In this issue ofÌýInnovatus, we present more interesting and intriguing stories about how 91ÑÇÉ« faculty continually strive to redefine teaching and learning.Ìý
Before I tell you about these stories, I would like to take a moment to congratulate Lisa Philipps, who is the University's interim Provost and Vice-President Academic. Dr. Philipps has been named to the Top 100 most powerful women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network. It is a prestigious and well-deserved honour for Dr. Philipps.
Here is an introduction to the stories in this special issue:Ìý
- Our lead story focuses on the honour given to 91ÑÇÉ«'s interim Provost and Vice-President AcademicÌý by the Women's Executive Network.
- We have an interesting feature on the First Year Experience Toolkit developed by Professors .
- We profile, the NSERC/Quanser Chair in Design Engineering for InnovationÌýat 91ÑÇÉ«, who brings a unique focus and approach to teaching that incorporates his passion for his subject matter.
- The recent at the Keele campus provided an unprecedented learning opportunity for more than 200 students in several programs.
- We profile Glendon College researchers , whoÌýhave received $240,000 in funding from The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation to develop The North-South Brain Health Educational Course Initiative.
I hope you enjoy this issue of Innovatus, which is produced by the Office of the Associate Vice-President Teaching & Learning in partnership with Communications & Public Affairs.Ìý
I extend a personal invitation to you to share your experiences in teaching, learning and the student experience through the Innovatus story form, which is available at .Ìý
Sincerely,
Will Gage
Associate Vice-President Teaching & Learning