April 25, 2006 Source: :
http://www.mta.ca/news/?id=1005 Scotiabank donates $450,000 in support of Mount Allison's Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and Research SACKVILLE, NB — Scotiabank has invested $450,000 in Mount Allison University’s Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and Research, a resource centre offering specialized services to students with learning disabilities. "Scotiabank has always had a strong commitment to education, which is why we are pleased to support the Mount Allison University’s Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and Research campaign," said John Oliver, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Region, Scotiabank. "We believe in funding programs that add value — that are aimed at fulfilling real needs, developing real skills and delivering real benefits to students and the broader community." "Through the Meighen Centre, Mount Allison University has been providing specialized services to students with learning disabilities since 1988," says Dr. Ken Ozmon, President of Mount Allison University. "I would like express my sincerest thanks to Scotiabank for putting their support behind such an important project and enabling us to continue to provide these services to upwards of 50 students annually and information on learning disabilities to members of the wider community. Your gift will enable us to build on our pioneering role in this important area." The Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and Research is a hallmark institution of Mount Allison and an essential component of the University’s student-centred approach to undergraduate education. The Centre has gained wide acclaim in both regional and national educational settings for its work with students who have learning disabilities. The Centre’s mission has three main components. First it seeks to provide services to students with learning disabilities to help them reach their full potential — academically, socially, and vocationally. Second, it strives to extend its services to professionals, parents, and students outside the Mount Allison community to help them better understand learning disabilities. Finally, the centre aims to carry out a research program in the field of learning disabilities, particularly those affecting young adults. The Centre’s services include providing test and exam accommodations, academic counselling, learning strategies assistance, individual counselling, learning disability assessments, a self-help resource centre, and professional training both on and off campus. Starting with eight students its first year of operation, the Meighen Centre now provides assistance to 50 students. As well, a Peer Tutoring program is now in place, which hires and trains upwards of 35 peer tutors a year. About Scotiabank Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2005 the Bank provided more than $40 million in sponsorships and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas of healthcare, education and social services. Scotiabank is on the World Wide Web at www.scotiabank.com. About Mount Allison University Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick is one of the smallest liberal arts and science undergraduate universities in Canada, with an enrolment of around 2,250 students. Because of its size, its location within a small community, and its residential nature, Mount Allison offers a number of social, cultural, athletic, and academic influences and opportunities. Mount Allison University has ranked among the top two undergraduate universities in Canada by Maclean’s magazine for 15 consecutive years, a record of achievement unmatched by any other university. Photo caption: (L-R) Randy Hartlen, Scotiabank Managing Director, Corporate Banking, Halifax; Marcia Gaudet, Scotiabank District Vice President, NB East & PEI; John Bragg, Mount Allison University Chancellor; John Oliver, Scotiabank Senior Vice President, Atlantic Region; and Dr. Ken Ozmon, President and Vice Chancellor, Mount Allison University. —30— For further information please contact Laura Dillman, Mount Allison University, tel: (506) 364-2600 (ldillman@mta.ca) or Joe McGuire, Scotiabank, tel:(902) 420-7547 (joseph.mcguire@scotiabank.com).
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