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The 2007 OURA Conference was held February 19-21, 2007 at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, 6755 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON.

All available session papers for 2007 have been posted in .pdf format. To access a session paper, click on the "View Paper" icon beside the session title.

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2007 OURA PROGRAM OUTLINE
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Monday, February 19, 2007
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Oakes Foyer (2nd Floor)	Registration Desk Open
8:00 am - 10:15 am Oakes South	Arrival and Check-in Continental Breakfast available 8:00 am - 10:15 am
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Canadiana Ballroom (3rd Floor)	Breakout Sessions
	G1	Leading Strategic Graduate Recruitment from a Centralized Perspective (Part I & Part II) Presenters: Jennifer Phelps, Assistant Dean and Director, Graduate Enrolment Services, University of British Columbia Sven Clarke, Strategic Enrollment and Recruitment Officer, University of British Columbia Moderator: Peter Self, Assistant Registrar, Graduate Studies, McMaster University
	A1 view paper	Degree Recognition Across Canada Presenter: Terry Miosi, Senior Policy Advisor, Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) Moderators: Brandi Borman, Team Leader, Admissions, University of Western Ontario Janice O’Farrell, Director of Admissions Services, Carleton University
	R1 view paper	Business Continuity Planning – A Year Later. Mission Accomplished? Not quite. Presenters: Pauline Bélanger, Manager, Registration and Records, Scheduling and Exams, University of Ottawa Arlette Henry, Associate Registrar, University of Ottawa Moderator: Charlene Schumm, Director, Scheduling, Examinations and Convocation, University of Waterloo
	S1	Athletic Scholarships in Ontario: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask Presenter: Dr. Lorne Adams, Director of Athletics and Associate Professor, 3M Teaching Fellow, Brock University Moderator: Rico Natale, Director Student Awards and Financial Aid, Brock University
	L1	Collaborative Out-of-Province Recruitment Activities (roundtable discussion) Presenter/Moderator: Robert Perrier, Manager, Undergraduate Recruitment, Lakehead University
12:00 pm– 1:00 pm Oakes South Ballroom	Luncheon and Plenary I
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Oakes South		Plenary I: Healing, Humor and High-Level Wellness : The M.E.L.L.O.W. Approach Presenter: Dr. Martin Collis, Pioneer of Wellness Moderator: Charlotte Sheridan, Associate Director, Graduate Studies, Brock University and OURA President
2:10 pm - 3:25 pm	G2	Leading Strategic Graduate Recruitment from a Centralized Perspective (Part I & Part II) Presenters: Jennifer Phelps, Assistant Dean and Director, Graduate Enrolment Services, University of British Columbia Sven Clarke, Strategic Enrollment and Recruitment Officer, University of British Columbia Moderator: Peter Self, Assistant Registrar, Graduate Studies, McMaster University
	A2	Admissions - Round Table Moderators: Michelle Lea, Director, Admissions and Recruitment, Brock University Lois Wood, Acting Associate Registrar, Undergraduate Admissions, Wilfrid Laurier University
	R2 view paper	Instant Servicing – Keeping up with the Millennials Presenter: Angi Gallupe, Manager, Student Client Services, University of Guelph Moderator: Josie Lalonde, Senior Client Representative, Student Information Systems, University of Toronto
	S2	Why Can't I Save? Opportunities and Perils of Moving Award Applications On-line. Presenter: Stéphane LeBlanc, Senior Awards Officer, Excellence Award Program, Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation Moderator: Emma McKee, Manager, Scholarships and Bursaries, York University
	FIPPA 1 view paper	Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Presenters: Priscilla Platt, Counsel, Heenan Blaikie LLP George Granger, Executive Director, Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Moderator: Harriet Lewis, University Secretary & General Counsel, York University
3:25 pm - 3:45 pm Oakes Foyer	Refreshment Break
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm	G3	Widening and Deepening the Graduate Application Pool - Graduate Growth in Ontario Presenters: Jeanette Nugent, Assistant Director, Graduate Studies Admissions and Recruitment, University of Waterloo John Scime, Graduate Registrar, McMaster University Moderator: Chris Goody, Graduate Admissions Officer, University of Guelph
	R3	Automation for Profitability: Automated Diploma and Certificate Systems Presenter: Louise Phaneuf, Director of Sales, Cyan 7 Systems Moderator: Angi Gallupe, Manager, Student Client Services, University of Guelph
	S3	Roundtable: Student Access Guarantee Presenter: Liz Stayer, Senior Policy Advisor, MTCU Moderator: Aase Houser, Director of Student Awards and Financial Aid, University of Windsor
	L3	Ontario Recruitment: Looking at Emerging Trends with Ontario Secondary School Recruitment Presenters: Joanne Brown and Bill Kislasko, Ontario Guidance Leadership Association Moderator: Marisa Modeski, Senior Liaison Officer, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, Ryerson University
	FIPPA 2 view paper	FIPPA Case Studies Presenters: John Metcalfe, Acting Director, University Information and Privacy Office, Wilfrid Laurier University Harriet Lewis, University Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, York University Carolyn Heald, Coordinator, Information and Privacy Office and Director, Records & Information Management, York University Moderator: Lynn Giordano, Associate Registrar, Admissions, McMaster University
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Oakes Foyer	Pre-Dinner Reception (Cash bar and light refreshments)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Oakes South	OURA Awards Dinner Join your OURA colleagues at this annual event that pays tribute to some long-serving OURA members.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
7:30 am - 5:00 pm Oakes Foyer	Registration Desk Open
7:30 am - 8:30 am ”A Cut Above” Restaurant	Full Breakfast Buffet All registered delegates are invited to attend
8:30 am - 9:15 am Oakes NE	Annual General Meeting Immediately following breakfast, the formal business of the Association will be discussed at the Annual General Meeting
9:30 am - 10:30 am	view paper	Plenary II - Demographic Trends: The Changing Nature of the Student Demographics in Ontario and the Implications for Postsecondary Education Presenters: Rob Tiffin, Vice President, Students, York University and Glenn Craney, Executive Director, Office of Institutional Research and Analysis, York University Moderator: Joanne Duklas, University Registrar, York University
10:30 am - 11:10 am Oakes Foyer	Refreshments/Exhibits Take time to visit the various exhibit booths to learn about the latest products and services available.
11:10 am - 12:25 pm	G4	Automated Work Process Flow from Application to Student Response Presenters: John Scime, Graduate Registrar, Peter Self, Assistant Registrar and David Lu, Information Analyst, School of Graduate Studies, McMaster University Moderator: Shari Hodges, Graduate Admissions Officer, Ryerson University
	A4 view paper	IB Update – What’s New in IB Presenters: Lee Roe-Etter, President, IBSO Bob Poole, Head, Recognition Services, International Baccalaureate North America Moderator: Allan Barnfield, Assistant Registrar, Admissions & Recruitment, Trent University
	R4	New Trends and Developments in Scheduling Presenter: Olivier Melis, President, Infosilem Inc. Moderator: Pauline Bélanger, Manager of Registration, Records, Scheduling and Exams, University of Ottawa
	S4	OSAP Access Window Update Presenter: Richard Jackson, Director, Student Support Branch, MTCU Moderator: Ken Mclellan, Manager of Student Awards and Financial Aid, Nipissing University
	L4 view paper	Hiring Practices for Liaison Contracts: Brass Tacks with Human Resources Presenter: Jennifer Peleikis, Acting Executive Officer, York University Moderator: Pat Lafontaine, Manager, Liaison, Laurentian University
12:25 pm - 1:30 pm Oakes South and Oakes Foyer	Buffet Lunch (Concluding remarks from OURA President) Dessert/Exhibits Note that dessert and coffee/tea will be available in the Exhibit area to allow you more time to visit with the vendors. Exhibits close at 3:15pm following the afternoon break.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm	G5	What’s on Your Mind? Graduate Studies Round Table Moderator: Chris Goody, Graduate Admissions Officer, University of Guelph
	A5 view paper	U.S. Secondary Schools Update Presenter: Wendy Loat, Senior Admissions Policy Advisor and Manager, Comparative Education Service, Admissions and Awards, University of Toronto Moderator: Andrea Robinson, Associate Registrar, Admissions & Liaison, Nipissing University
	FIPPA 3	FIPPA-Making Sense of It All Presenter: Brian Beamish, Assistant Commissioner (Access), Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Moderator: David Marasco, Assistant Registrar, Records/Scheduling, Algoma University College
	S5	Scholarships and Awards AGM and Roundtable Moderator: Elizabeth Seymour, Director Student Awards and Scholarships, McMaster University
	L5 view paper	"The Art of Engagement & Booth Etiquette" What You Need To Know To Train Your Staff Effectively Presenter: Dianne Smirl, CME, Manager, Training & Education, The Portables Moderator: Robert Perrier, Manager, Undergraduate Recruitment, Lakehead University
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Oakes Foyer	Refreshments/Exhibits This is your final opportunity to visit with the vendors. Exhibits close at 3:15 pm
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm	Graduate Studies AGM and Roundtable Discussion Moderator: Jeanette Nugent, University of Waterloo
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm	Admissions Standing Committee AGM Moderator: Allan Barnfield, Trent University
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm	Records and Systems AGM and Roundtable Discussion Moderator: David Marasco, Algoma University College
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm	Liaison AGM Moderator: Marisa Modeski, Ryerson University
4:00 pm	Conference Concludes. Safe Travelling!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Post Conference Workshops
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Oakes Foyer (2nd Floor)	Registration Desk Open
8:00 am - 9:00 am “A Cut Above” Restaurant	Full Breakfast Buffet For all workshop registrants
9:00 am - 10:15 am	Graduate Studies Workshop 1 Overview of OURA followed by Graduate Studies Administrators’ Roundtable Discussion Presenter: Charlotte Sheridan, Associate Director, Graduate Studies, Brock University Roundtable Discussion Moderator: Cathy Faye, Assistant Registrar, School of Graduate Studies, Ryerson University
9:00 am - 10:15 am	Admissions Workshop 1 IB Review Presenter: Lee Roe-Etter, President, IBSO Moderator: Brandi Borman, Team Leader, Admissions, University of Western Ontario
9:00 am - 10:15 am view paper	Records and Systems Workshop 1 Intertwingling in the Registrar’s Office: The Importance of Complete and Correct Student Data to the University Presenter: Josie Lalonde, Senior Client Representative, SIS, University of Toronto Moderator: Angi Gallupe, Manager, Student Client Services, University of Guelph
9:00 am - 10:15 am view paper	Liaison Workshop 1 Liaison Managers and Project Management Presenter: Chris Read, University Housing Manager, University of Waterloo Moderator: Jody Reid, Manager, Liaison, University of Waterloo
10:15 am - 10:40 am Oakes Foyer	Refreshment Break
10:40 am - 12:00 pm	Graduate Studies Workshop 2 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FIPPA) Presenters: John Metcalfe, Acting Director, University Information and Privacy Office, Wilfrid Laurier University George Granger, Executive Director, Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Rafael Eskenazi, Director of FIPPA, University of Toronto Moderator: Loretta Durst, Graduate Studies Officer, Trent University
10:40 am - 12:00 pm view paper	Admissions Workshop 2 U.S. System of Study – Overview Presenter: Trevor Corkum, International Admissions/Recruitment Officer, Trent University Moderator: Janice O’Farrell, Director of Admissions Services, Carleton University
10:40 am - 12:00 pm view paper	Records & Systems Workshop 2 Meeting the Needs of Convocating Students Presenters: Stan Taman, Senior Associate Registrar, Systems, Scheduling and Publications and Jill Oinonen, Assistant Registrar, IT and Publications, York University Moderator: David Marasco, Assistant Registrar, Records/Scheduling, Algoma University College
10:40 am - 12:00 pm	Liaison Workshop 2 Work-life Balance: What's the Big Deal? Presenter: Trevor Lewis, Off-Campus Recruitment Coordinator, Carleton University Moderator: Marisa Modeski, Senior Liaison Officer, Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment, Ryerson University
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Oakes South	Lunch for all Post-Conference Workshop Participants
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm view paper	Graduate Studies Workshop 3 Paperless Office/Managing Email/Survival Tips Presenter: Lowell Williamson, Applied Health Sciences IT Specialist, University of Waterloo Moderator: Jeanette Nugent, Assistant Director, Graduate Studies Recruitment & Admissions, University of Waterloo
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm	Admissions Workshop 3 Admissions- Sharing Best Practices Moderators: Allan Barnfield, Assistant Registrar, Admissions & Recruitment, Trent University Michelle Lea, Director, Admissions & Recruitment, Brock University
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm	Liaison Workshop 3 Best Practices: Emerging Technologies in Student Recruitment Presenters: Joe Stokes, Coordinator, Recruitment, University of Ontario Institute of Technology Natasha Bijelich, Recruitment Officer, University of Toronto
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm view paper (PowerPoint)	Records and Systems Workshop 3 Portfolio Management: How to Manage System Implementations in a Complex University Presenters: Christiano Santiago, Project Manager, Al Regina, SIS Manager and System Architect, Stan Taman, Senior Associate Registrar, Systems, Publications & Schedules, York University Moderator: David Marasco, Assistant Registrar, Records/Scheduling, Algoma University College
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Oakes Foyer	Refreshment Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
	Admissions/Graduate Studies Workshop 4 Humour as Survival Training Presenter: Stephanie Brooks, Undergraduate Coordinator & Advisor, Department of Sport Management, Brock University Moderator: Michelle Lea, Director, Admissions & Recruitment, Brock University