UBC HCI Sub-specialization Workshop Agenda

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Time
    Item or Topic
11:30
    Lunch available
  • sandwiches, salads, beverages provided
  • name tags available
12:00
    Working lunch
  • welcome and introductions
  • overview of the existing sub-specialization program and current issues
  • small-group discussions on selected topics (in parallel or in rounds?)
    • requirements (credits, number of courses, types of courses)
    • “major research project” - what is it?
    • admission to the sub-specialization - when?, how?
    • other requirements - seminar?, proposal reviewed?, presentation?
    • activities to “bond” a cohort?
14:00
    Break
14:15
    Reporting back from groups and priority-setting
  • endorsement of suggestions arising from discusions?
15:15
    Discussion of issues arising in the workshop
  • next steps for the sub-specialization?
  • governance of HCI sub-specialization program?
  • future “real” master's program in HCI?
16:15
    Wrap up
  • summary and action list formation
  • concluding remarks
16:30
    Post-workshop
  • informal networking
  • clean-up and reset room
17:30
    Room vacated

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Updated 2015 May 07
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