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Seniors and Mobile Technology Research Porject Team Meeting Montreal October, 2011

Seniors and Mobile Technology Research Porject Team Meeting Montreal October, 2011. Overview. Brief background on York University and our commitment to community-university partnerships Quick look at Jane and Finch

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Seniors and Mobile Technology Research Porject Team Meeting Montreal October, 2011

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  1. Seniors and Mobile Technology Research Porject Team Meeting Montreal October, 2011

  2. Overview • Brief background on York University and our commitment to community-university partnerships • Quick look at Jane and Finch • Background and history of the York University –TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) • CEC as an innovative institutional strategy to enable community engaged scholarship • Examples of the CEC work

  3. York University - general information • York is Canada’s • 3rd largest University • Located in the NW area • of Toronto • Known for its • interdisciplinary approach • to teaching and research • Identifies as progressive, innovative and as possessing a commitment to social justice and social change

  4. York University Mission Statement The mission of York University is the pursuit, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. We promise excellence in research and teaching in pure, applied and professional fields. We test the boundaries and structures of knowledge. We cultivate the critical intellect.York University is part of Toronto: we are dynamic, metropolitan and multi-cultural. York University is part of Canada: we encourage bilingual study, we value tolerance and diversity. York University is open to the world: we explore global concerns. A community of faculty, students and staffcommitted to academic freedom, social justice, accessible education, and collegial self-governance.York University makes innovation its tradition. Tentanda Via: the way must be tried

  5. York University's Statement on Community Engagement “York University strives to be a recognized and leading community engaged university. York University values the diversity of knowledge and expertise within communities and among its many cross-sectoral partners. As an engaged university, York is committed to fostering and sustaining community-university collaborations for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources that address pertinent societal issues, build community capacity, enhance learning and discovery, strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility, and prepare educated, engaged citizens.” President’s Task Force on Community Engagement

  6. Provostial White Paper - Building a More Engaged University http://vpacademic.yorku.ca/whitepaper/index.php

  7. York & Jane and Finch - A Long History of Engagement University Events and Community Relations (UECR) is a central point of contact, facilitation and co-ordination for the University and local communities on a wide range of community-university engagement initiatives. UECR brings together faculty, students and staff to support community-university partnerships that advance the University’s Mission and address community needs. http://www.yorku.ca/uecr/inventory.html

  8. York University - TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) A university-wide teaching, research and resource centre located at the Yorkgate Mall on the northwest corner of Jane and Finch. 8

  9. Geography of the Area The Jane and Finch Area Broader Black Creek Catchments Area

  10. Toronto Priority Neighbourhoods

  11. The View from the Outside

  12. The View from the Inside

  13. Jane and Finch is Organized, Mobilized and Proud • Jane and Finch has: • a long history of resident led activism • several established community organizations and coalitions • a culture of celebration and pride

  14. Organizational history Since opening in September 2008, the CEC has established itself as a valuable resource to facilitate community – university partnerships

  15. Accomplisments • We have: • a strong and growing network of both community and university members • effectively supported, showcased and initiated collaborative research activity • expanded York’s commitment to experiential education (EE) and increased the number of EE opportunities for students and have helped increase the community’s interest in EE • supported numerous residents and agency partners transition into, or re-enter, post-secondary studies • helped to build York’s international reputation as leaders in community engagement

  16. CEC – Vision & Mission Vision: promote accessibility and social justice through meaningful and transformative community/ university partnerships. Mission: Reduce barriers to full participation in post-secondary education, Enrich the educational experience of our students, Encourage collaborative research partnerships, Promote a sense of shared responsibility for our communities Provide fertile ground for new community/university collaborations.

  17. CEC - Values • Shared Vision • Commitment • Respect • Sustainability • Trust • Accountability • Equity/Fairness • Mutual Benefit • Flexibility • Inclusivity • Community

  18. Governance and Pan-University Structure • The CEC reports into the office of the Vice President Academic, partnering with several York faculties, ORU’s and non-academic units. • The Centre is guided by, and accountable to, an Executive Committee of community leaders as well as York faculty, staff and students • The Executive Committee members give overall direction and guidance on the operation of the Centre. • The Executive Committee is elected by a general membership of nearly 200 university and community allies.

  19. CEC Organization Chart General Membership: comprised of stakeholders who live and/or work in Black Creek (including York students, faculty, staff, alum) Executive Committee: 10-12 members drawn from General Membership. Equal numbers of stakeholders internal and external to York. Fifty percent of membership need to be Black Creek residents and two members must be youth. Office of VPA Executive Director CEC Staff Program Research & Knowledge Exchange Outreach & Nomination Evaluation Fundraising IPE Public Education and Access

  20. Win/win framework CEC supports and enhances current York and/or community activity AND CEC activity develops new programs and collaborations with an emphasis on mutual benefit and a belief that both university and community have something to learn and something to teach This framework has led to some fantastic examples of how we have strengthened previously existing initiatives and how we have developed innovative new ones

  21. Enrich the Educational Experience of our Students • By providing space and by facilitating new projects with our partners the CEC helps connect between 50-80 students a year to a learning experience in the community • Community partners also benefit through • Investing in the skill development of a future workforce • Creating an enriched learning climate in their organizations • Dialogue with the students and faculty - • Access to student’s skills and “extra pairs of hands”

  22. Inter-professional Education Subcommittee • The IPE Subcommittee works to create and supervise interdisciplinary, inter-professional placement/learning opportunities for our students that are responsive to community needs and provide tangible benefits for community partners. Program IPE

  23. Support and enhance community partner activities Partnering with local community groups and programs supports their need for space and other resources while also creating opportunities for experiential education, collaborative research and mutual learning

  24. Good Food Market

  25. Space for programs and service learning

  26. Tropicana Summer Jobs for Youth

  27. Micro Credit and broader community finance agenda

  28. ODSP Project

  29. Student Placement Fair

  30. Research and Knowledge Exchange Working Group • The RKE Working Group encourages collaborative community/university research partnerships to address: • social issues • promote healthier communities • positive social change Research & Knowledge Exchange

  31. Research Forum

  32. SSHRC CURA - ACT for youth

  33. Increase access to post secondary education

  34. Public Education and Access Subcommittee • The Public Education and Access promotes post-secondary education helps create a menu of learning opportunities to meet professional development, access and life-long learning goals Program Public Education and Access

  35. Performances and Events

  36. Lemn Sissay

  37. Fertile Ground for New Collaborations CEC staff continue to participate in the work of several community and university coalitions and to support dozens of local projects. Through these we continue to build networks and alliances and create innovative, responsive programs that build bridges between community and university AND amongst York and community partners themselves.

  38. Contact Information • Sue Levesque • Executive Director • York/TD Community Engagement Centre • 416-736-5980 • levesque@yorku.ca

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