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2021 Outstanding Performance Award recipients announced
The Office of the Vice-President, Academic & Provost has announced the winners of the 2021 Outstanding Performance Awards.
Arts
Katherine Acheson; Ramona Bobocel; Jennifer Clary-Lemon; Tara Collington; Martin Cooke; Tara Cooper; Michael Dixon; Anna Esselment; Riemer Faber; Myra Fernandes; Steve Fortin; Andrea Jonahs; George Lamont; Shana MacDonald; Emmett Macfarlane; Patricia Marino; Nicole Nolette; Abigail Scholer; Imre Szeman; Nancy Vanden Bosch; Paul Wehr; and Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme.
Engineering
Hossein Abouee Mehrizi; Marc Aucoin; Kankar Bhattacharya; David Clausi; Kamyar Ghavam; Robert Gracie; Parsin Haji Reza; Carol Hulls; Marc Hurwitz; Bruce MacVicar; Jane Mah Hutton; Stewart McLachlin; Sarah Meunier; Christine Moresoli; Kevin Musselman; Mohammed Nassar; Siva Sivoththaman; Scott Walbridge; Zbigniew Wasilewski; Christopher Wilson; Wei-Chau Xie; Alfred Yu; and Jeffrey Zarnett.
Environment
Richard Kelly; Brendon Larson; Leia Minaker; Markus Moos; Stephen Murphy; Su-Yin Tan; Andrew Trant; and Michael Wood.
Health
Jack Callaghan; Mark Ferro; George Heckman; Ellen MacEachen (Stothers); Monica Maly; and Katie Misener.
Math
Andrew Beltaos; Sue Ann Campbell; Benoit Charbonneau; Robin Cohen; Khuzaima Daudjee; Ian Goldberg; Kevin Hare; Jesse Hoey; Florian Kerschbaum; Emily Kozlowski; Jimmy Lin; Eduardo Martin-Martinez; Stephen New; Martin Pei; John-Paul Pretti; Victoria Sakhnini; David Saunders; Alexander Schied; Sean Speziale; David Tompkins; Stephen Vavasis; and Changbao Wu.
Science
Monica Barra; Nandita Basu; Karen Cummings; Jean Duhamel; Andrea Edginton; Richard Epp; Laura Hug; Laura Ingram; Sarah MacIver; Will Percival; Cynthia Richard; Rebecca Rooney; Sarah Ruffell; Andre Stanberry; and Christopher Yakymchuk
"I am very pleased to announce the award recipients for 2021 and would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them for their outstanding contributions to the University of ݮƵ," wrote Vice-President, Academic & Provost James Rush in a statement released last week.
Effective May 1, 2005, in accordance with the 2003 Faculty Salary Settlement, the University of ݮƵ established an Outstanding Performance Fund to reward faculty members for outstanding contribution in teaching and scholarship.
Donna Ellis named president-elect of International Consortium for Educational Development
A message from the Centre for Teaching Excellence.
Centre for Teaching ExcellenceDirector Donna Ellis has been announced as thenext President-Elect of the International Consortium for Educational Development. She recently sat down with a colleague in the CTE for an interview about this new position.
Donna, you’ve just been named as the President-Elect of the International Consortium for Educational Development. Congratulations and tell us about that organization.
The International Consortium for Educational Development—(pronounced i-ced), for short—is a kind of “meta” organization. Started in 1993, it supports collaboration among educational development networks around the world. For example, Canada’sis a member, and so is thein the US,in the UK, andin Israel. In total, there are 27 member networks from all around the world. The members of these networks share resources and learn from one another.
How do its member networks support each other?
One main way is the biennial ICED conference where there are lots of workshops, research sessions, and networking opportunities. In fact, I just returned from the 2022 conference in Aarhus, Denmark, where I co-facilitated a workshop on human resources management in teaching centres. Another way is through its publication, the.
So ICED is a consortium for educational development – and what’s educational development?
Essentially, educational development (ED) is about helping post-secondary institutions become the best teaching and learning communities they can be. To do this, those in teaching centres work at different levels—individual, departmental, and institutional—to promote capacity building, community building, and an institutional culture that promotes and enables effective teaching and meaningful learning. The heart of the work revolves around individual and institutional change.
What drivers influence educational development?
Educational developers always strive to address instructors’ needs by providing guidance and resources that fit with learning science and with institutional priorities, which are influenced by evolving societal contexts. But how those priorities manifest themselves around the world can look different. For example, in Canada they currently include equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenization, anti-racism, and sustainability. Elsewhere, equitable access to learning technologies might be a priority, or the quality of education, or engagement with democracy and human values. The consistent aspect is that we’re always adapting our programs, services, and resources to help instructors teach effectively and prepare their students for contemporary issues and challenges. Just like instructors and students, we too are constantly learning!
Why did you decide to pursue this leadership role with ICED?
For me personally, it’s such an exciting growth opportunity! I look forward to having a lot of my professional assumptions challenged, and learn more about how educational development is done in other parts of the world. I believe I bring significant experience and skills to the role, too.For example, when I was POD Network president, I put a lot of emphasis on increasing the flow of information to, from, and amongst members to enhance transparency, inclusion, and engagement. ICED's member networks’ needs are evolving, and I am committed to helping the organization make changes to meet those needs. I’m also confident that I’ll glean ideas from this experience that can inform future directions for teaching and learning here at ݮƵ. So, all in all, I’m eager to give back to the broader community of educational developers, to learn more from them, and to use that new learning to help make ݮƵ an even greater place to teach and learn.
Donna will serve as President-Elect of ICED till summer of 2023 and then as President until 2025.for this position is available online.
Summer cohort now open for Mental Health Literacy Program
A message from Campus Wellness.
In 2021, Campus Wellness launched theMentalHealthLiteracyProgram for faculty and staff, in response to recommendations from the President’s Advisory Committee on StudentMentalHealth. Over the course of six-modules, the program encourages discussion and reflection onmentalhealththrough an equity-focused lens and empowers participants to build a supportive community of care, concern, and compassion.
The program is underpinned by 12 competencies needed to create a baseline level ofmentalhealthliteracy, which in turn, helps reduce stigma and encourages help-seeking behaviours. These competencies fit within 6 categories that include: responding to a person in distress, accessing resources and supports, understanding the barriers tomentalhealth, self-management, self-advocacy, and communication.
UݮƵ employees that have completed the program thus far have commented that it is comprehensiveand easily applicable to their work. It providesa safe space formentalhealthconversations while prompting critical thinking about UݮƵ culture and systems. Participants will also walk away with strategiesfor incorporating self-care when supportingothers.
If you’re interested in signing up for the summer cohort or learning more about the program, please visit Campus Wellness’ trainingpage.
Computer Science researchers win three awards at NOMS 2022
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ճ(NOMS 2022) held in Budapest, Hungary explored network and service management in the era of cloudification, softwarization, and artificial intelligence as its main theme.
Several systems and networking researchers from the Cheriton School of Computer Science along with their national and international colleagues attended the week-long symposium to present their research, winning three awards in total — a best dissertation award, a best student paper award, and a best paper award.
NOMS 2022 Best Dissertation Award
Shihab Chowdhury received the NOMS 2022 Best Dissertation Award for his PhD titled “.” Shihab conducted doctoral studies in the, under the supervision of Raouf Boutaba, Professor and Director of the Cheriton School of Computer Science.
NOMS 2022 Best Student Paper Award
PhD student Soheil Johari received the NOMS 2022 Best Student Paper Award for “” research he conducted with his doctoral advisor Raouf Boutaba and colleagues Nashid Shahriar, Massimo Tornatore and Aladdin Saleh.
NOMS 2022 Best Paper Award
Muhammad Sulaiman, Arash Moayyedi, Mohammad A. Salahuddin and Raouf Boutaba from the Cheriton School of Computer Science, along with Aladdin Saleh from Rogers Communications Canada, received the NOMS 2022 Best Paper Award for “.”
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Thursday's notes
A Retirement Open House for Linda Beaulieu, who has served at the University for 23 years, will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in E2-1772.
As part of theInstitute for Quantum Computing's 20th anniversaryQuantum Perspectives: A Panel Series,IQC will be hosting the next installment,Quantum Perspectives: Communicationon Tuesday, June 21 at 12 noon on YouTube.
"Communication networks are an essential part of our world today, used in transactions from banking to education, global business exchanges to defence," says the talk's background. "What happens when our private information is no longer private? Powerful quantum computers will have the ability to crack the encryption of public keys that we currently use to secure our data, putting our privacy at risk.Through the study of quantum communication, researchers are developing quantum-safe cryptography protocols along with ultra-secure communication channels and global quantum networks."
Panelists include:
- Katanya Kuntz, Research Associate, IQC and QEYSSat Science Team Coordinator
- Sara Zafar Jafarzadeh, Research Fellow, IQC and Cryptographer, Synopsys Inc.
- Dave Touchette, Professor, Institut Quantique, Université de Sherbrook
Join the conversation online onTuesday, June 21 at 12:00 p.m. live on.
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When and Where to get support
Studentscan visit theStudent Success Officeonline for supports including academic development, international student resources, immigration consulting,leadership development, exchange and study abroad, and opportunities to get involved.
Instructorslooking for targeted support for developing online components for blended learning courses, transitioning remote to fully online courses, revising current online courses, and more please visitAgile Development | Centre for Extended Learning | University of ݮƵ (uwaterloo.ca).
Բٰܳٴǰcan visit theto get support on adapting their teaching and learning plans for an online environment.
are available within your course in LEARN to help you build and edit your content and assignment pages quickly.
The following workshops, webinars, and events are offered by the KL team (CTE, CEL, ITMS, LIB):
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Methods– self-directed, continuous self-enrollmentcourse in LEARN.
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Independent Blended Course Design (iBlend)- self-directed, continuous self-enrollmentcourse in LEARN.
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-self-directed, continuous self-enrollmentcourse in LEARN.
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Independent Remote Course Design Essentials (iReCoDE)- self-directed, continuous self-enrollmentcourse in LEARN.
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Supporting Student Mental Health (for Instructors)– self-directed, continuous self-enrollmentcourse in LEARN.
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SoTL Stories, June 15, 1:00 p.m. to2:00 p.m.
Supports are available foremployeesreturning to campus. Visitandworkplace protocolsto assist with the transition.
ճhas virtual services and programs to helpundergrads,grad students, postdocsandfaculty memberswith academic writing.
- Meet with writing advisors inone-to-one appointmentsto brainstorm, draft, revise, and polish. No time for an appointment? Tryemail tutoring for undergrads.
- Beat isolation and make writing progress at weeklyVirtual Writing Cafésfor grad students and faculty orPJ-Friendly Writing Groups for Undergrads.
- Take anonline workshopor apply to our popularDissertation Boot Campprogram.
- Faculty can requestcustom in-class workshopsfor their courses, or the WCC can facilitate anyexisting workshopsfor student groups.
- Course-integrated support available.Attention faculty and instructors:ճapplication form for Writing and Communication Centre course-integrated supportis now available online. We offer five unique support streams for your courses including synchronous and asynchronous workshops and monitored discussion boards.
Co-op studentscanget help finding a joband find supports to successfully work remotely, develop new skills, access wellness and career information, and contact a co-op or career advisor.
The Centre for Career Action (CCA)hasservices and programstosupport undergrads, grad students, postdocs, alumni, and employees in figuring out what they value, what they’re good at, and how to access meaningful work, co-op, volunteer, or graduate/professional school opportunities. Questions about CCA's services?, call 519-888-4047, or stop by our front desk in the Tatham Centre 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday to Friday.
Drop-in toWarrior Virtual Study Hallson Wednesdays from5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come together in this virtual space to set goals and work independently or in groups each week.
Renison's English Language Institutecontinues to offervirtual events and workshopsto help students practice their English language skills.
If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact theUniversity’s Campus Wellness services, eitherHealth Servicesor Counselling Services. You can also contact the University'sCentre for Mental Health Research and Treatment.Good2Talkis a post-secondary student helplineavailable to all students.
The Libraryis open with expanded hours for access to book stacks, drop-in individual study space, bookable group study rooms, drop-in access to computers and printers, book pick-up services and IST Help Desk support. Librarian consultations, Special Collections & Archives and the Geospatial Centre are available by appointment. Full details on current services and hours are available on the Library’sCOVID-19 Update webpage.
ճFaculty Association of the University of ݮƵ (FAUW)continues to advocate for its members.for more information.
ճUniversity of ݮƵ Staff Association (UWSA)continues to advocate for its members.Check out the UWSA blogfor more information.
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)supports all members ofthe University of ݮƵcampuscommunitywho have experienced, or been impacted, by sexual violence.This includes all students, staff,facultyand visitorsonthemain campus, the satellite campuses, and at the affiliated and federated ݮƵ Institutes and Colleges.For support, email:svpro@uwaterloo.caor visit theSVPRO website.
ճOffice of Indigenous Relationsis a central hub that provides guidance, support, and resources to all Indigenous and non-Indigenous campus community members and oversees the University's Indigenization strategy.
ճݮƵ Indigenous Student Centre, based at St. Paul’s University College,provides support and resources for Indigenous students, and educational outreach programs for the broader community, including lectures, and events.
WUSA supports for students:
Peer support - MATES, Glow Centre, RAISE, Women’s Centre -Visitto book an appointment either in person or online for the Fall term.
Food Support Servicefood hampersare currently available from the Turnkey Desk 24/7 in the ݮƵ Centre. Drop off locations are also open again in SLC, DC, DP, SCH and all residences.
Co-op Connectionall available online. Checkfor more details.
Centre for Academic Policy Support-CAPS is here to assistݮƵ undergraduates throughout their experience in navigating academic policy in the instances of filing petitions, grievances and appeals. Please contact them atcaps@wusa.ca..
WUSA Student Legal Protection Program-Seeking legal counsel can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time facing a legal issue.The legal assistance helpline provides quick access to legal advice in any area of law, including criminal. Just call1-833-202-4571.
is a confidential mental health and wellness service that connects students with qualified counsellors 24/7. They can be reached at1-833-628-5589.
GSA-UW supports for graduate students:
ճsupports students’ academic and social experience and promotes their well-being.
Advising and Support-experiencing challenges and can help with navigating university policies & filing a grievance, appeal, or petition.
Mental Health covered by the Health Plan- ճnow has an 80 per centcoverage rate (up to $800/year) for. Your plan includes coverage for psychologists, registered social workers, psychotherapists, and clinical counselors.
Dental Care- ճcovers 60to 70 per centof your dental costs and by visiting dental professionals who are members of the, you can receive an additional 20to 30 per centcoverage.
Student Legal Protection Program- Your GSA fees give you, accessible via a toll-free helpline: +1-833-202-4571. This advice covers topics including housing disputes, employment disputes, and disputes with an academic institution.
The Graduate House: Open Monday to Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to7:00 p.m. and Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to9:00 p.m.We’re open to allstudents, faculty, staff, and community members. ճis a community space run by the GSA-UW. We’re adding new items to the menu.Graduate students who paid their fees can get discounts and free coffee.
When and Where (but mostly when)
Warriors vs. Laurier Blood Donation Battle.Join ouron the Blood.ca website or app. #ItsInYouToGive
TD Walter Bean Visiting Professorship: faculty & graduate student meetings, Monday, June 6 to Friday, June 10.
, Indigenous History Month 2022, Thursday, June 9, 12:00 p.m.
Brubacher House Artist-in-Residence Workshops,"June Art Classes with Yulia Balobanova," Saturday, June 11, 3:30 p.m., BRH (Brubacher House, North Campus), forkids ages 6-10.
via MS TeamsSession 003,Tuesday, June 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,.
NEW -Water ecosystem service valuation for watershed security – information gaps and policy needs, presented byMarian Weber.Part of the Water Institute'swebinar series:The Value of Water in Canada,Wednesday,June 15, 12:00 noon.
NEW - Distinguished Lecture Series, “,”featuring Tony Chan, President, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Wednesday, June 15, 2:00 p.m., DC 1302. Also live streamed.
PhD oral defences
Computer Science.Chang Ge, "Private Data Exploring, Sampling, and Profiling." Supervisor,Ihab F. Ilyas. Oral defence Tuesday, June 7, 11:00 a.m.
Recreation and Leisure Studies.Narges Abdeahad, "The Role of Campus Recreational Sports Participation in Predicting Students’ Psychological Wellbeing during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Goal Orientation Approach". Supervisor,Steven Mock.EmailHealth Graduate Administrationfor a copy. Oral defence Thursday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.
Computer Science.Jiayi Chen, "Adaptive User Authentication on Mobile Devices." Supervisor,Urs Hengartner. Thesis available from MGO -mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Thursday, June 9, 2:00 p.m.