Events
Simple, Sustainable, Scalable WIL
Oct 22, 2024 08:30 AM
to
10:00 AM
B255/R205
Registration Deadline: Oct 22, 2024 09:00 AM
**This event is for VIU Staff/Faculty Only**
Register today for Coffee and Learn series in Building 255, Room 205 for VIU Employees who are interested in learning more about work-integrated learning (WIL)
Presenters: Susan Soikie and Julie Witt, University of Toronto Scarborough
Overview: This presentation highlights the strategic and operational excellence of the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Team at UTSC, focusing on managing community partnerships for course-based WIL experiences.
Key Highlights:
WIL Team Origins: Exploration of the team's development within UTSC's strategic context, driven by government mandates and funding metrics for mandatory WIL participation.
Guiding Principles: Emphasis on Reciprocity, Simplicity, Sustainability, and Scalability to streamline internal processes and enhance partner engagement.
Innovative Practices: Use of Microsoft OneNote for tracking partnerships, improving alignment with institutional values and fostering relationship-building.
Operational Impact: Showcasing how data consolidation and structured timelines facilitate smoother semester starts, ensuring legal compliance and enhancing partner stability.
Resilience and Stewardship: Strategies for maintaining partnerships through team transitions and improved coordination among internal stakeholders, leading to better service for community partners.
Join us to discover actionable strategies for enhancing WIL programs through systematic management of community partnerships, focusing on simplicity, sustainability, and scalability