Peterborough ON – (May 6, 2021) – Fleming College is strengthening collaborations within the Ontario college sector by expanding its partnership with Seneca. The two institutions have signed a five-year comprehensive agreement to provide Fleming graduates more than 80 pathway options to 12 honours bachelor degree programs at Seneca.
Diploma and advanced diploma graduates from Fleming can continue their education at Seneca in business, child development, marketing, mental health, crime analysis, therapeutic recreation, data sciences and interdisciplinary studies.
Students pursuing Seneca degrees benefit from programs connected to industry and include work-integrated learning opportunities that prepare graduates to excel in their fields. This includes frontline experience in areas of local need such as childhood development and mental health.
“The omnibus agreement provides an opportunity for nearly all of our students to stretch their Fleming diploma further and enhance the value of their credentials even more,” said Maureen Adamson, Fleming College President. “The new pathways significantly build on our already strong partnership with Seneca, and lay the foundation for further collaboration.”
The goals of the newly-established agreement, which went into effect March 1, 2021, are to create opportunities that recognize the value a student’s previous education and provide seamless, accessible and innovative options to further their postsecondary education.
“We are delighted to further our partnership with Fleming and add these new academic pathways within the Ontario college system,” said Seneca President David Agnew. “Fleming graduates who build on their credentials at Seneca will find flexible program delivery and practical learning experiences that will give them the skills and experience to contribute to Canada’s post-pandemic recovery.”
About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.
About Seneca
Seneca is taking on the great challenges of our time – rebuilding the economy, equity and sustainability – while navigating through the pandemic safely. We’re delivering great polytechnic education that combines rigorous academics with practical training. From health care to technology, business to creative arts, community services to arts and sciences, we help students get ready to make their mark in the world. We’re #Senecaproud of our expert faculty, excellent staff and outstanding facilities. We have deep connections with industry and offer thousands of co-op and work placements to get our graduates job-ready. Full-time or part-time, in-person or online, students choose the option that suits them.
For more information, please contact:
Fleming College
Amar Shah
Communications Officer
amar.shah@flemingcollege.ca
705.749.5530 x 1370
Seneca
Samantha Marren
Media and External Relations Specialist
media.relations@senecacollege.ca
416.491.5050 ext. 28424