Projects Under $10 000

Project: 21st Century Leader: Transitioning Knowledge, Wisdom, and Experience to the Next Generation
Institution: Lakeland College
Principal Investigator: Jason Dewling
Description: The project aims to develop a survey for Alberta Presidents who serve in rural post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to draw out their leadership insights and share that information with other PSIs
Related Documents: Developing New Leaders Article

Project: An Assessment of the Use and Efficiency of Communications Technology in Developing and Maintaining Networks in Rural Communities of Southern Alberta
Institution: University of Lethbridge
Principal Investigator: Steve Ferzacca
Description: This project is an assessment of the current state of technology in terms of its use and effectiveness in the development and maintenance of networks serving as resources for rural communities

Project: Employer Engagement in Adult Education in Rural Alberta and Smaller Communities within the Bow Valley College Region
Institution: Bow Valley College
Principal Investigator: Anna Kae Todd
Description: This will investigate the potential for industry and employers in smaller communities to partner and support increased access to post-secondary education in rural Alberta

Project: Enhancing Greenhouse Sustainability Using Biofuels for Energy
Institution: SAIT
Principal Investigator: Reece Winter
Description: This will benefit rural Alberta by exploring and verifying how green technologies can work together to prolong the growing season in greenhouse systems

Project:  Investigating Rural Senior Undergraduate Students
Institution:  University of Alberta – Augustana Campus
Principal Investigator: Jason Goertzen
Description: This project will investigate whether or not senior undergraduates intend to go back to their rural communities to use their education and training to become engaged in these communities and make positive contributions

Project: Recovering the Past – Discovering Heritage Tourism
Institution: University of Alberta – Augustana Campus
Principal Investigator: Jeremy Mouat
Description: This project will research the dinosaur bone collection expeditions that first brought the attention of the world’s scientific community to the Boomtown Trail region. It will also convert the knowledge gained into heritage tourism assets

Project: Revitalization of Rural Alberta Businesses: Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Program
Institution: Mount Royal University
Principal Investigator: Kalinga Jagoda
Description: This is a community-based economic strategy with a focus on nurturing and supporting businesses already in the community. This project is in the form of a two day workshop which includes sessions providing individual assistance, and training that has positive long term effect on rural Alberta

Project: Supporting Early Literacy Activities – A Community Approach
Institution: University of Lethbridge
Principal Investigator: Noella Piquette-Tomei
Description: This project intends to pilot and implement early literacy strategies to support the parent population and daycare/playschool communities in immersing young children into literature rich environments

Project: Supporting Grouard’s Historical Interpretive Potential
Institution: Northern Lakes College
Principal Investigator: Monica Kreiner
Description: This project will build an interpretive centre from the rich history of the community of Grouard

Project: The Coordination Challenge: Multiple Urban Post-Secondary Institutions Addressing Regional and Rural Issues
Institution: Bow Valley College
Principal Investigator: Anna Kae Todd
Description: The purpose of this project is to conduct research to identify the best strategies and models for collaboration for multiple urban post-secondary institutions within Calgary and Edmonton with respect to assessment and delivery of services in rural areas and smaller communities

Project: Transportation Risk Assessment for Wildlife on the Queen Elizabeth II and Secondary Highways in the Red Deer Region
Institution: Red Deer College
Principal Investigator: Sandra MacDougall
Description: This project focuses on the research and construction of sites that will counteract wildlife collisions.

Project: Workforce Development in NorQuest’s Western Region – Needs Assessment and Potential Workforce Development Program Delivery Model
Institution: NorQuest College
Principal Investigator: Philip Switzer
Description: To enhance the development and capacity of key stakeholders of NorQuest College, the projects will determine the nature/need for workforce development within the Edson, Hinton, and Jasper region