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3rd Annual

February 20 – 21, 2019

6th Annual CCVPS Student Success

Provincial Conference

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May 13 – 15, 2019Conference Program

We are pleased to be hosting the 6th Annual CCVPS Student Success Provincial Conference. CCVPS (Coordinating Committee for Vice Presidents, Students) is the coordinating body for a number of areas: registrars, student affairs, libraries, marketing, institutional research and athletics. Our annual conference is an initiative that can be attributed to our tight-knit provincial structure, linking the 24 colleges across Ontario in order to share information, insights and networking opportunities for college employees. As colleges continue to differentiate themselves in the higher education landscape, and as we continue down the path of public accountability through institutional performance outcomes, it is important that we understand our roles within our unique context.

We have chosen equity as the focus of this year’s conference because it is more important than ever that we actively foster social justice in our communities. Our conference keynote is award-winning social change activist Toni Morgan who will share her incredible journey from homeless high school dropout to Harvard

graduate and international role model. We have planned a unique agenda, filled with experts and exemplary best practices. Featured session topics include the credit transfer system in Ontario, artificial intelligence in skills-based assessment and development, the future of student unions, student mental health standard setting and equity in work-integrated experiential learning.

This program highlights critical information you will need to navigate the conference, including the locations of all sessions and activities, as well as host contact information. During the conference we’ll have ambassadors stationed throughout the campus to help you get where you need to go. For those spending additional time in our Hamilton community, be sure to check out tourismhamilton.com for an overview of the Hamilton restaurant scene, revitalized downtown areas to visit and a listing of events happening while you’re here.

Welcome to Mohawk College. We hope you enjoy your time on our campus and in our community.

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The CCVPS Conference Planning Team

Tim Fricker, Meg Houghton, Bobbijo Sawchyn, Leanne Draksler & Natalie Faria – Mohawk College

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

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TIME TOPIC LOCATION

9 am – 4:30 pm Operating Committee Meetings (by invitation only) See Page 4

3:30 – 6 pm Registration JCP&I Lower Gallery

5 – 7 pm Opening Reception & Dinner JCP&I Lower & Upper Gallery

7 – 8:15 pm Welcome & Keynote Speaker ArcelorMittal Dofasco Theatre

Monday May 13

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7:30 am – 11 am Registration MCACES Learning Link

7:30 am – 9 am Breakfast Cafeteria

9 am – 12 pm Workshops See Pages 14 – 15

12 – 1 pm Grab & Go Lunch MCACES Learning Link

12 – 4:30 pm Research Symposium (by invite only) F114

Wednesday May 15

TIME TOPIC LOCATION

8 am – 4:30 pm Registration Lobby of McIntyre Performing Arts Centre

8 am – 8:30 am Breakfast Lobby of McIntyre Performing Arts Centre

8:30 – 9:20 am Breakfast & Panel Discussion McIntyre Performing Arts Centre

9:30 – 11 am Breakout Sessions See Pages 5 – 7

11 – 11:15 am Break Sponsored by Ametros Learning MCACES Learning Link

11:15 am – 12:15 pm Breakout Sessions See Pages 8 – 9

12:15 – 2 pm Lunch Sponsored by Ontario College Application Service Cafeteria & Hoop Dance

2 – 3:30 pm Breakout Sessions See Pages 10 – 11

3:30 – 4 pm Break Sponsored by Newcomp Analytics & IBM MCACES Learning Link

4 – 5 pm Breakout Sessions See Pages 12 – 13

5:30 – 8 pm Closing Dinner & Art King Award Presentation Sponsored by Campus Living Centres

Cafeteria

8 – 10 pm Social The Cellar

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Important InformationNatalie Faria [email protected]

Bobbijo Sawchyn [email protected]

Leanne Draksler [email protected]

Mohawk College Security 905.575.1212 Ext. 2003

Need assistance while on campus? Text 905.870.0219 between 7:30 am and 9 pm.

Residence & Conference Centre Mohawk College Campus 905-385-3200

Courtyard Marriott 1224 Upper James Street 905-383-7772

Sheraton Hamilton 116 King Street West 905-529-5515

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7:00 – 8:15 | Conference Welcome & Keynote Speaker: Toni Morgan

The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Theatre, The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation

Toni’s message is simple: Live like your future depends on it. She uses her story of struggle and triumph in the education system to show people of all ages that with a bit of imagination, an appetite for change and an unwavering compassion for others, we can be the architects of a better tomorrow. Toni’s track record includes creating Canada’s first pay-what-you-can university courses for low-income students. She managed her first million dollar education program for single mothers at the age of 22, and launched the world’s most successful viral education crowdfunding campaign by raising $100K in 48 hours from people in 16 countries and 26 cities, to pursue graduate education Harvard University.

Toni has been invited to speak on some of the world’s biggest stages, including the Women’s Global March, South by Southwest (SXSW), Harvard University, WeDay, and in school districts across Canada and the U.S. In addition, she has received numerous awards for her work such as the YWCA Young Woman of Distinction Award, FLARE Magazine Volunteer of the Year, Constance. E Hamilton Award for Human Rights, the Kolajo Afolabi Award for Educational Justice, and Harvard University’s inaugural Black Alumni Legacy Award. Currently, Toni is a Career Counsellor and Managing Director of the Center for Law, Innovation, and Creativity at Northeastern University School of Law, in Boston, Massachusetts. Toni will be speaking to us about education, leadership, diversity and building inclusive organizations in a postsecondary environment. Drawing on her work as a college professor in Toronto and her many years running youth education programs, Toni’s insights will provide practical and actionable advice that attendees can bring back to their local school communities.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE – MONDAY, MAY 13

COMMITTEE TIME ROOM

CCVPS AGM 10 am – 4 pm i131

HOSA 10 am – 4:30 pm i219

SLN 1:45 – 3:30 pm C233

CLO 10 am – 4 pm H102

HOM 11 am – 3 pm EA409

OCCE 1 – 3:30 pm i224

CCDI 10 – 2 pm i104

OCC/CCCO 9 am – 2:30 pm i126

Pre-Conference Operating Committee Meetings (by invite only)

Conference Schedule: Monday, May 133:30 – 6:00 | Registration

Lower Gallery, The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation

5:00 – 7:00 | Opening Reception & Dinner Upper & Lower Gallery, The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation

The opening reception and dinner will feature a variety of food stations throughout the upper and lower gallery of our new net zero building, The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation. An array of high-top and traditional tables will provide for

networking opportunities. There will also be a cash bar available.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE – TUESDAY, MAY 14

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8:30 – 9:20 am | Breakfast & Panel Discussion

McIntyre Performing Arts Centre

Grab your breakfast and join us in the theatre for an informal conversation about current issues in the college system. In this panel session, we’ll discuss significant trends impacting the sector, and

key considerations for front-line staff and administrators.

SESSION NAME PRESENTERS ROOM

How does Credit Transfer & Transfer Pathways Equity Work? What’s happening in Ontario?

Yvette Munro, Executive Director, ONCAT i219

Designing Equitable Development for Student Leaders

Jacqueline Macchione, Student Services Initiatives Coordinator; Dan Kennedy, Manager of Career Services; with Kasia Dziwak, Joseph Stapleton and Meighan Sutherland – George Brown College

C123

The CACUSS Competencies – A Staff Development Roadmap

Pearl Mendonca, Manager, Learning Support Centres; David Waddington, Manager, Career and Student Success Advising; Gabriela Sorragi, Professional Development Consultant – Mohawk College

C121

Universal Design for Learning: Innovative Practices across College

Moderator: Susan Toews, Director, Student Affairs (George Brown); with Ravinder Brar (George Brown), Karen Csoli (Sheridan), Darla Benton (Mohawk), Jodie Black (Fleming)

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Sharing the Journey – Decolonizing the Ontario College Library

Moderator: Cynthia Williamson (Niagara), with Lisa Jack and Brenda Small (Confederation), Jane Burpee (Centennial)

C125

Sharing Best Practices for Administrative Professionals Facilitator: Stephanie Pickett (Mohawk) i224

8 am – 4:30 pm | Registration Lobby, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre & MCACES Learning Link

8 – 8:30 am | Breakfast Lobby, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre

Conference Schedule: Tuesday, May 14

9:30 – 11 am | Breakout Sessions


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PRESENTED BY: Jacqueline Macchione, Student Services Initiatives Coordinator, Dan Kennedy, Manager of Career Services, with Kasia Dziwak, Joseph Stapleton & Meighan Sutherland – George Brown College ROOM: C123

PRESENTED BY: Pearl Mendonca, Manager, Learning Support Centres, David Waddington, Manager, Career & Student Success Advising, and Gabriela Sorragi, Professional Development Consultant – Mohawk College ROOM: C121

PRESENTED BY: Yvette Munro, Executive Director, ONCAT ROOM: i219

Designing Equitable Development for Student Leaders

This session will cover how to design equitable professional development opportunities for student leaders. Specifically, we will showcase how a collaborative team of staff, faculty and students created a process – guided by the principles of Universal Design for Learning – to plan, develop, execute and evaluate an equitable professional development opportunity for student leaders at George Brown. Session participants will have an opportunity to interact with others and share ideas on how to design equitable PD opportunities for student leaders at their institutions. Key session takeaways include practical tips and suggestions on how to develop highly engaging professional learning opportunities for student leaders.

The CACUSS Competencies – A Staff Development Roadmap

The current climate in Student Affairs is constantly shifting, requiring us to be increasingly proactive versus reactive. The CACUSS Competency Model provides important areas of focus for all Student Affairs professionals in response to this climate. Professional development related to these competencies can and will have a significant impact on the student/staff experience in the years to come. This session will familiarize Student Affairs professionals with the CACUSS Competencies and highlight experiences of institutions who have utilized the CACUSS Competencies for staff professional development. Further, the session aims to share experiences and ideas around competency-related professional development to support a collective conversation on staff development in Student Affairs. This includes highlighting the 11 competencies that are central to Student Affairs professionals such as equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous cultural awareness and intercultural fluency.

How does Credit Transfer and Transfer Pathways Equity work? What’s happening in Ontario and where do we go from here?

In Ontario, over 50,000 students transfer between colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes each year. Research suggests that students from equity seeking groups (e.g. racialized, Indigenous, low-income, immigrant/newcomer, students with disabilities) are more likely to transfer but also to encounter navigational barriers and social capital barriers associated with transfer. This session will raise critical questions about the relationship between transfer and equity, and provide detailed information about Ontario’s transfer student population, their motivations for transfer and their transfer experiences. Through active participation, the session will engage college student services staff and administrators to adopt an equity-focused lens to unpack common transfer-related institutional practices and policies. At the end of the session, participants will gain a deeper understanding about the important relationship between transfer and equity and be better able to recognize the need for more system-level responses to respond to Ontario’s transfer students.


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Sharing Best Practices for Administrative Professionals The purpose of this session is to identify pain points and share best practices within the EA/AA group. Participants will have an opportunity to share their learnings on such topics as managing email overload, going paperless and online file management.

FACILITATOR: Stephanie Pickett, Administrative Assistant, Mohawk College ROOM: i224

11 – 11:15 am | Break | Sponsored by Ametros Learning MCACES Learning Link

MODERATED BY: Cynthia Williamson (Niagara) PANEL: Lisa Jack and Brenda Small (Confederation), Jane Burpee (Centennial) ROOM: C125

Sharing the Journey – Decolonizing the Ontario College Library The goal of this session is to showcase what libraries are doing at various stages of decolonization, as well as consulting and partnering with the Indigenous communities on campus. The panel’s work is a continuation of the groundbreaking work of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations Indigenous Matters Committee, the University of Manitoba’s Indigenous Knowledge Management Working Group and York University and Ryerson University’s work on decolonizing the description of cultural heritage materials. Session learning outcomes include: understanding the indigenous perspective of the library and how the library can better support the indigenous community on campus; designing the first steps in decolonizing the library; and illustrating the best practices of a library’s efforts to decolonize their library over the years.

MODERATED BY: Susan Toews, Director of Student Affairs, George Brown College PANEL: Ravinder Brar (George Brown), Karen Csoli (Sheridan), Darla Benton (Mohawk), Jodie Black (Fleming)

ROOM: i125

Universal Design for Learning: Innovative Practices across College Numerous Ontario colleges have been engaged with UDL or Inclusive Design for a number of years in an effort to widen access, increase inclusion and enhance engagement opportunities for students. Many of these efforts have been cross-collaborative between academic departments and student service areas. This panel discussion will focus on how different colleges are intentionally and proactively engaging stakeholders from across the college to advance UDL, sharing successes and challenges, new ideas and opportunities for further collaboration. The panel will also discuss the importance of designing for inclusion – not just for students with disabilities – but for students who experience marginalization and exclusion through their college experience. This session will contribute to moving the sector forward with UDL and address the need for a broader conversation around what is needed to really reduce barriers to access and inclusion for all students.


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PRESENTED BY: Ursula McLoy, Research Director, and Kate Williams, Research Analyst, Seneca College ROOM: C123


Using Artificial Intelligence to Drive Scalable Skills-based Assessment and Development in Student Services Training for Faculty & Staff

Cathy Pillar, CEO, Ametros Learning and Lynn Connell, Bow Valley College

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What is the Role of Mathematics Proficiency on Academic and Labour

Market Outcomes of College Students?Ursula McCloy, Research Director; and Kate Williams, Research Analyst – Seneca College C123

Mental Health Peer Programs Heather Cummings, Executive Director, Student Success, Fanshawe College

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From Campus to Community: A Facilitated Discussion on Autism Awareness,

Acceptance and Inclusive Practices

Kasey Waddell, Accessibility Counsellor; and Toby Merritt, Manager of Accessibility Learning Services – Mohawk College

i125

Clinical Supervision: Creating a Robust Intern Program in the Postsecondary

Counselling EnvironmentZeba Luxmore, RP – Counsellor; and Ann Bernardo, MSW, RSW – Counsellor – George Brown College

C125

Got a Few Minutes? Debbie Bruce, Professor, Office Administration – Mohawk College i224

PRESENTED BY: Cathy Pillar, CEO, Ametros Learning and Lynn Connell, Bow Valley College ROOM: i219

Using Artificial Intelligence to Drive Scalable Skills-based Assessment and Development in Student Services Training for Faculty and Staff The combination of artificial intelligence, skills development and simulation-based learning is a hot topic in the postsecondary sector right now. This session will cover off three different AI training simulations that Ametros Learning has developed for Bow Valley College faculty and staff: 1) Mental Health Awareness, 2) Sexual Violence/Misconduct and 3) Customer Support - Problem Solving. The presentation will showcase demos of each module, and will speak to the challenges we were trying to solve with the modules, the approach we took in designing and building the simulations and the key learnings from the first implementation of each simulation. We’ll also discuss key learnings from the strategic partnership between BVC and Ametros as fostering these relationships can be tricky but also tremendously powerful.

What is the Role of Mathematics Proficiency on Academic and Labour Market Outcomes of College Students? Recent reports affirm concerns about the math skills of Canadians, pointing to a decline in skills or performance at a level too low for what is needed for a productive labour force. This session will explore the role of math proficiency and sociodemographic factors on the success of college students that were tracked from 2007 to 2014, using a variety of linked databases. Higher math proficiency at college entry is positively associated with better overall college performance and a higher likelihood of graduating from college, transferring to university, and finding a job post-graduation. As well, numerous sociodemographic factors — particularly gender, neighbourhood income, parental education, English-language ability, and Canadian citizenship — interact in complex ways with program selection, math proficiency and graduate outcomes, and require further research.

11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Breakout Sessions

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Got a Few Minutes? This session will investigate the 5 Ws of taking minutes – what you can do before, during and after the meeting to help you take the most effective minutes.

PRESENTED BY: Debbie Bruce, Professor, Office Administration, Mohawk College ROOM: i1224

12:15 – 2 pm | Lunch & Hoop Dance | Lunch sponsored by Ontario College Application Service Cafeteria – Lunch will be served in our Cafeteria, and we encourage you to have your coffee and dessert outside at the

Hoop Dance, where we will be performing smudging and hosting a traditional fire ceremony.

Clinical Supervision: Creating a Robust Intern Program in the Postsecondary Counselling Environment This session will showcase George Brown’s experience creating and facilitating a clinical counselling intern program. This session is best suited to clinicians and managers working in postsecondary mental health settings. George Brown’s intern program has increased student access to counselling and helped to decrease wait times. Session attendees can expect to learn about best practices in developing a clinical counselling intern program, including program design, intern recruitment, intern education and ongoing intern development.

PRESENTED BY: Zeba Luxmore, RP - Counsellor; and Ann Bernardo, MSW, RSW – Counsellor – George Brown College ROOM: C125

PRESENTED BY: Heather Cummings, Executive Director, Student Success, Fanshawe College ROOM: C121

From Campus to Community: A Facilitated Discussion on Autism Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusive Practices A second contribution following the 5th Annual CCVPS Conference in 2018, this session will explore postsecondary supports available to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and possible outreach initiatives to promote Autism awareness and acceptance to postsecondary faculty, staff and students. The session will look at best practices in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder during their postsecondary journey including transition to college and transition to community and career opportunities. The session will conclude by introducing opportunities for future research that will aim to measure social engagement and connection among students identifying with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis who participate in social skills groups, as well as the impact of promotion of Autism acceptance across the college campus population including faculty, staff and students.

PRESENTED BY: Kasey Waddell, Accessibility Counsellor; and Toby Merritt, Manager of Accessibility Learning Services – Mohawk College

ROOM: i125

Mental Health Peer Programs The goal of this session is to share peer support models and their relationship with other mental health supports on campus. Access to mental health support is a growing concern on all postsecondary campuses. Peer Support is a unique and valuable service that greatly improves the lives of individuals living with mental health needs and/or challenges related to addictions. As a non-clinical, evidenced-based approach to care, peer support is a vital link in helping someone navigate the health system, locate and access community resources, and find their personal path to wellness. The use of peer support models creates an opportunity to enhance access for students who may not otherwise engage with services. The discussion will generate a list of common features and best practices for postsecondary institutions.

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PRESENTED BY: Daniela Pico, Riipen with Sue Sadler, Senior Vice President, Services & Program Development, ACCES Employment; Amanda Penrice, Relationship Manager, Higher Education, LinkedIn Learning; and Prieeyya Kaur Kesh, Founder & CEO, Our Wave Hub ROOM: i219

Enhancing Career-ability! Every student is an individual first. Rather than being grouped as domestic, international, indigenious, direct, non-direct, etc., colleges must first recognize the individual gifts of students in order to design effective practices and teachings that help to prepare them for future success. This presentation will identify how a holistic employment service strives to celebrate and support every student at the college. Innovative practices, inspirational partnerships and inclusive programs will be shared with attendees. The major goal of this session is to inspire other institutions to adapt innovative, student-focused programs and practices that focus on supporting students’ individual skills, talents and abilities which will lead them to success.

PRESENTED BY: Darlene O’Neill, Director, Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services, Fanshawe College ROOM: C123


Equity and Diversity in Work-Integrated Experiential Learning

Daniela Pico, Riipen with Sue Sadler (ACCES Employment), Amanda Penrice (LinkedIn Learning), and Prieeyya Kaur Kesh (Our Wave Hub)

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Enhancing Career-ability! Darlene O’Neill, Director, Employment and Student Entrepreneurial Services, Fanshawe College C123

Student Mental Health Standard Setting: A National Initiative

Shawna Bernard, OCC Chair & Counsellor, Conestoga College; Greg Taylor, Past OCC Chair, Counselling Coordinator/Case Manager, Georgian College

C121

Supporting Success through Mindfulness Skills Training

Jessica Paterson, Program Reviewer and Curriculum Specialist; and Lavlet Forde, MA, RP, Counsellor – George Brown College

i125

Student Unions of Past and Future, and Their Relationship with the Colleges

Alan Griffiths, Executive Director, Mohawk Students’ Association; Andrew Pidsadny, MSA Board

C125

Personal Productivity for the Administrative Professional Facilitator: Doug Heidebrect, Managing Me i224

Equity and Diversity in Work-Integrated Experiential Learning Traditional in-person approaches to experiential learning – which take students out of the classroom and into the “real world” – are valuable for many reasons. However, they are not always equally accessible to all students, particularly those from non-traditional backgrounds and equity-seeking groups. Moving experiential learning online and into the classroom enhances accessibility for students from all backgrounds in several ways, enabling all students to gain the usual benefits of work-integrated experiential learning. Specific topics covered during this session include: The role of geography and language in experiential learning; How socio-economic status affects experiential learning; and How race, gender, and different abilities can impact the available experiential learning opportunities for students. To illustrate the potential benefits of online experiential learning, panelists will discuss (anonymized) examples of students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including new immigrants and Franco-ontarians.

2 – 3:30 pm | Breakout Sessions

Personal Productivity for the Administrative Professional Managing Me is a personal productivity program that helps professional administrators manage heavy workloads, make time for strategic priorities, and reduce the sense of being overwhelmed. Managing Me will teach you how to plan and prioritize in the highly reactive administrative role, reduce unnecessary “bouncing”, and take care of yourself in order to take care of others.

FACILITATED BY: Doug Heidebrect, Managing Me ROOM: i124

3:30 – 4 pm | Break | Sponsored by Newcomp Analytics & IBM MCACES Learning Link


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Student Mental Health Standard Setting: A National Initiative The session will give participants an opportunity to provide input into the development of standards for postsecondary student mental health, a national initiative led by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The goal of this session is to solicit as much input as possible to inform the creation of standards for postsecondary student mental health and well-being. Any and all conference participants are welcome to attend this session. This is our chance to share the unique experiences and perspectives of student services staff from all areas of the province regarding student well-being in a college setting. In addition to receiving the chance to participate in this standard-setting process, participants will learn about the wider MHCC initiative including the creation of the standards, resources and tools that will be made available in fall 2019, along with the promising practices in health promotion and issue response that are currently taking place on our campuses.

PRESENTED BY: Shawna Bernard, OCC Chair & Counsellor, Conestoga College; Greg Taylor, Past OCC Chair, Counselling Coordinator/Case Manager, Georgian College

FACILITATED BY: Members of the OCC Executive ROOM: C121

Student Unions of Past and Future, and Their Relationship with Colleges This engaging conversation will explore the evolution of student associations across Ontario colleges. Engaging senior executives and student leaders, the panel will explore how the recent Ministry changes are impacting the relationship between student unions and colleges, the revenue model for student unions and the overall mission of student associations. The latter portion of the presentation will address how student unions and colleges can best work together to ensure the continued delivery of a quality student life experience.

Supporting Success through Mindfulness Skills Training Research supports many benefits of a regular mindfulness practice, including: cultivation of critical thinking through the development of personal awareness and self-regulation, reduced levels of anxiety and depression, lowered stress levels, improved student well-being and improved academic performance. These skills are beneficial for students balancing their roles as learners and active members of society. This session will cover mindfulness training recently implemented at George Brown College, based on the KORU model for postsecondary students. Participants will leave the session with lessons learned from piloting a mindfulness group, ideas and resources for starting a mindfulness group at a postsecondary institution, an understanding of the benefits of having a mindfulness group at a postsecondary institution, and experiential exercises that can be taken back to their respective institutions.

PRESENTED BY: Jessica Paterson, Program Reviewer and Curriculum Specialist; and Lavlet Forde, MA, RP, Counsellor – George Brown College ROOM: i125

PRESENTED BY: Alan Griffiths, Executive Director, Mohawk Students’ Association and Andrew Pidsadny, President, Mohawk Students’ Association Board ROOM: C125

Effective Service Delivery Through Partnerships Presenters in this session will share insights on how Fanshawe College has effectively partnered to offer services (including medical and wellness centre services) to their students through third party providers. When managed effectively, offering third party services can allow for the provision of responsive and premier services to an increasingly diverse group of students with increasingly complex health and wellness needs. However, delivering services in this manner requires a different set of skills than those required for direct service delivery. The partnership dance required to effectively deliver these services is unique and must exist in a relationship of flexibility, creativity, trust and accountability. Participants in this session will depart with a better understanding of what is required and unique about offering services through third party contractors on campus.

Building a Bridge to Meaningful Graduate Employment The transition to career for new graduates who lack social and cultural capital can pose a specific set of challenges to securing meaningful credential-related employment. This session will draw on the experiences of Centennial College’s Design Jam program – a Career Ready funded initiative that works with new graduates to build capital through cross-disciplinary experiential learning with local employers to solve industry problems. This session outlines how Design Jam facilitators worked with new graduates requiring additional intervention to secure employment to build social and cultural capital through experiential learning, career resiliency and exposure to empathetic employers. Workshop participants will engage in discussion around case studies of new graduates facing challenges in securing employment, and will work in small teams to develop best practices for supporting the search for meaningful graduate employment.

PRESENTED BY: Robert Kitchen, Senior Manager, Student Academic Success Services & Heather Cummings, Executive Director of Student Success, Fanshawe College ROOM: i219


Effective Service Delivery Through Partnerships

Robert Kitchen, Senior Manager, Student Academic Success Services; Heather Cummings, Executive Director Student Success – Fanshawe College

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Building a Bridge to Meaningful Graduate Employment

Melanie Holmes, Project Lead, Design Jam – Centennial College C123

Our Worst Day: The Toronto Van Attack Mark Solomon, Associate Dean Student Services and Indigenous Education, Seneca College

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Deafness and the DisconnectJanet Foster, Manager of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, ALS Service Provision and Peer Connect, George Brown College

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Financial LiteracyDaniel Pavic, Manager, Financial Assistance and Registration Services; Emily DiNardo, Financial Assistance Advisor; and Jennifer Van Oosten, Financial Assistance – Mohawk College

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(Continued) Personal Productivity for the Administrative Professional Facilitator: Doug Heidebrect, Managing Me i224

PRESENTED BY: Melanie Holmes, Project Lead, Design Jam, Centennial College ROOM: C123


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4 – 5 pm | Breakout Sessions

5:30 – 8 pm | Closing Dinner & Art King Award | Sponsored by Campus Living CentresCafeteria – Join your colleagues at the closing dinner (banquet style) and the presentation

of the Art King Award in our cafeteria. There will also be a cash bar available.

(Continued) Personal Productivity for the Administrative Professional Managing Me is a personal productivity program that helps professional administrators manage heavy workloads, make time for strategic priorities, and reduce the sense of being overwhelmed. Managing Me will teach you how to plan and prioritize in the highly reactive administrative role, reduce unnecessary “bouncing”, and take care of yourself in order to take care of others.

FACILITATED BY: Doug Heidebrect, Managing Me ROOM: i224


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Our Worst Day: The Toronto Van Attack On April 23, 2018, multiple students were hit by a van driven by a student. This session will walk participants through the events and institutional reaction to the attack from students, staff and media. It’s important for colleges to be prepared for traumatic events and the impact these events have on students, as it becomes the college’s responsibility to ensure that students still have access to success. In this session, we will examine risk and trauma methods, and will explain crisis management through student-at-risk theories. Participants will be able understand why preparing for your worst day will help make it a little less traumatic should it ever happen in your community – and provide staff and faculty with tools to help students to recover and stay on their path to success.

Deafness and the Disconnect This presentation will explore the experience of Deaf students at college from registration through to graduation. We will explore how Deaf students often feel disconnected from their peers and the college community as a whole. Uncertainty of the services available inside and outside of the classroom – including how and where to access these services – are just some of the key challenges that Deaf students face. Information and shared experiences are essential in providing Deaf students with the ability to visualize their growth and potential within the college community and beyond. During this session, Deaf presenters will share tools for administrators and staff on how to foster these relationships and enhance services to provide a more inclusive environment for all.

Financial Literacy In light of funding changes with OSAP, it is more critical than ever for students to understand what financial literacy is (how to finance school, how to address debt, how to save for major purchases). This session will share how Mohawk College is addressing the gaps in financial literacy that we experience in our students. The presentation will demonstrate Mohawk’s new Financial Literacy Module “Money Matters”, and how this online module will help to track and measure student engagement and retention on financial literacy. We will also share ideas on external partnerships, workshops and events to help increase student engagement and involvement.

PRESENTED BY: Mark Solomon, Associate Dean, Student Services & Indigenous Education, Seneca College ROOM: C121

PRESENTED BY: Janet Foster, Manager of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, ALS Service Provision and Peer Connect, George Brown College ROOM: i125

PRESENTED BY: Presented by: Daniel Pavic, Manager, Financial Assistance and Registration Services; Emily DiNardo, Financial Assistance Advisor; and Jennifer Van Oosten, Financial Assistance – Mohawk College ROOM: i202

7:30 am – 11 am | Registration MCACES Learning Link

7:30 – 9 am | Breakfast Join us for breakfast in the cafeteria.

9 – 12 pm | Workshops

8 – 10 pm | SocialThe Cellar (Mohawk Campus)

We hope you’ll join us for some snacks and bevvies at our on-campus pub, The Cellar. Run by the Mohawk Students’ Association, The Cellar is a historical designation within Hamilton. Its iconic arched vaults represent a unique architectural style that can’t be found anywhere else in Ontario. Originally used as a root cellar by the surrounding farm to hold and supply food for the patients and staff at the psychiatric hospital across the street, The Cellar is a great place for students to socialize and connect outside of the classroom.

Fierce Conversations Learn how to ensure clarity and add purpose to your conversations. This 3-hour session by acclaimed facilitators, Fierce Inc., will include the Fierce Foundations module, where participants will cover the transformational ideas, objectives and principles of a Fierce Conversation. The latter part of the workshop will cover Fierce Feedback, which will explore strategies for giving and receiving feedback.

FACILITATED BY: Fierce Inc. ROOM: i125

Research and Data Analytics Learn about the latest approaches to analysis in higher education from the experts. IBM and Newcomp will facilitate a 3-hour introductory workshop introducing participants to the principles and practices of data science and the software tools they use to understand student success.

FACILITATED BY: IBM and Newcomp Analytics ROOM: i110

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE – WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Conference Schedule: Wednesday, May 15

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12:30 – 4 pm | Post-Conference Registrar’s Forum | By Invite OnlyROOM: i131

12 – 4:30 pm | Post-Conference Research Symposium | By Invite OnlyROOM: F114

12 – 1 pm | Grab and Go LunchMCACES Learning Link

Program Evaluation for Practitioners Dr. Scott is recognized as a leader in assessment and evaluation in Canada. She also recently completed her PhD on this topic. In recent years the focus on learning outcomes, student engagement, and quality assurance has increased dramatically across Canadian postsecondary institutions. Internal attention, coupled with increasing calls for accountability across the public sector, have resulted in a growing emphasis on the assessment and evaluation of co-curricular programs and student services. However, competing demands for time and staff with diverse educational and professional backgrounds pose challenges meeting these expectations. In this highly interactive, activity-based, 3-hour session, we will explore the fundamentals of assessment and program evaluation methods and their importance within student support services. Participants will have the opportunity to develop an evaluation plan for a program or service of their choosing.

Accessible Documents and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Jennifer Jahnke is a Program Coordinator of the Accessible Media Production graduate program, the first program of its kind in Ontario. Karen McCall is an expert in accessible document design. Learn from an expert faculty member and community advocate on how to create an accessible source document in Microsoft Word before saving it as a PDF. By the end of this informative and hands-on workshop, learners will not only be able to create an accessible document, but also be able to identify and recognize barriers to effective accessibility.

Mental Health Works: Addressing Stress, Anxiety & Compassion Fatigue for Campus Professionals Campus professionals working directly with students tend to be the first point of contact for students experiencing mental health challenges. Providing this level of constant care can be demanding. This MHW workshop consists of two modules, touching on awareness building, responding skills and collaborative change. The first module, “Stress and Anxiety Essentials” presents an overview of how stress and anxiety might impact work. The second module, “Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue Essentials” presents an overview of secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue. This workshop is a great learning opportunity for campus staff that provides tangible tools to support mental health and contribute to everyone’s well-being on campus. Participants will receive a Mental Health Works certificate of completion at the end of the session.

FACILITATED BY: Dr. Melinda Scott, University of Toronto ROOM: i219

FACILITATED BY: Jennifer Jahnke and Arden Brown, Mohawk College, and Karen McCall, Community Advocate ROOM: i202

FACILITATED BY: Pearlyn Ng, Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health ROOM: i126


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Land Acknowledgement

Hoop Dance

We acknowledge that Mohawk College is situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabeg nations, within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement, and is currently home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island.

The Indigenous Gathering Place is a result of meaningful community engagement with the Aboriginal community and a part of an over-arching strategy to formalize partnerships in a Two Row approach. Mohawk College believes the IGP is essential to strengthening relationships with the local Aboriginal Community. This landmark is comprised of four elements: an open-air pavilion, a fire circle, a water garden and a traditional garden. The IGP is inspired by the Aboriginal concepts of inclusiveness, the sun and moon calendars, the Medicine Wheel, and the creation story. This site affords views from surrounding buildings and seating accommodates 60+ people. The Hoop Dance serves as a venue for traditional ceremonies, a tool for teaching, a place to meditate or quietly study.

With a $650,000 investment from the province and funding from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, Mohawk has established Canada’s first innovation centre on a college campus uniquely focused on community college student success.

Learn more: mohawkcollege.ca/cssic

Knowledge sharingCapacity buildingInnovation

College Student Success Innovation Centre

Research. Solutions. And everything in between.

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• You visited our water stations instead of drinking from bottled water

• You used china plates instead of paper plates, and glasses instead of paper cups

• When reusable serviceware was not available, you used BPI-certified compostable products

• When disposable items were required (i.e. napkins), you used products containing the most recycled content

• You consumed cream, milk, sugar and other condiments from dispensers (not packets)

• You supported a reduced number of printed materials at the conference – and accepted that any printed promotions were on certified paper

• You accepted that instead of receiving a conference swag item, monies that would typically be spent on swag were instead put into the development of premium recycled materials and other environmentally-friendly items used at the conference

Thanks for helping to make the CCVPS Student Success Provincial Conference a sustainable event. Together, we’re fostering a culture of sustainability and helping to reduce the environmental impact of the conference. Here’s how you’ve helped to make a difference:

Thank you to our Sponsors

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