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Mailhouse: Dycom Direct Mail Services THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG ALUMNI MAGAZINE 1 The University and Community Learning Community learning initiatives are designed to promote the understanding amongst all members of the community that the Univer- sity belongs to them. The twofold purpose of the paper is: • to demonstrate how the various initiatives undertaken to date can be given a shared framework and to illustrate that their combined results set the stage for redefining the role of the University and its relations with the broader world it serves. • to generate discussion on how to prioritize the issue of community learning as a central pillar of post-secondary education in the 21st Century, and to examine how faculty, staff, students and community members can advance this enhanced n recent years, The University of Winnipeg has become a mandate. Ileader in developing meaningful educational programs for the Dr. Axworthy advocates that community engagement become a core value for the Uni- community. It has demonstrated the capacity of a university in versity. Meaningful examples of community an urban setting to extend its reach, and through partnerships, learning initiatives at UWinnipeg include The Innovative Learning Centre, The Opportunity to have an impact on the learning experience of many people Fund, The Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre, beyond the conventional orbit of University programming. The Global Welcome Centre and Academics & Athletics. The University is engaged in other Now, the University is working to extend this Community learning at The University of community learning initiatives through the leadership role by tapping into the immense Winnipeg includes: Division of Continuing Education, the Faculty potential that exists within the infrastruc- • the provision of innovative learning of Education, the Institute of Urban Stud- ture, and among students, staff and faculty, opportunities for groups currently ies and an Experiential Learning Initiative to become a hub of innovative community- underrepresented in the University Network. related learning activities. population. Another level of initiatives that support, com- In his policy paper The University and • the use of University resources to analyze plement and enhance the first wave include Community Learning: An Evolving Mission, and address social, economic, cultural and Diversity Food Services, McFeetors Hall: Great UWinnipeg President & Vice-Chancellor environmental issues in partnership with West Life Student Residence, UWSA Day Care Dr. Lloyd Axworthy explains his vision for a community organizations and other groups. Centre, the ANX, 460 Portage Avenue and a new approach to community learning. The community-based legal centre. paper describes the active integration of the • the cultivation of reciprocal relationships University into the social, cultural and edu- with the surrounding community that Dr. Axworthy suggests a series of next steps cational life of the community. It recognizes are dynamic, mutually beneficial and that respond to the practical needs associ- the responsibility of the University to func- facilitate community-university learning ated with making community learning a tion in an accessible manner and to open development. primary part of the University mission. He itself to the wide diversity of knowledge and recommends that a mission statement be • the understanding that these initiatives experience within society. drafted to position the University as a centre are learning opportunities for its students and catalyst for community learning, and and those within a broad range of local that the various functions of the community T0 read the paper visit UWinnipeg.ca and global communities. learning strategy be integrated in a stable and click Community organizational and financial structure. 2 THE JOURNAL President’s Letter t The University of Winnipeg, we take pride in our alumni. As A students here, they sought an educational experience that would equip them not only to find success in their chosen fields, but also to appreciate the diversity of their communities, understand the breadth of others’ experiences, and to explore new perspectives and ideas. Watching alumni put their education into action is rewarding, inspiring and it shows us that our mission – the values that guide the University – has the