Focusing on Graduate Attributes

The VIU Graduate Attributes & Program Learning Outcomes are utilized in all department areas within the CEL & Student Engagement. The focus is on having students recognize and communicate the competencies for all three pillars: (Literacies, Intellectual and practical skills, and Civic engagement) through their experiential learning opportunities and being able to capture and professionally communicate these attributes as they move through their career and workplace transition.

Madelaine Jones, a third-year Computer Science student, has excelled in a diverse range of co-op work experiences, both in the public and private sectors. Her experience includes working at a local start-up, the federal government, and Amazon, where she made significant contributions and positively represented VIU students. As a woman in tech, Madelaine has exemplified equity, diversity, and inclusion in the industry, inspiring other female students pursuing STEM careers

Madelaine's open-mindedness and adaptability to different company cultures and environments have led to the impressive growth and development of her technical and professional skills. She is also a top student advocate for work-integrated learning. She has delivered a code review workshop last year and participated in Peer-Supported Learning, demonstrating her ongoing willingness to help her peers. Madeline has been nominated for CEWIL and ACE-WIL student of the year.

We believe that education doesn't just happen in the classroom; learning comes most powerfully through reallife experiences. We will therefore provide more opportunities for life-enriching and career-building opportunities such as co-ops, work placements and internships, and will continue to develop our suite of upskilling and re-skilling programs for learners throughout their careers.