Bridging diverse bodies of knowledge and practice in WIL at UVic: Forging a UVic WIL Community of Practice
We explored how WIL and CEL literature intersect and diverge and completed an environmental scan of how other institutions integrate the WIL types. We highlighted pathways and modes of participation for community partners (across the WIL types). We used this process of exploration to further build a WIL Community of Practice at UVic that includes…
Project Information
Institution(s): University of Victoria
Original Project Name: Bridging diverse bodies of knowledge and practice in WIL at UVic #337
Status: Complete
Project Dates: May 1, 2020 — June 30, 2021
Project Contact:
Rhianna Nagel
250-472-5667
celc1@uvic.ca
Project Contributors: Alexandra Haupt (celc2@uvic.ca)
Project Resources
Work-Integrated Learning at UVic
This video highlights the 8 types of WIL available at the University of Victoria through interviews with students and community partner LifeCycles Project. Learn more >
Types of Work-Integrated Learning at UVic
This document provides an overview and examples of the 9 types of work-integrated learning and how to get involved with each type of WIL at the University of Victoria. Learn more >
ACE-WIL Presentation: Bridging Diverse Bodies of Knowledge and Practice in WIL at UVic
Our 2021 ACE-WIL Symposium presentation shares some of the findings from our research about bridging across the 8 types of WIL at UVic. Learn more >
Opportunities to Engage with UVic Students
This document provides an overview and examples of the 8 types of work-integrated learning occurring at the University of Victoria and how to get involved with students for each type. Learn more >
Preparing Yourself for Work-Integrated Learning
In this document, we provide some research-informed tips and suggestions on how to prepare yourself—whether you are a student, faculty/staff, or employer/community partner—for a work-integrated learning experience. Learn more >


