with Experience: Our experience staff team carefully curated topics based on the most common concerns students have at the beginning of their journey in Canada, including day-to-day wellness and the path to academic success.
- START with Students: Students can experience the transition and share their personal experiences and perspectives in each mini-lesson. Their reflections are read and responded to by fellow CC STARTers.
- START with Flexibility: Students can access the learning platform on their chosen device and complete the CC START modules anytime, anywhere. Each mini-lesson takes as little as 15 minutes to complete.
Who are the CC STARTers?
CC START is designed to be a uniquely independent yet personalized learning experience. While the student completes the modules at their own pace, their peer mentors, or CC STARTers, are just an email or a Teams message away. They are trained to provide personalized feedback on student responses and provide services referrals as needed. Over time, CC START participants and CC STARTers form lasting bonds, inspiring new students to pay their learning forward by applying to CC STARTers or other student engagement roles.
For more information on CC START, please contact ccstart@columbiacollege.ca for more information.
