Academic Plan 2022-26
Learning in Action
RRC Polytech’s Academic Plan, Learning in Action, outlines the priorities and informs decision-making by enhancing recruitment, retention, and work-integrated learning strategies, expanding program delivery to meet the needs of students, ensuring our curriculum is inclusive and creating an environment where everyone feels seen and heard.
This plan was informed by and aligns with our Strategic Plan and will guide our academic activities over the next five years.
Table of Contents
Academic Plan Steering Committee
- Dr. Christine Watson, Vice President, Academic (chair)
- Valerie Shantz, Senior Strategic Advisor – Academic Plan Lead
- Dr. Simon Potter, Director, Research Partnerships & Innovation – Research Plan Lead
Committee members
- Lynn Zapshala-Kelln, Vice President, Finance and Administration
- Dr. Jeanine Webber, Executive Director, Academic
- Aileen Najduch, Executive Director, Student Services and Global Partnerships
- Nadine Ogborn, Director, Centre for Learning and Program Excellence
- Jojo Delos Reyes, Research Program Manager
Indigenous Advisory Committee
- Tracy Brant, Chair, Indigenous Education Programs
- Isabel Bright, Dean, School of Indigenous Education
- Jamie Chahine, ACCESS Pathways Manager
- Carla Kematch, Director, Truth and Reconciliation and Community Engagement
- Jaime Richard, Manager, External Indigenous Relations and Partnerships
- Mandy Robinson, Director, Enrolment Services and Registrar
- Jamie Wilson, Vice President, Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.