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WELCOME TO Phase 2 CEDP

at St. Clair College

As promised, Phase 2 of the College Educator Development Program is planned and ready to go. The Steering committee has been busy planning what we hope will be an interesting, informative and helpful experience that will build on your skills as we continue the lifelong pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.

We have invited a number of speakers to address you on their subjects of expertise and in addition have asked several of the college teachers who worked with us in Phase 1 to return as workshop leaders. And of course, on the understanding that people learn best when they are happy and engaged, we hope that you will also enjoy the networking activities we have planned for the evening!

This brochure contains information on registration, workshops, entertainment and how

to find St. Clair College. Please read through the “At A Glance” section and choose which concurrent sessions you are most interested in attending. Then visit the registration page section for instructions on how to confirm your choices. Registration closes April 8, 2011 at noon.

Lastly, please review the “Upon Arrival” section for pertinent information on parking, the St. Clair College residence and for a map of St. Clair College.The Western Region CEDP Steering Committee and facilitators are looking forward to another great phase and the opportunity to reconnect with you. Our new website link is now available at:www.collegeeducator.ca.

Sincerely,

Jody MerrittOn Behalf of Your CEDP Facilitator Team

Kathryn BrillingerConestoga College519 748-5220 ext [email protected]

Kathy BoumaFanshawe College519 452-4430 ext [email protected]

Audrey SloatLambton College519 542-7751 ext [email protected]

Roberta BurkeMohawk College905 575-1212 ext [email protected]

Valerie GraboveNiagara College905 735-2211 ext [email protected]

Jody MerrittSt. Clair College519 972-2727 ext [email protected]

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UPON ARRIVAL

PARKING:

From Talbot road, please turn right into the college campus. Immediately you will see a sign directing you to the residence. Please turn left. As you follow the road around the college you will come to a bend in the road and the residence will immediately come into view. At the stop sign, turn left. Shortly after turning left, you will see parking Lot N on the left hand side immediately behind the residence. Please park in this lot. Parking is free in this lot only. Parking passes will be available prior to the opening session.

BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION/FITNESS:

Registration will take place in the main foyer of the residence upon entering the front entrance. Each college will have their own registration table. We suggest that after you register, that you walk over to the main campus with the college volunteer waiting to guide you to The Hangar where breakfast will be served until 10:15 am. Signs will be posted to guide you to Room 320 (third floor) where your colleagues will be waiting to greet you and for our first keynote speaker. Should you wish to take part in the daily runs please meet at the front of the residence Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 6:30 am. If you wish to take a daily walk there is a walking trail right behind the residence.Check out time is 7:30 am, Thursday, May 12, 2011. Please check out before you go to the main campus.

PHOTOGRAPHS:

A photographer will be taking individual and group shots throughout the conference. If you do not want your picture to be taken, please speak directly to the photographer (Robert Deeks).

GOING GREEN:

We will be replacing bottled water with pitchers of water. You may want to bring a reusable water bottle and/or travel mug given out in Phase 1. Please bring this brochure so that we can save paper.

ST. CLAIR COLLEGE CAMPUS MAP:

www.stclaircollege.ca/campusmap/scc-windsor-map.html

ST. CLAIR COLLEGE RESIDENCE:

(519) 966-1601 / (877)-225-8664 www.stayrcc.com/windsor/index.html

There will be time for you to check into the residence upon arrival on the first day. Each floor of the residence has a common gathering room that comes equipped with a television and satellite. You are welcome to use these rooms to network and unwind from the day’s events. Each unit consists of two private bedrooms and a shared bathroom, satellite tv, air conditioning, high speed internet access (however you need to bring your own Ethernet cable). Rooms have no clocks or radios. Please bring your own along with toiletries, a hair-dryer, your favourite pillow, blanket and big fluffy towel, etc. if you will miss yours. Alcohol consumption is limited to your room and no open alcohol or noise is permitted in the corridors.

SCENTED PRODUCTS/QUIET ROOM:

Please do not wear scented products as others participating have severe allergies. A quiet room (room 128) is available on the first floor of the College.

PROGRAMAt-A-Glance

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

7:30 am – 8:15 am Continental Breakfast available at St. Clair College Residence

8:30 am – 9:15 am Registration, Check-In at St. Clair College Residence

9:30 am – 10:15 am Breakfast Buffet in The Hangar

10:30 am Keynote Address with Robert Aiken: “The Impact of Cognitive Sciences Research on Teaching”

12:45 pm Lunch with College Groups in The Hangar

2:00 pm Small Groups: (How Am I Doing?)Group 1 – Geoff JohnstoneGroup 2 – Joe Cannon/Nancy NelsonGroup 3 – Helen Harrison/Tom GroulxGroup 4 – Dale DolsonGroup 5 – Peter VanscoyGroup 6 – Dan RoraiGroup 7 – Leslie MarshallGroup 8 – Tania Fera – VanGentGroup 9 – Roberta BurkeGroup 10 – Audrey Sloat/Shari VirtueGroup 11 – Fred VarkarisGroup 12 – Cheryl BattenGroup 13 – Doug Daniels

3:30 pm Break in The Hangar

4:00 pm Concurrent Workshops AFair Dealing Issues - What Can We Copy? John DeCaro/Joan Oliver Matching Assessment Methods to Learning Outcomes – Leslie Marshall Reducing Marking Madness – Dan Rorai Teaching Your Students How to Work in Groups – Audrey Sloat The True Nature of A Hybrid Course – Peter Vanscoy/ Tania Fera-VanGent What’s the Hidden Message? – Kathryn Brillinger

5:30 pm Free Time

6:30 pm Cash Bar in The Hangar

7:00 pm Dinner in The Hangar

7:45 pm Pub Night in Griff’s Cavern

PROGRAMAt-A-Glance

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

6:30 am Walk or Run (Optional) – Depart from Residence

7:30 am – 8:15 am Breakfast in The Hangar

8:30 am Interactive Plenary Address with Dr. Sivasailam Thiagarajan – “The Facilitative Trainer”

10:00 am –10:30 am Break in The Hangar

12:00 pm Lunch with Discipline Groups in The Hangar

1:30 pm Concurrent Workshops BCreating A Stimulating Learning Environment with Games and Other Tools –Geoff Johnstone/Audrey SloatCreating Rubrics to Support Assessments in Teaching and Learning – Cheryl Batten Effective Teaching for Skilled Trades – Doug DanielsManaging Conflict in the Classroom and Beyond – Dr. Sivasailam “Thiagi” Thiagarajan More on Teaching and Learning Styles – Valerie Grabove Presto! Learning Activities That Are Fun, Quick and Make Learning Stick – Tracy TagliatiTeaching Critical Thinking in the Classroom – Helen Harrison Teaching Students with Weak Literacy Skills – Kathryn Brillinger

3:00 pm Break in The Hangar

3:30 pm Small Groups: (From Here to Practice)

5:00 pm Free Time6:00 pm Buses Depart from Residence to St. Clair Centre for the Arts6:30 pm Cash Bar/Appetizers at St. Clair Centre for the Arts7:15 pm Dinner at St. Clair Centre for the Arts8:30 pm Theatre Evening at St. Clair Centre for the Arts

PROGRAMAt-A-Glance

Thursday, May 12, 2011

6:30 am Walk or Run (Optional) – Depart from Residence

7:30 am – 8:15 am Breakfast in The Hangar

8:30 am

Concurrent Workshops CClassroom Management: Face-to-Face and Online – Tom Groulx/ Fred Varkaris Engaging Students in Larger Classes – Nancy Nelson Enhancing Learning with Educational Technology – Kathy BoumaGrading Student Contributions to Group Work – Dale DolsonTechniques for De-Escalating Tension In the Classroom – Joe Cannon The Role of Coordinator – Peter Vanscoy/ Audrey SloatUnderstanding the Standard Workload Formula – Roberta Burke

10:00 am Break in The Hangar

10:30 am Plenary with Kathryn Brillinger: “Intercultural Communication Skills for College Education”

12:00 pm Official Closing and Farewell

12:15 pm Lunch and Final Networking in The Hangar

KEYNOTETuesday, May 10, 2011

10:30 am

IMPACT OF COGNITIVE SCIENCES RESEARCH ON TEACHING ROBERT AITKENPROFESSOR, VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Everyone will find this non-technical presentation about recent brain research and teaching very interesting and practical. Brain researchers tell us that 90% of what we know about the human brain has been discovered in the last 5 years. Recent brain research has important implications for all of us involved in teaching, learning, leading and parenting.

We will explore answers to the following questions:• HowcanIensurestudentsuccessandretention?• Whyaresleepinganddreamingsoincrediblyimportanttolearningandmemory?• Whyarememoryandemotionssocloselytiedtogether?• HowcanIcreateaclassroomatmospherewherepeoplefeelmotivated,inspiredtolearn?• Whatdoesthelatestresearchtellusaboutmultitasking,violentvideogames,on-linelearning

and the implications of these for teenage and young adult brains?• Whyisaperson’semotionalintelligencefourtimesasaccurateinpredictingtheperson’s

success in life as their IQ?• HowcanIteachsostudentscanlearninamindfulwayandapplytheinformationtonew

situations rather than just memorize it? Just how effective are clickers in the classroom — the latest research?

• Whathappenstointelligenceasweage?Howcanwe,asadults,maintainpeakmentalabilityfor as long as we live? How do nutrition, exercise, heredity, stress, friendships and other factors affect our mental sharpness?

We will examine practical ways you can apply all of this to our teaching, learning, living, and parenting.

Robert Aitken is with the School of Instructor Education at Vancouver Community College. He teaches in the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program and the Diploma in Adult Education Program offered by Vancouver Community College. He has a MEd. in Curriculum and Instruction. He is a doctoral candidate in Adult Education. He travels extensively working with faculty in colleges, schools and trainers in corporations, government and non-profit organizations to help them realize the value of research in the cognitive sciences to teaching, learning, leading and living.

Tracy Tagliati, CPLP knows how to engage the learner. Tracy is an enthusiastic high-energy facilitator. Her specialty is to provide engaging and interactive presentations. As the chief learning officer at the Thiagi Group, she specializes in activities-based training for corporate clients in both instructor-led and web-based environments. She has co-authored two books with Thiagi on topics relating to interactive learning techniques and has presented at numerous international conferences. Her mission is helping people improve their performance effectively and enjoyably. She is active in ASTD, ISPI and the North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA). Tracy has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and educational institutions. For these clients, Tracy has consulted, designed and delivered both instructor-led and web-based training. Tracy has a masters degree from Capella University majoring in training and performance improvement and her bachelors degree is in business education.

INTERACTIVEPLENARY

Wednesday, May 11, 20118:30 am

THE FACILITATIVE TRAINER DR. SIVASAILAM “THIAGI” THIAGARAJAN/ TRACY TAGLIATITHE THIAGI GROUP www.thiagi.com

OverviewDo you have a love-hate relationship with games and activities?

Relax! This workshop demonstrates how to encourage your participants to interact with each other, with the training content, and with you, the facilitator. You learn to rapidly design and effectively facilitate five types of learning activities. You also learn how to conduct these interactive exercises without losing control, wasting time, and being attacked by participants.

Objectives:Experience, select, create, and modify these types of training games:• Openers(thatsettherighttoneforyoursession)• StructuredSharingactivities(thattapintothewisdomofgroups)• InteractiveLectures(thataddinteractiontoreinforceexpertpresentations)• TextraGames(thatarebuiltaroundreadingmaterials)• Jolts(thatlastforlessthan3minutesandprovidepowerfulinsights)• Debriefforinsightsandlong-termlearning

Dr. Sivasailam “Thiagi” Thiagarajan is internationally recognized as an expert in multinational collaboration and active learning. He has lived in three different countries and has consulted in 21 others. Thiagi has made hundreds of presentations and keynote speeches at professional conferences. At ISPI, Thiagi holds the “records” for making the most presentations, conducting the most preconference workshops, and being invited to make the most Encore presentations. In addition, Thiagi has published more than 40 books, 120 games and simulations, and more than 200 articles. He also writes a free monthly online newsletter, Thiagi GameLetter.

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR COLLEGE EDUCATIONKATHRYN BRILLINGERPROFESSOR, CONESTOGA COLLEGE

Anyone teaching in Ontario’s increasingly diverse college classrooms will find this presentation both useful and intriguing. Intercultural communication skills have become essential yet few of us have any training at all. Research indicates that when individuals approach challenging intercultural moments with a solid approach and practical steps, such episodes can become positive and enriching. Kathryn will share the following:

• Adiagnosticmodelforapproachingchallenginginterculturalmoments• StrategiesforsupportingstudentsnewtoCanadianeducation• Casestudiesandshort,interactivedemonstrations• Opportunitiesfordiscussion

Absorbing new information and interacting with your teaching peers, you will find new ways to approach intercultural communication in the college classroom and in our communities.

Kathryn Brillinger has presented extensively on issues related to intercultural communication, pre-verbal, verbal, and non-verbal communication, interviewing successfully, and successful workplace integration. For 20 years, she has taught courses and workshops for students, newcomers, professors and professionals on working effectively within diversity. She has run a consulting business teaching executives at large Japanese corporations and other high tech companies. She currently teaches post-graduate TESL and academic ESL but has taught many degree/diploma courses. She has a Masters in Education (TESL) from Brock University and is currently completing University of British Columbia’s Post-Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies. Kathryn is a professor at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario.

PLENARYThursday, May 12, 2011

10:30 am

CONCURRENTWORKSHOPS A

Tuesday, May 10, 20114:00 pm – 5:30 pm

FAIR DEALING ISSUES – WHAT CAN WE COPY?

John DeCaro / Joan Oliver, St. Clair CollegeAs copyright violations become increasingly publicized, faculty is being asked to review how they use copyrighted materials in teaching. With the general accessibility of the world-wide web, images, text, video and other graphics are appearing more regularly in faculty lectures – and, in many cases, this is likely illegal! Understanding copyright laws and guidelines can help faculty avoid copyright violations. This workshop will help faculty to make informed decisions before using materials in their lectures.

MATCHING ASSESSMENT METHODS TO LEARNING OUTCOMES Leslie Marshall, Mohawk CollegeMost new teachers have little or no experience with assessment or assignment design. Perhaps you inherited a course outline with assessments already in place. There are many variables that impact the assessment of student learning: learning outcomes, Blooms Taxonomy, assessment methods, class size. This workshop will provide a process to analyze and revise your current assessment practices according to best practice principles. Feel free to bring a sample course outline to review.

REDUCING MARKING MADNESS

Dan Rorai, St. Clair CollegeDo you ever feel like the end of the term is overwhelming? Are your energy and patience running low? Do you feel overrun with student questions, concerns, and excuses? Well, this workshop is for you! Join us for some fun and learn a lot of helpful tips and tools for avoiding stress and crisis during the final weeks of term, lots of good ideas for evaluation, and some self and student management strategies.

TEACHING YOUR STUDENTS HOW TO WORK IN GROUPS

Audrey Sloat, Lambton CollegePreparing students to be effective in group situations can enhance their abilities as both student and employee. Students often do not come to us with the ability to cooperate, contribute and collaborate. This workshop will present a variety of tools that can be applied in the classroom to assist students in developing these vital skills needed for successful group work.

THE TRUE NATURE OF A HYBRID COURSE

Peter Vanscoy/Tania Fera-VanGent, Niagara CollegeCourses that have been identified as ‘hybrid’ are a combination of face-to-face classroom instruction and online learning. One of the most important issues for faculty regarding hybrid delivery is understanding its true meaning. A hybrid is an interactive curriculum design that is learner-centred. In this session, participants will explore the different hybrid environments with an emphasis on integrating the best features of in-class teaching and online instruction to promote active, independent learning.

WHAT’S THE HIDDEN MESSAGE?

Kathryn Brillinger, Conestoga CollegeThis session provides a fascinating look at how a professor’s non-verbal behavior can influence student/faculty relations and the teaching/learning context. The workshop covers seven areas of body language. Short demonstrations and examples will be provided as well as opportunities for discussion.

CONCURRENTWORKSHOPS B

Wednesday, May 11, 20111:30 pm – 3:00 pm

CREATING A STIMULATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH GAMES AND OTHER TOOLSGeoff Johnstone/Audrey Sloat, Conestoga/Lambton CollegeUnderstanding what brought your students to the classroom is a first step in determining what you need to do to motivate them. This workshop will be chock full of ideas you can use to create an interesting and stimulating environment for all. Activities and topics will focus on encouraging students to prepare for class, be active in class and link course materials. Make the classroom fun and empower students to achieve their goals.

CREATING RUBRICS TO SUPPORT ASSESSMENTS IN TEACHING AND LEARNINGCheryl Batten, Conestoga CollegeRubrics - bridging the gap between expectation and performance. Explore the combination of effective instruction, efficient management, and authentic assessment that rubrics can provide for your course. We’ll consider their design, construction, and use as well as showcase their versatility in comparing outcomes and establishing standards. If validity, reliability, and utility are crucial components in your assessment and evaluation efforts, this workshop’s for you. You will leave the session with assessment dimensions to consider, templates to use, and with increased confidence in grading consistency.

EFFECTIVE TEACHING FOR SKILLED TRADESDoug Daniels, Mohawk CollegeWe will continue to explore different ways of working with our Trades and Apprenticeship students, building on our collective experiences with these students. How can we use the real life experiences of the mature students as a teaching tool for the younger students? How can we leverage the skills of technology savvy postsecondary students to teach the second career students who may be less technology advanced? This ability to balance the generation gaps can bring a whole new atmosphere into the classroom.

MANAGING CONFLICT IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYONDDr. Sivasailam “Thiagi” Thiagarajan, The Thiagi GroupAs faculty members we have all experienced different types of conflict in unique and personal ways. We must be perceptive enough to understand what roles we ourselves play in creating or exacerbating conflict. At the end of this workshop, participants will better understand and practice the skills and strategies of conflict resolution. These skills and strategies are supported by research of how the most effective conflict managers think, act, and work together.

On completion of this workshop you will be able to:• Identifythecriticalfeaturesandbenefitsofconflict

management.• Identifydifferenttypesofconflictanddifferenttechniquesfor

managing them.• Identifyhotbuttonsandreducetheirimpactonconflict

management behavior.• Applythesix-stepconflictmanagementprocedurefor

identifying, analyzing, and managing conflicts – and learning from the process.

• Implementtheselectedideasimmediatelyandeffectively.

MORE ON TEACHING AND LEARNING STYLES

Valerie Grabove, Niagara CollegeWe all learn best in different ways, differing both from person to person and depending on the nature of what is being taught. But unless we have a reason to change our teaching styles, we are inclined to teach our students in the way we learn ourselves. This session will explore a variety of learning styles and learning style inventories as well as the teaching strategies that support them. Attending this session will help teachers to build their repertoire of teaching styles so they can more effectively reach all their students.

CONCURRENTWORKSHOPS B, CON’T

Wednesday, May 11, 20111:30 pm – 3:00 pm

PRESTO! LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FUN, QUICK AND MAKE LEARNING STICK Tracy Tagliati, The Thiagi GroupIn this session you will experience a variety of hands-on, high-energy, 3-minute games and activities that work like magic to engage, entertain and serve as effective learning tools. Whether you are a teacher or a trainer, you will find games that you can immediately use in your own classroom with any topic, any age group, and any audience. They promise to keep your learners involved from the moment they walk in the door until the moment they leave.

Objectives:• Explaintheadvantagesofbrief,highenergylearningactivities.• Userelevantentertainmentelementstoincreasetheinterest

level of learning activities.• Providepsychologicalrationalefortheuseofthesestrategies

for engaging learners.

TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING IN THE CLASSROOM

Helen Harrison, Fanshawe CollegeThis seminar will introduce instructors to the basic concepts of critical thinking. We will complete some critical thinking exercises and then move on to discussing and sharing strategies to enhance critical thinking in college courses. We will explore how to assess critical thinking in our students, including setting up learning activities and questioning sequences that encourage higher level thinking. Internet resources will also be provided.

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH WEAK LITERACY SKILLSKathryn Brillinger, Conestoga CollegeTeaching students with weak literacy skills is not an easy job. How can we quickly identify such students? How can we support them during our course? How can supporting these students actually lead to better teaching and learning overall? This workshop will provide strategies and tips for helping the increasing numbers of students who struggle with the reading and writing required in our college courses.

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS C

Thursday, May 12, 20118:30 am to 10:00 am

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINETom Groulx/ Fred Varkaris, St. Clair/ Fanshawe CollegeThe combination of larger classes and the increased distraction of electronic devices have created challenges in classroom management both in the classroom and in the virtual world. This workshop will explore strategies and approaches to enable positive and engaging learning environments for your students. Join your colleagues in discussions and interactive activities to share your experiences and exchange ideas that will lead to more effective classroom management.

ENGAGING STUDENTS IN LARGER CLASSESNancy Nelson, Conestoga CollegeLearning is not a spectator sport, but often we resort to didactic teaching when we are assigned large classes. In this workshop, we will examine the unique aspects of teaching large classes, and explore methods that help us move away from the established pattern of lecturing, toward a more engaging and active learning environment.

ENHANCING LEARNING WITH EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Kathy Bouma, Fanshawe CollegeInteractive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessonsand provide an opportunity for students to use technologywhile developing and promoting self-study and content reviewto augment your teaching and facilitate greater learningopportunities. This hands-on, interactive session will explore anassortment of interactive tools and activities that can be easilyimplemented in your own classroom. Included will be the useof Clickers as well as online interactive activities that are oftenincluded as additional resources to student textbooks.

GRADING STUDENTCONTRIBUTIONS TO GROUP WORKDale Dolson, Fanshawe CollegeThe successful grading of student contributions to group projects requires a clear schedule of project due dates,

the standards for grading the project, and for monitoring student contributions, and appropriate forms for grading those contributions. Working in small groups, workshop participants will develop and discuss standards, a monitoring process, grading forms, and dispute resolution strategies for grading student contributions to group work.

TECHNIQUES FOR DE-ESCALATING TENSION INTHE CLASSROOMJoe Cannon, Lambton CollegeHave you had any experiences with anger in your classroom?This workshop will provide a forum for debriefing and discussion.Experiential exercises will lead to some strategies for coping withvarious levels of student angry responses.

THE ROLE OF COORDINATORPeter Vanscoy/Audrey Sloat, Niagara/Lambton CollegeSuccessful programs thrive with successful academic leadership. Many colleges assign a professor to a special non-advisory leadership role called “coordinator.” This person’s task is to ensure student success by completing all departmental work and curriculum is effective, harmonious and efficient. Every college assigns these roles in different ways as every person is unique and so too is every coordinator. Participants in this workshop will explore and share the many aspects, rewards and complexities of coordinating a program, as well as the challenges coordinators face as they develop, organize, monitor, market, and administer their programs.

UNDERSTANDING THE SWF(STANDARD WORKLOAD FORMULA)Roberta Burke, Mohawk CollegeSo now you have been “swfed”. This workshop will review theelements that make up the SWF (i.e. teaching contact hours,class size, the type of course, type and number of preparations,evaluation factors, complementary functions) which willhopefully take the mystery out of the standard workloadformula and shed light on how to manage your workloadassignments.

CONCURRENTPRESENTER/SMALL GROUP

FACILITATOR BIOS:

Cheryl Batten, Conestoga CollegeCheryl has been involved in teaching and learning in both

public and corporate sectors for over 20 years. Over the last

ten years, Cheryl’s work has focused primarily on academic

environments. She is currently a full-time Curriculum Consultant

with Conestoga College, and also engages in educational

consulting and teaching with other post-secondary institutions

on an ongoing basis. Cheryl is currently involved in M.Ed thesis

research relating to college faculty professional development.

Cheryl loves to travel and to experience the outdoors in as

many ways as possible most recently with golfing and hiking.

Kathy Bouma, Fanshawe College Kathy is a Learning Consultant with Fanshawe College in London

and a member of the CEDP Western Region Steering Committee.

She has been developing and delivering training for more

than 25 years, and has worked on contract with businesses,

industry and not-for-profit organizations, as well as Lambton

College in Sarnia and Fanshawe College in London. Kathy

believes in lifelong learning and has recently completed her

Master of Arts in Leadership degree at Royal Roads University

in B.C. Her undergraduate studies involved adult learning

theories and principles as well as computer applications.

Kathy Brillinger, Conestoga College Kathryn has been teaching at the college level for 22 years.

She has taught at four colleges and is currently at Conestoga

College where she teaches courses in TESL and ESL and

supports the Professional Development Department as

Faculty Advisor. She has four daughters, a large garden,

and a passion for intercultural communication.

Roberta Burke, Mohawk College Roberta is the Faculty Development Specialist in the Centre for

Teaching and Learning where she offers resources, workshops

and programs to support the growth of faculty at various

stages in their career, focusing on teaching excellence. She has a

passion for assessment stemming from her role as Coordinator

of Prior Learning Assessment for 13 years. She has worked

on many initiatives including program mapping and student

feedback on teaching. She began her career 30 years ago as a

Life Skills Coach in Job Readiness Training programs working

with adult learners and has since taught in Humanities and

Social Sciences. She is also the Chief Steward for the Faculty

Union and possesses a certificate in dispute resolution.

Joe Cannon, Lambton College Joe has been teaching in the Social Service Worker Program

at Lambton College since 1988. He is a past recipient of the

President’s Award of Excellence.

Doug Daniels, Mohawk CollegeDoug teaches in the Mechanical Technician program specializing

in Fluid Power and Automation. He also coordinates the

post secondary mechanical students. His passion is to help

students develop into enthusiastic, active professionals

able to find employment in an industry that he has been

involved with for the past 37 years. His career began as

a junior engineering designer after graduating from the

Mohawk College “Mechanical Engineering Technologist”

program. He worked in engineering and technical sales

until joining the faculty of Mohawk College in 1999.

John DeCaro, St. Clair College John DeCaro holds a Master’s Degree in Library Science and a

Master’s of Education Administration from Wayne State University.

John has worked as Freedom of Information Coordinator and

Records Manager for the St. Catherine Hydro Commission and The

York Region District School Board as well as Coordinator of Media

Resources and the Professional Library for the York Region Board.

John is presently employed at St. Clair College - Library Services.

Robert Deeks, Mohawk College Robert worked 21 years for a Fortune 500 company in a

manufacturing environment. Robert teaches in the Mechanical

Department at Mohawk, and is currently chair of the Provincial

Industrial Mechanic Millwright, Program Advisory Committee

in its transformation to the Ontario College of Trades and

Apprenticeship. Robert finished CEDP as a participant in 2005

and then returned as a small group facilitator. After a couple

of phases he took over the role of A/V and PowerPoint go-to

person, gofer, DJ in the evenings, and event photographer. Robert

believes that CEDP will be a transformative experience for all

and warmly remembered with a few photographic mementos.

However, if you feel you would like one of the candid photos of

you deleted from the collection, please let him know.

Dale Dolson, Fanshawe College Dale has been a faculty member with Fanshawe College since

1994 in the School of Tourism and Hospitality. His background

includes Hotel Management for the early part of his career and

20 years experience in owning and managing successful fine

dining establishments. He has been involved with CEDP for about

10 years and continues to enjoy the experience and benefits

completely from his involvement.

Tania Fera-VanGent, Niagara College Tania is a Communications/English Professor at Niagara College,

and has recently been seconded as a Curriculum Coach for the

Centre for Educational and Professional Development. In addition to

participating in the College Educator Development Program, Tania

also takes part in the Part-time teacher Training Program at Niagara.

Her educational background includes an Honours BA in English

Literature from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters in

Communications from Brock University. Currently, Tania is completing

the Certificate for Teaching Adults through Niagara College.

Valerie Grabove, Niagara College Valerie is the Chair for the Centre for Educational and

Professional Development at Niagara College which coordinates

organizational, curriculum and professional development for all

employees at Niagara College. She has been an educator and

facilitator for over 20 years in a variety of disciplines - theatre,

communication, and leadership to name a few. In her role as

Chair, she designs, develops and facilitates workshops, programs,

conferences and retreats for diverse populations. In her spare

time, she enjoys fly fishing, canoe tripping, dog sledding, wine

tasting and traveling. Valerie is also Past President of the Canadian

Society for the Study of Higher Education.

Tom Groulx, St. Clair College Tom is in his eleventh year as a full-time faculty member

at St. Clair College. He teaches general education electives

primarily in the area of sociology. He is in his thirty-first year

as a Sessional Instructor at the University of Windsor where he

teaches criminology. He also teaches for Brock University in their

education program. In addition to that, he has taught at Wayne

State University in Detroit as well as the University of Alberta and

the University of Calgary.


FACILITATOR BIOS:


FACILITATOR BIOS:

Helen Harrison, Fanshawe College Helen is a nursing professor at Fanshawe College, and graduated

from phase 3 of CEDP in 2006. She teaches theory, lab and

clinical courses in the Practical Nursing program. A nurse for

over 20 years, she has held staff nurse, clinical research and staff

education positions at University Hospital in London. Helen has

completed degrees in biology, nursing and education, all from the

University of Western Ontario. She is a competitive jazz dancer,

and has recently taken up photography as an additional hobby.

She loves meeting and learning with participants of CEDP.

Geoff Johnstone, Conestoga CollegeGeoff is the Coordinator of the Liberal Studies degree electives at

Conestoga College. Geoff was raised in Liverpool England and has

a Bachelor of Science from the University College Swansea and

his Masters of Arts from McMaster University. He is Conestoga’s

longest serving faculty member.

Leslie Marshall, Mohawk College Leslie teaches Anatomy, Radiographic Skills, Professional Practice,

Quality Control and Quality Management courses in the Mohawk-

McMaster collaborative Medical Radiation Sciences program.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning. In 20 years in

education both in the UK and Canada he has collaborated in the

development of two degree level programs in Medical Radiation

Sciences; designed clinical education programs; developed on-

line preceptor training; and has developed and delivered several

faculty development workshops. This is his second year as a

facilitator at CEPD.

Nancy Nelson, Conestoga CollegeNancy has been teaching in the engineering technology

department at Conestoga for 27 years. Winner of Conestoga’s

2003 Award for Teaching Excellence and McGraw-Hill’s inaugural

Educational Innovation Award, her interest in education has

seen her involved as a CEDP facilitator, initiating Conestoga’s

educational technology department, and most recently leading

the development and implementation of project-based degree

program. She has just returned from sabbatical where she

researched ways to better reach today’s digitally-aware learners.

Joan Oliver, St. Clair College Joan has worked for the Windsor Public Library early in her career

and presently oversees Collection Development and Budget

Control for Library Services at St. Clair College. Joan has been

the contact for the recent changes to Bill C-32 through the HLLR

representation for Ontario Colleges.

Dan Rorai, St. Clair College Dan teaches English, Communication, Systems Analysis, and

Computer Programming courses at St. Clair College in Windsor,

Ontario. He holds a Master’s Degree in Communication. In his 21

years of teaching, he has authored and delivered 18 different post

secondary, continuing education, and contract training courses.

In 1995, he won a National Institute of Staff and Organizational

Development (NISOD) award for teaching excellence for a major

study he co-authored on Learning Technologies. Daniel recently

served as a facilitator and steering committee member for the

College Educator Development Program (CEDP).

Audrey Sloat, Lambton College Audrey is an energetic Professor in the hospitality and tourism

program who is committed to offering her students an education

that extends beyond the confines of the classroom. She has been

a faculty member and Coordinator at Lambton College for over

20 years and a member of the CEDP team for more than 10 years.

Audrey was a recipient of the Province of Ontario LIFT Awards

(Leadership in Faculty Teaching) in 2007.


FACILITATOR BIOS:

Peter Vanscoy, Niagara College Peter is a Professor and Coordinator of Niagara College’s

Computer Programmer/Computer Programmer Analyst programs

in the School of Media Studies. Peter has forged valuable

relationships within the College, Community and Industry. He

is a member of the Canadian Information Processing Society

(CIPS), and is the recipient of the College’s 2010 Faculty Award of

Excellence and the 2002 Health and Safety award.

Fred Varkaris, Fanshawe College Fred Varkaris joined the School of Building Technology at

Fanshawe College as a professor in 2003 after spending many

years working in the fields of civil engineering and water resource

management. Having crafted content for over 20 courses, he is

constantly experimenting with new ways to engage students and

is a firm believer in experiential learning. In addition to teaching

and facilitating at CEDP, Fred has worked with Organizational

Development and Learning at Fanshawe where he was involved

with the Orientation to College Teaching program and the

exploration of professional development opportunities for

faculty. Fred earned his Dipl.T.T. at Algonquin College, and holds

a B.Sc., M.Sc. and M.Ed. from the University of Western Ontario.

When he is not teaching, he enjoys spending the summer riding

his motorcycle, swimming and hiking with his family. In winter he

watches movies, shovels snow and wishes it was summer.

Shari Virtue, Niagara College Shari has been an ESL/EAP instructor for 22 years, the last 11

years in the International Division at Niagara College. She has

also taught in Japan, Thailand, Switzerland, China and the United

Arab Emirates. Current interests include faculty development,

internationalization and literacy. She completed an MA in

Applied Linguistics with a focus on professional development

for language teachers, and she is in the planning stages of a

volunteer teacher training initiative for English teachers in

Ethiopia.

ENTERTAINMENT

Tuesday, May 10, 2011Pub Evening/ Dinner at The Hangar/ Griff’s CavernCome join us for an informal dinner at St. Clair College’s “The Hangar” followed by a casual networking pub evening at Griff’s Cavern. Griff’s Cavern is a 150 seat, full service licensed restaurant/ pub located in the student centre at St. Clair College.Robert Deeks, photographer and D.J. extraordinaire will be spinning a spirited mix of music which will add an excellent ambience to the evening. A dance floor will be available should you wish to boogie to your favourite songs. For non-dancing enthusiasts, a big projection screen will be available to watch various sporting events that may be on that evening (NHL playoffs perhaps!)

Wednesday, May 11, 2011Dinner/Theatre Evening at St. Clair College Centre for the Artswww.stclaircentre.ca/facility.shtmlwww.stclaircentre.ca/images/map-large.gifA fabulous dinner and theatre evening has been planned for your enjoyment on Wednesday, May 11th along with a visit to the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts. Both inside and out, you’ll be inspired by the centre’s beautiful architecture and scenery. Our location on the Detroit River, overlooking Detroit’s magnificent skyline provides a wonderful backdrop to this event. The perfectly manicured gardens along Windsor’s Riverfront provide a remark-able foreground to the beauty beyond and give you the chance to discover the splendor of Windsor’s downtown. And, within a short walk are the following additional attractions that you may wish to experience on your own:

•CasinoWindsor•WindsorSculptureGarden•WindsorArtGallery

REGISTRATION

The deadline for registration is Friday, April 8, 2011 at NOON.

Please complete the workshop selection page and confirm the workshops you wish to attend. To ensure workshop selections, we recommend you register right away!

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact your CEDP Steering Committee Representatives at the information provided at the bottom of the welcome letter.

Please go to www.stclaircollege.ca/cedp to complete the online registration form.

HOW TO FIND USSt. Clair College is located at:

2000 Talbot Rd. W. , Windsor, ON, N9A 6S4 (519) 972-2727http://www.stclaircollege.ca/map.html

Please click on the link and enter your postal code. Once you do this, you will see driving directions and a google map outlining your driving route to St. Clair College.

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