Staff Research and Service

We are committed tosharingour expertise with colleagues on- and off-campus,andwe value the best practices, new perspectives, and innovative strategiesour research, teaching, andservice efforts afford.

Our staff members'educational research contributes to the evidence-based theories and practices that inform CTE's work. In 2023-2024, our staff received 6Գٲ, published 3-𱹾ɱپ, anddelivered 30ԳٲپDzԲ at peer-reviewed conferences.

Grants
  • ​​​​​​Becker, J., Henry, M., Liu, L., Marshall, K., Neufeld, H., Grimwood, B., Hanning, R., Newell-Kelly, C., Wexler, L. (2023, March). Provost’s Interdisciplinary Fund.

  • Feagan, M., Wexler, L., Schwiezer, V. (2023, September) Two Row Climate Complexity.LITE Grant.

  • Hill, M. & Wexler, L. (2023, June). Upholding the Dish with One Spoon Treaty – Traditional Teachings of Sustainability and Geography. Laidlaw Foundation. Deferred.

  • Johnston, J., Robinson, M., Lillie, E., Ingalls, B., Borland, M., Paul, N., &Wexler, L. (2023, September) Supporting Indigenization and Decolonization in STEM Teaching and Learning: Building the Foundation. LITE Grant.

  • Kroeker, G., &MacAlpine, R. (2023, September). Empowering Instructors: A Handbook of Trauma-Informed Feminist Pedagogy Resources for the Instruction of Traumatic Historical Topics. LITE Grant.

  • Lithgow, K. & Mufti, M. (2023, July). Adapting Student Led Individually Created Courses (SLICCs) to Encourage Self-directed Learning at University of ݮƵ. Teaching Innovation Incubator.

Awards
  • MacAlpine, R. Warren Ober Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student in the Faculty of Arts. (Winter 2024).

Courses developed and/or taught
  • Chow, N. Instructor. CDEV8132: Career Management, Conestoga College. (September – December 2023, January – April 2024).
  • Dickson, B. Instructor. BASJ101: Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics, St Clair College. Fall 2023.
  • Hagar, L. Instructor, STAT 341: Computational Statistics and Data Analysis, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of ݮƵ. Winter 2024.
  • McDiarmid, S. Co-instructor, PSYCH 101R: Introductory Psychology, Social Development Studies, Renison College. Fall 2023.
  • Padda, K. Instructor. SOC/LS 322: Field Research Methods, Department of Sociology and Legal Studies, University of ݮƵ, Winter 2024.
  • Rumboldt, J. &Wexler, L., Lillie, E.,Waite, N. PHARM120:Indigenous Foundations. Developed (June – December 2023). Guest Lectures (Jan – April 2024)
  • Taraban-Gordon, S. Instructor. PD8: Intercultural Skills. WIL course, University of ݮƵ, Spring 2024.
  • Wexler, L.& Rumboldt, J., Lillie, E.,Grindrod, K. PHARM320:Culturally Safe Patient Care. Developed (April – December 2023); Taught (September – December 2023).
  • Wexler, L., Paul, N., & Rumboldt, J.STV201: Pluriversal Alternatives: Postponing the End of the World. Guest lectures (January – April 2024).

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

  • Hoessler, C., Ellis, D. E., & Bayles, B., (2023). Managing for agility in constant change: HR strategies for teaching center leaders. To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development 42(1): 3. DOI:
  • Mooney, J., Wexler, L.,Anderson, C. eds. (forthcoming) “Walking Together on Parallel Paths: Co-Creating Ethical Space between Western and Indigenous Educational Practices.” New Directions in Teaching and Learning.
  • Shaw, L., MacDougall, H., Goff, L., Ellis, D., Kustra, E., Law, M.P., & Taylor, L. (2023). Valuing teaching: exploring how a university’s strategic documents reflect institutional teaching culture. International Journal for Academic Development, DOI:

Other Publications

  • Wexler, L. (2023, June) Thomas Moffett’s The Silkworms and their Flies: A Nationalist Project and Modernized Edition. Dissertation. ProQuest, Toronto, ON.

Invited Presentations/Workshops

  • Burke, J. (2022, November 23). Staff panel: integrating sustainability into campus roles. 2022 Eco Summit. University of ݮƵ.

  • Burke, J. (2022, October 27). Using iLearn templates to improve students’ learning experiences. Professional Development Symposium, Canadore College.

  • Lithgow, K. (2022, August 25). Introduction to experiential Learning: moving from experiences to experiential learning. Khalifa University Professional Development Week. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • Power, M. (2023, March 6). Design approaches for blended learning: Using student feedback as a guide. Simon Fraser University.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations & Posters

  • Al-Hammoud, R., Moresoli, C., & Li, R. (2024, May). Critical Thinking for Promoting Student Engagement with their Learning. Presented at the 15th Annual University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Al-Hammoud, R., &Li, R. (2024, May). Fostering Student Engagement through Competency Based Assessment Framework. Presented at the 15th Annual University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Archbell, K.A., Bennett, B., & Brown, K.M. (2023, June). Teaching the Timid: Supporting students who experience social anxiety through pedagogy and course design. Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Annual Conference, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

  • Barrette-Ng, I., Code, W.J., Dawson, J.F., Power, M.E. (2023, July). Discipline-based educational development: examples from four Canadian universities. Presented at The Western Conference on Science Education, London, ON.

  • Borland, M., Lithgow, K., Robinson, M., Scott, S., & Ball, J. (2023, June). Circle Pedagogies in the Classroom: Nurturing Relationships, Caring, and Kindness. Panel discussion for UWTL Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Brown, K.M., & Archbell, K.A. (2023, June). Supporting student mental health while maintaining self-care in teaching: A Teaching Assistant training case study. Presented at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Annual Conference, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

  • Chow, N., Boluk, K., Neiterman, E., & Ogrodnik, M. (2024, May). Reflections on an open forum to identify student engagement strategies that “stick” in the post-pandemic era. Presented at UWTL Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Chow, N., & Zaza, C. (2024, May). How do I know if my students are engaged if they’re not coming to class? Presented at the UWTL Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Coggan, J., Rennick, C., & Li, R. (2023, May). Engaging Campus Stakeholders in a Classroom Project to Foster Students’ Appreciation for their Community. Panel discussion at the 15th Annual University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Feagan, M. & Wexler, L. (2023, November). Changing knowledge relations for sustainable futures: How Indigenous and Critical pedagogies can help transform the university. Poster for Adaptation Futures International Conference, Montreal, QC.

  • Fladd, N., Munaretto, M., Ryan, A., Taraban-Gordon, S., Padda, K., Florence, S. (2024, May). What could high PhD student engagement look like at ݮƵ? Presented at the UWTL Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Hoessler, C., Ellis, D., & Bayles, B. (2023, November). Leading for CTL success: Enhancing human resources leadership. Pre-conference workshop presented at the annual Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Li, R. (2024, February). Exploring Safe Spaces in Educational Development. Workshop at the EDCC-CPDC 2024 Conference, Online.

  • Lithgow, K., & McDougall, E. (2024, May). Integrating the SLICC Reflective Framework, How Self-Directed Learning Promotes Student Engagement. Presented at the UWTL Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Malhotra, T., MacGregor, C., Li, R., & Glover, A. (2023, June). Redesign of a Teaching Assistant Training Program. Presented at the 2023 Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) Conference, Kelowna, BC.

  • Malhotra, T., MacGregor, C., Li, R., & Glover, A. (2023, June). Student Involvement in Choice of Course Activities and the Impact on Student Experience. Presented at the 2023 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference, Baltimore, MD.

  • Malhotra, T., MacGregor, C., Li, R., & Glover, A. (2023, May). Redesigning our Training: Community of Practice Framework. Presented at the 15th Annual University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Malhotra, T., MacGregor, C., Li, R., Basha, I., & Torres, J. (2024, May). Developing Relationships with Teaching Assistants to Support Student Engagement. Panel discussion at the 15th Annual University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • McDiarmid, S. & Kondan, S. (2023, June 6). Measuring Belonging Among Youth to Support Agency Change in ݮƵ Region [Oral presentation]. Presented at the Community-College-University Exposition 2023, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

  • McDiarmid, S. & Kondan, S. (2023, June 13). Measurement for Change [Community presentation]. Presented at the Children and Youth Planning Table All-Members Meeting, ݮƵ Region.

  • McDiarmid, S. & Van Kessel, K. (2023, November 3). Community-Engaged Learning During The Measurement for Change Project: Supporting Students [Oral presentation]. Presented at the Community Engaged Learning & Wellbeing Workshop, University of Western Ontario, London, ON.

  • Paul, N., Robinson, M., Ingalls, B., Johnston, J., Borland, M., Seymour, M., & Wexler, L. (2024, May) Toward Indigenization and Decolonization of STEM Teaching and Learning at the University of ݮƵ. Poster presentation. Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference.

  • Potwarka, M., Foster, L., Chow, N., Rafferty, Z., Dolmage, J., Skinner, K., & Zaza, C. (2024, May). Breaking down silos and (mis)conceptions: Engaging instructors and staff in Universal Design for Learning approaches. Presented at the UWTL Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Scholz, K. & Ellis, D. (2023, November). Advancing bold initiatives: Exploring project models for pedagogical innovation. Presented at the annual Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Stephenson, V. M. & Misener, K. E. (2023, June). Beyond competence: Developing undergraduate curriculum in leadership development. Presented at the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Annual Conference, Montreal, QC.

  • Stephenson, V. M. & Misener, K. E. (2023, November). Community-informed design: Integrating practitioners’ knowledges and experiences into the curriculum. Presented at the annual Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Wall, B. M., Laurila, K., & Wexler, L. (2023, May). Zhawenjigewin miinwaa ganawenidiwag: Cultivating embodied learning through pedagogies of kindness and care. Kitchen Table/Panel discussion for UWTL Conference, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Wexler, L. & Lefebvre, B. (2023, February). Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels in Practice. Presented for Open Education Week, ݮƵ, ON.

  • Wong, G., Burke, J., & Scott, S. (2023, May 31). Experiential Assessments for Sustainable Food Systems Education. Presented at Canadian Association for Food Studies, Toronto, Ontario.

  • Yessis, J., Lithgow, K., Jandu, N., & Elabbar, N. (2023, June) An adapted model of the Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Model embeds a pedagogy of care and kindness. Presentation at UWTL Conference.

Committee Membership

Chow, Natalie

  • Member, Learning and Development Community of Practice

  • Member, PebblePad Ops Team

  • Member, Universal Design for Learning and Wellbeing Community of Practice Planning Group

Ellis, Donna

  • President-Elect then President, International Consortium for Educational Development (ICED)

  • Lead, ICED Website Redevelopment team

  • Co-chair, Teaching and Learning Spaces Operations Group, and Member, Teaching and Learning Spaces Steering Group

  • Member, Keep Learning Team, University of ݮƵ

  • Member, Edtech Ecosystem Steering group

  • Co-lead, Teaching Innovation Incubator Planning Team and Project Team (ended June 2023)

Feth, Victoria

  • Member, Teaching Innovation Incubator – Accessible Education Project Team

  • Member, PALs (Program Area Leads)

Hagar, Luke

  • TA Coordinator, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (Fall 2023)

Li, Richard

  • Member, Learning Environment Operations (LEO) Committee

  • Member, Learning Management System (LMS) Review Committee

  • Member, Peer Review and Group Assessment Tool Review Committee

  • Resource Member, Faculty of Engineering Outcomes-Based Assessment Group, University of ݮƵ

  • Member, Biomedical Engineering Program Committee

  • Member, Systems Design Engineering Curriculum Review Committee

Lithgow, Katherine

  • Member, Learning Environment Operations (LEO) Committee

  • Chair, PebblePad Ops Team

  • Member, NSSE/FSSE Working Group

  • Member, Experiential Learning Community of Practice

Power, Mary

  • Member, Copyright Steering Committee, University of ݮƵ

  • Member, Edtech Ecosystem Advisory Committee, University of ݮƵ

  • Member, Teaching and Learning Spaces Operations Committee, University of ݮƵ

  • Member, Keep Learning Team, University of ݮƵ

  • Co-Co-Chair, Open Scholarship Advisory Committee

  • Member, Outline Repository Advisory Group

  • Member, Open Education Week Planning Committe

  • Member, STLHE STEM Special Interest Group

  • Member, Program Advisory Committee, General Arts and Science Program, Conestoga College

Stephenson, Veronica

  • Member, Scholarship Committee, Professional and Organizational Development Network

  • Member, Enhancing Assessment Practices Working Group, Faculty of Mathematics, University of ݮƵ

Thiessen, David

  • Member, Systems Design Engineering Curriculum Review Committee

Editorial and Reviewing Contributions

Burke, Julia

  • Proposal Reviewer, Educational Development Community in Canada Conference

Chow, Natalie

  • Proposal Reviewer, University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference

Ellis, Donna

  • Reviewer, Innovative Higher Education

  • Reviewer, To Improve the Academy

Feth, Victoria

  • Proposal Reviewer, University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference

  • Peer Reviewer, University of Guelph, How to Create an Accessibility Resource Index for Teaching and Learning

Li, Richard

  • Proposal Reviewer, University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference

  • Proposal Reviewer, Educational Development Community in Canada Conference 2024

  • Proposal Reviewer, Canadian Engineering Education Association Conference 2024

Lithgow, Katherine

  • Proposal Reviewer, University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference

  • Proposal Reviewer, University of ݮƵ LITE Grants Fall 2023

Power, Mary

  • Proposal Reviewer, Western Conference on Science Education

Stephenson, Veronica

  • Reviewer, International Journal of Academic Development

  • Proposal Reviewer, University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference

  • Proposal Reviewer, Professional and Organizational Development Network Conference

Taraban-Gordon, Svitlana

  • Proposal Reviewer, University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference

Thiessen, David

  • Proposal Reviewer, University of ݮƵ Teaching and Learning Conference

Research and Service for Previous Years