October 21, 2013

Joy McKinnon, Vice-President Academic

Teaching ExcellenceTeaching, Learning and Curriculum Day

Seneca’s Strategic PlanA different kind of school with a different kind of graduate

Three strategic objectives:

• Great teaching and learning

• Great foundations

• Great student experiences

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Seneca’s Key IndicatorsIn five years…

1. Core Literacies

2. Innovative Partnerships

3. Cross-disciplinary, Experiential and Flexible Learning

4. Integrated Student Services

5. Smart Growth

6. i3 – Information, Integration and Innovation

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Seneca’s Academic Plan

1. Cross-disciplinary, networked learning

2. A new set of core literacies

3. High-quality, relevant programs and pathways

4. Teaching excellence

5. Partnerships, applied research and outreach opportunities

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Academic Plan Update

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• Priority #1: Innovative Pathways

Committing to Teaching ExcellenceGreat teaching inspires and enables great learning

“Seneca has passionate, inspiring faculty who are respected experts

in their fields. Our faculty members bring unique experiences and styles

to help students learn. We will continue to foster teaching of the highest quality, and offer support

and resources for faculty to be effective and innovative in their

unique approaches to inspire our students.”

Seneca’s Strategic Plan 2012

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Committing to Teaching ExcellenceGreat teaching inspires and enables great learning

• Permission to innovate• Resources to inspire

students and enable learning

• Opportunities to engage, collaborate and join the College-wide conversation

• Opportunities to grow professionally - as a teacher, facilitator of learning and discipline expert

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Great teaching is …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=2rjbtsX7twc

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Welcome to the ConversationTo join an Academic Plan task group or pilot project or just to share your ideas for innovation in teaching and learning, contact:

Joy McKinnonjoy.mckinnon@senecacollege.ca

Carolyn UrsabiaCarolyn.ursabia@senecacollege.ca

Thank you!

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