The University of Saskatchewan has appointed WCVM professor Dr. Baljit Singh as a special advisor to the provost on experiential learning for a 30-month term.

Experiential learning is a commitment identified by the U of S in its current integrated plan. Singh, a professor in the WCVM’s Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, has played a key role in improving student experience at the College.

Several years ago, he helped to design integrative “biomedical rounds” in the WCVM’s new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum. Biomedical rounds integrate traditional classroom learning with realistic case studies and practical learning experiences.

Singh, who joined the WCVM faculty in 1999, has earned the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, the University of Saskatchewan’s Master Teacher Award and a prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship. As a special advisor, Singh will help to create new programs, courses, internships and other experiences for U of S students. He will continue teaching and research work at the College in addition to his new role with a university-wide focus on experiential learning.