Who We Are
RiPAL-BC is a grass roots network of individuals and organizations committed to research in practice in adult literacy in BC. We have three main objectives:
- to support research-related professional development among BC practitioners;
- to promote research in practice and create opportunities for BC practitioners to participate;
- to develop a plan to sustain research in practice in BC over the long-term.
At present, our management team includes Betsy Alkenbrack, Sandy Middleton, Marina Niks, Suzanne Smythe, Bonnie Soroke, and Anneke van Enk. We work together to manage the project and support the field.
A provincial advisory committee provides guidance and support. Current members and project partners are Paula Davies, College of New Caledonia; Julia Dodge, University College of the Fraser Valley; Leona Gadsby, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy; Laurie Gould, Literacy BC and Vancouver Community College; Dee McRae, Houston Link to Learning; Vicki Noonan, Malaspina University-College; Lynda Toewes, Adult Educators' Provincial Specialist Association; and Diana Twiss, Capilano College. Shauna Butterwick from the University of BC is also an advisory committee member.
We welcome new participants in research in practice and new organizational partners. Read Get Involved
