Community Networking-Positive Outcomes

A gathering of students, administrators, government officials and community partners gathered in the Lecture Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 25 as Grenfell’s Office of Engagement facilitated a networking session.

Director, Ken Carter with Grenfell opened the two-hour session highlighting previous partnerships, and the importance of “creating meaningful relationships.” He acknowledged partnerships in the room, including Community Education Network. He added, networking offers opportunity to “engage communities through teaching as well as, learning.”

Fifteen 3-minute snapshots offered a glimpse into the services, programs and offerings of community organizations and college programming to those in attendance.

Presenters included:

1.  Ian Stokes – Downtown Stephenville Business Improvement Association
2. Dr. Laura Robinson – Dean of Arts & Social Sciences
3. Corinne Tulk – Community Education Network
4. Corinne Tulk – Stephenville Lions Club
5. Charlene Connors – Grenfell Summer Activity Camps
6. Tom Rose – BSG Area Chamber of Commerce
7. Marilyn Forward – Grenfell Office of Engagement Experiential Learning
8. Wendy Brake –  RDEE Terre Neuve
9. Wendy Brake – ARCO
10. Ayotunde Omosule – Graduate Canadian Masters of Arts in Environmental Policy
11. Debra Coughlin – Stephenville Cultural Destination Committee
12. Kelly Ann Butler – Student Affairs Officer with Grenfell Campus
13. Stephen Rose – Qualipu First Nation
14. Sean St. George – Navigate Guiding Entrepreneurs
15. Raymond Thomas – Boreal Argiculture

Following the information session, everyone was invited to network during a coffee break. With connections made, the feedback was positive.