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Red River College Red River College values life experience
By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press
“Recognition of prior learning helps immigrants and newcomers move forward in their lives here in Canada, especially immigrants coming in who want licences to practise here. It’s a really important piece and a growing field.”
Returning to school as an adult can be a daunting proposition. Especially since many adult learners don’t realize their work and life experience can be translated into college credits. R ed River College has been a leader in this field, known as recognition of prior learning, for years, says Deb Blower, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) facilitator. She says the college has assessed over 5,000 students for prior learning in the past five years, with over 1,100 students assessed last year alone. “Recognition of prior learning is very important for adult learners, as they bring significant work and life learning along with them,” she explains. “If given an opportunity, they can prove this learning for college credits.” Students can demonstrate they have key learning in a variety of different ways, which may include developing a portfolio, completing projects, or challenging a course with a written exam. “Adult learners may already be working in some of the jobs they’re training for credentials in,” says Blower. “Recognizing prior learning helps eliminate duplication of learning and increases access to college programs. Adult learners are really successful in getting those credits here at the college.” Red River’s RPL academic adviser looks at the prior learning each student has and determines how it applies to college courses. The prior learning considered is both formal and informal, says Blower. “Our RPL adviser determines what a student’s prior learning is and how they can demonstrate that learning. We take in all the different types of learning. There is a significant amount of learning that takes place in our work and life,” she adds. “We’re always trying to make our students more aware of this. When they think about prior learning, they may only think of transfer credits.”
The college has an online self-assessment tool that takes a potential student through the first few stages, so they can determine if it’s worth claiming prior learning for credits. Many practitioners assess people for prior learning, including those who work in human resources or for regulatory bodies, career and employment counsellors, and those who help place immigrants and newcomers. To that end, Red River College now offers a RPL Practitioner Certificate program, which includes six courses. One course is available per term, for a total of 300 hours. “We’re quite well recognized in Canada for our expertise in this field. Our prior-learning system has been in practice for many, many years,” Blower says, adding that Red River is one of only two colleges in Canada to offer the program. “We’re training adults across Canada in how to set up prior-learning systems. We’re very forward- thinking when it comes to our processes and practices.” The RPL Practitioner Certificate program is available in an online format, increasing its availability to adult learners. “We’ve made this program available to those who are already doing RPL in their workplace,” says Dierdre Shore, acting program manager, Communication Services and Education. “We’ll provide people with the tools they need to make it an active part of their role. Many organizations can use these processes.” Those interested in the course may work in adult education, a regulatory body, human resources, or as a career and employment counsellor. “Recognition of prior learning helps immigrants and newcomers move forward in their lives here in Canada, especially immigrants coming in who want licences to practise here,” Blower says. “It’s a really important piece and a growing field.” The RPL Practitioner Certificate program is a short course, making it accessible to those who are working full time, says Shore. “We want to share our expertise in this area,” she adds. “Our participants will learn from each other as well.” ■
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The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate provides an additional certification to help recent graduates transition to the workplace and working professionals to enhance their career goals. Photo by Darcy Finley
University of Manitoba U of M certificate program focused on work By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press
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The University of Manitoba’s Extended Education department is offering a certificate course to help its students transition from school to the working world. T he Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is aimed at new and recent degree-program graduates, including but not limited to those with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. “This certificate program was designed especially for those who completed programs that don’t have a specific career focus,” explains Dr. Gary Hepburn, dean of Extended Education for the University of Manitoba. “We usually require students to have a degree to get into this program. It addresses some of the transitional needs our students have.” However, he adds that students are welcome to take any of the courses that interest them, as long as prospective students have graduated from high school. Most of the programs can be taken without a prerequisite. The certificate program is comprised of six courses, which include three requirements and three electives. The three required classes are Business Communications, Project Management and Leadership. “Arts and science degrees typically don’t prepare you for a specific career, so the transition to the workplace can be difficult at first,” Hepburn says. “The courses in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program meet the same high standard as any other programs offered by the university.” The remaining three courses in the program will be created for specific focus areas. Extended Education is offering Applied Leadership, the first of these specializations, in January. Two e-learning specializations will be launched within the year, says Hepburn. These courses will teach students how to develop e-courses and how to teach them. “Developing and teaching e-courses requires related but different skill sets,” he adds. “All of these courses have been structured for adult learners—we made sure to offer flexible
learning options, including face-to-face, online and blended.” Other electives the university is considering for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate are Change Management, Data Analytics or “Big Data,” Quality Assurance and Organizational Communications. The university has noticed a continual increase in enrolment in its online courses, Hepburn says. “Our adult learners are very interested in online courses because learning online gives them flexibility. Most of our adult students have jobs and families, and the majority of the people who take our online courses live within the city limits, so we know location isn’t the main factor anymore,” he says. “This is an area of need we’re going to put a lot of our energy into.” The Extended Education department is dedicated to being responsive to the community, and quickly identifying the needs of its students. “The university has hired experts in e-learning who have taken the resources of the university and used them in courses that are accessible to a broader range of students,” says Hepburn. “We expect to be leaders in Canada in this area within a year.” Another example of the university’s responsiveness is new updates to its Human Resources Management and Financial Management programs. “We have a big push to reach out to the community and really update those programs,” Hepburn says. “Any certificate programs we offer have been to the senate at the University of Manitoba, so everything we’re putting out has the same level of scrutiny as our full-time university degree programs.” The university often partners with organizations to offer much- needed fields of study, such as the Manitoba municipalities administration program or the university’s partnership with the Canadian Institute of Management. “We’re looking for more opportunities to partner with different organizations. We have a huge pool of expertise and talent. Something that we’re working very hard on is partnering with the indigenous community to offer shorter certificate programs,” says Hepburn. “Working closely with these communities determines what kinds of training would be the most useful for them.” ■
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University of Winnipeg
UWinnipeg, a leader in indigenous inclusion
Education plays important role in advancing reconciliation
T he University of Winnipeg is increasingly renowned for its progressive ideas, socially-just values, innovative research and community-minded impact — all of which emanate from its people: students, faculty, staff and alumni. UWinnipeg is now one of the first universities in the country to mandate that all students have a baseline knowledge about indigenous people and culture. Approved last month by the university’s senate, the new Indigenous Course Requirement (ICR) makes indigenous learning part of the undergraduate degree requirements for all new UWinnipeg students, beginning in the fall of 2016. This decision exemplifies the university’s leadership in responding to the recommendations made in the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), while its spirit epitomizes the diversity-minded approach of the UWinnipeg community and its commitment to leading indigenous inclusion. The ICR proposal was originally brought forth in February by the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA)
and the Aboriginal Students’ Council, in consultation with the university’s Indigenous Advisory Council. To fulfil the requirement, students may choose from a number of three credit-hour courses in which the greater part of the content is local indigenous material — derived from or based on an analysis of the cultures, languages, history, ways of knowing or contemporary reality of the indigenous peoples of North America. Graduation requirements for current UWinnipeg students will not be affected, nor will the number of credit hours required to graduate. While a university education rooted in the liberal arts provides graduates with skills needed for success in the modern workplace, it also provides a breadth of knowledge that helps learners see the big picture. This advantage will be heightened by an academic experience that is also grounded in a richer understanding of the Treaty 1 territory in which it is delivered. “This knowledge will help our students to understand the contributions indigenous people have made to our world, and prepare them to engage in a society where reconciliation with indigenous peoples is an important reality,” said
Dr. Annette Trimbee, UWinnipeg president and vice chancellor. “Education plays a huge role in advancing reconciliation. In every field, from science to business to education, engaging with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples is the new reality in this country. I’m very proud to say our students will be better prepared for that environment and that will be a competitive advantage for them,” said Wab Kinew, associate vice-president, Indigenous Affairs. In the coming months, a full list of courses that qualify for the ICR will be determined by academic departments for selection by new students who register for the 2016-17 school year. Those who choose to begin their study at the University of Winnipeg in September have the opportunity to be a part of the history-making, first class to graduate with a degree that includes this progressive requirement. “Students will have the opportunity to learn about indigenous perspectives and build positive relations with indigenous peoples,” said Sadie- Phoenix Lavoie, co-president of the Aboriginal Students’ Council at UWinnipeg. “This is one step of many we must take together.” ■
“UWinnipeg is now one of the first universities in the country to mandate that all students have a baseline knowledge about indigenous people and culture.”
Top: The Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC) at UWinnipeg. Bottom: UWinnipeg graduates will be better prepared for engaging with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada. Photos by Cory Aronec
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“Our adult learners are able to take our programs at various locations, as well as online. People gravitate to us because of the flexibility and style of the programs that we offer.”
Brandon University
Brandon U reaches out to students By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press
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One of the greatest misconceptions about Brandon University is that you have to live in Brandon to attend. T he university has developed an ingenious system that makes its programs accessible to everyone, even those who live in remote communities. “Our adult learners are able to take our programs at various locations, as well as online. People gravitate to us because of the flexibility and style of the programs that we offer,” says Heather Duncan, dean of the Faculty of Education. A great example of this is the university’s Project for the Education of Native Teachers, or PENT for short. To make the program more flexible, the courses can be stretched over five years. The program’s academic classes run from April to July. “This program was designed to develop teachers for northern and remote communities. The students are in school from April to July, and the rest of the year they’re acting as teachers’ assistants at schools in their community,” Duncan explains. “They take a variety of classes while they’re on campus. Most live in residence while they’re here.” As most PENT graduates return to their communities to teach, the 20 to 25 students who successfully complete the program each year have made a real difference. “This program has been going since the 1970s,” says Duncan. “Our aim is to produce culturally-responsive teachers. Teachers who go back to their communities to work tend to stay there. This program has had a significant positive impact on our graduates’ communities and on their families.” The university is planning to upgrade the program and change the name to make it better suited to today’s students. More information about PENT can be found on their website at brandonu.ca/pent. In addition to the PENT program, the university also runs community-based education (CBE) programs throughout Manitoba. “Our instructors travel to various communities to deliver the programs there. Many of the students in these communities have young children and attending university is not an option for them,” Duncan says.
This is the sixth year Brandon University has offered CBE programs. “This project has been very successful. We have CBE programs in Ashern and Portage la Prairie. We’ve started to offer the program in Dauphin. Our instructors will travel there on weekends to teach,” says Duncan. “We teach a combined Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education program. We use Adobe Connect as a way of connecting with adult learners.” Masters degrees in Education and Health Studies are also available through the university. For those who are artistically inclined, the university’s Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory offers a wide variety of music lessons and classes. These lessons can be one-on-one or in a group setting, and are available in piano, voice, strings, percussion, guitar and all band instruments. Brandon University’s School of Music has been around since 1906. Over 600 students are currently enrolled at the school, and adult learners are always welcome. Even adults who have never played an instrument before have found success at the school. Conservatory students of all ages have a number of chances to perform in front of an audience. The Conservatory Chorale is an internationally recognized choral program with over 100 singers ages five and up. The choirs perform extensively both nationally and internationally and have consistently won acclaim at all levels. Chorale members develop vocal and choral skills in choirs with the highest possible artistic standards. Singing in chorale develops musical sensitivity and responsiveness, musical literacy, appreciation for a wide variety of the highest quality choral repertoire, personal motivation, self-discipline and teamwork. The Chamber Choir, made up of the conservatory’s most experienced and disciplined singers, has performed as a major touring group throughout Canada, the United States, Great Britain, France and Italy. For more information on Brandon University’s courses and programs, please visit their website at brandonu.ca. ■
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Université de Saint-Boniface Dive into French language By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press
Students can study a language for years and still feel awkward about engaging in conversation with native speakers. L ’Université de Saint-Boniface has created two different programs designed to address this issue by improving the confidence of its French language students. Élan is a week-long French immersion program that includes workshops, cultural activities and plenty of opportunities for interaction with the local Francophone community. Each week of Élan has a different theme so participants can choose the one that most interests them. The next session will be offered Feb. 16-19, and has the theme of Joie de Vivre, which will focus on maintaining good mental health. “We’ll have some of our university professors present their latest research on mental health, and we’ll explore different ways of maintaining good mental health, such as yoga and meditation,” explains Mona Dupré-Ollinik, co- ordinator of Immersion Programs. “We’ll also incorporate some of the activities of the Festival du Voyageur so people get to experience the festival.” Élan students will have free reign of the university’s fitness centre during the week. “Élan is great for either intermediate or advanced French-language students. If you’re a complete beginner, a very intensive course like this would be a challenge,” Dupré-Ollinik says. “However, if enough people were interested at the beginner level, I would offer an Élan designed for them.” Not sure which level you’re in? The university offers a free placement test for prospective students. According to Dupré-Ollinik, it’s the unique social and culture aspects of the immersion programs that make them so successful. “Our students get to see that cultural aspect of the Francophone community— there are many more opportunities to interact with the community in this course. They get to practice their French in a real-life setting and have fun doing it,” she says. “They’ll see how active and welcoming our Francophone community is. We hear our students say, ‘I didn’t know this existed in the community’ a lot.” Élan runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for an entire week. There are also two evenings of cultural activities included. “Our participants benefit from increased confidence once they’ve been speaking the language for eight hours a day for an entire week. This is something they don’t normally have the opportunity to do,” says Dupré-Ollinik. “They’re all impressed at how much they’ve learned.” The program is offered in the fall, winter and spring. Dupré-Ollinik can take about 40 or 50 students per session. “The more people I have, the more interesting it is,” she says. “Some are taking it as professional development, but I’ve had retirees as well.” Explore is a more intensive five-week immersion program for students age 18 and up. It accepts both bursary and non-bursary students. People of all ages can apply for a bursary, as long as they’ve been a full-time student for one term during the year and are a Canadian citizen or full-time resident. The application deadline is Feb. 28, and those interested can check out myexplore.ca to apply.
“We take true beginners to those who are very advanced,” says Dupré-Ollinik. “It always amazes me how much the beginners can learn in five weeks.” Bursary students will live in one of the university’s two residences. The bursary covers meals and outings in addition to tuition and board. Non-bursary students can choose to take the program for two-and- a-half weeks or the full five weeks. “This program is perfect for somebody who is really passionate about learning French and who believes in the benefits of bilingualism,” Dupré-Ollinik says. “Students will explore Winnipeg through a different lens, and make friends from across the country.” Bursaries for the program are limited to 45 students per year, and are selected through a lottery system. “Those spots do fill up fast, and there’s always a waiting list,” says Dupré-Ollinik. The Explore program will start in mid-May next year and run until mid-June. ■
Students from a French class at Université de Saint-Boniface take part in a potluck meal for their last day. Photo by Darcy Finley
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Studies available at ACC include photography, a
program to become an individual fitness trainer,
palliative nursing, human resources management, as
well as the upcoming cooking class ‘Breads and Buns.’
Assiniboine Community College offers something for just about everyone. A lthough its main office is in Brandon, it also has offices in Dauphin and Russell, a training site for nurses in Winnipeg, and it holds courses in Carberry and Neepawa. “We have lots to choose from if you’re looking for a new hobby or want to learn something different, if you’re interested in professional development or would like a new career,” says Krista Powell, administrative assistant for the Centre of Continuing Studies, Assiniboine Community College. “We offer lots of hands-on courses, and all of our instructors have a wealth of knowledge in their fields.” One of the college’s newest programs is called Individual Fitness Trainer. It includes three classes: fitness theory, individual fitness leader and resistance training. “We’re pretty excited about this one. This is something that isn’t currently available in Brandon,” Powell says. “This new program gives students their certification for working one-on-one with people or holding fitness classes.” The course will be taught over a weekend, from Friday evening to Sunday. Students will attend class from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday, and then 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. “If you have a full-time job or other commitments during the week, you can still get your training in,” says Powell. “We have a weight room and fitness equipment right here at the college. This is an opportunity for people outside Winnipeg to take a fitness-trainer program.” The college has several professional development courses on the horizon as well. Some of the one- to two-day courses offered will include Book Keeping, Dealing with Difficult People, Finding Opportunities in Conflict, Customer Service, Interview Coaching and Problem Solving. A grant-writing workshop, which will be held in January, is free for those working at non-for-profit groups. “People who are nervous in interviews will get more comfortable and learn how to have a great interview in our Interview Coaching class,” Powell explains. Several certificate programs are available through the college, including Human Resources and Management Skills. “We also offer a Practical Nursing Bridge, so nurses can ‘bridge’ from their certificate to a diploma,” says Powell. Nurses can specialize in Foot Care or take Palliative Care through distance learning. “You can take our Palliative Care course from anywhere in the world,” Powell adds. Assiniboine College offers many different human-interest courses, such as Chinese and Spanish, taxidermy and photography. Photography 1 is a six-week class that will be offered in January. “Our photography classes are quite popular. In Photography 1, people will learn the basics of using a 35mm camera, either old- school film or digital,” says Powell. “This course has two instructors for 20 students.” Photography 2 takes place in April and will cover macro photography, portrait photography and lighting. Wedding photography, which will be held in February, features tips from a professional wedding photographer. “Our students are getting the theory, but they also do a lot of hands- on work,” Powell says. “A lot of people are interested in getting into photography as a career, but many people just really enjoy it and would like to do it for fun. I know people who do it in the evenings and on weekends as a part-time career.” The school is considering holding a Power Engineering Fourth Class course in January and welding classes in February. It will offer Enform Safety Training in April. “Enform is safety training for those who work in the oilfields, or for those who would like to,” says Powell. “We get a lot of students who are interested in the trades.” New cooking courses, starting with Bread and Buns, will begin in February. “We have hands-on cooking courses, but we also have demonstration classes if you want to sit back, have a glass of wine, and relax while watching a chef,” Powell says. ■ Assiniboine Community College Wide range of courses at ACC By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press
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Students from Herzing College record their Crack of Dawn Sports Show podcast. Photo by Darcy Finley
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Like many people across Canada, Herzing College is looking at how they can play a role in helping Syrian refugees. “W e’re going to see 25,000 refugees come to Canada, and many are going to need training to integrate into society—and they’re going to need that training fast,” says Kerry Swanson, president of the Winnipeg campus. “They’ve been in a war zone and have seen things many of us will never have to witness. Many of them will have post-traumatic stress disorder.” While Swanson explains it’s too soon to say how Herzing will become part of the solution, he adds that it’s not a question of if the college will help, but a question of how. “We’ll need to know more before we’ll be able to decide how we can provide the best help,” he explains. “What I do know is that we need to open our doors. I realize there are fears, but these people are trying to get away from terrorists.” Helping the refugees fits in well with the college’s core mandate of believing in the potential of every individual. “Many of the things we do support students who may struggle in other institutions,” says Swanson. “Our instructors take extra time to meet with students after class.” Herzing also offers free tutoring, study boot camps on Fridays, and small class sizes. “There are lots of opportunities for our students to get one-on-one interaction with their instructors,” Swanson adds. “We also have a very active student council that holds events on a regular basis so students can have some fun. We’ve created areas where students can socialize or where they can pray.” While the college already offers a wide variety of industry-related programs, it’s always looking for ways to expand.
“Many of the things we do support students who may struggle in other institutions. Our instructors take extra time to meet with students after class.”
One of the newest industries Herzing hopes to break into is cloud computing. “With cloud computing such an integral part of many businesses today, there is definitely more need for support services in that area. We’re hoping to get a variety of programs approved,” says Swanson. “This is the way more and more companies are going.” Even those who are unfamiliar with the term “cloud computing” are probably using cloud solutions every day. Both Facebook and LinkedIn are examples of cloud computing, Swanson explains. “It used to be you had your own tech person on site who managed your hardware,” he says. “Now you can buy time on an external server, instead of paying to have one in- house. With cloud computing, you can share the cost with hundreds of other businesses and use those software applications to run your day-to-day activities.” Cloud computing hasn’t eliminated the need for information technology experts—it’s simply changed the type of expertise required, says Swanson. “Companies need a well-trained person who can determine whether you have a hardware or a software problem,” he adds. “We’re going to train people in how to manage software properly. The landscape is changing for sure.” Herzing will announce course dates for these new programs as soon as Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning approves them. Another industry in high demand is supply-chain management and logistics. The college recently launched a program to help fill the need for training in this area. “A lot of people are still unfamiliar with this industry. The public is unaware how much is done to get goods to the consumer on time and in good condition. It’s a very significant part of business today,” Swanson says. The course is a one-year certificate program that includes an eight-week internship. “This is an internationally accredited course. We wanted to make sure we had strong accreditation behind it, and credentials our graduates would feel proud to hold in their hands,” says Swanson. “We don’t see any problem with our graduates getting employment in this field. It’s a really good opportunity.” ■
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Theological Schools
Educating for a better world
By Holli Moncrieff for the Free Press
Manitoba’s Christian colleges offer the best of both worlds—a wide range of programs and courses combined with small class sizes and a more personal approach. “O ne thing people don’t realize is the depth of our programming,” says Kevin Kilbrei, director of communications and marketing for Canadian Mennonite University (CMU). “We offer pre-professional courses in a wide range of areas, from agriculture to education, social work, medicine and law.” In many cases, students interested in careers in those fields can take the first three or four years of their schooling at CMU. “Our alumni have gone on to become doctors, lawyers and pharmacists,” Kilbrei adds. “We have doctors who took almost all of their requirements here. Some students like to take advantage of our small campus and the better faculty- to-student ratio.” A high percentage of CMU students have come from other communities, and find the university less intimidating than larger institutions. “This is their first time in the big city. It’s easier to find your place in the community at CMU, and easier to connect with the faculty and fellow students,” says Kilbrei. “You’re not
Booth University College is also gaining recognition for its unique approach to post-secondary education. As Susan van Duinen, the dean of the School for Continuing Studies, reports, enrolment numbers are up. Booth had a 15 per cent increase in new students this year, a seven per cent total enrolment increase, and an increase of 3.55 per cent in credit hours. “These increases are so exciting for the staff and faculty and our student body, especially when many other institutions are seeing a decline in their enrolment,” van Duinen says. “We offer education for a better world. We firmly believe we’re changing the world one graduate at a time.” One of the challenges Christian schools face is that most of the public doesn’t realize that anyone can attend. “Our programs and studies are open to public—you don’t have to be affiliated with the Salvation Army,” says van Duinen. “We’re even looking at offering new educational opportunities to countries outside Canada.” A generous donation from the Petersons in Alberta enabled the college to build Peterson Hall, which is equipped with technology that allows instructors to connect virtually with students. “We’re grateful for the million-dollar donation from the Peterson family. The Petersons have a long-time connection with the Salvation Army,” van Duinen says. “We acknowledge that many people invest in the lives of our students.” ■
The new Marpeck Commons at Canadian Mennonite University on Grant Avenue. Photo by Darcy Finley
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lost in the crowd; you’re not just a number.” Many students who attend Providence College are drawn to the school’s athletic program. “We have a very successful athletic program,” explains David Johnson, president of Providence College.
“Providence is also a great place to make friends from around the world. Twenty per cent of the college’s students are international.”
“Our women’s volleyball team just took second in the nation in the U.S. competition.” The tranquil setting of the college is also appealing, while helping to minimize distractions. Providence used to be located across from the Manitoba Legislature but moved to Otterburne, Man., in order to accommodate more students.
“We’re only a half hour from Winnipeg, so you get the best of both worlds. We have a river running right next to our 100- acre campus, and we have skiing and hiking trails,” Johnson says. “It’s a good place—we like it out here. The setting is beautiful.” Providence is also a great place to make friends from around the world. Twenty per cent of the college’s students are international. “We have students from 40 different countries, so students get an international flavour when they come to Providence,” says Johnson.
“We have a faith-based approach to education, and our students choose us for that reason. We’re
interdenominational— we have Anglican, Catholic and Lutheran students—every type of Christian attends our school.”
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Special events such as the recent We Day gathering in Winnipeg underscore just how engaged today’s youth are in social issues. Naturally, this desire to do more and make a meaningful difference in the world has also heightened their interest in exploring career options that also have a social purpose. “M illennials are looking for more than just a paycheque. They’re looking for a job where their values are reflected, and where they can give back to their community and feel a sense of pride and fulfilment,” said Dr. Donald Burke, president of Booth University College. “Providing them with an education that prepares them for their career but also equips them with skills to create transformative social change is essential.” That message bodes well for today’s employers who are now more than ever committed to corporate social responsibility and are increasingly looking for employees with values-based, social leadership qualities. While pursuing a degree or diploma will help students acquire the education and career- specific skills employers require, those who opt for post-secondary institutions that also prepare them for the social economy can gain an added edge in the job market and set them up for success as skilled social leaders. Booth university College Shaping students for the social economy
The core promise of Booth University College, a Christian institution in downtown Winnipeg, is to provide its students with education for a better world. By bringing together Christian faith, rigorous scholarship and a passion for service, the university college educates students to
understand the complexities of the world and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be active contributors to society. “We have a dedicated faculty and staff who are united by compassion and a strong conviction to change our world for the better and to inspire our students to want to do the same. To support that, a faith-filled education, service learning and student volunteer opportunities are at the very heart of our student experience,” said Burke. “Helping those most in need and giving back to our communities is an incredibly powerful learning experience,” he said. “Our goal is to prepare and inspire our students to change lives during their studies and to carry that with them into the real world after they graduate.” Booth University College offers a variety of programs, including a Bachelor of Social Work program, a Bachelor of Business Administration program, and five Bachelor of Arts programs (in Behaviour Sciences, English and Film, General Studies, Psychology and Religion). Learn more at BoothUC.ca. ■
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TEACHER EDUCATION
Assistant Professor: Lloyd Kornelsen CITIZEN SAGE
Student: Melissa Harder
Alumna: Michelle Jean-Paul BRIDGING DIVERSITY Jean-Paul graduated with the inaugural class of UWinnipeg’s integrated education program, then began work in Winnipeg School Division as a classroom teacher and vice-principal. She has since joined Seven Oaks School Division and completed her Masters of Education, and is currently the Principal of École Belmont. During her thesis research, Jean-Paul started the Educators of Colour Network, a grassroots organization that supports diversity in education by providing free professional development sessions. “The help we provide through the network draws upon what I learned in my time at UWinnipeg. My time in the Faculty of Education greatly informed who I am as an educator and as an individual.”
The Faculty of Education is committed to preparing capable, caring educational leaders who are grounded in the ideals of service, scholarship, and equality. � UWinnipeg offers an integrated program, where students can complete two degrees concurrently. � UWinnipeg offers a two-year after-degree program for students who hold a recognized undergraduate degree. � UWinnipeg’s Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education offers graduates and in-service teachers opportunities for continued personal and professional growth. The Winnipeg Education Centre (WEC) at UWinnipeg is committed to providing highly trained and highly competent professionals to serve the inner-city community. Students will earn integrated degrees that are as pedagogically and professionally accomplished as those offered through main campus programs.
PASSION FOR TEACHING Harder is in her final year of teacher education through the WEC program. Growing up in Toronto and living throughout western Canada has broadened her worldview and deepened her passion to teach diverse learners in creative ways that provoke lifelong learning values. Harder is a peer tutor
Kornelsen is sought out as a peace educator and conflict consultant who encourages constructive debate. His students attest that he inspires them to apply their intellect in a way that fosters ethical, responsible thinking. He is known to captivate students with his engaged storytelling, a critical part of his teaching. Kornelsen inspires future teachers who take an interest in justice and human rights issues both in their school yards and across borders. He also initiates introspection and reflexivity, making him a favoured, award- winning professor. “I love talking with students about things that matter to them — approaching issues with open but critical minds — hearing them think about how and where they belong in the world.”
and began working with marginalized inner-city
youth through a mentorship program at UWinnipeg. She also established a partnership program for new immigrants and refugees who were struggling to find employment while learning English and settling in Winnipeg. “The WEC program has been an academic family that supports and challenges me to strive toward bigger dreams and re-awakened goals.”
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