Opportunity Question: How can we best support North Vancouver RCMP to make recommendations on establishing their Instagram account, in the context of other social media initiatives they are currently involved in on Facebook and Twitter? Term: Summer 2022Department: Business MarketingCourse: BMKT 370Instructor: Mary CharlesonStaff contact: Sgt. Peter DeVries, NVRCMP Project […]
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Students to research and design projects to address the following important topics with the North Vancouver RCMP Term: Spring 2022Department: CriminologyCourse: CRIM 101 (Introduction to Criminology)Instructor: Sarah YercichStaff contact: Sgt. Peri Mainwaring, Cst. Tammy Kennedy, Cst. Nicol Hirtle, S/Sgt. Philip Yong, Cpl Paulo Arreaga & Cst. Kim Lutz from the […]
OPPORTUNITY QUESTION: How can the seniors programs offered through North Shore Neighbourhood House become more inclusive and accessible to diverse audiences? Term: Spring 2022Department: PsychologyCourse: PSYC329Instructor: Aman BassiStaff contact: Trish Aslop, Manager, Seniors Programs, North Shore Neighbourhood House In this brand-new course at CapU, students will work in groups to […]
OPPORTUNITY QUESTION: How can we improve knowledge of the spatial and social dimensions of urban climate risks to help inform the North Shore Emergency Management’s (NSEM) Extreme Weather Event Plan? Term: Spring 2022Department: GeographyCourse: GEOG 210Instructor: Heather ChappellsStaff contact: Ryan Benson, NSEM Students will work in groups to support North […]
Opportunity Question: How do we measure the impact of public space interventions intended to support our local community’shealth and wellbeing? Term: Spring 2022Department: Kinesiology Course: KINE 162Instructor: Kyle GuayStaff contact: Leah Herman, City of North Vancouver Project Description: The City of North Vancouver’s goal is to be the ‘Heathiest Small […]
1.Opportunity Question: How can we best support the City’s goal to “Build a City of Short Distances” by developing the City of North Vancouver’s own version of the “15 MIN City”? 2.Opportunity Question: How can the City strategically reposition their social investments to support long-term success of leaders within the […]
Students to research and design projects to address important topics with the North Vancouver RCMP Term: Fall 2021Department: CriminologyCourse: CRIM 101 (Introduction to Criminology)Instructor: Sarah YercichStaff contact: Sgt. Peri Mainwaring + 5 mentors from the North Vancouver RCMP Student groups will work with mentors to address the following research questions: […]
How we could make the fire department appealing as a career to diverse audiences so our organisation can better reflect the community we serve? Term: Fall 2021Department: Business AdministrationCourse: BADM 106 –7CD Organizational BehaviourInstructor: Mitra KiamaneshStaff contact: Chief Michael Danks, Rebecca Hathaway Primary Objective of Project: Students to prepare short […]
How can we broaden our fire safety public education using social media? How can we broaden the community’s understanding of what the City of North Vancouver Fire Department does and who they are? Term: Fall 2021Department: Business AdministrationCourse: BADM 318 –7CD Project ManagementInstructor: Mitra KiamaneshStaff contact: Chief Michael Danks, Rebecca […]
How might we engage, strengthen and inspire our community bysupporting diverse and younger voices interacting with historical records held by MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver? Term: Fall 2021Department: EnglishCourse: English 100Instructor: Roger R FarrStaff contact: Jessica Bushey Project Primary Objective: Students will engage with MONOVA’s archival collections to inspire the […]
How might we educate the public about responsible dog ownership? Term: Spring 2021Department: School of Business Course: BADM 318 – Project ManagementInstructor: Mitra KiamaneshStaff contact: Adam Vasilevich (Parks + Greenways Planner), Paul Duffy (Bylaws Manager) Group 1: Dog ownership in the City of North Vancouver is popular and is currently […]
How do community members perceive COVID-19? Term: Spring 2021Department: PsychologyCourse: Research Methods (PSYC 212)Instructor: Douglas Alards-TomalinStaff contact: Heather Evans (City of North Vancouver) Two groups of students are conducting research on the experience of community members regarding COVID-19. City Strategy and Goal Area: Council Strategic Plan A City for People […]
How might we increase the accessibility of library services? Term: Spring 2021Department: PsychologyCourse: Research Methods (PSYC 212)Instructor: Douglas Alards-TomalinStaff contact: Mikale Fenton (North Vancouver City Library) One group of students is conducting research on how language affects the accessibility of library services for the community. Official Community Plan 2014 Goal […]
How might we foster connection with older adults in times of physical distancing? Term: Spring 2021Departments: School of Human KineticsCourses: Contemporary Health Issues (HKIN 162)Instructors: Kyle GuayStaff contact: Annwen Loverin (Silver Harbour Centre), Heather Evans (City of North Vancouver) Continuation of collaboration from Fall 2020. Students created 40+ Kindness Cards […]
How might we engage and educate young adults on fire safety? Term: Spring 2021Department: IDEACourse: IDES 244 (Design Studio)Instructor: Tom DuguidStaff contact: Assistant Chief Dave Owens, Rebecca Hathaway (Fire Department) Students will develop and design a campaign that engages and educates young adults (~16-25) about fire safety. Students will research […]
How might we create opportunities for diverse representation among Fire Department employees? Term: Spring 2021Department: Business AdministrationCourse: BADM 466 (Managing Change) and BADM 335 (Workplace Learning, Development and Design) Instructor: Erin Robinson, Nancy Nowlan Staff contacts: Chief Greg Schalk (Fire Department), Corinne Nichols (City of North Vancouver) BADM 335 – Needs analysis + recruitment Student […]
Research and ideation to address topics currently addressed by the North Vancouver RCMP Term: Spring 2021Department: CriminologyCourse: CRIM 101 (Introduction to Criminology)Instructor: Sarah YercichStaff contact: Sgt. Peri Mainwaring + 8 mentors from the North Vancouver RCMP Each student group will work with one mentor to address a research question that […]
How might we support the mental health of the community via decolonized media? Term: Fall 2020Departments: Indigenous Digital Filmmaking, PsychologyCourses: Introductory Documentary (IDF 127), Research Methods in Psychology (PSYC 212)Instructors: Gregory Coyes, Douglas W Alards-TomalinStaff contact: Anne Rodgers (North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission), Erin Black (Vancouver Coastal Health) Slow […]
How might we foster safe communities for diverse populations? Term: Fall 2019Department: Criminology, Business AdministrationCourse: Surveillance & Social Control (CRIM 202); Business and Society (BADM 460)Instructors: Sarah Yercich; Laurie Prange MartinStaff contact: Sergeant Peri Mainwaring (North Vancouver RCMP) BADM students will create stakeholder engagement plans in which they will suggest […]
How might we foster connection with older adults in times of physical distancing? Term: Fall 2020Departments: School of Human Kinetics, School of Global StewardshipCourses: Contemporary Health Issues (HKIN 162), Global Stewardship Seminar III: Preparing for Group NFP Volunteering (GLBS 200)Instructors: Kyle Guay, Bridget McClartyStaff contact: Annwen Loverin (Silver Harbour Centre), […]
How might we monitor the use of public space in an efficient and accurate way? Term: Fall 2020Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)Course: APSC 140 (Engineering Design)Instructor: Banda LogawaStaff partners: Wai-Lin Chee, Mikale Fenton (North Vancouver City Library) Keeping track of how people use public space is […]
How might we engage diverse communities in the renewal of Waterfront Park? Term: Spring 2020Department: School of Public AdministrationCourse: PADM 309 (Municipal Administration and Community Involvement in BC)Instructors: Alison McNeil, John LeeburnStaff contact: Adam Vasilevich (City of North Vancouver) The City of North Vancouver is planning a major renewal of […]
How might we improve immigrant inclusion in the community? Term: Spring 2020Department: SociologyCourse: SOC 340 (Migration and Displacement)Instructor: Sean AshleyStaff contact: Heather Evans (City of North Vancouver)Community Partner: Olivia Bornik (North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership) The North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership (NSIIP) is a coalition of 35+ community agencies and […]
How might we further the message of trauma-related public art? Term: Spring 2020Department: Art HistoryCourse: AHIS 330 (Art and Trauma)Instructor: Sandra SeekinsStaff contact: Lori Phillips (North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission) North Vancouver’s Public Art Program works to create, program and maintain public works of art that are free and accessible […]
How might we encourage residents to be proactive in auto theft prevention? Term: Spring 2020Department: IDEA School of DesignCourse: IDES 244 (Design Studio)Instructor: Tom Duguid (IDEA)Staff contact: Gursimran Gill (RCMP) Auto theft is a highly preventable form of crime that affects residents in North Vancouver. Second year design students create […]
How might we create programming for the John Braithwaite Community Centre that appeals to young adults and contributes to their wellbeing? Term: Spring 2020Department: Business SchoolCourse: BADM 460 (Business and Society)Instructor: Laurie Prange MartinStaff contact: Karen Pighin (North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission) Students developed stakeholder engagement plans to support […]
How might we activate North Vancouver community centres to address loneliness and isolation among young adults? Term: Spring 2020Department: PsychologyCourse: Feelings and Emotions (PSYC 335)Instructor: Janet WatersStaff contact: Karen Pighin (North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission) Students developed ideas for activities that could help foster connection between people, and address […]
How can we communicate bylaw regulations in an engaging way that inspires compliance and is not entirely focused on the punitive measures? Term: Fall 2019Department: Business SchoolCourse: BADM 202 People ManagementInstructor: Laurie Prange MartinStaff: Paul Duffy (City of North Vancouver) Municipal bylaws often get a bad rep. The primary objective […]