Christie's Message - Go Far, Together
The world of education is changing as swiftly as the communities it serves. From new technologies to demographic shifts, the learning landscape is ever-evolving. To meet these demands, the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) continuously adapts and innovates.
To us, innovation often involves transforming creative ideas into new, cutting-edge programming that delivers sought-after skills, or expanding the boundaries of program delivery to ensure greater accessibility across the province.
With this in mind, innovation and creativity emerged as our theme for this year’s issue of NEXT.
In the issue, we’ll share with you just a few of the innovations we’ve introduced— from changes we’ve made that deliver better results to bold new initiatives.
One of those initiatives is a partnership with the Child Trauma Research Centre. Together, we’re mobilizing research on trauma-informed pedagogies and practice through a microcertificate that is being offered to those working with youth in
Saskatchewan.
In the province’s business community, achieving organizational and economic gains through innovation is critical for growth. Through custom training, we tailor learning opportunities that allow employees to support career success and to ensure businesses—such as Legacy Co-op—have access to and can develop the skilled employees they need.
In fact, responsiveness to the needs of our community drives the work that we do and makes an impact on the lives of our students. Within this magazine, you’ll read more about how Talitha McCloskey aspired to change careers while working full-time and did just that through a certificate program at CCE. Or perhaps you’ll be inspired by international student Alice Duong who left behind all that was familiar to learn a new language and successfully follow a dream to live and work in Canada.
Indeed, our students’ stories inspire us at CCE to continue to develop high-impact, responsive programming.
Of course, at the heart of education you’ll find dedicated instructors who, working alongside our talented team of instructional designers, are introducing effective ways to meet the evolving needs of today’s students eager to learn in new ways. You’ll read more about one instructor’s experience working with instructional designers in this issue.
And, within our community programs portfolio, we are focused on ensuring individuals have opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally. From young musicians performing in our vibrant music, theatre and camps programs, to seniors who are engaging in lifelong learning in new ways thanks to a revitalized partnership, the College Avenue Campus is as lively as ever.
It’s been an exciting year, and we hope you’re as inspired as we are by what’s coming up NEXT!
Christie Schultz
Dean, Centre for Continuing Education
Read all the stories in our 2025 Edition of NEXT magazine.
Banner photo credit: University of Regina