Students are at the centre of our work and we seek and achieve diversity in our people, our academic programs, our ways of knowing and working, and our services.

The role enhances the work of the provost and vice-president, academic in the areas of teaching, learning and student experience:

• We champion and promote the success of our students by recognizing the mind, body and life aspects of wellness and by acknowledging the unique desires, pursuits, and pathways of our learners. We strive to offer consistent, creative and sustainable services that are responsive to current students and anticipate the needs of future students.
• We create environments that empower and challenge staff to offer the highest levels of expertise and service with compassion, integrity and professionalism and to recognize the value of their many contributions.
• We encourage and support our academic instructors in the continuous development of enhanced teaching practices leading to deep and meaningful learning experiences.
• We shape and carry out the vision, mission, values, and strategic commitments of the university and connect with communities to seek guidance and to follow mutual goals.

With a focus on building trust, collaboration and connection, we work with students, colleges, academic instructors, staff and communities, big and small, to realize our passion and purpose.

The Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TLSE) portfolio covers a tremendous range of activities and functions involving teaching, learning and students at all levels of study.

The units that make up the TLSE portfolio, include:

• Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
• Strategic Enrolment Management
  • Admissions and Transfer Credit
  • International Student and Study Abroad Centre
  • Language Centre
  • Student Recruitment
• University Registrar’s Office
  • Student Finance and Awards
  • Registrarial Services
  • Student Central
  • Student Information Systems
• Student Affairs and Services
  • Student Wellness Centre
  • Student Affairs and Outreach
• Teaching and Learning Enhancement
  • Access and Equity Services
  • Career Services
  • Distance Education Unit
  • Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning
  • Teaching and Learning Enhancement Office
• Strategic operations and continuing education
  • Continuing Education Support Unit (in development)
  • Media Production (move effective May 1, 2023) 
  • Service Team

• TLSE Units
• TLSE Org Chart

The vice-provost of teaching, learning and student experience reports to the provost and vice-president, academic.

Danette Stang
Executive Assistant to the Vice-Provost, Teaching, Learning and Student Experience

• danette.stang@usask.ca