Chapter VI: OUR CORE WELL UNITS

Transition Well

Activities from the First Year Experience (FYE) team were rebranded as Transition Well. They offer students the opportunity to attend workshops delivering important information about accessing supports, financial aid, how to access their health plan, study permit and work permit questions and the procedure for accessing campus during the pandemic. The FYE team also has plans and runs New Student Orientation for all incoming students where they provide just-in-time information on Sheridan resources and supports; housekeeping item to-dos;  important dates for adding or dropping classes; and how to connect with others at the college. The Transition Well modules were launched in Summer 2023.

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Start Well

The Start Well modules were developed to help incoming first year students identify their learning preferences and how to apply these strengths to program relevant literacy and numeracy skills. Students also apply the principles of creative problem solving to time management by creating an effective time management plan for the semester.

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Learn Well

Learn Well was the first of the series to launch in Summer 2020. It contained two components: virtual communities for all first year students and self-directed modules.

The modules supported students in developing skills found in the academic skills hub around online learning, including online assessment strategies, and building community. Since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the modality of learning component has been modified to include both online and in-person. The modules are embedded into 140 core courses across all of Sheridan’s programs.

Learn Well Virtual Communities

The Learn Well Virtual Communities (VCs) are an online environment available in the Learning Management System for new/incoming students. Originally, there were 16 VCs split by faculty or department within faculty. Over two years these have grown to ~30 VCs with most now being split by program or credential in a faculty (e.g., business diplomas).  Upper year students are also included in program and credential based VCs, students are enrolled prior to the start of term and have access until graduation. The VCs are maintained by upper year students (called Learn Well Facilitators) to support peer-to-peer engagement, facilitate knowledge sharing workshops connections to program, course, and subject specific tutors. Program specific academic, technology, and well-being resources are housed in the content. Announcements from the Sheridan community are also posted and include events, job opportunities, and student lifecycle relevant information, such as timetable dates, reminders of free counselling, and others.  See the Chapter IX: Assessment for data on engagement in these virtual communities.

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Work Well

Work Well  launched in Fall 2021 to guide students along their career journey. Information in the first module includes resume and cover letter tips, strategies for job searching, and interview skills. This second module is related to building a career with information on network building, staying current in the industry, and employee rights. Lastly, work-life wellness discusses how to effectively manage time and ensure self-care to maintain a balanced life.

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Graduate Well

Graduate Well launched in Spring 2022.  The purpose is to help students determine their next steps after graduation. The modules include when and how to start looking at areas of interest for the chosen career and how to prepare important documents and/or portfolios; and where and how they can continue their education. A gap identified that influenced the third module, supporting our international students when applying for permanent residency post-graduation.

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Alternatively, view the Graduate Well libguide.