Community Consultation
Western Community Consultation on Strategic Action Areas
The Strategic Action Areas were shaped through extensive consultation with staff, faculty, and students of the Western community, engaging more than 3,500 participants, including:
We are grateful for the time, insights, and commitment shared by community members throughout this process. Your contributions have been essential in shaping this work. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please feel free to connect with us.
Steering Committee and Campus Community Partners
Western’s Future of Teaching and Learning Strategic Action Areas are supported through strong partnerships and contributions from across the university community.
Oversight is provided by the Future of Teaching and Learning Steering Committee, which is responsible for guiding progress, as well as monitoring and reporting on implementation. The Committee brings together representatives from a cross-section of academic and administrative leadership across campus, as well as the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. It meets regularly to review progress and provide strategic direction.
This collaborative model is designed to support the effective adoption and implementation of the Strategic Action Areas across all Faculties.
Western Campus Community Partners
Student Experience
Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Office of Indigenous Initiatives
Western Technology Services
Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Programs)
Centre for Teaching and Learning
Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement
Office of the Registrar
Office of the Vice-Provost Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies
Academic and Administrative Leaders and Teams from Across Campus.
Steering Committee Members: Planning
Lauretta Frederking, Associate Vice-Provost (SGPS)
Aisha Haque, Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Jovan Groen, Director, Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement
Katrina McIntosh, Program Manager/Academic, Western Continuing Studies
Shaun Boe, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
Wolfgang Lehmann, Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Social Science
Ken Yeung, Associate Dean, Academic, Faculty of Science
Nicole Campbell, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology & Pharmacology
Michael Fox, Associate Professor, Department of English & Writing Studies
Jenna Ijam, USC Vice President University Affairs
Evan Sauve, Graduate Student Representative
Heather Campbell, Western Libraries Teaching and Learning Librarian
Sergio Rodriguez, Director, Client Services, Western Technology Services
Heather Wakely, Acting Director, Leadership & Learning, Student Experience
Future of Teaching and Learning Survey Report
The results of the Future of Teaching and Learning Survey affirmed Western’s strengths in teaching and learning, particularly our strong commitment to experiential learning and active learning approaches, including collaborative learning, inquiry‑oriented learning, and lifelong learning. These areas were identified as key priorities where we should continue to invest.
The survey also highlighted additional priority areas and cross‑cutting themes, including EDIDA and the use of generative AI in teaching and learning.
In addition, the survey sought to better understand the teaching and learning realities and challenges experienced by members of our campus community. These insights will help ensure that future action plans are responsive to current conditions and needs.
Drawing on the survey findings, along with a review of existing campus plans and institutional priorities, Action Plan Groups (APGs) will be established to develop reports and recommendations that will guide next steps for the Future of Teaching and Learning at Western.
View the full report here:
