Dave Cormier Email & Phone Number

Windsor, On, Ca

Windsor, Ontario

President and Co-Director: provoking, hosting, and facilitating conversations on rhizomatic learning, education, professional learning, and higher ed futures. Headliner of events in Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe.

Windsor, Ontario

At the Windsor Campus of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, I am responsible for the management of all day-to-day operations of a medical school. My main areas of focus outside of operations include structuring student support and facilitating the transition to a competency-based education model for the campus.- Leading a full curriculum overhaul for the Windsor Campus- Managing a $3.4 million budget with 16 full-time and 400+ part-time staff- Leading overhaul of… Show more At the Windsor Campus of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, I am responsible for the management of all day-to-day operations of a medical school. My main areas of focus outside of operations include structuring student support and facilitating the transition to a competency-based education model for the campus.- Leading a full curriculum overhaul for the Windsor Campus- Managing a $3.4 million budget with 16 full-time and 400+ part-time staff- Leading overhaul of student support infrastructure, including new pathways for counselling and sexual assault awareness and supports Show less

Charlottetown

At the Department of Education, Early Childhood and Culture, Government of Prince Edward Island, I led the digital transformation of the department. Using an adaptive change approach, I managed a system-wide team dedicated to bringing about practical, sustainable digital change. By balancing inclusivity with a deadline-driven project-planning style, we iterated towards open, digital pedagogy.- Led a collaborative process to renew K-12 strategic planning in PEI K-12- Designed a… Show more At the Department of Education, Early Childhood and Culture, Government of Prince Edward Island, I led the digital transformation of the department. Using an adaptive change approach, I managed a system-wide team dedicated to bringing about practical, sustainable digital change. By balancing inclusivity with a deadline-driven project-planning style, we iterated towards open, digital pedagogy.- Led a collaborative process to renew K-12 strategic planning in PEI K-12- Designed a Digital Integration Strategy focused on effective decision making and practical professional development for teachers- With Brilliant Labs, designed a STELAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Language Arts and Math) approach to maker education Show less

Main 307, Upei

As Manager of Student Engagement and Retention at UPEI, I designed a Student Transitions Strategy to help support students’ transition from high school to higher education, and a New Student Orientation Strategy focusing on resilience and belonging. I also rebuilt the campus approach to retention through a new Student Retention Strategy, based in clearly-identified mentorship plans and learning analytics.

Summer 2016 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Spring 2016 – UPEI102 Inquiry Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Fall 2015 – UPEI102 Inquiry Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Spring 2014 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Spring 2013 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult… Show more Summer 2016 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Spring 2016 – UPEI102 Inquiry Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Fall 2015 – UPEI102 Inquiry Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Spring 2014 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Spring 2013 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Summer 2012 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Summer 2011 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Summer 2010 - ED366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Summer 2008 – Ed 366 Educational Technology and the Adult Learner, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE.Fall 2006 – English 101 Introduction to Academic Writing. University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE. Show less

In December of 2014 I was seconded to the Vice President Academic's office to lead the planning/writing for our University's Academic Plan. I worked to consult, advise, and enact change in keeping with the strategic direction of the institution. I developed a strategic vision for the project; designed campus digital feedback mechanisms, scope, and timeline; dovetailed campus input with Strategic Plan and developed coordinated policy framework for implementation. I also designed and conducted an… Show more In December of 2014 I was seconded to the Vice President Academic's office to lead the planning/writing for our University's Academic Plan. I worked to consult, advise, and enact change in keeping with the strategic direction of the institution. I developed a strategic vision for the project; designed campus digital feedback mechanisms, scope, and timeline; dovetailed campus input with Strategic Plan and developed coordinated policy framework for implementation. I also designed and conducted an extensive stakeholder input process and led consensus-building initiatives across campus, then coordinated a coherent project management approach for 35 initiatives in the UPEI Academic Plan, plus project charters and quality assurance policies.The Academic Plan received near unanimous approval by the university administration, Senate, and Board of Governors. Show less

As Project Lead, Student Relations, I sourced, assessed, and implemented a comprehensive CRM (customer relations management) process for the University of Prince Edward Island. I created a vision and strategy for the project, including framing recruitment through the lens of retention and student success, and developed a knowledge translation strategy for communicating complex educational and workplace information to a diverse student body. Built consensus across the department and at senior… Show more As Project Lead, Student Relations, I sourced, assessed, and implemented a comprehensive CRM (customer relations management) process for the University of Prince Edward Island. I created a vision and strategy for the project, including framing recruitment through the lens of retention and student success, and developed a knowledge translation strategy for communicating complex educational and workplace information to a diverse student body. Built consensus across the department and at senior levels. Show less

As Manager of Web Communications and Innovations, I was responsible for re-designing and rebuilding the university website. I developed a Knowledge Management approach for managing, promoting, and prioritizing public university information, and led the development and enactment of a Social Media Strategy, sharing campus accomplishments across multiple content and media platforms.

I designed a web content structure for the university website, managed its social media profile and growth during a crucial era in networked institutional engagement, and led the transition of the institution's site from HTML to CMS. I also consulted in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) process.

I was a Project Manager for the Multimedia Technology and Cognition lab, coordinating a $4.2 million database / virtual research environment (VRE) project and developing educational projects and collaborations.

Hosted live weekly interactive webcasts exploring education, emerging technologies, and digital practice at http://edtechtalk.com. Consulted and collaborated with other open community members including Youth Voices and the National Writing Project through the platform.

Reviewed and evaluated existing distance programs for PEI's provincial community college, developed a detailed plan for integrating daytime and distance curricula and streamlining delivery on Moodle. Developed learning modules for a variety of learning styles, including a focus on experiential learning.