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• Brock recruiting Niagara parents to sit on innovative research committee

  Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | By Brock University

  25 November 2020 – R0177

  Brock University’s Lifespan Development Research Institute is searching for local parents to help with upcoming research initiatives.

  The Lifespan Institute is recruiting for a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), which will be made up of Niagara parents who would like to provide input on relevant research and knowledge mobilization work. This research will be focused on parents, families, children, youth and the local community.

  “The Lifespan Institute has always had deep roots in the community — in Niagara and beyond,” said Teena Willoughby, Director of the Lifespan Institute. “Engagement committees like this one help to create the space and opportunity for Brock researchers to better connect with the groups and community members that their research involves — gaining input and insights that are critically important to ensuring that our work is relevant and informed.”

  Members of the PAC will assist the Lifespan team in developing research ideas and strategies for sharing research findings, connecting with families in the local community and keeping the team informed about important matters affecting families in Niagara.

  Notably, the PAC will operate similarly to Lifespan’s Youth Engagement Committee, which is made up of local youth aged 14 to 24, and the Senior Advisory Committee, which consists of adult Niagara community members who are 60 years of age or older.

  Through these committees, and with the addition of the PAC, the Lifespan Institute creates an opportunity for the community to directly inform research in the Niagara region and facilitates a space for community members of all ages to have their voices heard.

  “The PAC will be extremely informative for researchers studying families in Niagara,” said Angela Evans, Associate Professor of Psychology and Lifespan Institute member. “Parents’ insights and experiences will help inform the questions researchers ask, how we connect with families in Niagara and how we share our findings.

  “We are hoping this advisory committee will help us build an even stronger connection between researchers in the Lifespan Institute at Brock and the local Niagara community, and improve our ability to place our research findings in the hands of parents who can use it.”

  Members of the PAC will meet with Lifespan Institute researchers and staff members about four times per year to review relevant projects and provide feedback. Until it is safe to do so, all PAC meetings will take place virtually on video chat.

  The Lifespan Institute PAC is looking for members who:

  • Are parents of children or youth.
  • Are residents of the Niagara region.
  • Demonstrate a strong interest in issues surrounding parents, children/youth and families.
  • Enjoy working collaboratively in groups.
  • Are willing to commit time to PAC activities, including meeting between three to five times per year and responding via email.
  • Are willing to serve a one-year term on the PAC.
  • Have submitted a completed PAC application package.

  To apply to be on the PAC, please complete the application form on the Lifespan website. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Jan. 8.

  Any questions about the PAC or the application process can be directed to lifespan@brocku.ca

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

  * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca or 905-347-1970

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  Categories: Media releases

• Goodman School of Business forms partnership to offer cybersecurity seminars

  Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | By Brock University

  MEDIA RELEASE: 25 November 2020 – R0176

  The Goodman School of Business at Brock University has formed an industry partnership with Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute to produce professional development seminars on cybersecurity.

  Goodman Group, the business school’s community focused learning and development services provider, will design and deliver up to five cybersecurity seminars for members of Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute. The general public is also invited to register for the seminars, the first of which is scheduled to take place in January.

  Supply Chain Canada provides leadership to the Canadian supply chain community, representing and serving more than 7,500 professionals across the country.

  “The partnership is not only mutually beneficial for the School and Supply Chain Canada, but also the community at large,” says Abdul Rahimi, Goodman Group Director. “We continually strive to create synergies between industry and academia, and I am pleased to see this multi-faceted partnership come to fruition. I see this one-year agreement as the start of a long-term relationship between the association and Goodman. I also see this as an example of potential collaborative opportunities between Goodman and partners.”

  The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a growing number of cybersecurity threats and it is becoming increasingly important for businesses and institutions to protect their digital infrastructure. Several industries have experienced cyberattacks via malicious email messages and malware scams referencing the virus, as well as targeted attacks on critical vulnerabilities through housebound employees connecting to virtual private networks.

  “Cyberattacks continue to be an evolving risk for supply chain networks and organizations,” says Himani Dureja, Vice-President, Education and Professional Development of Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute. “With more reliance on automation, Internet of Things and other technologies, supply chain professionals must be prepared to manage both risks and opportunities that modern technology present. I’m glad that with this partnership we’re able to provide our members with world-class training that will help them and the broader supply chain community build actionable strategies that encourage innovation.”

  Although seminars will be delivered primarily for members of Supply Chain Canada, anyone interested in learning more about cybersecurity is welcome to register at a cost of $895 +HST. Non-members who register for any of the seminars offered through the partnership will receive a complimentary one-year membership to Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute,a $410 value. Members of Supply Chain Canada have access to excellence in supply chain education, networking events, leadership and recognition opportunities, a mentorship program and a knowledge network of more than 7,500 members.

  “Our partnership provides better opportunities for students and professionals interested in the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional Designation,” Rahimi says. “The Goodman School of Business offers a variety of courses related to supply chain management and offers pathways for other professions, such as consulting and accounting. By partnering with Supply Chain Canada — the only organization in Canada to offer a designation in supply chain management — professionals and students can earn professional development hours they can apply to the experience they need for the designation.”

  The first cybersecurity seminar of the series will take place Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Among other topics, participants will learn how to identify flaws in computer systems and networks, safeguard sensitive information and productivity, and implement risk management processes. The seminar will be led by Tejaswini Herath, an Associate Professor with the Goodman School of Business who teaches courses in quantitative methods, information systems and information assurance, and whose research interests include information security and privacy, diffusion of information assurance practices, and security management.

   

  For more information or for assistance arranging interviews: 

  * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca or 905-347-1970 

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  Categories: Media releases