Dr. Wayne Caldwell
PhD, FCIP, RPP
Wayne Caldwell is a professor emeritus in Rural Planning and Development (Ontario Agricultural College) at the University of Guelph. He also has a career-long affiliation with the County of Huron.He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (1986-present), a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners, and a Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (1986-present).
Areas of Expertise Include:
Academic Background
Ph.D. REGIONAL PLANNING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
1991, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, WATERLOO ON
M.A. GEOGRAPHY
1982, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, LONDON ON
B.A. HONOURS GEOGRAPHY
1980, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, LONDON ON
CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1990, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, WATERLOO ON
Professional Experience
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
Dr. Caldwell has held a number of roles at the University of Guelph, including
PROFESSOR, RPD GRADUATE COORDINATOR
Professor Emeritus (OAC), Rural Planning and Development (Current)
Professor in Rural Planning and Development, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Dean, Ontario Agricultural College (Interim)
Associate Vice President Research (Interim)
Director, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Graduate Coordinator (Rural Planning and Development)
COUNTY OF HURON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
ADVISOR & CONSULTANT
Dr. Caldwell worked with the Department from 1982-2007 and since then has maintained a relationship with the Department in terms of research and engagement.
CALDWELL CONSULTING
PRESIDENT
SPECIALIZING IN THE PLANNING NEEDS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES. SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE RESEARCH, FACILITATION, GROUP PROCESSES AND EDUCATION
Awards
Professional Service (Selected)
2023 | PlanON RPP Leadership Award
This award recognizes Registered Professional Planners (RPPs) who have demonstrated professional excellence, outstanding leadership, and a significant commitment to advancing the planning profession in Ontario.
2023 | PlanON Innovative Research Award
This award recognized academic researchers whose work impacts Ontario’s planning profession. The award was presented to Wayne Caldwell, Pam Duesling and Emily Sousa for the OMAFRA sponsored research: Guidelines on Permitted Uses as a Tool to Achieve Farmland Protection, Farm Diversification and Economic Benefits: Assessing effectiveness and identifying best practices.
2019-20 | OAC ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD
The distinguished teaching award recognizes the importance of effective teaching by faculty who play a significant role in the education of OAC students.
2019 | Fellow Canadian Institute of Planners
Fellowship in the Canadian Institute of Planners is the highest honour the Institute can bestow upon a planner. This distinction recognizes excellence, identifies prominent role models, promotes advances in planning practice and draws leaders to the forefront of planning in Canada.
2015-16 | feature article of the year award, cip
Recognition shared with former MSc student, Bryce Sharpe. Article titled “The Cart Before the Horse: Policy Perspectives on Farm Parcel Creation”
2014-15 | OPPI EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD (communications/public education)
Award received for the Rural Stewardship Guide for the Ontario Landscape, shared with Prof. Karen Landman
2010 | establishment of the dr. wayne caldwell scholarship
The Dr. Wayne Caldwell Scholarship was established by the OPPI in honour and recognition of Dr. Wayne Caldwell’s service and leadership as President of OPPI.
2007 | OPPI EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD (research/new directions)
Jurisdictional Analysis and Best Practice for land Use planning affecting direct marketing and agri-tourism operations in Ontario
2006 | cip award for planning excellence (rural/small town)
Conflict Resolution in Rural Ontario: Strategies for Responding to the Environmental, Economic, and Social Impacts of Agriculture
2005 | ontario professional planning member service award
2004 | OPPI EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD (RESEARCH/NEW DIRECTIONS)
Farmland Preservation: An Assessment of the Impact of Rural Non-Farm Development on the Viability of Ontario’s Agricultural Industry
2003 | faculty association professional teaching award
University of Guelph
2001 | Ontario professional planning award of excellence
District Merit Award and Provincial Outstanding Planning Award for Rural Planning and Nutrient Management
2001 | ministry of natural resources award for outstanding commitment and leadership
Huron Perth
1999 | Ontario professional planning award of excellence
District and Provincial Outstanding Planning Award for Community Action Kit
2010-12 | council
Canadian Institute of Planners
2010-2012 | president
Association of Canadian University Planning Programs
1993-2016 | examiner
Ontario Professional Planners Institute
2010 | CHAIR
Ontario Professional Planners Institute Symposium
2007-09 | president (elected)
Ontario Professional Planners Institute
2007-09 | director
Sustainable Rural Communities, University of Guelph, OMAFRA partnership
2005-07 | president-elect
Ontario Professional Planners Institute
2004-05 | chair
OPPI Agricultural Working Group
2003-04 | Chair
Provincial Nutrient Management Advisory Committee
2003-04 | chair
Southwest District of OPPI Membership Committee
1997-2004 | founding member, vice-chair
Lake Huron Coastal Conservation Centre
1999-2003 | Chiar
Rural Ontario Council
2002 | chair
Planning Studies and Reports, OPPI Excellence in Planning Awards
2001 | task force panel member
Ontario Smart Growth, appointed by the Provincial Government
1995-2001 | founding member, chair
Huron Stewardship Council
1997 & 1999 | founding member & chair, research committee
Rural Ontario Council2012