Current students, faculty, and staff
We envision equitable access to interdisciplinary art and design education for all learners and aspire to foster a culture of teaching and learning at the university that is inclusive, wholistic, reflective and learner centered.
We collaborate with the university community and provide leadership and support to create and sustain equitable and engaging teaching and learning environments for all OCAD University students.
Student Writing, Communication & Learning Support – programs, resources and peer engagement opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to support their preparedness and success in their programs. We also offer resources and support with academic integrity for both students and faculty.
Teaching Support & Curriculum Enhancement – professional learning opportunities for faculty, teaching assistants and instructional staff, and support for curriculum development and renewal processes to ensure the quality of our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Curricular Innovation Initiatives – project leadership and facilitation for university-wide educational change initiatives and collaborations that explore innovative and inclusive pedagogies in support of OCAD U’s Academic and Strategic Plan.
Educational Research and Resources – leading, supporting and disseminating educational research that enables reflective, evidence-based teaching practice, enhances student experience and drives pedagogical innovation within OCAD U and the wider art and design education sector.
Susan Ferguson, Director, Teaching and Learning
Shannon Yip, Administrative Assistant
Rakhi Dewan, Evaluation & Communications Specialist
Student Writing, Communication & Learning Support
Shahriar Mirshahidi, Manager, Student Writing, Communication & Learning Support
Natasha Holmes, Coordinator, Student Learning Programs
Stephanie Dayes, Lead, Co-Curricular & Peer Learning Programs
Allison Brown, Learning Skills Specialist
Hayley Hudson, Academic Integrity Specialist
Phoebe Wang, Writing Consultant, Multilingual Student Support
Rebecca Diederichs, Writing Consultant
Teaching Support & Curriculum Enhancement
Sarah Chu, Manager, Teaching Support & Curriculum Enhancement
Jennice Hinds, Coordinator, Teaching Support Programs
Travis Freeman, Curriculum Specialist, Quality Assurance & Enhancement
Laura Thrasher, Educational Developer, Teaching Support & Accessible Pedagogies
Adrienne Reynolds, Educational Developer, Teaching Support & Multilingual Pedagogies
Curricular Innovation Initiatives
Emilie Brancato, Manager, Curricular Innovation Initiatives
Vacant position, Coordinator & Research Facilitator, Curricular Innovation Initiatives
Ravinder Brar, Curriculum Specialist, Curricular Innovation
Email: CLT@ocadu.ca
Social: (Instagram handles) @ocadu_clt; @ocadu_clt_students
Office location: 113 McCaul St., Level 5, Room 510 (MCC 510)