In Conversation with Lydia Awuah-Mensah: Helping Students Reflect on Volunteer Experiences

Staff Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning recipient Lydia Awuah-Mensah from Laurier's Career Development Centre joins Mary Wilson, vice-provost of Teaching and Learning, in conversation to discuss how she helps students reflect on their skill development, navigate transformative volunteer experiences and make meaning of the "Aha" moments in their lives. Laurier's Donald F. Morgenson Awards for Teaching Excellence honour those who, through their commitment to exemplary teaching, have made significant contributions to the educational experience of Laurier students. Recipients are recognized for both long-standing and early-career excellence, for being classroom innovators and mentors, and for embedding internationalization into their curriculum and pedagogy. Resources mentioned in the discussion: Connect with Laurier's Career Centre Read about Career Integrated Learning at Laurier Learn more about Laurier's Non-Profit Sector Experiential certificate HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre Further education support and appointments Memorial University's Career Integrated Learning Project  |  Rhonda Joy and Rob Shea Download the Transcript