a campus newsletter published for the Sault College community ∙ October, 2015
Study and Ski at Sault College It was a memorable start to the 20152016 Academic Year as Sault College President Dr. Ron Common surprised a gymnasium filled with new and returning students with news of ski passes. On December 1st, 2014 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Sault College and Searchmont Ski Association Inc. On that day, both Sault College and Searchmont Ski Association Inc. committed to making further enhancements to our ongoing partnership by working together to provide a unique and exhilarating experience to students studying at Sault College as well as to invigorate the resort operations and vitality of Searchmont. Sault College has provided programming expertise to Searchmont Resort in order to implement operational and developmental improvements to the Resort by providing valuable work, volunteering and placement experiences. In return, through this MOU, Sault College and Searchmont have worked to maximize the College life experience. This year, the College has negotiated a special program in which fulltime students will receive access to the hill as Sault becomes the first College in the province to provide a “ski and study” offer program to its students. An earlier survey of students demonstrated their interest in recreational activities such as downhill skiing. With Searchmont Resort, a premiere ranked regional training and recreation facility so close to the school, it was natural for the College to maximize its linkage to this geographical asset. Searchmont consists of high quality mountain terrain, amenities, events and entertainment, coupled with après-ski space for socializing and celebrating life in the North. We look forward to many more existing and innovative agreements between Sault College and community partners in the future. 1
Scuttlebutt October 2015