About Us
EWO is a provincial non-profit comprised of post-secondary, publicly-funded institutions in Ontario that offer Co-operative Education, Work-Integrated & Experiential Learning
We are comprised of 29 member institutions from Ontario’s Universities and Colleges
with 290 members.
What is Experiential and Work-Integrated
Learning Ontario?
01.
Our Vision
To shape the future of Ontario’s economy and workforce through leadership in post-secondary Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning.
02.
Our Mission
To provide a consolidated voice for Ontario’s Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning sector as we promote and enable the successful integration of students and industry
03.
Our Values
Supporting Ontario’s practitioners in Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning to focus on:
Student-Centered Approach
While acknowledging the brilliant collaboration between students, government, industry, and higher education that make Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning successful for all stakeholders.
Learning
We believe life-long learning happens inside and outside of the classroom and it is our collective responsibility to promote meaningful learning experiences for our community, including practitioners.
Integrity
We endeavor to demonstrate high standards of professionalism, honesty, transparency, and fairness while committed to representing the best interest of our stakeholders.
Inclusivity
We know that our strength is derived from the diversity of our community and we fundamentally believe that all students deserve equitable access to Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning experiences.
Our Members
Our members include Directors, Managers, and Practitioners from 32 Universities and Colleges from across the province, including the following institutions:
- Algonquin College
- Brock University
- Cambrian College
- Carleton University
- Centennial College
- Conestoga College
- Durham College
- Fanshawe College
- George Brown College
- Georgian College
- Humber College
- Higher Education and Beyond
- Lakehead University
- Lambton College
- McMaster University
- Mohawk College
- Northeastern University
- Ontario Tech University
- Queen's University
- Seneca College
- Sheridan College
- St. Clair College
- Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
- Trent University
- University of Guelph
- University of Ottawa
- University of Toronto Scarborough
- University of Waterloo
- University of Windsor
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University
EWO Board Members
Board Members
President
Elaine Fenner | University of Guelph
Vice President
Dario Guescini | George Brown College
Treasurer
Joanne Islip | Sheridan College
Director At Large
Lorraine Godden | Carleton University
Director At Large
Joanne Foxton | Georgian College
Director At Large
Richard Wikkerink | University of Waterloo
Director At Large
Matt Wheatley | Algonquin College
Director At Large
Tara Zabella | McMaster University
Director At Large
Tracey Lloyd | Centennial College
Committee Chairs
Award & Recognition Committee Chair
Andrew Bassingthwaighte | Brock University
Board Liaison: Matt Wheatley | Algonquin College
Communication and Marketing Committee Chair
Lorraine Godden | Carleton University
Community Partnership Committee Chair
Dario Guescini | George Brown College
Finance Committee Chair
Joanne Islip | Sheridan College
Governance Committee Chair
Richard Wikkerink | University of Waterloo
Membership Engagement Committee Co-Chairs
Joanne Foxton | Georgian College & Tara Zabella | McMaster University
Policy and Government Relations Committee Chair
Dario Guescini | George Brown College
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs
Colleen Phillips-Davis | University of Waterloo & Griffith D’Souza | Ryerson University
Board Liaison: Tracey Lloyd | Centennial College
Experiential Learning
Joanne Islip | Sheridan College
Conference Co-Chairs
Marcie Parrott | University of Waterloo & Sarah Goody | University of Guelph
Board Liaisons: Elaine Fenner | University of Guelph & Dario Guescini | George Brown College
Questions? Get in touch today!
Member Testimonials
“Being a member of EWO has helped me learn from colleagues through amazing PD sessions, networking sessions, and conferences. I have also had the opportunity to get involved as a board member and through multiple committees, which has allowed me to contribute to the direction of EWO and the industry. EWO continues to grow and create value for its members, and I am proud to be a member of the organization.”
Griffith D’Souza
“It has been wonderful to see EWO go from strength to strength and become a visible and viable voice for Co-op and WIL programs in Ontario. Through building our Provincial networks we support WIL across the country. Well done EWO!”
Dr. Norah McRae
As the Co-Chair/Chair of the Awards and Recognition Committee from 2017-2019 Ashley enjoyed connecting with colleagues from all over the province and celebrating the success of our Co-op and WIL students. Ashley also regularly participates in EWO annual conferences and webinars to stay current on trends and to connect with colleagues. “I am truly grateful for the opportunities that EWO provides to connect with and learn from professionals within the EL/WIL space”.
Ashley Carnrite
“It has been an absolute pleasure to sit on the EWO Awards and Recognition committee over the past four years and to have been able to serve as a co-chair for this committee over the past two years. This experience has provided me with so many incredible opportunities, from building collaborative relationships with partners from across various institutions, to developing further leadership skills, and most importantly, to recognizing and honouring incredible students who have contributed to our communities. I would highly encourage anyone considering joining a committee to explore opportunities with EWO.”
