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 […]
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How might we engage young adults in the new Monova (Museum of North Vancouver) location? Term: Spring 2021Department: Tourism ManagementCourse: TOUR 435 (Project Management)Instructor: Kara WalkerStaff contacts: Stephen Irving (Monova) One team of students will develop a project to engage young adults in the new location of Monova in the […]
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 engage and educate the community on invasive species management? Term: Spring 2021Department: IDEACourse: IDES 244 (Design Studio)Instructor: Tom DuguidStaff contact: Frances Ramsay (City of North Vancouver) Invasive plants are taking over public parks and outcompeting native species. Many of these invasive plants are still found in many […]
How might we raise awareness of the HUBBUB digital showcase in the wider community? Term: Spring 2021Department: CommunicationsCourse: CMNS 495 (Public Relations)Instructor: Jane InceStaff contacts: Adele Therias (CityStudio North Vancouver) One team of students will develop and carry out a public relations strategy to raise awareness of HUBBUB #4 among […]
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 use sound to tell the story of public art? Term: Spring 2021Department: EnglishCourse: ENGL 338 (Literature & Media)Instructor: Brian GanterStaff contact: Lori Phillips (North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission) Students will select an existing public art piece in the City of North Vancouver and develop short sound-based […]
How might we incorporate an equity and health lens into the upcoming Environment Strategy? Term: Spring 2021Department: GeographyCourse: GEOG 316 (Climate Change: From Science to Sustainability)Instructor: Cheryl SchreaderStaff contact: Bo Ocampo, Larisa Lensink, Caroline Jackson (City of North Vancouver) Students will review action areas of the new Environment Strategy and […]
Research and proposals for environmental sustainability in the City. Term: Spring 2021Department: BiologyCourse: BIOL 105 (Environmental Biology)Instructor: Rachel Clearwater, Michelle GunnessStaff contact: Clare Husk (City of North Vancouver) Students will select a topic from the proposed list of environmental topics that are relevant to the City of North Vancouver and […]
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 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 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 […]