Shaping the Next Chapter, Together
Guiding Learners Throughout Their Story
The journey each student takes is as individual as they are. At the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), students arrive not only from all corners of the province, but all corners of the world. They arrive at different ages and at different stages of life, each balancing a unique combination of work, life and community connections while aspiring to achieve their educational dreams.
Our job is to ensure each student experience with CCE is the best it can be.
That quest, while seemingly simple, is inherently complex. What skills are in demand, what time of day works best for their studies and will they learn remotely, online or in person? And so, to ensure that we meet the high expectations of our students and ourselves, we’ve embarked on the creation of a centralized data warehouse aimed at more fully understanding their needs. While it’s still an evolving project, we are already beginning to find new ways to use our data to support decision making, build capacity and foster an environment that supports student success.
Another new initiative focuses on reaching out to—and welcoming back— former students who left the University before completing their studies. Many are excited at the opportunity to finish what they started and more confident to return when they realize we believe in their ability to do so.
That ability to achieve goals is also driving the growth of CCE’s custom training. By working with employers, such as the City of Regina, we are able to deliver cost-effective training that addresses the specific needs of organizations and helps them and their employees to thrive.
And, as often as we ask ourselves how we can do things better, we are also interested in what success looks like.
For some students it’s about earning a credential that will enhance their employability or make their current job easier. For international student and new business owner Md Torikul Islam Bhuiyan, CCE has been the catalyst that led to an entirely new future.
And for others, like the record-breaking number of children who participated in our Summer Conservatory Creative Camps, the sheer joy of learning and performing can be reward enough. Yes, every student has a story to tell. At CCE, we hope you enjoy reading more about their journey and how we support them in writing their NEXT chapter.