Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow
March 1, 2021
The whistle blows, and the lead official signals the point to the serving team. A large crowd has packed UBC Okanagan’s Hangar gymnasium to watch a Canada West women’s volleyball match. The lead official, Dr. Jannik Eikenaar, is one of the most seasoned in British Columbia, but this isn’t his full-time gig; by day, Dr. Eikenaar teaches technical communication at UBCO’s School of Engineering.
Passionate about positive leadership and its impact on society, the assistant professor of teaching was recently appointed a Marshall Bauder Professor in Experiential Learning and Leadership by UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science (APSC).
The Bauder Professor develops and implements novel ideas to provide superior experiential learning opportunities for students, especially in the area of leadership. For Dr. Eikenaar, the role includes developing a program in positive leadership focused on principles of equity, diversity and inclusion that will prepare APSC students for their professional careers.
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