Leadership
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Dr. Mark G. Torchia
Vice-Provost (Learning, Analytics, and Academic Infrastructure)
mark.torchia@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7804 -
Michelle Sookbirsingh
Project / Change Management Coordinator & Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Learning, Analytics, and Academic Infrastructure)
michelle.sookbirsingh@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6680 -
Colleen Webb
Senior Team Lead – Development and Consultation
colleen.webb@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9757
Strategic initiatives
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Janine Carmichael
Faculty Specialist: Entrepreneurship
janine.carmichael@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7861 -
Amy De Jaeger
Lead - Strategic Planning and Teaching Excellence
amy.dejaeger@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9591
Operations and Communications
The Operations and Communications Team provides day-to-day operational and strategic communications support across The Centre. The team manages requests and concerns related to logistics, workshops and event coordination, vendor and contract management, budget and project management, human resources, payroll processing, and building maintenance, while also supporting internal and external communications, content coordination, and knowledge sharing to ensure smooth, connected operations across The Centre.
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Vivek Bahl
Software and Contract Specialist
vivek.bahl@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6704 -
Jennifer Clark
Operations Coordinator
jennifer.clark@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7265 -
Susan Berngards
Administrative Assistant
susan.berngards@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8376 -
Janelle Sumner
Communications and Operations Assistant
janelle.sumner@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7991 -
Debra Sinkarsin
Office Assistant
debra.sinkarsin@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9861 -
Madhanika Muthuvairavan
Office Assistant
madhanika.muthuvairavan@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9893 -
Nicolas Tamayo
Student Office Assistant
nicolas.tamayo@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8708
Communications Team
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Mariana Echeverri Álvarez
Communications Specialist
mariana.echeverrialvarez@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7152 -
Janelle Sumner
Communications and Operations Assistant
janelle.sumner@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7991
Science of Teaching and Learning
The Science of Teaching and Learning team works to fulfill The Centre’s mandate as it relates to research, program evaluation and quality assurance. The Science of Teaching and Learning team supports inquiries into higher education teaching and learning and generates evidence to promote the design and delivery of high-quality educational experiences.
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Brenda M. Stoesz
Research Lead - Science of Teaching and Learning
brenda.stoesz@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6958 -
Teresa Albinet-Lecocq
Project Coordinator and Assistant
to the Research Lead
teresa.albinet-lecocq@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7258 -
Ibiyemi Arowolo
Evaluation Developer
ibiyemi.arowolo@umanitoba.ca
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Anika Budhiraja
Research & Development Support Specialist
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Hayley Cheng
Evaluation & Quality Assurance Designer
hayley.cheng@umanitoba.ca
204-480-1245 -
Patricia Martinez
Student Research Assistant
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Samantha McIvor
Evaluation Coordinator
samantha.mcIvor@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6823 -
Matthew Quesnel
Faculty Specialist: Science of Teaching and Learning
matthew.quesnel@umanitoba.ca
204-474-1634 -
Wanda M. Snow
Faculty Specialist - Science of Teaching and Learning
wanda.snow@umanitoba.ca
Development and Consultation
The Development and Consultation Team provides support, to all teaching faculty, instructors and graduate students, in areas such as teaching consultations, classroom observations and course/curriculum development, as well as through teaching workshops and certificate programs. The Development and Consultation Team is comprised of two areas: Programs and Curriculum Development and Teaching Initiatives and Innovation.
Programs and Curriculum Development Team
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Colleen Webb
Senior Team Lead – Development and Consultation
colleen.webb@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9757 -
Cintia Costa
Senior Educational Developer
cintia.costa@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7272 -
Nausheen Peerwani
Educational Developer
nausheen.peerwani@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9327 -
Sharmila Vijayann
Educational Developer
sharmila.vijayann@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7802
Teaching Initiatives and Innovation Team
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Iwona Gniadek
Team Lead: Teaching Initiatives and Innovation
iwona.gniadek@umanitoba.ca
204-272-1509 -
Johnathan Bevan
Educational Developer
johnathan.bevan@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6370 -
Randi Desmarais
Indigenous Initiatives Educator
randi.desmarais@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7038 -
Meaghan Ewharekuko
Faculty Specialist: Experiential Learning
meaghan.ewharekuko@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6867 -
Micheline Hughes
Indigenous Initiatives Educator
micheline.hughes@umanitoba.ca
204-480-1248 -
Gerardo Villagran Becerra
Faculty Specialist: Experiential Learning
gerardo.villagran@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6992
Flexible Learning
Improved learner outcomes from engaging, purposefully designed, flexible courses. If you want this for your students, the Flexible Learning Support team is your answer.
Our dedicated team of instructional designers, digital media creators, copyright and quality assurance coordinators is here to support you in developing your next flexible course.
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Jonathan Kennedy
Team Lead: Flexible Learning Support
jonathan.kennedy@umanitoba.ca
jonathan.kennedy@mbhub.ca
204-474-6471 -
JJ Cloutier
Digital Content Coordinator
jj.cloutier@umanitoba.ca
jj.cloutier@mbhub.ca
204-474-6334 -
Christopher Ellis
Web and Media Developer
christopher.ellis@umanitoba.ca
christopher.ellis@mbhub.ca
204-474-7914 -
Alison Fung
Digital Media Specialist
alison.fung@umanitoba.ca
alison.fung@mbhub.ca
204-474-9026 -
Ariful Hoq Shanil
Instructional Designer
ariful.shanil@umanitoba.ca
ariful.shanil@mbhub.ca
204-474-6954
Digital Pedagogy
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Jonathan Kennedy
Team Lead – Flexible Learning
jonathan.kennedy@umanitoba.ca
jonathan.kennedy@mbhub.ca
204-474-6471
Learning Technologies and Solutions
The Learning Technologies and Solutions team provides support and training for several supported solutions including UM Learn (the University’s learning management system), iClicker (classroom polling), and Cisco Webex (videoconferencing solution). Additionally, the team provides expertise and guidance in areas related to technology for teaching and learning, including learning spaces design and software solutions development.
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Sol Chu
Team Lead – Learning Technologies and Solutions
sol.chu@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7042 -
Mike Cameron
System Administrator and Programmer
mike.cameron@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7966 -
Nancy Fischer
Trainer and Support Specialist - SRI Management System
nancy.fischer@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6251 -
Michelle Laarissa
Learning Management Systems Administrator and Trainer
michelle.laarissa@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7456 -
Michael Laferriere
System Administrator, Learning Management Systems
Michael.Laferriere@umanitoba.ca
204-474-6817 -
Brian McLean
Senior Instructional Technology Specialist
brian.mclean@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9975 -
Eric Ticzon
Learning Technologies Trainer and Administrator
enrico.ticzon@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9509 -
Glenn Watt
Instructional Technology Specialist
glenn.watt@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8002