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…
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…
Building Expertise on Diversity Education at Vanier College
As one of the most diverse colleges in the country, Vanier College takes pride in the range of nationalities, languages, and identities represented among our students. As a signatory to…
Developing 21st Century Skills with Online Curation and Social Annotation
“The times they are a’changin,” Bob Dylan first sang 55 years ago. Today, it doesn’t take a folk song to remind us that change is afoot; we can’t help but…
Time Flies When You’re Focused and Having Fun!
Introduction Few places are as anxiety provoking as the second language (L2) classroom. There, learners at all levels of mastery often experience feelings of inauthenticity and incompetence as they develop…