Welcome to Administrative Assistant (West Prince Campus)
Information for new students
Welcome, and congratulations on your acceptance into the Administrative Assistant program at the West Prince Campus.
You are about to begin a very exciting and busy new chapter of your life! The information provided here is intended to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Please read through it carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.
For a complete list of important dates, please consult the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://www.hollandcollege.com/student-experience/registrars-office/academic-calendar.html
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Textbook List |
Course List |
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Personal Development for Life and Work 10th Edition ISBN 9780538450232 |
Professionalism & Interpersonal Communications |
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The Administrative Professional Technology and Procedures 5th Canadian Edition + MindTap card ISBN: 9781778412561 Note: If you purchase this textbook secondhand, you must purchase the MindTap Instant Access ISBN: 9781778412561 You can purchase the MindTap Instant Access through the link provided in the Links to E-books module in the Administrative Assistant 26 – 27 course in SAM when the course starts in September. |
Office Procedures I & II |
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Learning Sage 50 Accounting: A Modular Approach 2025, edition. I recommend the printed copy of this textbook for ease of working through the content.
Print copy of textbook ISBN: 9781998534128 OR If you decide to go with the e-Book option, please purchase e-Book through the link provided in the Links to E-books module in the Administrative Assistant 26 – 27 course in SAM when the course starts in September. eBook 180-day access ISBN: 9781998534135 |
Office Finance |
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English Brushup, 6th Edition ISBN: 9780073513607 |
English |
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Beskeen - MindTap for Illustrated Series® Collection, Microsoft® 365® & Office® 2021, 2 terms Instant Access This is an e-Text please purchase through the link provided in the Link to E-books module in the Administrative Assistant 26 – 27 course in SAM when the course starts in September. |
Computer Essentials |
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MyLab Business with Pearson eText Access Code for Impact: A Guide to Business Communication This is an e-Text please purchase through the link provided in the Link to E-books module in the Administrative Assistant 26 – 27 course in SAM when the course starts in September. |
Business Communications |
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Typistapp.ca Note: This is a cloud-based keyboarding software and you will purchase access to this product directly from the provider Typistapp.ca. We will provide the instructions the first week of class. |
Keyboarding I & II |
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We will start off in the lecture theatre for a short assembly. Then we will go to our classroom #205 where we will work through the orientation information for the 2026-2027 school year, review each of the course outlines for the semester one courses, and answer questions that you may have.
Welcome to the Administrative Assistant program! You are about to begin an exciting journey that will prepare you with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence for today's dynamic workplace. You will develop expertise in key areas such as office procedures, communications, organizational skills, technology applications, and professional workplace practices. You will be encouraged to engage actively, think critically, and apply your learning through practical, real-world assignments that reflect today's workplace expectations.
Heidi Morgan, Program Manager - West Prince Campus
htmorgan@hollandcollege.com
902-853-6040
Julie Gavin, Administrative Assistant - West Prince Campus
jlgavin@hollandcollege.com
902-853-0022
Sherri Roberts: slroberts@hollandcollege.com
Crystal Paynter: cgpaynter@hollandcollege.com