Education Connection fostering paths beyond OISE

wednesday, january 30, 2013 5:00 pm–8:00 pm OISE library and classrooms

Keynote address 5:00 pm–5:30 pm, OISE library Akela Peoples President and CEO, The Learning Partnership

Concurrent Panels 5:45 pm–7:00 pm

• Health, Development & Adult Education, Room 12-199 • Higher Education, Communications & Design, Room 11-164 • Government, Consulting & Educational Research, Room 5-160

Networking with panelists; refreshments 7:00 pm–8:00 pm OISE library Keynote Akela Peoples President and CEO, The Learning Partnership

Akela Peoples’ broad range of expertise includes the areas of leadership, entrepreneurship, educational programming, marketing and communications, partnerships, and business development.

Her professional career began in the public education system where she led the creation and implementation of two internationally renowned educational programs: a high-tech international business program and a regional performing arts school. In 1998 she founded Youth in Motion, where she served as President and CEO for 14 years. During this time, she built an organization renowned for its design and delivery of diverse local and national programs for youth including Canada’s Top 20 Under 20 awards and mentoring program. Akela has also led her own consulting practice and authored three books on mentoring.

Akela has a M.Ed. from the (OISE), a B.Ed., her principal’s qualifications, and an Honours B.A. from the University of Western .

Health, Development & Adult Education, Room 12-199 Liam O’Leary, Moderator, MEd student, Adult Education

• Dr. Ivan Silver, MD, MEd, FRCPC, Vice President Education, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH)

Dr. Ivan Silver is a full professor in the Department of Psychiatry at U of T and he is the inaugural Vice President, Education at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health. Drawing from his experience at the University, Dr. Silver is responsible for envisioning and creating a teaching and learning culture at CAMH that will draw students and trainees to the hospitoal and support the teaching and learning experience of everyone who works there.

Formerly the Vice-Dean of Continuing Education and Professional Development in the Faculty of Medicine at U of T, Dr. Silver has also served as an Educational consultant with the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute at St. Michael’s Hospital and was the inaugural Direc- tor of the Faculty of Medicine’s renowned Centre for Faculty Development. Dr. Silver is a nationally and internationally respected scholar in the areas of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Faculty Development and Interprofessional Education and Collaboration. He has built a national reputation as a skilled clinician, an esteemed teacher and educator, and a creative facilitator.

Dr. Ivan Silver has been awarded the prestigious President’s Teaching Award (2012) from the University of Toronto. The award recognizes Dr. Silver for sustained excellence in teaching, research in teaching, and the integration of teaching and research.

• Dr. Joyce Nyhof-Young, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine, and Curriculum Evaulation Coordinator, Undergraduate Medical Educa- tion Program, Faculty of Medicine, U of T. Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Nyhof-Young is a social scientist with a Ph.D. in Curriculum Teaching and Learning from OISE. Dr. Nyhof-Young was a research scientist at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and faculty member in the Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto. Her research with PMH focuses on program development and evaluation in cancer patient education and survivorship, and in health professional education. As well as her posi- tions as Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine and Curriculum Evaluation Coordinator, she is the Research Lead at the Wightman Berris Academy for the second year Determinants of Community Health (DOCH2) course for undergraduate medical students. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the School of Fashion, . Dr. Nyhof-Young is cross appointed to the Institute of Medical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Theory and Policy Studies at OISE/UT.

• Kimberly Gibbons, MEd, Executive Director, Ontario Council for International Cooperation

In her role as Executive Director, Kimberly Gibbons has led the Ontario Council for In- ternational Cooperation through a period of expansion and growth in its sector-repre- sentation, networking, capacity building and public engagement roles. Kimberly has experience working in formal and non-formal education settings with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds. She counts as formative experiences her involvement in devel- opment education as a local committee and overseas volunteer in Guelph and Costa Rica with Canadian Crossroads International; field research and work with street children in India; teaching ESL and global issues to children and adults in rural Japan; supporting gender and human rights profiles within the Commonwealth Secretariat; and coordinat- ing culture and education programmes for the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto.

Kimberly holds a Masters of Education in Adult Education and Transformative Learning from OISE.

• Sahil Dhingra, LLB, Leadership Development Speaker, The Potentialists

Sahil Dhingra is a Law Graduate from the University of British Columbia, and has recently left the law behind to pursue his dream of being a Leadership Development Speaker and Wellness Coach. Sahil is a connector and community builder at heart, and is passionate about developing people who are fulfilled and balanced, collaborate to support one another, and create meaningful contributions to the world around them. • Sarah Irwin, MEd, MBA, Managing Director, Independent Learning Centre, TVO

Sarah is the Managing Director of the Independent Learning Centre (ILC), the Prov- ince of Ontario’s designated provider of distance education utilizing technology and new media to deliver online learning to adults and those who cannot be served by the traditional system. ILC is mandated by the Ministry of Education to provide a high school education, at a distance, in English and French.

Under Sarah’s leadership the ILC won the 2007 CNMA award for Excellence in Learning and two Interactive Media Awards. Sarah sits on the Canadian Heritage Virtual Museum Editorial Board and is a member of the UNESCO International Adult Learners’ Week com- mittee. Prior to her appointment with the ILC, Sarah was TVO’s Director of E-Learning, setting up and running the $10 million e-learning initiative known as the Lifelong Learning Challenge Fund. This resulted in the creation of eight sets of online courses amounting to over 1440 hours of courseware in partnership with eight colleges, universities and institu- tions. Sarah joined TVO after spending 15 years at the CBC in various capacities ranging from production, business affairs and acquisitions, with her final role as Manager, Market- ing and Sales, CBC International Sales. She holds a BA from York University; an MBA com- pleted online through Athabasca University, and an MEd from OISE/University of Toronto.

Higher Education, Communications & Design, Room 11-164 Sabrina Persaud, Moderator, MEd student, Educational Administration

• Dr. Pamela Gravestock, MA, PhD, Associate Director, Centre for Teaching Support and Innovations, U of T

• Dr. Pamela Gravestock works with faculty, departments and divisions on teaching- related issues including: developing learning outcomes, evaluating teaching (through dossiers, mid-course feedback, course evaluations, and on-site observations), and en- couraging academic integrity. Dr. Gravestock also teaches a course on the University in Canada in the Canadian Studies Program at U of T. She holds MAs in Art History and History and a doctorate in Higher Education at OISE.

• Mary Catharine Lennon, MA, Senior Research Analyst, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario

Mary Catharine Lennon has been involved in higher education policy development, advice and research in institutional, provincial, inter-provincial and international agen- cies. The majority of her work is in international and comparative policy issues of system design, accountability, quality assurance and governance. She is currently a PhD Candi- date in Higher Education at OISE/University of Toronto. • Graeme Stewart, MA, MSc, Communications Manager, Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations

Graeme Stewart is a public policy professional with a focus in higher education and specialties in public communications, government relations and digital media. He has worked in all areas of the higher education sector, including government, advocacy, and research. He is a PhD student in Higher Education at OISE.

• Bernie Murray, MEd, Associate Professor, School of Fashion, Ryerson University

Bernie Murray teaches courses in Fashion Design, Research Methods, and Computer Aided Design. Her research agenda includes creativity, critique, and studio-based peda- gogy. She has worked in the Canadian apparel industry for over 20 years in design, man- ufacturing and consulting for apparel companies. She holds a BEd and MEd from Brock University and is a 4th year PhD student in Curriculum, Teaching & Learning at OISE.

• Dr. Ben Barry, MA, PhD, Assistant Professor, Equity, Inclusivity & Diversity, Faculty of Communication & Design, Ryerson University

Dr. Ben Barry’s research explores cross-cultural consumer attitudes towards fashion com- munications and institutional barriers that prevent and facilitate the inclusion of diversity in fashion marketing. In 1995, he began the first agency in the world that represented fashion models of all ages, sizes, backgrounds and abilities at the age of just 14.

Ben’s passion for diversity and entrepreneurship are palpable to audiences as he discuss- es topics ranging from challenging the status quo in business to beauty and body image, to marketing and growth strategies for small businesses. Dr. Barry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from the University of Toronto and a Master’s in Innovation, Strategy and Organization as well as a PhD in Marketing from Judge Business School, .

Government, Consulting & Educational Research, Room 5-160 Kamaljeet Singh, Moderator, PhD student, Higher Education

• Dr. Lucia Padure, PhD, Research Coordinator, Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities

Dr. Lucia Padure is a Research Coordinator at the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Research and Planning Branch. Prior to this she served as a Senior Policy Advi- sor in the same Ministry, in the Strategic Policy Branch. Lucia has extensive policy, consult- ing and academic experience in Canada, US and Central Europe. She holds a PhD from OISE/University of Toronto and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. • Bradley Fauteux, HBMus, Management Diploma, Managing Director, Ministry of Natural Resources - Ontario Parks

Prior to his role as Managing Director Ontario Parks Bradley Fauteux held the dual position of Director Private Career Colleges Branch (Acting) and Superintendent of Private Ca- reer Colleges in the Post-Secondary Education Division of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. He has held a number of executive positions both within government and the private sector over the last 14 years during which he has conducted hundreds of interviews as part of the hiring process.

• Rima Khullar, BEd, Education Officer, Ministry of Education

Rima Khullar currently holds a position as an Education Officer (Contract) at the Ministry of Education in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch. She is a Master’s candi- date in the CTL program in collaboration with Education Policy at OISE. Rima also holds a BA, as well as a BEd from the University of Toronto. Her previous employment background is in the not-for-profit sector, focusing on initiatives to improve diversity, equity and inte- gration in Toronto.

• Dr. Sid Ali, MEd, PhD, Principal Consultant, Research and Evaluation Consulting

Dr. A. Sidiq (Sid) Ali is the Principal of Research and Evaluation Consulting. Sid has an educational background in the Humanities and Social Sciences with Bachelor’s degrees in History and Education and an MEd and PhD Educational Measurement and Evalua- tion. He has spent over fifteen years conducting research and evaluation projects and is a CES credentialed evaluator. As a consultant, Dr. Ali has many clients in the corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors. Much of his work focuses on training, testing and profes- sional credentialing programs. He has taught both graduate and teacher pre-service courses in research methods and student assessment and evaluation. Dr. Ali has been the recipient of the University of Toronto’s department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning’s doctoral scholarship and the National (U.S.) Science Foundation’s Evaluators’ Institute scholarship. He has written many evaluation and technical reports, has pub- lished articles in magazines and in Canadian and international scholarly journals, and has presented his work at national and international conferences.

• Dr. Kunle Akingbola, MA, PhD, MBA, Human Resources Consultant and Adjunct Professor, Lakehead University and OISE

Dr. Kunle Akingbola is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration, Lakehead University. He is also a research associate in the Social Economy Centre, Uni- versity of Toronto. He received his MA (workplace learning & change concentration), & PhD from OISE, University of Toronto, MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and Master of Industrial Relations & Human Resources Management from University of Lagos. Dr. Aking- bola’s research is on complex interactions in strategy, HRM and Change in nonprofit and healthcare organizations. He teaches courses in Human Resources Management, Orga- nizational Change and Strategy. Dr. Akingbola is a Certified Human Resources Profes- sional. He has significant experience in various Human Resources Management portfolios including HR Strategy, recruitment, change management, and collective bargaining/ labour relations.

Networking with panelists, refreshments 7:00 pm-8:00 pm OISE library

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Organized by Student Services in collaboration with Sabrina Persaud, MEd student, Educational Administration and Kamaljeet Singh, PhD student, Higher Education.