Role of the Project Lead
Understanding the Roles
| Project Lead | Educational Developer |
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| Is the Lead throughout the full CBR conversion process for their academic programs | Consults and provides guidance throughout the process, particularly to the Project Lead |
| Participates actively in the larger CBR Working Group meetings | Does not attend CBR Working Group meetings (with the exception of Educational Developer Supervisor Jessica Matys) |
| Becomes familiar with the CBR Program Design Guidelines. Helps their academic area interpret and apply the Program Design Guidelines in a consistent, logical way | Has a strong understanding of the CBR Program Design Guidelines and guides their application in overall program design, curriculum and course development |
| Becomes familiar with the CBR Process Map and CBR Phase III Timeline. Develops and implements a process and timeline to move the conversion of their programs to completion within the larger timeline and budget. Is the ultimate owner and lead author of all documentation and submissions developed for CBR. | Provides varying levels of interpretation and support to the Project Lead on these CBR elements:
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| Initiates contact with the Educational Developer and other stakeholders to begin planning | Maintains effective partnership with Project Lead |
| Is the key liaison between Educational Developer, Academic Coordinators, Chair, Industry and CBR Working Group | Is a participant with the program area. Directs questions from stakeholders to the Project Lead where appropriate |
| Coordinates, sets agendas for, and leads CBR-related meetings with Educational Developer, Academic Coordinators, Chairs, and Industry as needed | Attends and provides expertise and guidance in CBR-related meetings |
| Plays a change management role in helping faculty understand and implement the new structure and course changes | Plays a change management role in helping faculty understand and implement the new structure and course changes |
Triaging Your CBR Questions
| If your question is… | Check here first… | Then go here if you need more help… |
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| What are all the elements of CBR conversion for an academic program? | View the Process Map | Jacqueline Wood |
| How do I know if we need to complete the Government Submission Form? | Review question #3 on SAC Checklist View the recording on the CBR Staff Forum site | Your Chair and Dean; reach out to RaeAnn Thilbeault as needed |
| How do I complete the Government Submission Form? | View the recording on CBR Staff Forum site | Nadine Ogborn |
| Is my program in this phase of CBR? | Check the list of programs for Phase III and other phases on the CBR Staff Forum site | Your Chair |
| What should I do about the Work Integrated Learning element of the CBR submission? | Ask your Chair and Dean for the most up-to-date WIL guidelines (currently in draft) Review samples of other approved phase III submissions on the CBR Staff Forum site to see what they have included | Discuss with your Ed Developer, Chair and Dean to develop a solution for your program |
| What level of depth should my CBR submission to SAC have, and how do I complete a good one? | Review samples of other approved Phase III Submissions to see what they have included on CBR Staff Forum site | Discuss with Chair to get guidance |
| Can I see an example of another CBR presentation to SAC? | Review PowerPoint presentations of other approved Phase III submissions on Staff Forum site | Reach out to Jessica Matys to request tips or examples from Ed Developer team Reach out to another Project Lead that presented to SAC |
| What is the timeline for all elements of Phase III programs undergoing CBR conversion? | Refer to the timeline in CBR Staff Forum site | Jacqueline Wood |
| Can I start engaging my Ed Developer in Phase IV and Phase V program conversion, or completion of Phase I&II conversion, even though we are in Phase III? | Jacqueline Wood and Nadine Ogborn | Your Chair and Dean |
| How do I interpret a specific element of the Program Design Guidelines that is unclear to me? | Project Lead | Your Chair and Dean Your Ed Developer |
| What is the role of the Project Lead versus the Ed Developer? | Review Roles of Project Lead and Ed Developer on CBR Staff Forum site | Jessica Matys Jacqueline Wood |