I've discussed a number of barriers to work-integrated learning on previous episodes, but this one gets to the very core especially when it comes to course-based WIL. Faculty members and instructors typically hold the keys to their own courses and introducing a new WIL component takes time and thoughtful consideration. It also can require assistance, from another staff member, a community partner or a combination of the two. On this episode I dive into a handful of barriers that presented themselves at a research-heavy institution when the goal was set to get 100% of management students at least one WIL experience before graduation. Apologies to Matt Damon, we ran out of time.

Guests: Christine Arsenault, Managing Director of Management, University of Toronto Scarborough, ON // Dave Fenton, Lead Industry Partnerships, Innovation and WIL, University of Toronto Scarborough, ON

"Fallen Leaves" by Electric Wildlife