Michelle provides learning design for special offerings at NBCC such as Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and microcredentials. She brings a knowledge of evidence-based strategies in assessment, Universal Design for Learning and other inclusionary or accessible practices to the project that aims to diminish barriers to incoming and current students. Michelle has an MEd […]

Patrick Reinartz is a consultant for Recognition of Prior Learning at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). Since 2020 he has been working on projects at the college aimed at reducing barriers to education and improving the accessibility of PLAR/RPL offerings. Previously, Patrick worked in the private sector as a training administrator for a US health […]

Tenielle McLeod works in higher education in Saskatchewan. Tenielle has worked for many years as an instructor, an educational developer with a focus on assessment, and as a recognition of prior learning facilitator/enthusiast. She completed her doctoral degree in Adult Learning at the University of Calgary. The title of her dissertation is Honouring the adult […]

Secretary Once upon a time, a young girl struggled with school long before she understood that learning differences were common and recognized. She struggled with school and work for what felt like forever until others recognized her skills and abilities, fostered them, and helped shape the person she is today! Today, I value all formal, […]

Jeremy McQuigge is a leading advocate for Work-Based Learning (WBL), lifelong learning, and competency-based education. A published author, speaker, and researcher, he has spent over two decades championing the recognition of learning gained through purposeful work—whether in employment, community leadership, or civic engagement. As Secretary-General of the Council Advancing Work-Based Learning (CAWBL), Jeremy drives global […]