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Learning in the Community: Discovery University

Susan Burhoe — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:30:09 +0000

Learning in the Community: Discovery University

Published on May 26, 2026

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What happens when education meets people where they are? Discovery University’s partnership with the Ottawa Mission is helping make learning more accessible through welcoming, community-based programs that foster connection, curiosity, and growth. Read the faculty’s recent story about DU.

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The Ripple Effect of Giving

Susan Burhoe — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:54:24 +0000

The Ripple Effect of Giving

Published on May 26, 2026

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For almost 30 years the Enriched Support Program has been able to help students achieve their degree goals. We would not be able to complete our mission without the numerous donors whose generosity helps funds ESP students’ education and support them beyond the classroom. Recently, Future Funder highlighted Assistant Professor and ESP Recruitment Coordinator Susan Burhoe’s experience as both an donor and someone who has seen first hand the impact that ESP can have on a student.

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Help Ottawa High School Students Dream Big

Susan Burhoe — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:49:45 +0000

Help Ottawa High School Students Dream Big

Published on May 26, 2026

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Support High School Within a University for the 2026–27 school year. CIE is raising funds to continue this impactful initiative and expand opportunities for students. If you’d like to contribute, please visit our page and help make a difference.

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Summer Course: How to Be a University Student

Susan Burhoe — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:44:08 +0000

Summer Course: How to Be a University Student

Published on May 26, 2026

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August 24 – Friday, August 28, 2026

Skills and habits for success!

How to Be a University Student is a five-day, on-campus course designed to help incoming students start university with confidence. Through interactive workshops, lectures, and readings, students learn evidence-based strategies for academic success and build strong study skills.

Students leave with a plan for the year ahead and the option to connect with the team throughout their first year for ongoing support. Check out the program and registration info for August 2026.

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Enriched Support Program at �Ӱ�ԭ�� – Lisa’s Story

Natalie McInnis — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:42:59 +0000

Enriched Support Program at �Ӱ�ԭ�� – Lisa’s Story

Published on May 26, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

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Lisa Onyemali recently spoke about why she came to �Ӱ�ԭ�� through ESP and her experience in the program. Here’s her story.

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Susan Burhoe is the Enriched Support Program’s pop culture professor: commenting here on horror movies!

Jennifer Gilbert — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:10:09 +0000

Susan Burhoe is the Enriched Support Program’s pop culture professor: commenting here on horror movies!

Published on May 26, 2026

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� partners with OCDSB for School Within A University project

cuthemeedtr5 — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:29:55 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� partners with OCDSB for School Within A University project

Published on May 26, 2026

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December 5, 2023

The Ottawa �Ӱ�ԭ�� District School Board (OCDSB) and �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Centre for Initiatives in Education have a new opportunity for high school students to access and experience university.

The new School Within A University is a pilot project for high school students who may not have considered university studies as a pathway. It is only the second of its kind in Ontario, and it is the first to target a specific group of students.

Students in grades 11 and 12 will take a university class for both high school and university credit. This creates a meaningful experience that encourages high school completion and lowers the threshold for postsecondary access. At the same time, the students and their high school teacher will have a dedicated space on campus as a home base for their exploration of campus life – from studying in the Library, to working out in Athletics, to grabbing a snack through Dining Services. And, of course, visiting Therapy Dogs.

“We’re excited to welcome these students to campus and hope to inspire and support them as they consider their post-secondary opportunities. �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Centre for Initiatives in Education (CIE), which will host the program, was founded to expand access to education, particularly for underrepresented groups,” said Dr. Anne Bowker, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

Many barriers currently prevent youth from pursuing post-secondary education. The new initiative extends CIE’s core mission of providing access to education, complementing established programming such as the Enriched Support Program (ESP), and reaching out to individuals earlier in their learning journey.

“The CIE is committed to creating a learning environment where every student, regardless of background, has the chance to thrive. We see this partnership with the OCDSB as an example of our shared commitment to building a more equitable and inclusive future through education,” said Dr. Bowker.

Meagan Malboeuf works in Program and Learning Innovation at the OCDSB. She has been a key collaborator with the CIE on this initiative. She is eagerly anticipating January 2024, when the high school students come to campus.

“I am looking forward to seeing a group of students change their lives through School Within a University, by regaining hope in their education and thriving from an authentic path to their Ontario secondary school diploma and to post- secondary education. The OCDSB has been a proud supporter of �Ӱ�ԭ��’s ESP program for many years, and we are honoured to foster our relationship with �Ӱ�ԭ�� through this phenomenal learning experience for some of our most vulnerable but capable students.”

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