Are you creating or expanding Experiential Learning opportunities for Queen’s students? If so, the EL Hub can help you design and implement experiential learning effectively and efficiently. Through our consultation process we’ll guide you through the curricular and logistical considerations essential for providing safe and engaging learning experiences in a variety of settings.
The Consultation Process
To request a consultation, please email us at el.hub@queensu.ca
We recommend that all faculty or staff who are developing experiential learning opportunities book a consultation with the EL Hub at the beginning of the planning process. This could include designing a new course or program, or adding an EL component to an existing course or program. Through the consultation process we will:
- provide you with easily accessible tools and templates for curriculum design and logistical planning
- facilitate sharing of knowledge across faculties to avoid redundancies in program development and administration
- provide you with the most up to date information about legislation pertaining to experiential learning
- make referrals to risk management experts on campus
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Initial Consultation During the consultation we will:
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Faculty Approval Process As you work on your course/program design and submit proposals through your faculty’s approval process, you can:
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Implementation Once your course or program beings, we suggest you:
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El Hub Referral System
To streamline the referral process, the EL Hub will complete an “Experiential Learning Referral Form” when referring you to on-campus experts in risk management and course design.
If you are facilitating an existing Experiential Learning course or program and simply need to be advised of updates to existing EL policy and procedure, please contact the following departments directly.
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
Email: ehssa@queenu.ca
- Off Campus Activity Safety Policy (OCASP)
- Worker’s compensation coverage for unpaid student placements
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits while working outside of Ontario
- Private workplace insurance for employers not covered by worker’s compensation
- Workplace health and safety
- Safety abroad – Queen’s University Emergency Support Program
- Pre-departure orientation training specific to location of activity
- Health and safety training requirements
University Secretariat and Legal Counsel
Email: usec.contracts@queensu.ca
- Contract reviews
Research Contracts Unit, Vice-Principal Research
Email: researchcontracts@queensu.ca
- Research agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Licensing agreements
- Data sharing agreements
Insurance and Risk Management
Email: insurance@queensu.ca
- Contract reviews
- General insurance requirements
- Liability waivers
- Management of risk tolerances
- Private workplace insurance for employers not covered by worker’s compensation (Non Workers Comp/MCU Coverage)
Queen's University International Centre
Contact: quic@queensu.ca
- International student work permits
- Visa requirements (for travel abroad)
Centre for Teaching and Learning
Email: ctl@queensu.ca
- Course design
- Instructional strategies
- Learning outcomes
- Assessment strategies
- Educational technology to support EL