Helping Ontario Students Succeed: ONCAT Funds Innovative Project at Fanshawe College to Support Postsecondary Learner Mobility

TORONTO – Dr. Adrienne Galway, President and CEO of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT), announced funding to support projects that help students access postsecondary opportunities across Ontario’s public colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes. From April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, ONCAT awarded $2.04 million in funding for 29 institutional projects.

“ONCAT’s funding for institutional projects will reduce barriers and smooth transitions for learners,” said Dr. Galway. “We prioritize innovative initiatives with the potential to scale or be adopted across institutions, that help learners successfully navigate their academic journey and receive appropriate recognition for previous academic and work experience. Our mission is to ensure that learners complete their postsecondary credentials and transition successfully into the workforce.”
 

“Our province’s postsecondary education programs are building Ontario’s workforce of today and tomorrow,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. “Our government is proud to support ONCAT and their critical efforts to reduce barriers for students looking to get the training they need to begin successful careers that meet our province’s labour market needs.”

”Fanshawe College is grateful for this support from ONCAT to refine our model of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition” said Susan Cluett, Senior Vice-President Academic at Fanshawe. “This funding will assist us in meeting the needs of our students’ learning journeys.”

ONCAT-funded projects showcase innovative approaches to enhancing learner mobility across Ontario’s postsecondary sector. At Fanshawe, this funding supports the following project:

Developing a Toolkit for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Led by the Quality Partnerships department at the College, a comprehensive toolkit will be developed for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. By reviewing the challenges associated with current institutional processes, the project will engage faculty members and create resources that support student success and mobility.

For a complete overview of 2024-25 ONCAT-funded institutional projects, visit oncat.ca.