BC TEAL is proud to present our 2025 Annual Conference: Disruptive Educational Practices: Strategies for Transformation.
Educators shine in times of change to face unexpected challenges. This is when creativity flourishes by combining proven practices with fresh and innovative ideas. These times call for transformation which can be rooted in tradition or experience, or it can arise through unexplored approaches. The synthesis of old and new ideas drives meaningful progress. Join other insightful and creative educators as we flourish within the power of our community.
The workshop will delve into three initiatives undertaken at a private business school to ensure the overall well-being of the faculty members under English Studies from the years 2020-2024. As a member of the management team, one of the challenges has been to find ways to support the team members and focus on wellbeing is not emphasized as the members are sessional who work on a contractual basis. The three wellbeing initiatives that will be discussed are
The ‘wellbeing afternoon’ was introduced as a short-term program during 2020-2022 that allowed all staff and faculty members to finish work early one day of the week (usually Fridays) and use the time to relax and focus on their wellbeing. However, this initiative was not available for sessional or part-time members including faculty.
ES Faculty social is an evening arranged on a term basis to allow faculty members to disconnect from work and relax. The invitation is extended to all English Studies faculty members only.
Healthy snacks are provided exclusively for English Studies faculty members who need a quick energy boost between classes.
Like all post-secondary institutes, financial constraints are a big hurdle to be crossed when trying to implement wellness initiatives, but in the private sector, most of the conversation does not proceed as everything boils down to contractual obligations. The purpose of this workshop is to connect with individuals and initiate a conversation on finding ways to support the well-being of our educators.
Manager, Student Learning Commons, Acsenda School of Management
A dedicated, passionate and optimist professional who seeks to create safe spaces for students, faculty, and staff to engage in meaningful dialogue on important issues.
