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Sheridan College's Journey: Making Creativity a Core Competency with FourSight

By Sarah Thurber

Topics: Creativity , Innovation , Thinking Preferences , Problem Solving , Case Study

A decade into the 21st century, educational leaders at Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada saw the writing on the wall. Technology was eating up routine jobs. The traditional curriculum couldn’t guarantee work. They knew that to make students employable, they would need to teach creative thinking and creative problem solving skills. So they embraced a radical, new academic strategic plan to put creativity at the heart of the institution’s mission, marketing and curriculum. The goal was to create what Sheridan calls “the Creative Campus”—a place where “creativity is what makes us different.”

At the time, Sheridan was already home to a world-renowned arts and animation program that has turned out a long list of Oscar-winning alumni. Now the college wanted to take creativity beyond the arts. As one of Ontario’s leading post-secondary institutions with approximately 53,000 full- and part-time students in a broad range of educational programs, Sheridan wanted to extend its focus on creativity to the entire institution.

“In a world where business and society are both focused on innovation and change, creativity is the leading skill that people will need in order to adapt and succeed,” says Dr. Mary Preece, vice president and provost of the college, who led the creation of the new strategy.

While other schools have begun to dabble in creativity programs, few have taken Sheridan’s far-reaching approach. “The intention was to foster creativity across the entire spectrum of all our disciplines, all our courses, across the college—to not just have it in the arts, but everywhere,” says Preece. She aimed to make creativity a discipline in its own right: “Our institutional challenge was to make sure it’s not just a cliché—that we put legs under creativity so that it’s very real.

A Systematic Approach to Creativity

With that in mind, Sheridan College began working with Dr. Gerard Puccio, director of the International Center for Studies in Creativity and chairman of the Creative Studies department at Buffalo State College, the world’s first program to offer a Master of Science in creativity.

Puccio launched the academic initiative at Sheridan with a series of 3-day courses for teachers, staff and administrators. His extensive research led him to develop a thinking system that sparks creativity in individuals and drives innovation in teams and organizations. Known as FourSight, this approach teaches a simple 4-stage creative process with tools to support each stage; then it personalizes that process with an assessment that measures people’s unique thinking styles. By combining personal and process awareness, Puccio gives people not only a map for creative problem solving, but also a personal compass to help them navigate it.

As the training began, some participants were skeptical about whether it would be effective, or even relevant. But before long, says Iryna Molodecky, professor of advertising and creativity at Sheridan, “People found that it really worked, and it caught on. The user-friendly language of the FourSight approach provided a proven set of principles and tools that could easily support adoption and use across disciplines.”

In the first two years, nearly 300 faculty, staff and administrators went through the training. “Now, we have a common language around creativity that’s user-friendly and practical and can be easily taught,” says Molodecky. She continues, “The conversation about creativity has been able to grow and expand across the entire college. So creativity is no longer something that’s isolated ‘over there’ in one school. It doesn’t matter if you’re teaching math or art or business—you can still teach creatively and teach for creativity.

The effort has had what Mary Preece calls “a unifying effect.” Traditionally, different disciplines have different methods of inquiry, which creates silos, she explains: “The creative problem-solving methods that we’ve established help overcome those silos and create connections, because we’re all approaching creativity in the same way.”

The FourSight model has also had a profound impact at the individual level. “I find that it’s very useful in teaching my students,” says Molodecky. When students have to find a term project, she says, “I’m able to give them the tools to come up with ideas faster and more regularly. So, I’ve gone from just being the ‘sage on the stage’ standing in front the class lecturing to quickly getting into hands-on activity. And the students become truly engaged.”

For students, the college has developed a number of dedicated creative-thinking courses structured around FourSight, including a course on creative theory and practice in which students use the methodology to develop a new product. Overall, there are now about 700 students enrolled in creativity courses at any given time—and those courses are among the fastest to fill up, with most being 80 percent full within 24 hours of being opened.

A Culture of Creativity

Over the last three years, Sheridan has delivered on its promise to “put legs under creativity.” As a reporter in the Toronto Star wrote, the college has elevated creativity “to a calling; an actual creativity brand believed to be a first in North America.

Sheridan is a shining example that educational institutions who approach the subject of creativity with rigor and purpose can expect to see positive impact on a wide range of academic areas. Notes Mary Preece, “Sometimes people think of creativity as a whimsical or free-wheeling process, but it does not have to be that way.” Using the research-based curriculum that Puccio developed, she and her team at Sheridan are convinced: “Creativity really can be taught and developed.

By re-casting its strategic direction, Sheridan has fundamentally transformed itself in a few short years and given its students a key competitive advantage for the 21st century. As Preece explains: “We want every one of our students who is interviewed by a prospective employer to be recognized as a Sheridan graduate because of the way they represent themselves around creativity, and their focused ability to pursue creative approaches to problem-solving and innovation .”

Sarah Thurber

Sarah is managing partner at FourSight and the author of Good Team, Bad Team, The Secret of the Highly Creative Thinker, Creativity Unbound, and Facilitation: A Door to Creative Leadership. Her work helps teams and leaders think creatively, work collaboratively and achieve innovative results.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours bachelor of experiential design.

4 years (8 semesters)

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Learning Outcomes

Imagine, create and innovate the ways we interact with our world., program overview, become uniquely qualified in an emerging field.

The way in which you interact with your surroundings has changed. Demand is growing for designers who can create multi-sensory physical environments that communicate. This revolutionary program is the first Experiential Design degree in Canada to respond to that need. Learn holistic approaches to wayfinding, public installation, placemaking, exhibition design, themed environments and event design.

Prepare for a wide range of opportunities

Learn how to create inclusive and dynamic experiences that connect people, places and content in exciting ways. Our balance of theoretical studies and practical hands-on opportunities will prepare you for work in all areas of practice in Experiential Design, which is happening all over the world and across industries.

Learn from proven leaders in design education

Sheridan has been a pioneer in design education for more than half a century. We also offer degree programs in Industrial Design , Interior Design , Game Design , Interaction Design  and Illustration . Our internationally recognized faculty, deep industry connections and renowned creative culture provide the ideal foundation for this groundbreaking degree.

Build valuable professional connections

Experiential design has a global reach. The mentorship you'll receive from professional experiential designers throughout the four years of our program can help you build a network of industry contacts before you even graduate! Prepare for exciting internship and employment opportunities with local, national and international organizations in a variety of sectors, including:

• Urban and civic
• Transportation
• Entertainment
• Health care

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Program Summary

Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.

Total credits: 15

Co-op/Internship (14 weeks/420 hours)

Courses subject to change.

Current students should refer to their ⁠ Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.

Find course details for electives:

• Degree Breadth Elective Courses

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4U), with a minimum 70%
• One Visual Art or Media Art credit (Grade 11 or 12 M, U or O level or postsecondary credit course) or a portfolio*
• Four* other Grade 12 credits (U or M level)
• Minimum 65% overall average
• Two semesters of postsecondary education including required English and Visual Art or Media art courses** above with a minimum 65% overall average.

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants are selected based on previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses), plus the results of their portfolio, if required. A portfolio review fee is required with the submission.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be assessed and advised individually for other related programs.

*Applicants who have not completed a Visual Art or Media Art credit according to the requirements above will be asked to submit a portfolio . The Office of the Registrar will update your application in the Sheridan Application Portal to notify you if a portfolio is required. Please note that there is a portfolio assessment fee.

*Applicants submitting a portfolio must have the English (ENG4U) or equivalent at a 70% plus five other Grade 12 (U or M) credits.

**Applicants who have completed two semesters of an art, design, media, or architecture-related Ontario College certificate, diploma or degree program are not required to submit a portfolio.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements .

Requirements for September 2022

• Five other Grade 12 subjects at the U or M level
• Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average

Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses), and the results of their portfolio . A portfolio review fee is required with the submission.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

Career Opportunities

Our Experiential Design degree fills an education and training gap identified by employers. There is a wide range of local, national and international employment opportunities in the field. As a graduate of this program, you'll be prepared to work in a variety of roles.

You might find jobs such as:

• Experiential Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Wayfinding Strategist and Designer
• Environmental Graphic Designer
• Digital Experience Designer
• Creative Director/Producer
• Themed and Branded Experiences Designer
• Project Manager/Co-ordinator

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Advanced entry challenge exams, get credit for what you know.

Sheridan recognizes and appreciates that advanced learning doesn’t always require standard classroom instruction, and that opportunities to advance skills and learn new technologies are everywhere.

If you have significant knowledge and experience in programming, web development, database and/or networking, you may choose to complete Advanced Entry Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (AEPLAR) Challenge Exams for academic credit towards your Sheridan Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma.

How do Challenge Exams work?

AEPLAR Challenge Exams are administered by and through the Sheridan College Assessment Centre or through an approved Test Centre. There are fees to write each exam (an Assessment Centre fee and a Challenge Exam fee).

Your completed Challenge Exam(s) will be evaluated to determine whether you’re eligible for credit in one or more courses within the identified program streams.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Advanced Standing credits are subject to Sheridan’s policies and procedures. Learn more about Sheridan’s Credit Transfer policies and procedures .

I have previous postsecondary education. Should I write a Challenge Exam?

No. Challenge Exams are designed for applicants with knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education. If you have previous postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply for Advanced Standing instead — you may be eligible to apply your previously earned credits towards your new program at Sheridan .

What subjects can I complete Challenge Exams for?

Challenge Exams for applicants to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program are designed to test skills in specific knowledge streams within this program:

• Programming – Introductory
• Programming – .NET
• Programming – Advanced Java
• Web Development
• Operating Systems
• Software Design
• Mobile App Development – Android
• Mobile App Development – iOS
• Game Development – UNITY

You can also choose to complete Challenge Exams for specific individual courses within the Computer Systems Technology program.

Complete a free self-assessment test to help you determine whether Challenge Exams are a good option for you.

How do I apply to complete a Challenge Exam?

Step 1: make sure you meet the program admission requirements.

You must meet the program admission requirements to be eligible for admission and PLAR.

Step 2: Complete a free self-assessment

Complete a free self-assessment test for each knowledge stream you wish to challenge. This will help you determine whether your current skills will enable you to succeed in the Challenge Exam(s).

Step 3: Apply to Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma program

Apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program .

To be eligible to complete Challenge Exams for this program, you must select "Advanced Entry" as the level of the program on your application.

Step 4: Follow the instructions to complete your Challenge Exam(s)

Once Sheridan receives your application, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to register and pay for your Challenge Exam(s). Follow those instructions.

Once you’ve completed your Challenge Exam(s), subject matter experts in Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology will evaluate them within 10 business days. The Faculty will forward your results to the Office of the Registrar, and any approved credit transfers will be posted in your Credit Transfer centre. Exam feedback will not be provided.

Step 5: Accept your offer of admission and pay your program fees

If you receive an offer of admission to Sheridan, please follow the instructions to confirm your offer and pay your fees by the due dates indicated in order to reserve your spot in the program.

We wish you success in this process and look forward to seeing you at Sheridan!

Program Fees

Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees shown here are for the 2023–2024 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.

Fees for Canadian students

Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.

Fees for International students

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Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:

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• Work Study Assistance Program

International Entrance Scholarship

All new international students* beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (Year 1, Semester 1) in Spring 2024, Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

*ESL and programs with tuition reduction are excluded

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Create effective multi-sensory, spatial and experiential design solutions through critical thinking and an iterative design process.
• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research into critical experiential design issues, demonstrating awareness of research ethics.
• Employ design communication tools to develop design solutions that integrate knowledge of materials, form, space, structures, multi-sensory experiences and interactive media.
• Develop an informed practice through integration of cultural history and theory of experiential design, with reference to art and other design disciplines.
• Integrate principles of human-centred design, sustainability and participatory design to problem solving methodologies aimed at experiential design solutions.
• Apply principles of cultural awareness, social engagement and civic literacy towards the goal of building resilient and connected communities.
• Practice design management strategies of professionalism, collaboration, leadership, and interdisciplinary team building in the execution of projects that comply with relevant laws, codes, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Employ a flexible personal career strategy that considers team-based practices, entrepreneurship and networking among a wide range of industry practitioners.

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Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum and its delivery are designed to address current social issues pertinent to the design industry. This enables students to broaden their understanding of their place within the world.

Fundamental to the vision of the program is the balance of creative and conceptual thinking with the technical and business aspects of the profession. Courses follow a logical sequence with the degree of difficulty building vertically from first year to fourth year.

The various streams provide a range of design problems building in size and scope, from simple to complex in various design sectors. The curriculum builds on fundamental introductions that ensures a strong foundation for students to apply additional more complex learning and skills developed later in the program.

Studio projects are designed to mimic professional practice and require applied theory, creativity and strong technical knowledge. Curriculum is also connected horizontally across each semester to help support the learning in courses happening simultaneously. This demonstrates the inter-connected knowledge and skills required to practice in the industry.

The program provides many opportunities that expose students to practicing professionals and professional practice. Industry leaders and representatives from professional associations like ARIDO and IDC are invited into the classroom as jurors and guest speakers throughout the four years. The internship also provides professional design work experience for students before they enter their final year of study.

The curriculum is student-centric and designed to equip students with the skills that are required for entry-level design positions and advanced study. Manual skills such as drafting, drawing and model making are developed alongside digital skills using current software. Students are also well-versed in the applicable building codes and regulations required to practice in Ontario. Students are exposed to valuable research skills and encouraged to continue their learning past graduation.

Program goals

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program aspires to:

• Develop confident, creative and critical thinkers that can solve a variety of problems thoughtfully, improving the quality of the built environment and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.
• Equip students with the tools to think independently and ethically to ensure technically, environmentally, and socially responsible decision-making.
• Deliver current and relevant curriculum that incorporates equity, diversity and inclusion. This encourages students to create spaces that foster inclusivity and look at design from various perspectives within diverse communities, involving numerous stakeholders.
• Inform students regarding the various facets of the profession, engaging them with designers and industry affiliates.
• Encourage continuous professional and personal growth, instilling a desire to contribute to the profession and society at large. The program encourages students to become active participants in the design community, become members of their local Association, write their NCIDQ exams, give back to the community and become progressive leaders in the profession.
• Prepare graduates for entry-level design positions, equipped with the required knowledge and skills for employment in the diverse design industry, ensuring they possess the body of knowledge necessary to respond to social and environmental issues, while designing interior spaces that are technically proficient, code-compliant, conceptually strong, sustainable and all-inclusive.
• Provide enhanced opportunities for students to pursue post-graduate studies, employment, research and/or further their academic studies and/or credentials.

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If you've graduated from a health-science degree other than athletic therapy or kinesiology, your application will be assessed on an individual basis.

Get your Osteopathy degree in less time

If you're a graduate of Sheridan's Athletic Therapy or Kinesiology degree program, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.

This bridging program will be available in Spring/Summer 2024.

How to apply: Submit an application using the program code PBHSB .

Bridging courses (Spring/Summer Semester)

• OSTP 17927D: The Science of Osteopathy (3 credits)
• OSTP 14859: Theoretical Pathways to Osteopathy (5 credits)
• OSTP 16333: Practical Pathways to Osteopathy (1 credit)

Course exceptions

After successfully completing the assigned bridging courses, you'll be admitted into Year 2 (Semester 3) of our Osteopathy degree. In order to earn your Osteopathy degree, you'll need to complete all courses in the remaining three years of the program , with the following exceptions.

You will additionally take:

• Year 2: OSTP 11271D: Clinical Methodology (3 credits)
• Year 2: SCIE 22437D: Human Physiology for Allied Health (2 credits)
• Year 3: SCIE 31116D: Pathophysiology for Allied Health (3 credits)

You will not need to take:*

• SCIE 26661D: Pathophysiology 1 (3 credits)
• OSTP 24645D: Structure & Function 2 – Lower Cervicals, Thorax & Upper Extremity (3 credits)
• OSTP 22482D: Applied Clinical Practice 2 (1 credit)
• FLPL 21839D: Internship Prep (1 credit)
• SCIE 39622D: Pathophysiology 2 – Systemic Interactions (3 credits)
• RESE 37626D: Statistical Methods in Health Sciences (3 credits)
• RESE 42279D: Applied Research Methods for Health Sciences (3 credits)
• BUSM 44956D: Business Entrepreneurship for Clinical Practitioners (3 credits)
• 6 Degree Breadth Electives (3 credits each)

*Athletic Therapy graduates are also exempt from the following course:

• OSTP 20782D: Clinical Experience 2 (0.5 credits)

Program Mission

Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.

Program Vision

Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.

Critical Performance Statement

Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.

Field Placements

Writer-in-residence program.

Each year, Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P) program hosts a Writer-in-Residence. The 8-month residency is awarded to a writer who embodies the distinctiveness and dynamism of the & in our program name.

In addition to working on at least one specific writing project of their own during their tenure, the Writer-in-Residence is responsible for creative leadership, mentoring and public outreach in the area of creative writing and/or publishing.

How our Writer-in-Residence supports Sheridan students

Students in our CW&P program benefit from the work and mentorship of our Writer-in-Residence, who:

• shares their expertise and experience as a creative professional and working writer;
• performs public readings from their recently published work and/or current work-in-progress;
• organizes public lectures and/or workshops; and
• works with faculty to augment existing curriculum in the area of creative writing, publishing and/or creativity.

2023–24 Writer-in-Residence

Award-winning fiction writer, playwright and poet Kate Cayley is joining Sheridan as the 2023–24 CW&P Writer-in-Residence.

Cayley has published two short story collections and three collections of poetry, and her plays have been performed in Canada, the U.S. and the UK. She has won the Trillium Book Award, an O. Henry Prize and the Mitchell Prize for Poetry, and been a finalist for the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, the Firecracker Award for Fiction, the ReLit Award for both fiction and poetry, and the K.M. Hunter Award for Fiction.

Her writing has appeared in such literary publications as Brick , Electric Literature , Joyland , Best Canadian Poetry and Best Canadian Stories , and she has been a writer-in-residence at McMaster University and the Toronto Public Library.

"Kate’s diverse work plumbs meaning, strangeness and beauty from the spaces we inhabit, even in our domestic lives, while tackling some of the big philosophical questions we all face," says Dr. Genevieve Amaral, Associate Dean, School of Humanities and Creativity. "Our Sheridan community welcomes her capacious intellect, limpid style and wonderful mentorship with full hearts, open ears, and pens, paper and keyboards at the ready!"

From ideas to impact: a masterclass in applied creativity and innovation

Are you a business lead who's looking to level up your company's culture of creativity and entrepreneurship?

Sheridan offers FREE, one-hour masterclasses on topics such as:

• Creative Strategies for an EDI-driven World
• The Science of Creativity and Innovation
• Intra- and Entrepreneurial Thinking, and
• Creative Team Leadership

These masterclasses will catalyze your climate of innovation and give your team an exclusive look into Sheridan’s one-of-a-kind graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation.*

Register your team for a FREE online one-hour masterclass!

*Advance further with our Applied Creativity and Innovation graduate certificate

Our new graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation is a great professional development (PD) opportunity for many company teams. The program teaches complex problem-solving, creativity, innovation and negotiation skills — competencies that make companies  more resilient and adaptable as they face the unique challenges presented by the future of work.

Why this program is a great choice for PD:

• Flexible hours — your employees can complete their graduate certificate online, at their own pace.
• Relevant coursework – they can choose electives that are most applicable to their position at your company.
• Award-winning faculty – they’ll learn from instructors who are on the cutting-edge of creativity and innovation research.
• Practicum project – they’ll work alongside our team of experts to resolve an issue that your business is facing today — whether it’s how to leverage artificial intelligence technology, advance your sustainability efforts, update your marketing strategies, address supply chain inefficiencies or another challenge.

This new graduate certificate is currently accepting applications for Fall 2023.

Apprenticeship Exemption Test

The Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.

In most cases, you need to score 70% or higher to pass the AET. If you score lower than 70%, you'll need to wait three months before you can try again (with some exceptions for certain exams).

Apprenticeship Exemption Tests are administered at the Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, through Sheridan's Assessment Centre.

Learn more about the AET, including eligibility criteria, available tests and how to register.

Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.

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Full-time 4 years Program code: PBXDN

Design experiences. Create connections.

The first undergraduate degree program in Canada to train skilled designers specifically for the rapidly growing experiential design field.

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What students are saying about the program

“I feel like I’m in the right place, where I don’t feel restricted in what I’m learning. Everything in this program piques my interest and grabs my attention, but I’m also able to go deeper into assignments that I really love.” – Kaitlyn Way

“Because this is such a niche program, design firms are conducting workshops in our classes and professional organizations are providing us with free memberships. We’re already catching people’s eyes in the industry.” – Becky Shen

“I’ve always been interested in a variety of design and art and technology-related fields. Experiential design allows me to combine those interests in a way that directly and positively impacts people.” – Galia Broza

“There are so many ways in which experiential designers can create environments that are more accessible, sustainable and inclusive, and we’re learning all of them at once. It’s great because you get the chance to see what you’re interested in and what you’re not interested in.” – Kelsey Vassallo

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Detailed Description Students examine the complex and dynamic relationship between leadership, facilitation and creativity. Through the study of cross- disciplinary theory, they assess conceptions of leadership within a global context and explore processes, methodologies, structures, styles and skills associated with creative leadership and problem solving. Students also examine cultural factors influencing creative leadership and facilitation abilities in a cross-cultural, international context. Through interdisciplinary readings, interactive lectures, in-class activities, a leadership project and self-reflections, students nurture their creative leadership and problem solving capacities.

Program Context

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Notes:  Students must successfully complete both elements of the PLA in order to be considered for credit.

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Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act . Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website .

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol . Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.