Niagara College (NC) will play a prominent role at the upcoming World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) World Congress, where it is set to share its expertise in advancing global education through three insightful presentations.
This international event brings together global leaders in postsecondary education to exchange best practices and innovative approaches in technical and vocational education.
This year, the Congress will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from September 22 to 27, with the theme “Empower, Equip, Excel”.
Learn more about the topics the NC team will present:
Building Institutional Capacity through Strategic International Partnerships
Presented by Dr. Holly Catalfamo, Senior Director, Global Education and Training, this session will explore the process of building institutional capacity by establishing strategic international partnerships between postsecondary institutions around the world. These partnerships lead to the growth and development of students, faculty, and administrative team members alike. Additionally, the cultivation of these valued partnerships builds a learning organization where interpersonal relationships are fostered, and a culture of organizational excellence is celebrated. NC’s experience in collaborating with partners in Jamaica and Canada will be showcased, illustrating how strong strategic partnerships have been developed and included student mobility, curriculum innovations, virtual collaborations, and applied research projects.
Innovative Partnership Model to Drive Quality Assurance in Global Campuses
Orel Ruiz, Director of Global Campus Operations, Compliance and Reporting, and Becky Sciliberto, Manager of Global Compliance & Reporting, will introduce an innovative Quality Assurance (QA) Framework tailored for non-academic services at branch campuses. The model focuses on a wide range of services, catering to different aspects of student life, from health and wellness to career preparation. Developed in collaboration with partners from the NC community and industry best practices, this framework builds on the essential components of quality assurance, adding cross-college engagement, benchmarking, and ongoing engagement and evaluation to drive continuous improvement. The presenters will share insights and lessons learned from its implementation, by showcasing a case-study application at NC’s public-college private partnership (PCPP) campus location.
Inspiring Innovation in Entrepreneurship Learning: The Integration of Entrepreneurial Pedagogy in Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET)
The objective of the session, led by the School of Business & Management Studies Professor Monique Finley, is to provide a call to action for educators, who serve as mentors and coaches to prepare graduates to explore both entrepreneurial ventures and an entrepreneurial mindset. Participants will gain both the theoretical context and innovation techniques needed to support students to bring their business ideas to life and infuse entrepreneurial thinking into their professional practice.
Holly Catalfamo, Orel Ruiz, Becky Sciliberto, and Monique Finley will share their expertise through insightful presentations at the WFCP Congress.
Exploring collaboration
In addition to the presentations, Niagara College will have a dedicated booth at the WFCP World Congress, providing an opportunity to build connections and explore potential collaborations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discover the diverse educational offerings of Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education and Training.
With its active participation in the WFCP World Congress, Niagara College continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing global education, fostering innovation, and building strategic partnerships that empower learners around the world.
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, in May 2024 NC established 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 is committed to pursuing the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For more information about the Institute, please visit ncglobalinstitute.ca.
