Location & Accommodation
Past participants have found Carleton University a place where there is a positive learning environment and a warm and welcoming “home away from home.”
The Carleton University campus
Bounded by the Rideau River on one side and the Rideau Canal on the other, the campus of Carleton University is one of Canada’s most picturesque and congenial university sites. The university is located in the southern part of Ottawa, 15 minutes from downtown and about the same distance from the Ottawa International Airport. Houses of Parliament, national museums, art galleries, and shopping centers are all downtown. Frequent bus and taxi services link the campus to other parts of Ottawa. Canadian summers are pleasantly warm but jackets may be needed for cool evenings, and sweaters for indoor air conditioning.
On-Campus Accommodation
Accommodations are in Leeds Residence, designed for professional education. Participants all have private rooms that are furnished with a double bed, a desk, adequate storage space, and an individual telephone. The private rooms are arranged four to a suite, with each suite having two bathrooms, some common living space, and a kitchenette equipped to prepare light refreshments and including a refrigerator. In addition, on each floor of the residence, there are lounges furnished with comfortable chairs and a wide-screen television. International newspapers are delivered to the lounges on a daily basis.Regrettably, bringing spouses and/or children to IPDET is discouraged. There are no appropriate facilities on campus to house families.
Each participant is issued a guest computer account, which provides access to all public computer laboratories on campus. This includes access to the Internet and approximately 80 application packages. There is high-speed network connection (Ethernet) in every residence room. For those bringing personal laptops, the university’s IT staff will be available to facilitate the connection.
The university’s facilities include a bank and several automated teller machines (ATMs), libraries, a convenience store and bookstore, a sports facility, hair salon, several cafeterias, lounges, a medical clinic, and many other services. The Faculty Club, called Baker’s Grille, is reserved for IPDET participants each evening for dinner. Support will be provided by both Carleton Tours and Conferences and the IPDET Secretariat. Bounded by the Rideau River on one side and the Rideau Canal on the other, the campus of Carleton University is one of Canada’s most picturesque and congenial university sites. The university is located in the southern part of Ottawa, 15 minutes from downtown and about the same distance from the Ottawa International Airport. Houses of Parliament, national museums, art galleries, and shopping centers are all downtown. Frequent bus and taxi services link the campus to other parts of Ottawa. Canadian summers are pleasantly warm but jackets may be needed for cool evenings, and sweaters for indoor air conditioning.
Transportation | Ottawa is served by Ottawa International Airport, which provides direct service to major Canadian and U.S. destinations, and good connections through Toronto to anywhere worldwide. Canada’s rail network Via Rail serves Ottawa, and is linked to the main transcontinental route across the country. Major bus lines serve the Capital Region. Ottawa also has easy highway access and a very good local transit system. |
Exercise | This quiet campus is ideally situated for cycling into the city, running, and other recreational pursuits. Bicycles and helmets are available to rent. Participants should bring exercise clothing and appropriate footwear such as athletic shoes. Tuition fees include the use of Carleton’s athletic/sports facilities. IPDET also offers early morning “Stretch and Tone” classes. |
Special Events to Enhance Your Learning | To ensure that your learning experience is diverse, productive, and engaging, participants are invited to participate in a variety of special events and weekend activities. An opening dinner attended by development executives and practitioners in the Ottawa region will signal the start of the core course. Evening lectures and workshops are planned with guest speakers. Weekly receptions for program participants and associated university personnel will be held. A daily IPDET bulletin will announce details about field trips—including a scenic river trip, visits to national museums, and trips to historical points of interest. |
Attire | IPDET classroom attire is business casual. Participants are encouraged to bring their national dress or other dress clothes for special evening events. |