On Being a Portfolio College

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On Being a Portfolio College

• Nova Scotia Community College
• Kathy Rector
• Maria Desjardins
• Dave White

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Todays Session

• What a student leader has to say
• How NSCC defines portfolio education
• What we have learned
• What you have to say
• Hearing from other learners

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• Portfolio education is the model of learning that
  NSCC has chosen to make real the concept of a
  Learning-Centered College.

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What we have learned

• Students are enthusiastic about portfolio
  learning, but we need to improve
• Portfolio education is a living, developing
  concept that involves institutional risk-taking
• It takes far more time, energy and resources to
  make institutional change in a meaningful way

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What we have learned (cont.)

• Ownership of the leadership journey is both
  really attractive and really challenging
• Courageous and ongoing leadership is essential
• Exemplary practice is an effective means to
  spread portfolio learning throughout the
  institution
• Research is imperative

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Hearing from other Learners
Ashley Power - 2005 Public Relations Graduate
Brian Porter - 2005 1st Year Carpentry Student