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environments (e.g.,mockhospitalwards,moot courts, andengineering labswith real-
worldequipment).
6.
TheCentre for Teaching&Learningand theOfficeofOpenLearning shouldcreate
representativeworkinggroup to investigate thedevelopment of an institutional
ePorfoliosystem(or equivalent) to facilitate student learningand reflection,while
helping students trackandarticulate student learningoutcomes frombothcurricular
andco-curricular activities.
Facilitateoff-campusplacements (WIL)
1.
Aspart of newprogramdevelopment and review, academicprograms shouldclearly
identifyhowintegratedandELopportunities, if included, align toprogramlearning
outcomes andeffectivepractice, including:
a.
identify intention;
b.
preparedness andplanning;
c.
authenticity;
d.
orientationand training;
e.
reflection;
f.
monitor continuous improvement;
g.
assessment andevaluation; and
h.
acknowledgement and transference.
2.
Co-op, Career andEmployment Services (CCES) shouldconsider developing stand-alone
programmingand/or resources tohelpprepare students forwork-integrated learning
opportunitiesoutsideaCCES-facilitatedprogram. Potential topics include: roleof
intellectual property,workplaceharassment, professionalism, business
communications, andemail etiquette.
3.
Initiatives shouldbeundertaken toencourageandprovide funding tosupport student
placement participationoutsideWindsor-Essex, suchas reciprocal accommodation
agreementswithother post-secondary institutions, especiallywithin theGTA, or
scholarships tosupport international placements.
4.
Alumni Affairs andDonor Records shouldconsider identifyingmethods toshare
opportunities todevelop, strengthen, or capitalizeonexisting relationships tosupport
thecreationof highqualityexperiential opportunities for students.
Support Experiential Education
TrackingParticipation
1.
Aspart of theUniversity’s EnterpriseResourcePlanningproject, theRegistrar and
associatedstakeholders (i.e., AcademicPolicyCommittee, ProgramDevelopment
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