About the Institute

A concept paper on a Selkirk College Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI) was broadly circulated to employees and met with acceptance in 2010. Shortly after, the B.C. Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU), Selkirk College Faculty Association (SCFA) and the college administration financially supported a two-year pilot. A coordinator was hired in January 2011, on a part-time basis, to coordinate the Institute until 2013.

Mission

"The Teaching and Learning Institute helps optimize teaching and learning experiences so that instructors, students, support staff, and administrators can be successful and fulfilled in their work, community and personal lives."

TLI Goals 2011-13

Student Motivation and Retention – TLI will support the work of the student retention committee by helping Selkirk instructors stay apprised of the needs of learners.

Instructor Support - TLI will engage greater numbers of instructors in mentorship, appropriate and meaningful orientation, and recognize those who have provided exemplary service.

Community Support - TLI will engage with other institutions in the Region, forming partnerships that elevate discussion about and implementation of best practices in teaching and learning.

Impacts and Outcomes 2011

Develop and deliver a session at Discover Day, February, 2011.
Create and monitor Instructor Centres at three campuses (Tenth Street, Silver King and Castlegar).
Facilitate the set-up and deliver of 10 school-based training events and assist with follow-up and action items.
Support the formation of three college-wide communities of practice and monitor results.
Create and maintain TLI web page and intranet sites.
Co-coordinate with the Regional Innovation Chair and others a region-wide conference on teaching and learning in 2012.
Coordinate August instructor orientation/professional development
Join and actively participate in the following committees: Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE), Learning Technology Advisory, Student Retention, MIR Centre for Peace, Experience Selkirk and MIR Programming.