Our Laurier leaders inspire the lives of leadership and purpose at Laurier. These leaders are comprised of our employees who wish to share their experiences working at Laurier, what inspires them and what being a part of the Laurier community means to them.

Jan Basso is the AVP: Experiential Learning and Career Development. 

Sharing Her Inspiration

What Does Inspiring Lives of Leadership and Purpose Mean to You?

Creating an institutional culture and purpose focussed on preparing our students through learning and experience, in and out of the classroom, to achieve their goals and contribute to society as engaged citizens. It also means committing to a supportive environment that fosters the impactful contributions and professional development of staff and faculty.

What Inspires You?

Contributing to the opportunity for students to learn about themselves, discover interests, acquire new knowledge, develop competencies, make career decisions and launch their careers. Working with colleagues in a collaborative context to build and sustain Laurier’s reputation for a high-quality, student-centred educational environment.

I Lead at Laurier By…

Striving for comprehensive and innovative services, emphasizing focus on the individual, providing responsive customer service, being collaborative, committing to the professional development of team members, ensuring accountability and modelling professional behaviours.

I Chose a Career at Laurier Because…

Of the opportunities provided to me to develop professionally, to be part of this vibrant and caring community, and to make a contribution to our students’ futures.

Being Part of the Laurier Community Means…

Contributing to and sharing in our commitment to our students and the communities in which we live.