The OURA 2008 Conference and Post-Conference Workshops will be held February 25-27, 2008 at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

All available session papers for 2008 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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2008 OURA PROGRAM OUTLINE
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Monday, February 25, 2008
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Oakes Foyer (2nd Floor)	Registration Desk Open
7:30 am - 9:30 am	Arrival and Check-in Continental Breakfast available 7:30 am - 9:00 am
9:30 am - 9:40 am	Opening Remarks Joanne Duklas, OURA President and University Registrar, York University
9:40 am -10:40 am	view paper	Plenary Session I System Redesign: The Changing Landscape of Higher Education in Canada Presenter: David Marshall, President, Mount Royal College (Calgary, AB) Moderator: Michelle Lea, Director, Admissions, Brock University
10:40 am - 11:00 am	Refreshment Break
11:00 am - 12:15 pm	Breakout Sessions
	I1 view paper	Institutional Recognition in an Era of Change in Higher Education. Presenter: Margit Schatzman, President, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Moderator: Chris Goody, Graduate Admissions Officer, University of Guelph
	R1 view paper	Life Cycle of Development (Systems Development) – Round Table Discussion Presenters: Josie Lalonde, Senior Client Representative, SIS, University of Toronto Terry Lago, Senior Client Representative & Project Supervisor, University of Toronto Moderator: Lillian Zereneh, Evaluations Officer, Curriculum Advising, Ryerson University
	S1	Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation Research Projects and Update Presenter: Norman Riddell, Executive Director, Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation Moderator: Rico Natale, Director, Student Awards and Financial Aid, Brock University
	L1 view paper	First Generation Students on Campus: A look at recruitment and support programs Presenter: Danyal Martin, Admissions Coordinator, Queens University Moderator: Jody Reid, Manager, Liaison, University of Waterloo
12:15 - 2:00pm	Luncheon and Plenary Session II
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm		Plenary II: Inside Eco-Challenge - Lessons for Survival in Life and Business Presenter: Yvonne Camus Moderator: Ray Darling, Registrar, Wilfrid Laurier University
2:10 pm - 3:25 pm	Breakout Sessions
	I2 view paper	Graduate & Undergraduate Studies: Integrating Their Growing Needs – A Panel Discussion Panel: Susan Salusbury, Registrar, Trent University Charlotte Sheridan, Associate Director, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Brock University Moderators: Charlene Schumm, Director, Scheduling, Examinations and Convocation, University of Waterloo Loretta Durst, Graduate Officer, Trent University
	A2 view paper	Planning Your Own Career in Post-Secondary Education - Considering Graduate Education for Yourself Presenter: Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Patterson, Professor, Graduate Division, Department of Educational Research, University of Calgary Moderator: John Smith, Director, Office of Admissions & Recruitment, Lakehead University
	S2 view paper	Creating a Student Financial Services Marketing Plan Presenter: Angelique Saweczko, Associate Director, Scholarships & Bursaries, Student Financial Services, York University Moderator: Aaron House, Manager, Student Awards, Brock University
	L2	University Branding: "Ontario is the Center of it ALL" Presenters: Marisa Modeski, Manager of National Recruitment, Ryerson University Robert Perrier, Manager of Undergraduate Recruitment, Lakehead University Moderator: Holly Cox, Manager, Registrarial & Recruitment Services, Wilfrid Laurier University – Brantford Campus
3:25 pm - 3:45 pm	Refreshment Break
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm	Breakout Sessions
	G3 view paper	The Graduate Studies Software Suite – Slaying the Paper Dragon/Fanning the Flames of Efficiency Presenters: John Scime, Graduate Registrar & Secretary Peter Self, Assistant Registrar David Lu, Information Analyst, School of Graduate Studies, McMaster University Moderator: Jeanette Nugent, Assistant Director, Graduate Studies Recruitment & Admissions, University of Waterloo
	A3	Admissions Roundtable: Reflecting on Trends in the Canadian Post-Secondary System Moderators: Michelle Lea, Director of Admissions, Brock University Al Vaughn, Registrar, Niagara College
	R3 view paper	Considering University Spaces: Enhancing the Learning Experience Presenter: Liwana S. Bringelson, PhD, Waterloo, ON Moderator: David Marasco, Assistant Registrar, Records & Scheduling, Algoma University College
	S3	End of Need Research Project Presenter: Alex Usher, Vice President, Educational Policy Institute Moderator: Elizabeth Seymour, Director, Student Financial Aid & Scholarships, McMaster University
	L3	UIP Review Roundtable Presenter: Robert Perrier, Manager, Recruitment, Lakehead University Moderator: Joanne Duklas, University Registrar, York University Closed session: OURA members only
	I3 view paper	Interdisciplinary Session 3 - Developing Yourself, Managing Others and Feeling Great at Work Presenter: Dr. John Yardley, Managing Director, Workplace Health Research Laboratory, Brock University Moderator: Charlotte Sheridan, Associate Director, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Brock University
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Pre-Dinner Reception (Cash bar and light refreshments)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm	OURA Awards Dinner Join your OURA colleagues at this annual event that pays tribute to some long-serving OURA members.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
7:30 am - 5:00 pm	Registration Desk Open
7:30 am – 8:30 am	Full Breakfast Buffet All registered delegates are invited to attend
8:30 am - 9:15 am	Annual General Meeting Immediately following breakfast, the formal business of the Association will be discussed at the Annual General Meeting Closed Session for OURA members only
9:25 am - 10:40 am	view paper	Plenary III - University Enrolment Management Presenter: Dr. Jim Black, President and CEO, SEM Works Moderator: Richard Levin, Vice President, Strategic Enrolment Management, UOIT
10:40 am - 11:00 am	Refreshments
11:00 am - 12:15 pm	Breakout Sessions
	G4 view paper	Helping Students Prepare Award-Winning Scholarship Applications Presenters: Alison Samson, Director, Graduate Academic Services, Graduate Studies, University of Windsor Charlotte Sheridan, Associate Director, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Brock University Francine McCarthy, Professor of Earth Sciences & Great Books/ Liberal Studies Brock University Moderator: Monica Corbett, Registrar, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Queen’s University
	A4 view paper	Making Sense of British Curriculum Presenter: David Stadnicki, Associate Director, Admissions, York University Moderator: Lois Wood, Associate Registrar, Admissions, Wilfrid Laurier University
	L4 view paper	The Top Ten Recruitment Strategies Presenter: Dr. Jim Black, President & CEO, SEM Works Moderator: Beth Natale, Director, Recruitment & Retention, Brock University
	R4	Still Paper Driven? Learn how the University of Calgary Reduced Admission Cycle Time from 8 Weeks Down to 2 Weeks. Presenters: Brooke Martin, Segment Manager for Higher Education, Microdea Inc. Colin Ruskin, Vice President of Business Development, Microdea Inc. Moderator: Thomas Good, Supervisor, Student Information, Brock University
	S4	Student Access Guarantee Presenter: Elizabeth Stayer, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, Postsecondary Finance and Information Management Branch Moderator: Aase Houser, Director, Student Awards and Financial Aid, University of Windsor
	I4 view paper	Interdisciplinary Session 4 - FIPPA: A Year Later: Lessons Learned Presenter: Ilone Harrison, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Coordinator, University of Toronto and Chair, COU FIPPA Coordinators Subcommittee Moderator: Elisabeth Paradis, Registrar, OCAD
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm	Lunch and Keynote Address
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Keynote Address: The “Mercer Report” Presenter: Dr. Peter Mercer, President, Ramapo College Moderator: Joanne Duklas, University Registrar, York University
2:10 pm - 3:25 pm	Breakout Sessions
	G5	Creating a Comprehensive Graduate Enrolment System and Normalizing Transcript Standards Presenter: Joanne Duklas, University Registrar and Stan Taman, Director, Systems, Communications and Academic Scheduling, York University Moderator: Loretta Durst, Graduate Studies Officer, Trent University
	A5 view Brandi's paper view Eloisa's paper	Admissions Offices: Document Imaging Revisited Two Years Later Presenters: Brandi Borman, Team Leader, Admissions, University of Western Ontario Eloisa Hammond, Assistant Director, Admissions, York University Moderator: Janice O’Farrell, Director of Admissions Services, Carleton University
	R5	TBA
	S5 view paper	University of Toronto Mississauga – Use of Swipe Cards Presenters: Lorretta Neebar, Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Office of the Registrar, University of Toronto Mississauga Joe Wong, Programmer/ Analyst, University of Toronto Mississauga Moderator: Karen Pypstra, Team Leader, Student Financial Services, University of Western Ontario
	L5 view paper	Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) Debrief Presenters: Effie Gatsinos, Assistant Registrar, Student Recruitment, University of Guelph; George Granger, Executive Director, OUAC Deanna Underwood, Manager, Communications, OUAC Moderator: Mike Houston, Director, Office of Liaison and Student Recruitment, University of Windsor
	I5 view paper	Developing Leadership Competence in the Post-Secondary Sector Presenter: Dr. Peter Mercer, President, Ramapo College Moderator: Elisabeth Paradis, Registrar, OCAD
3:25 pm – 3:40 pm	Refreshments
3:40 pm – 4:30 pm Closed session	Graduate Studies AGM and Roundtable Discussion (Includes Bologna Update) Moderator: Chris Goody, Graduate Admissions Officer, University of Guelph
3:40 pm – 4:30 pm Closed session	Admissions AGM Moderator: Michelle Lea, Director, Admissions, Brock University
3:40 pm – 4:30 pm Closed session	Records and Systems AGM and Roundtable Discussion Moderator: David Marasco, Assistant Registrar, Records & Scheduling, Algoma University College
3:40 pm – 4:30 pm Closed session	Scholarships & Awards AGM and Roundtable Moderator: Monica Bertolo, University of Guelph
3:40 pm – 4:30 pm Closed session	Liaison AGM Moderator: Beth Natale Chair, Standing Committee on Secondary School Liaison
4:30 pm	Conference Concludes. Safe Traveling!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Post Conference Workshops
7:30 am - 4:00 pm	Registration Desk Open
7:45 am - 9:00 am	Breakfast Buffet For all workshop registrants
9:15 am - 10:20 am	view paper	Plenary Session: Re-Energize Your Work, Your Life! -- 10 Habits of Stress-Resilient People Presenter: Dr. Elaine Dembe, Health & Wellness Motivator Moderator: Michelle Lea, Director, Admissions, Brock University
10:20 am - 10:40 am	Refreshment Break
10:40 am - 12:00 pm	Workshop Sessions
	Workshop A1 - Safety and Security for Front Line Staff Presenter: Mario Deschamps, Special Constable, University of Guelph Moderator: Chris Goody, Graduate Admissions Officer, University of Guelph
	Workshop A2 – Emotion Work in Customer Service Positions: Are you an Emotional Labourer? Presenter: Julie Vecchi, B.A. (Hons), M.Sc., C.H.R.P. Candidate Moderators: Brandi Borman, Team Leader, Admissions, University of Western Ontario and Stuart Pinchin, Associate University Registrar - Undergraduate Admissions
	Workshop A3 – Delivering Innovative Communication Initiatives for both New and Continuing Students Presenters: Donna Cope, Associate Director, VPS Communications, York University Barbara Brown, Senior Director, Admissions, Communications & Client Services, York University
	Workshop A4 – Student Awards and Financial Aid Information Marketplace Moderator: Rico Natale, Director, Student Awards and Financial Aid, Brock University
12:00 am - 1:15 pm	Lunch
1:15 pm - 2:35 pm	Workshop Sessions
	Workshop B1 – World Education Services - Strategies For Credential Evaluation Presenter: Hasmik Sargsyan, Credential Evaluator, World Education Services Moderator: Michelle Lea, Director, Admissions, Brock University
	Workshop B2 – Records & Systems Information Marketplace Moderator: David Marasco, Assistant Registrar, Records & Scheduling, Algoma University College
	Workshop B3 – Sustainable Institutional Practices Presenter/Moderator: Heather Brown, Assistant Registrar, Liaison, Nipissing University
	Workshop B4 – Graduate Information Marketplace Presenter/Moderator: Alison Samson, Director, Graduate Academic Services, Graduate Studies, University of Windsor
	view paper	Workshop B5 - FIPPA: An Introduction and Review Presenter: Ilone Harrison, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Coordinator, University of Toronto and Chair, COU FIPPA Coordinators Subcommittee Moderator: Elisabeth Paradis, Registrar, OCAD
2:35 pm - 2:50 pm	Refreshment Break
2:50 pm - 4:00 pm	Workshop Sessions
	Workshop C1 – Graduate Information Marketplace - CONTINUED from B4 Presenter/Moderator: Alison Samson, Director, Graduate Academic Services, Graduate Studies, University of Windsor
	Workshop C2 – Admissions Information Marketplace Moderator: Michelle Lea, Director, Admissions, Brock University
	Workshop C3 – New Media and Recruitment Practices: Web 2.0 Presentation Presenter: Rich Lee, Technology Product Manager, Datatel, Inc. Moderator: Christine Lamothe, Liaison Manager, University of Ottawa
	Workshop C4 - Enrolment Management and Projections Presenter: Gloria Gallagher, Assistant Registrar, Brock University; Barb Davis, Registrar, Brock University Moderator: David Marasco, Assistant Registrar, Records & Scheduling, Algoma University College