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2025 Award of Excellence Winner

2025 CDAG Award of Excellence Winner – Alanna MacDonald, Curriculum Consultant, Algonquin College Winners of the Award of Excellence have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the fields of curriculum, quality assurance, and/or teaching and learning.  Their practices demonstrate both innovation and positive impact on internal/external stakeholders.  This year’s winner, Alanna MacDonald is a… Continue reading 2025 Award of Excellence Winner

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2024–2025 RIS Fund Recipients

CDAG’s Research, Innovation, and Scholarship (RIS) Committee is pleased to announce that project “Applying the Graduate Profile as a Tool to Support Consent Renewal to Update Program Currency and Relevancy” from Seneca Polytechnic has been selected for funding. About the Project: Program Quality (PQ) ensures Seneca’s postsecondary programs are high quality by supporting key processes and… Continue reading 2024–2025 RIS Fund Recipients

Member Profile, News

CDAG Member Profile Nov 2024

Name(s): Dr. Christine Boyko-HeadRole: Professor/ SSHRC Research LeadCollege & City: Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON If someone were to visit your college/city, suggest three “not to miss” sites. The Indigenous Gathering Space and the Wampum Belt Wall; The Language and Culture Centre which offers workshops, events and social gatherings; and the patio outside Starbucks where great discussions happen and… Continue reading CDAG Member Profile Nov 2024

News, Research

Announcing the RIS Fund Recipients for 2023-2024

CDAG’s Research, Innovation, and Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that we have two recipients this time!  Congratulations, Dr. Christine Boyko-head and Ms. Julie Sullivan! Dr. Christine Boyko-Head (Mohawk College) has been awarded funding for the dissemination of research at the International Centre of Innovation in Education’s (ICIE) annual conference in Bucharest, Romania, October 2024. … Continue reading Announcing the RIS Fund Recipients for 2023-2024

Conference 2024, Member Profile

CDAG Member Profile Oct 2024

Name:  Mel YoungRole: Educational Developer/Consultant (and 10-year member of CDAG!)College & City:  Cambrian College, Sudbury If someone were to visit your college/city, suggest three “not to miss” sites (buildings/restaurants/parks/other)?When in Sudbury, visit Science North & Dynamic Earth (Big Nickel!), indulge in vegan tacos on the patio at Tucos Tacos, and hike the stunning Lake Laurentian Conservation Area! 🌮🌳 … Continue reading CDAG Member Profile Oct 2024

Conference, Conference 2024, News

Call for Proposals Extended and Registration Open: CDAG 2024 Virtual Conference

November 13th-15th, 2024 Call for Proposals Extended until September 20th We welcome your proposals to lead discussions and presentations on current topics and practices in curriculum development, renewal, and innovation in the college sector. This year’s theme is Curriculum in Action: Cultivating Community Through Collaboration. Submissions are welcome within the following streams: Stream A: Theoretical… Continue reading Call for Proposals Extended and Registration Open: CDAG 2024 Virtual Conference

Awards, News

REMINDER: Call for Nominations for the 2024 CDAG Award of Excellence due May 17, 2024

CDAG celebrates the amazing work happening in curriculum development, quality assurance, and teaching and learning throughout Ontario's colleges, and we need your help! Do you know someone who has worked on a project that stands out, impacts the field, and deserves recognition? Nominate that colleague or team today for CDAG's Award of Excellence! DEADLINE: May… Continue reading REMINDER: Call for Nominations for the 2024 CDAG Award of Excellence due May 17, 2024

News, Other Events, PD

CDAG Learning Day Success

We are delighted to share that our very first face-to-face CDAG Learning Day on April 23, 2024, was a great success! There were over 40 CDAG members in attendance in addition to our Keynote Speaker Joseph Pazanno (Director, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion from Fanshawe College) and OCQAS representatives Karen Belfer (Executive Director) and Sylvie Mainville… Continue reading CDAG Learning Day Success

Lunch 'n' Learn, News, PD

CDAG PD Session: Part-Time Faculty: Encouraging Mentorship and Collaboration, May 23, 2024

Part-Time Faculty: Encouraging Mentorship and CollaborationDate: Thursday, May 23, 2024Time: 1 p.m.–2 p.m. (EST)Presenters: Lindi Prendi & Kathryn Markham-Petro (St. Clair College) After initial onboarding of new part time faculty, what comes next? Facilitating the sharing of ideas and creating a sense of community among part time people is our goal. Together, let's look at the… Continue reading CDAG PD Session: Part-Time Faculty: Encouraging Mentorship and Collaboration, May 23, 2024

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CDAG PD Session: OCQAS – Adapting to Change and Embracing It, June 19, 2024

OCQAS - Adapting to Change and Embracing ItDate: Wednesday, June 19, 2024Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (EST) Karen Belfer and Sylvie Mainville will give a quick overview on what is happening at the Ontario College Quality Assurance Service (OCQAS), including Credential Validation Service (CVS) tool improvements and updates with the international standards of practice They will give… Continue reading CDAG PD Session: OCQAS – Adapting to Change and Embracing It, June 19, 2024