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“Enduring partnerships are not built on transactions, but on shared purpose, where strategy is informed by relationship, and innovation emerges through mutual accountability"
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Director (Research & Innovation)
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Featured Research Project
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ONCAT Funds Innovative Project at St. Clair College to Support Postsecondary Learner Mobility
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Melissa Kakuk, John Lopez, Biagio Lattuca, David Potocek and Martina Patee are involved in research into flexible learning pathways, at St. Clair College on June 13, 2025.
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St. Clair College is proud to be among the recipients of funding from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT), which recently announced $2.04 million in support for 29 institutional projects across Ontario aimed at improving postsecondary learner mobility.
With ONCAT's support, St. Clair College is launching a new project entitled "Improving Program Delivery to Enhance Learner Mobility." The initiative, led by the Research and Innovation department, focuses on modularizing courses, standardizing assessments, and developing bridging tools to create more flexible and accessible learning pathways, beginning with the Community and Justice Services program
"St. Clair College is advancing a research-informed, student-centered vision of education by leveraging digital innovation to create flexible, accessible pathways that support learner mobility and lifelong learning," said Dr. Karamjeet K. Dhillon, the Director of Research and Innovation at St. Clair College. "When academics and research align, innovation becomes institutional."
"This is a fantastic opportunity for our faculty and students to shape modular, accessible curriculum options that support credit transfer and student success," added David Potocek, Project Research Manager.
"Working with Research and Innovation is a new endeavour for the Community and Justice Services program, and one that we are very excited to engage in," said Melissa Kakuk, the program coordinator of the program. "It will allow us to look at ways to improve the student experience and allow our students a chance to participate in the research process."
ONCAT, established in 2011 and funded by the Government of Ontario, works to remove barriers to credit transfer and create clear, student-centered pathways across the province's colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutions.
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Uniting for Indigenous Student Success: First Regional IEC Gathering on Walpole Island
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IEC Team Regional Gathering at Walpole Island on Wednesday May 28th, 2025.
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For the first time, Fanshawe College, Lambton College, and St. Clair College hosted an Indigenous Education Council Regional Gathering on Walpole Island First Nation. Indigenous Education Council members are representatives from local First Nations and First Nation, Metis and Inuit organizations. They provide Indigenous education advisory for the college. IEC members gathered to discuss how to move forward together for the benefit of Indigenous students that attend college while on their lifelong learning path. These three colleges continue to collaborate and strengthen their partnership to provide Indigenous students post secondary education and supports, as well as Indigenous education planning, awareness, and advocacy throughout the college system in Southwestern Ontario.
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Panel Showcases Community-Driven Research at the Canadian Sociological Association Conference
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On June 2, St. Clair College professors Dr. Kyle Jackson and Dr. Amy Peirone, in collaboration with Andrea DeKeseredy of the University of Alberta led a compelling panel at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, hosted this year by George Brown College in Toronto entitled "Beyond the Ivory Tower". The session brought together academics, activists, and community leaders to discuss how community-based research can amplify marginalized voices and actively contribute to social transformation. The panel, chaired by Dr. Jackson, featured two impactful presentations led by St. Clair College's current student and graduate researchers.
Sarah Wilkins, a recent graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Social Justice and Legal Studies (BASJ) program, presented findings from the College's NSERC-funded youth homelessness research project, supervised by Dr. Kyle Jackson.
The study centers the lived experiences of youth facing homelessness, drawing from in-depth interviews that examine the intersecting roles of economic precarity, identity, community supports, and mental health. The project aims to translate these insights into preventative programming and advocacy, in partnership with Family Services Windsor-Essex and other local stakeholders.
BASJ graduate and recent UWindsor Masters grad, Madison Dekok alongside Dr. Amy Peirone delivered a second presentation focused on two applied gender-based violence projects, one of which was funded by the WE-SPARK Health Institute through an Igniting Discovery Grant. Their presentation explored how adaptive, community-led research methods can navigate power, priorities, and partnerships. They highlighted how relationship-based approaches generate more inclusive, actionable, and grounded knowledge, particularly in sectors that are often under-resourced and over-consulted.
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Sarah Wilkins and Madison Dekok at George Brown College, Toronto on Monday June 2nd, 2025.
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Driving Equity in STEAM: St. Clair College Showcases OVIN Success at CSSE 2025
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Dr. Karamjeet Dhillon and David Potocek from St. Clair College's Research and Innovation (R&I) Department presented at this year's Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) conference, on Sunday, June 1st at George Brown College in Toronto. Their themed discussion, "Empowering Futures: Transforming STEAM Education for Equity and Innovation, highlighted the impact and evolution of the OVIN Regional Future Workforce Program.
The presentation focused on the success of OVIN 2.0, an equity-centered summer camp that reached nearly 200 youth from underserved communities through hands-on robotics, coding, and automation activities. It also introduced OVIN 3.0, a digital curriculum platform leveraging emerging technologies like augmented reality to expand remote access to STEAM learning.
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David Potocek and Dr. Karamjeet Dhillon at George Brown College, Toronto on Sunday June 1st, 2025.
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Across OVIN 1.0 to 3.0 initiatives, over 1,000 students were engaged, supported by more than 50 students researchers, 10 lead reseachers, faculty researchers, and several key community and industry partners. As a research-driven program, OVIN 2.0 explored key themes such as program impact, differentiated teaching strategies, and curriculum effectiveness. Knowledge mobilization efforts, including conference presentations and public facing resources, continue to share insights and best practices, reinforcing OVIN's role in building a diverse, future-ready talent pipeline for the automotive and mobility sectors.
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Women in Mobility at Streetcar 351
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The Women in Mobility team in the Streetcar 351 at 780 Riverside Drive West on Tuesday June 10th, 2025.
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The latest Women in Mobility meetup took place at Streetcar 3551, offering an immersive look at Windsor's transit history and the evolving narratives of public transportation. Hosted by Museum Windsor and supported by the City of Windsor, the event included a guided tour of the new exhibit, showcasing the legacy and restoration of the historic streetcar.
Dr. Karamjeet K. Dhillon, Director of Research and Innovation at St. Clair College, attended the event alongside a diverse group of professionals and community members committed to advancing inclusive mobility solutions.
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St. Clair College Research & Innovation Participates in LaSalle Business Connect 2025
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Dr. Karamjeet Dhillon at the LaSalle Event Centre at LaSalle Landing on Tuesday June 17th, 2025.
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On Tuesday June 17th, 2025, St. Clair College's Research and Innovation department proudly participated in the LaSalle Business Connect event, held at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. Hosted by the Town of LaSalle, the event brought together a diverse range of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners from across the region to engage in meaningful networking and collaboration.
Designed to foster economic growth and community connection, LaSalle Business Connect featured a keynote presentation titled "Networking Isn't Just Networking" by Adam Castle, Director of Venture Services & Partnerships at WEtech Alliance. The evening began with opening remarks from LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche, setting the stage for a dynamic and productive event focused on relationship-building and regional innovation.
St. Clair College joined a strong roster of participating organizations, including BDC Canada, Community Futures Essex County, FedDev Ontario, Invest WindsorEssex, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, University of Windsor Research Partnerships, Workforce WindsorEssex, and many others.
The College's involvement in the event reflects its ongoing commitment to connecting academic expertise with industry needs. By participating in forums such as LaSalle Business Connect, Research & Innovation continues to champion applied research, entrepreneurial spirit, and workforce development across the Windsor-Essex region.
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Lead With Kindness Campaign
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St. Clair College, Research & Innovation is delighted to present the Lead with Kindness Campaign. This initiative brings caring individuals, organizations, and researchers together to address community needs and industry challenges. By focusing on tangible outcomes, every contribution and sponsorship helps introduce cutting-edge technologies to our region, strengthens collaboration with local partners, and creates lasting impact.
Join us for hands-on demonstrations at our Mobile Discovery Hub, explore new concepts at the Innovation Station, and support initiatives such as Sponsor a Student.
Through these efforts, Lead with Kindness ensures that every act of support fuels meaningful progress, guiding both our community and industries toward a brighter, more innovative future.
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St. Clair College Research & Innovation proudly introduces our Fee for Service initiative to empower students, faculty, industry partners, and community members to bring their ideas to life using our specialized facilities and expertise.
From fabrication and processing to media production, planning & consulting, robotics & automation, and testing & simulation, our service catalog offers a range of resources designed to support your next breakthrough.
Ready to get started?
Simply visit our website, review the available services, and submit a request form outlining your project needs. Our team will assess your requirements and provide a tailored quote based on the scope of work.
Let us help turn your ideas into practical outcomes through high-quality, professional support and discover how easy it is to innovate with St. Clair College Research & Innovation.
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“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with the Research Department on the Igniting Discovery IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) Project. As I am going into my fourth year of the Social Justice and Legal Studies, I have spent multiple semesters learning about IPV, as well as different research techniques and believe that this project has let me showcase the skills I have learned thus far. For this project, I was a part of a team who was tasked with developing an informational toolkit on IPV that would help inform service providers about survivors of IPV. I spent time researching relevant and current articles on IPV about how the language used by service providers matters and is important in the journey of recovery of survivors. My time working within the WE-SPARK project has furthered my understanding of the concepts I am learning in my program and my passion for research and community development.”
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