Principal's Impact Courses call for submissions | Queen's Gazette - Queen's University

Submissions are being sought for the Principal’s Impact Courses, an initiative that encourages instructors to dream big and develop courses with the full resources and support needed to make it happen.

Funding of up to $10,000 will be awarded for the development of courses that directly support the goals outlined in Queen’s Strategy, including integrating teaching and research, enhancing inquiry-based learning, and enhancing local and global community connections.

The Principal’s Impact Courses are part of a long-term commitment to transform curricula by enhancing already-existing undergraduate courses or developing new courses with the purpose of supporting inquiry-based ‘wicked idea’ experiences, community impact, and the integration of research into the student experience. 

“The Principal’s Impact Courses are an opportunity for course instructors to be creative and imaginative while developing an educational experience that goes above and beyond,” says Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane. “This initiative also furthers our new strategy by supporting educational offerings that prepare students to have real impact not only in their chosen careers but throughout their lives.”

Funds must be used for at least two iterations of the course, though sustainable approaches that extend beyond the one-time funding are preferred.

Proposals must be submitted electronically as a PDF to the Centre for Teaching and Learning to ctl@queensu.ca by March 28, 2022.

Up to five courses will be selected to receive funding for delivery in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must hold a tenured, tenure-track or continuing appointment. The recipients will be invited to participate in teaching and learning events including a showcase celebrating teaching at Queen’s.

More information about the Principal’s Impact Courses is available on the Centre for Teaching and Learning website.

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Black History Month profile: National Ballet’s youngest principal dancer, Siphe November, takes a leap - Global News

It’s been a really good year filled with buoyant jumps for 23-year-old Siphe November.

This past summer, he was promoted to principal dancer — the highest rank within a professional dance company — by the National Ballet of Canada, making him the youngest principal at the company.

Then, this past holiday season, November became the first and only Black dancer to perform the lead role in James Kudelka’s version of The Nutcracker.

Next month, November makes his choreographic debut with the National Ballet with a piece called On Solid Ground.

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“I think he will bring something that we’ve not quite seen before,” said first soloist with the National Ballet Tanya Howard, who will be performing in On Solid Ground.

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Howard went on to describe November’s talents as “unique” and “fresh.”

“I’ve held my breath watching him because there is a sense of, you really have to suspend what you’ve known before,” said Howard.

Born in a small South African town called Zolani, November grew up dancing with his brothers for fun in the streets and at community shows.

When November was 10 years old, he and his talents were spotted by a Canadian family on an extended trip in South Africa.

Soon after, and with the permission of November’s mother, the Canadian family helped to make arrangements for November to study at Canada’s National Ballet School.

“Made it all the way to Grade 12, graduated and and got my contract with the National Ballet of Canada,” said November.

November acknowledged the pressures of professional training and told Global News all of his hard work and sacrifice is rooted in the joy of dance.

“Dance is a lifeline and I think I’m so lucky to be able to communicate this way…. It gave me a confidence that I could carry through life as I faced challenges — especially in South Africa,” said November.

On Solid Ground will be onstage between March 9 and 13.

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Queen of Martyrs principal ousted over mask compliance - Chicago Sun-Times

A principal at a south suburban Catholic school was ousted this week after he refused to comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s mask mandate.

M. Jacob “Doc” Mathius, principal at Queen of Martyrs Catholic School in Evergreen Park, met with the parish’s pastor, Rev. Martin T. Marren, on Tuesday to discuss his choice to lift a mask requirement at the school last week — a decision that landed him on administrative leave.

In a letter sent to the school’s community Wednesday, Marren said he planned to welcome the beloved principal back if Mathius made “some fair and reasonable steps that would repair the breach his actions created in our parish and school community, as well as with our sister schools in the Archdiocese.”

Mathius declined to do so and was fired Wednesday.

“I am saddened, as I trust you are, by his decision,” Marren wrote. “I am sure you can understand that it is not possible for an organization to employ someone who will not abide by rules that apply to all. That is a lesson we teach our children, and it also applies to adults.”

Mathius previously said his decision to lift a mask mandate was made with a “tremendous amount of thought and reflection and in the face of what I expect to be swift retribution by the Office of Catholic Schools in the form of termination.”

Many students and parents came out in support of Mathius after he was put on administrative leave.

Mathius didn’t return the Chicago Sun-Times’ requests for comment Wednesday evening.

In a public Facebook post, the former principal said he had been exiled from the school community for eight days “without the benefit of any communication from an official from the Office of Catholic Schools” before he was invited to a meeting Monday afternoon.

Mathius said officials offered him an ultimatum, saying he would only be reinstated as principal if he followed a number of conditions.

“As I found these conditions to be unreasonable in nature and extreme in scope, I respectfully declined to accept,” said Mathius, who also confirmed his ouster.

“I want to once again offer my humble and sincere thanks to so many of the family members of our Queen of Martyrs School community as well as other private citizens… many of whom I have never met… that gifted me their love and support through this very difficult time,” Mathius continued. “I consider myself fortunate beyond measure to be the recipient of such kindness and affirmation.”

Mathius became principal of Queen of Martyrs in the summer of 2020. Before that, he worked at Brother Rice High School for 43 years, according to his LinkedIn profile.

The archdiocese declined to discuss the situation, saying it doesn’t comment on “personnel matters.” A spokesperson did confirm, however, that one of the archdiocese’s regional directors has been and will continue to be at the school each day to support the assistant principal as the school looks for a new leader.

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Principal Deane hosts Virtual Town Hall on Feb. 16 - Queen's University

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane will host a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 2-3 pm.

Principal Deane and other senior leaders at Queen’s will discuss the safe return to in-person classes, as well as current COVID-19 protocols and operations. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions of senior administration and the university’s public health expert.

A recording of this event will be posted to the Office of the Principal’s website following the event.

Join the meeting – no registration is required. Submit your question(s) in advance of the town hall (before Feb. 15, 5 pm).

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