Niagara College is inviting faculty, staff, and partners from around the world to connect and celebrate global education in a virtual workshop series to commemorate the inauguration of Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education & Training.
The workshop series will explore a diverse range of topics in post-secondary educational leadership, gender & social inclusion, entrepreneurship & innovation, applied research, teaching & learning, and global Human Resources (HR) practices. Sessions will be held every Tuesday from May 14 to June 25, offering flexibility across global time zones with two distinct time slots to ensure accessibility for all attendees, regardless of their geographic location.
Zoom links can be accessed via the employee portal announcement.
Workshop Series Sessions
Tuesday, May 14
Lessons Learned in Post-secondary Educational Leadership:
- Delve into the journey of intentional and transformational leadership within the dynamic landscape of post-secondary education.
- Explore practical insights, global lessons, and personal stories that empower leaders to navigate challenges effectively.
- Learn more about the concepts of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as Immigration Trends to help you navigate the intricacies of the time.
- Led by Sean Coote, Vice President, International & Holly Catalfamo, Senior Director, Global Education and Training.
- Date & time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EDT and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT.
Tuesday, May 21
Gender & Social Inclusion: An Introduction:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of strategic leadership practices essential for promoting gender equality and social inclusion within organizations.
- Explore fundamental principles and high-impact tools necessary to cultivate inclusive environments.
- Receive practical advice to equip you with the knowledge and skills to lead transformative change within your organization and beyond.
- Led by Maureen Souply, Teaching and Learning Specialist from NC’s Institute for Global Education and Training.
- Date & time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EDT and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT.
Tuesday, May 28
Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Igniting your Creativity!:
- Ignite your creativity as you explore your entrepreneurial passion.
- Learn how to execute a great business idea, through creativity tools, bringing an emerging entrepreneur one step closer to realizing a dream.
- Get insights on how to better improve your learners’ skills in small business development and entrepreneurship.
- Date & time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EDT and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT.
- Led by Monique Finley, Professor & Coordinator, School of Business Management.
Tuesday, June 4
Exploring Centres of Excellence in Applied Research:
- Explore the crucial role of research and innovation in today’s rapidly changing world and gain insights into successful frameworks tailored for the postsecondary environment, inspired by Niagara College’s award-wining model.
- Discover how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and post-secondary institutions can drive economic and social development in their communities through research and innovation initiatives.
- Unlock opportunities to increase graduates’ employability and support the professional development of teaching staff.
- Led by Amy Proulx, Global Research and Innovation Leader & Professor, School of Culinary, Tourism, and Beverage Studies.
- Date & time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EDT and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT.
Tuesday, June 11
Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century
- Get a taste of the Pedagogical Excellence Program’s transformative potential, by exploring key strategies to enhance your teaching skills.
- Dive into understanding the modern-day learner, discover effective techniques for integrating technology, and explore approaches for fostering inclusive and student-centered classrooms.
- Gain practical insights into crafting interactive lessons and managing classroom dynamics and be inspired and equipped with actionable tools to elevate your teaching practice.
- Led by Suzanne Nicks, Professor, School of English Language Studies.
- Date & time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EDT and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT.
Tuesday, June 18
Global Human Resources Leadership: Developing a Culture of Excellence:
- Develop an understanding of the strategic global human resources (HR) practices that position organizations to achieve their short and long-term goals.
- Discover fundamental HR practices by exploring high impact tools and resources that best position the organization to cultivate a culture of excellence.
- Gain a wealth of practical advice from your facilitator, an experienced HR professional, educator, and senior administrative leader.
- Led by Holly Catalfamo – Senior Director, Global Education and Training.
- Date & time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EDT and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT.
Tuesday, June 25
Integrating Sustainability Practices within your Organization:
- Gain insights into the crucial role of institutional sustainability and its implementation.
- Delve into the core sustainability practices.
- Explore effective strategies and collaborations that best position your organization to foster a culture of sustainability.
- Led by Taryn Wilkinson – Manager, Sustainability, and Katie Altoft – Professor, School of Environment & Horticulture
- Date & time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. EDT and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. EDT.
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact our team at [email protected]
Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education & Training
Bringing together the expertise of a highly skilled NC team with partner organizations worldwide, Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education & Training proudly provides educational solutions designed to inspire sustainable global change. For over 20 years, NC has been collaborating with global institutions, including developing and delivering customized education and training programs and capacity building projects to support learners around the world and global partners in achieving their goals. Drawing on this expertise, NC established in May 2024 an official global education hub – a one-stop-shop to leverage its world-renowned education and training programs and to offer newly developed modularized global programs. The Institute also strives to support partners in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
