The CLN Advisory Committee is made up of UBC faculty members, staff, and students from across the University. The CLN is based on a collaboration among UBC Faculties of Education, Land and Food Systems and the Alma Mater Society (AMS).
The role of the CLN Advisory Committee members is to
- support the advancement of the CLN living laboratories as resources to the Faculties of Education, Land and Food Systems, and the University of British Columbia.
- serve as a liaison between their faculty unit and the CLN.
It is expected that CLN Advisors will serve as critical friends to provide direction and promotion for the following CLN areas:
- Research, including
o Cultivating new research opportunities
o Reviewing potential research projects
o Promoting graduate research
o Serving as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on research
o Providing advice about possible funding opportunities
- Course integration of sites & programs
o Developing new academic programs related to garden-based learning
o Developing course content/assignments/learning experiences related to CLN sites and programs
o Being a liaison with home departments and units to promote learning at, from, and with the CLN sites and programs
o Determining how informal learning programs can be formalized/accredited
- Strategic direction
o Helping to establish and support goals for the projects and Network
o Advancing the mission of the CLN as a learning lab for the Faculty of Education
o Establishing CLN programs as an integral part of the work of the Faculty of Education
Time Commitment:
- 3-4 meetings during the academic year (usually Sept, Nov, March)
Advisors gain opportunities to:
- Engage in interdepartmental networking and research
- Access research participants from many stages of life engaged in teaching and learning, promoting health, and building resilient community
- Build familiarity with CLN sites and programs
- Teach in outdoor settings
- Connect students with practical learning experiences
- Experience delicious farm fresh food from our sites
To join the CLN advisory, please contact Susan Gerofsky susan.gerofsky@ubc.ca