Community of Practice
The WIL Community of Practice brings together faculty members, instructors, and staff from across VIU who are involved in the development and delivery of work-integrated learning opportunities for students.
- Connect with colleagues across VIU who are involved in WIL to share experiences, insights, and strategies.
- Co-create and access shared resources, including templates, tools, and best practices, all designed to support and enhance WIL efforts.
- Participate in workshops, webinars, and peer-learning opportunities to further develop your WIL expertise.
Join Now to connect with other members and exchange resources.
Track your WIL placements with Experience Hub
In an effort to streamline the management of work-integrated learning (WIL) placements and data collection across the institution, we are encouraging staff and faculty to maintain all records for work placements in VIU’s database management system: Experience Hub
Why is Experience Hub helpful?
- Easily monitor student placements and employer partnerships in one user-friendly platform, making it simpler to access and manage vital information.
- Gain valuable insights into placement trends and outcomes across VIU, helping us continually improve our WIL programs and align with our strategic goals.
We’re Here to Support You
Contact the Centre for Experiential Learning at cel@viu.ca for support in transitioning your WIL programs to Experience Hub.
Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada iHub Funding
CEWIL iHub enhances experiential learning across Canadian universities by connecting students, staff, and employers.
Benefits for University Staff:
- Resource Access: Utilize best practices and research to improve experiential learning initiatives.
- Networking: Collaborate with educators and industry professionals for shared insights.
- Professional Development: Attend workshops and webinars to enhance skills in experiential learning.
- Student Success: Access tools and strategies to support students in work-integrated learning.
- Partnerships: Build connections with employers to create valuable opportunities
WIL Coffee and Learn Series
B255/R205 at 8:30 – 10:00 am
Join your fellow WIL colleagues at VIU for the viewing of a series of webinars on key topics related to work-integrated learning in the post-secondary environment. Refreshments (coffee, tea, and muffins) and mingling will begin at 8:30 AM and the webinars start at 9:00 AM.
October 8, 2024 Elevating Experiential Learning
October 22, 2024 Simple, Sustainable, Scalable WIL
November 5, 2024 Indigenous Culture Immersion Model for WIL
November 19, 2024 Working in Good Ways: A Framework for Indigenous Community Engagement
December 5, 2024 Navigating New Ground: Perspectives from Canada’s WIL Ecosystem