Leanne Vig
Biography
Leanne Vig is an instructor in the Donald School of Business. She supports and mentors faculty in teaching and faculty development programs, curriculum and course design, flexible learning environments and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Her research interests include mid-career faculty development, Indigenous education in business, online and blended learning and SoTL for educational developers.
Leanne’s scholarly work includes conference presentations on rejuvenating mid-career faculty, a framework for quality online courses, online course delivery, faculty journey to reconciliation and innovation in accounting education. She is an award-winning faculty member, recognized by RDP with a Recognition of Scholarly Activity Award in 2017 and a national academic accounting association in 2016 with an Innovation in Accounting Education Award. Leanne has held chair positions on the Recognition of Scholarly Activity and Research and Scholarship committees at RDP.
Leanne is an alumna and former long term faculty member of the Business Administration program at RDP. She has significant industry experience in public practice and small business. Leanne earned her Certified General Accountants (C.G.A.) designation in 1999, a Master of Business Administration in 2013 and is pursuing a graduate credential in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Leanne believes strongly in modeling continuous professional development and lifelong learning for faculty and students. She served as a faculty professional development consultant for three years. Leanne was recognized for her leadership and success in hosting RDP’s Spring 2017 Faculty Indigenous Awareness Conference and her contributions to the 2019 ACIFA Conference hosted by RDP.
Education
- MBA., Laurentian University
- Graduate Certificate (Indigenous Education), University of Calgary
- Chartered Professional Accountant (C.P.A., C.G.A.), CPA Canada, CPA Alberta
- Business Administration Diploma, Red Deer Polytechnic
- Journalism Arts Diploma, SAIT