Centre for Learning and Innovation

Caitlin is the Education Quality Assurance Specialist at Assiniboine.

Caitlin’s primary responsibility is the development of a comprehensive education quality program for Assiniboine. Her work includes creating quality assurance mechanisms, training aides, workshops, and professional development activities.

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Jason plays a key role in LMS support and the organizing and provision of training and support for faculty and staff in the use of educational technologies.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities of his position include:

• Directly supporting students, faculty and staff in the successful use and development of Assiniboine Online (Moodle) through the ITS Service desk,
• Supporting faculty in the successful interactive use of educational media and other educational technology initiatives to support teaching approaches,
• Organizing and facilitating professional development and training workshops related to the effective use of Assiniboine Online (Moodle) and other educational technologies for course development,
• Assisting faculty to pilot new technology used to support curriculum development.

Email: andriesj@Assiniboine.net

Lynn is the Student Accessibility Coordinator at Assiniboine. The key responsibilities of her position include:

• Providing guidance and leadership for Accessibility and Disability Services for the Student Success Advisors, Learning Commons, faculty and Staff in developing effective learning support programming,
• Ensuring Accessibility and Disability Services decision-making practices, procedures, case management, student support practices, and policies are up to date,
• Developing transition programs or supports to assist students with Accessibility and Disability in their transition to college,
• Assisting in the review and implementation of specific Accessibility and Disability Services,
• Adjudicating Accessibility and Disability student requests for non-standard accommodation.

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Lynn is the Program Review Specialist.

Lynn’s primary responsibility is to support the schools in the Program Review Process under Policy A11. Her work includes facilitating program reviews by:

• creating support documents and resources,
• facilitating sessions,
• gathering and synthesizing institutional data,
• providing project management,
• assisting in the program review reporting process. 

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Michele's responsibilities include:

• Working in partnership with the schools and other units we support the ongoing enhancement of teaching and learning,
• The provision of quality academic and professional development that supports evidence based, quality teaching environments for Assiniboine students,
• The Director contributes to strategic developments in teaching and learning.

Email: sykesm@assiniboine.net

Mitchell coaches and supports instructor teaching practices. The key responsibilities and accountabilities of his position include:

• Supporting faculty with facilitation strategies,
• Organizing and facilitating professional development and training workshops for instructional staff,
• Supporting faculty and staff in the use and application of technologies for teaching and learning,
• Supporting program and course development,
• Providing mentoring to instructors,
• Facilitation strategies with the college learning management system (Moodle).

Email: hengenm@Assiniboine.net

Mitesh supports the administrative needs of the Learning Commons (Centre for Learning Innovation, Library, Learning Curve, Test Centre, Wellness, and Accessibility/Disability Services for Students).

Mitesh triages for all areas in the Learning Commons and is happy to direct you toward the appropriate resources available in the Learning Commons.

Email: vagadiyam@assiniboine.net

Mireille is Assiniboine's Student Success Advisor for Wellness. Her primary goal is to facilitate holistic wellness pathways, thereby contributing to the overall success of Assiniboine's students. She plays a vital role in enhancing the work of the Student Success Advisor team and works diligently to empower students.

Mireille's active engagement extends to the broader community, involving resource development and fostering robust community ties that provide comprehensive support to our students in every facet of their lives. She actively promotes health and wellness practices, both within the classroom and beyond, in her commitment to the well-being of our student body.

Email: saurettem@assiniboine.net

Scout is the instructional designer at Assiniboine. Their responsibilities include:

• Developing courses, workshops, and job aids that promote active and transformative learning in online, blended, and face-to-face contexts,
• Providing one-on-one consultations with instructors on creating courses and assessments, with a focus on online and blended delivery,
• Contributing to teaching and learning projects designed to build the capacity of the college community for student engagement, wellness, retention, and outcomes-based assessment,
• Collaborating with faculty and staff on initiatives to improve student outcomes,
• Assisting with CLI support, services, publications, and online resources.

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Sheryl oversees the Learning Commons and Student Affairs. The Learning Commons consists of collaborative teams including the Centre for Learning Innovation, Library, Learning Curve and the Test Centre.

Email: prouses@assiniboine.net

Trevor coaches and supports instructor teaching practices. The key responsibilities and accountabilities of his position include:

• Supporting faculty with facilitation strategies,
• Organizing and facilitating professional development and training workshops for instructional staff,
• Supporting faculty and staff in the use and application of technologies for teaching and learning,
• Supporting program and course development,
• Providing mentoring to instructors,
• Facilitation strategies with the college learning management system (Moodle).

Email: simpsont3@Assiniboine.net

Vashi plays a key role in LMS support and the organizing and provision of training and support for faculty and staff in the use of educational technologies.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities of her position include:

• Directly supporting students, faculty and staff in the successful use and development of Assiniboine Online (Moodle) through the ITS Service desk,
• Supporting faculty in the successful interactive use of educational media and other educational technology initiatives to support teaching approaches,
• Facilitating professional development and developing informational materials to support the effective use of Assiniboine Online (Moodle) and other educational technologies for course development,
• Assisting faculty to pilot new technology used to support curriculum development.

Email: teepsoov@Assiniboine.net