One of the fundamental challenges for the educator, maybe more so for one who trades in the fields of humanities, social sciences, or liberal arts, is to be able to…
Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
Imagine this scenario… You receive a MIO from a student that they’re hoping to talk to you before class. Maybe you’ve noticed that they seem distracted lately, or that they’ve…
Come As You Are: Vanier Collective Gardens Community Project
Introduction A sense of belonging plays an important role in students’ well-being and academic and educational success, and participation in community gardens promotes a sense of belonging, self-confidence, and mental…
Covid Times Testimonials
In October 2020, the PSI office put out a call to individuals and services from across the college to share reflections and/or stories about how they have managed to teach,…
Sink or Swim? Teachers Who’ve Learned to Fly Online
The pandemic year has altered our lives and compelled us to reconstruct a “new normal” in unimaginable ways. College teachers were confronted with unpreceded challenges, and navigating the world of…
Vanier Researcher Profile: Stephen Cohen
Stephen Cohen studies the mechanics of space elevators – an alternative to rockets, which could eventually allow us to shuttle people and goods to and from space in a more…
Usha James Inspires Teachers to Engage Students with a Critical Challenge
On January 13th, Vanier College hosted Usha James from The Critical Thinking Consortium as our keynote speaker for Ped Day. Her presentation, titled Designing Courses and Assessments to Maximize Engagement and…
The Sky Is Not the Limit
In this article, Vanier teachers Laura Niculae (French) and Wissam Chaya (Physics) describe a cross-curricular collaboration that sparks students’ engagement with the creative possibilities of literature, science, and exploration. Through…
Making a Case for Care in and Beyond These Times
My role as the RespectWorks Advisor at Vanier College consists of overseeing the College’s Harassment & Discrimination Policy, assisting employees in complaint-resolution procedures, and facilitating initiatives to cultivate respectful, inclusive…
Éducation émancipatrice
Le projet du livre, Les voix de la diversité : unies contre le racisme, s'inscrit dans la mouvance de l'inclusion et de l'ouverture. Il s’agit du premier livre du département de…