Discussion Forum:Master’s Program Offering at Yukon College

Graduate Programs – Phase 1 April – June 2013

Kicked-off project Completed 27 interviews with internal and

external representatives Distributed survey via online list-serve

Received 26 responses Presented final report and

recommendations for moving forward based on these responses

Graduate Programs – What We HeardProgram Professional Master’s Program Has a Certificate option Delivered in a blended delivery format

Instructors Existing faculty, adjuncts, local Ph.D.

holders (ideally with teaching experience)

Graduate Programs – What We HeardAcademic Focus Climate-induced environmental change in

the north Interdisciplinary

Practically apply climate change lens to existing disciplines

Science background not required Focus on science / policy interface Credible credential is offered

Graduate Programs – Phase 2 July – September, 2013

Performed a gap analysis on the development and delivery of graduate-level programming

Made recommendations for moving forward

Proposed Timeline

Northern Environmental Changes and Community Adaptation Introductory course Examine impact of climate-induced

environmental change on a variety of factors and local responses to them (policies and decision-making processes)

Course will run from July 15 – Sept. 30 Field component from Aug. 16 – Aug. 29

2 Week Field Component Issued an Expression of Interest for relevant,

community-based project work that is meaningful to communities and to students

Projects must be funded

Related to course outcomes studying biological, cultural, geological, or socio-

economic impacts of climate change. assessing the responses to these impacts by

community, territorial, federal or First Nation governments.

Potential Project Types Assessing trends in long-term freeze/thaw data; Assessing impacts to food security resulting from

long-term temperature changes; Documenting evidence of cultural changes; Cataloguing culturally important plants; Investigating alternative energy or food sources to

increase community resiliency; Studying the impacts of traditional land use on

community health; or Developing a workplan for an existing project.

Discussion #1 What would a course like this have to

offer in order to be of interest to you or other YG employees?

What does Yukon College need to consider when offering a course intended for professional development?

Discussion #2 Given your experiences with

community-based field programs, what lessons have you learned from previous offerings?

Realities of working with communities Logistics

Discussion #3 What does Yukon College need to

consider if we were to initiate discussion with YG about instructional opportunities for qualified YG employees?

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For More Information:

Kelly MooteE: kmoote@yukoncollege.yk.caP: 867.456.8636