Bangladesh – Saskatchewan BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM University of Dhaka – University of Saskatchewan INTERNATIONAL SUMMER COURSE & SYMPOSIUM 2018 PROGRAM INTRODUCTION The Bangladesh–Saskatchewan Business and Leadership Development Program, International Summer Course and Symposium is comprised of representatives from the College of Education, the College of Arts and Science (Departments of Economics and English) and the Edwards School of Business. Together with the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, this study abroad program aims to expose students to leading foreign educational institutions and facilitate interaction and networking with academics, business leaders, and policy makers in an international setting. The purpose of the summer course is to provide a platform to advance knowledge sharing, research collaboration, economic development, business partnership development, and other collaboration opportunities between our Universities and beyond. 2 YOUR USASK EXPERIENCE Welcome to the Bangladesh–Saskatchewan Business and Leadership Development Program, International Summer Course and Symposium 2018 Your time at the University of Saskatchewan will provide opportunities to connect, collaborate, create, and share your knowledge. In addition to clinics, seminars, and workshops, you will engage in experiential learning sessions and explore the rich cultural atmosphere that Saskatoon has to offer. • International Trade • Experiential Learning Issues Sessions • Risk Management in • Health Care Process Banking Improvement Knowledge Sharing • Communication • Remai Modern Art Seminars and Gallery Workshops </> Economic Development • Wanuskewin • Research Presentation Heritage Park Clinics Business Partnerships • Folkfest/Cultural Event • Symposium • Change Leadership • Knowledge Sharing • Negotiation Strategies 3 CORPORATE HOSTS ¡ Innovation Place ¡ Whitecap Development Corporation ¡ City of Saskatoon ¡ Canadian Light Source ¡ Westcap Capital Management ¡ Solido ¡ Saskatoon & District Chamber of Commerce SHORT COURSE Chief Darcy Bear Dr Joel Bruneau Chairman of the Board, Associate Professor & Head, PRESENTERS Whitecap Development College of Arts & Science Corporation (Economics) whitecapdevcorp.ca artsandscience.usask.ca/economics Ms Angie Caron Ms Jebunnessa Chapola Dr Mobinul Huq Dr Abdullah Mamun Faculty, Saskatchewan PhD Student, College of Associate Professor, Associate Professor & Urban Native Teacher Edu- Arts & Science (Women's, College of Arts & Science Graduate Chair, Edwards cation Program (SUNTEP) Gender and Sexualities (Economics) School of Business (Finance) education.usask.ca Studies) artsandscience.usask.ca/economics edwards.usask.ca artsandscience.usask.ca/iccc Ms Liz Miller Mr Rob Norris Dr David Parkinson Dr Michelle Prytula Master Student, Senior Strategist, Research Professor, College of Arts & Dean, College of Arts & Science Partnerships, Office of the Science (English) College of Education (English) Vice-President Research artsandscience.usask.ca/english education.usask.ca artsandscience.usask.ca/english vpresearch.usask.ca Dr Asit Sarkar Mr Jaime Valentine Dr Keith Willoughby Professor Emeritus, Superintendent of Human Dean, Edwards School of Business Resources, Saskatoon Public Edwards School of Business (Management and School Division edwards.usask.ca Marketing) spsd.sk.ca edwards.usask.ca 5 SHORT COURSE PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, August 6 Communications Workshop # 1 College of Arts and Science 1:30pm - 4:30pm Osman Rahman, Senior Trade Analyst, Welcome and Orientation Education Room 2014 International Relations and Trade, Ministry of 9:00am - 12:00pm - Education Room 1004 Dr David Parkinson Trade and Export Development Dr David Burgess, Chair Department of English Nancy Carlson, Senior Trade Policy Analyst, College of Education College of Arts and Science Trade Policy, Ministry of Trade and Export Angie Caron, Faculty Development Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Abstract: This session will have students Program (SUNTEP) working in small groups to discuss and practise Abstract: This session will be a presentation Jordan Hartshorn the techniques presented in the seminars. on trade and the business opportunities that International Student and Study Abroad Center currently exisit in the bilateral economic relations (ISAAC) and Student Recruitment Experiential Learning Session #1 between Saskatchewan and Bangladesh. University of Saskatchewan 6:30pm - 7:30pm Education Room 2014 Short Course Presentation #2 Abstract: This session will provide participants Dr Asit Sarkar, Dr Mamun Abdullah, & Mr Rob Change Leadership with an opportunity to meet with dignitaries, Norris 1:30pm - 4:30pm learn the importance of place through a Edwards School of Business Education Room 2014 discussion about relationships between the Office of the Vice-President Research Dr Michelle Prytula, College of Education original inhabitants and newcomers to this land, hear important orientation information about Abstract: This session will provide participants Abstract: This session will have students the University of Saskatchewan, and receive an with an introduction to Canadian business exploring theories and concepts of change overview of the Summer Course, Symposium, protocol and an overview of the entire leadership through the examination of the and planned cultural events. Participants will be Experiential Learning component. concept of organizational change, supporting invited to briefly introduce themselves and their models, and leadership approaches and styles program of study. to design and manage change processes within Wednesday, August 8 organizations. Introduction to the Saskatchewan Economy 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Education Room 1004 Presentation: Whitecap Development Corporation: Organization, Vision and Dr Joel Bruneau & Dr Mobinul Huq Friday, August 10 Department of Economics, Strategy College of Arts and Science 9:30am - 10:30am Experiential Learning Sessions #3-4 Education Room 2014 9:00am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 4:30pm Abstract: This session will provide participants Chief Darcy Bear, Chairman of the Board, with an introduction of the Saskatchewan Whitecap Development Corporation Economy, including geography, population, Saturday, August 11 Abstract: This session will discuss "the Whitecap demographics, economic structure, political Remai Modern Art Gallery Story" - how the Whitecap Dakota First Nation structure, international and intra-national trade 9:00am - 11:45am patterns in Saskatchewan, and the Bangladesh- has built an economic engine for this First Nation Pick-up: Education Building East Entrance Saskatchewan trade relationship. community focusing on long term economic security and growth with a strong emphasis on partnership. Farmers' Market and Riverfront Promenade Tuesday, August 7 Experiential Learning Session #2 Communications Seminar #1 Cultural Program 10:30am- 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 4:30pm 9:00am - 12:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm Edwards School of Business Education Room 2014 St. Thomas More College Auditorium Meeting with Corporate Hosts Dr David Parkinson, Department of English Research Time College of Arts and Science Sunday, August 12 Abstract: This session will have students Thursday, August 9 Wanuskewin Heritage Park studying ways to devise and refine research questions and appropriate methodologies in Short Course Presentation#1 10:00am - 3:00pm order to plan, compose, and edit a successful Current Issues in International Trade Pick-up: Education Building East Entrance short presentation for oral delivery at the 9:00am - 12:00pm Symposium. Education Room 2014 Dr Joel Bruneau, Department of Economics, 6 Monday, August 13 Wednesday, August 15 Education Room 2014 Dr Keith Willoughby, Edwards School of Experiential Learning Sessions #5-6 Communications Seminar #2 Business 9:00am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 4:30pm 9:00am - 12:00pm Education Room 2014 Abstract: This session will involve discussion of Dr David Parkinson, Department of English how health care organizations can use scientific Tuesday, August 14 College of Arts and Science and quality management principles to improve Short Course Presentation #3 actual systems and processes. University as an Engine for Economic Abstract: This session will have students studying ways to devise and refine research Growth: Fostering Engagement and Communications Clinic #3 questions and appropriate methodologies in Building Partnerships 7:00pm - 10:00pm order to plan, compose, and edit a successful 9:00am - 12:00pm Education Room 2014 short presentation for oral delivery at the Education Room 2014 Ms Liz Miller, Department of English Symposium. Mr Rob Norris College of Arts and Science Office of the Vice-President Research Communications Workshop #2 Dr Asit Sarkar Abstract: This session will provide participants 1:30pm - 4:30pm Edwards School of Business the opportunity to prepare and rehearse their Education Room 2014 short presentations; select illustrations and Dr David Parkinson , Department of English Abstract: This session will draw on the practise responding to questions. evolution of the University of Saskatchewan as College of Arts and Science a community and economy-engaged campus with a focus on opportunities and challenges Abstract: This session will have students Friday, August 17 in building partnership and collaboration with working in small groups to discuss and practise Symposium industry and growth centers. the techniques presented in the seminars. 9:00am - 4:30pm Edwards School of Business Room 18 Short Course Presentation