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CNC Tower - Toronto OURA 2010 Program and Post-Conference Workshops
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Session Codes
A = Admissions
L = Liaison
S = Scholarships & Awards
G = Graduate Studies
R = Records & Systems
LEADERSHIP = Leadership/Interdisciplinary
PLENARY - For All Attendees

Note: Closed Sessions are for OURA Members only

Monday, March 1, 2010
7:00am – 5:00pm	Registration Desk Open
7:00am – 8:45am	Arrival and Check-in Continental Breakfast available 7:00am - 8:30am
8:50am – 9:00am	Opening Remarks Angelique Saweczko, OURA President and Associate Director, Student Financial Services, York University
9:00am – 10:15am	view paper	Plenary Session I - Demographics and the Impact on University Enrollment Presenter: Dr. David K. Foot, World-Renowned Demographics Expert Moderator: Angelique Saweczko, OURA President, and Associate Director, Student Financial Services, York University
10:15am – 10:55am	Refreshment Break/Exhibits Open Take time to visit the Exhibit booths for the latest products and services available.
10:55am – 12:15pm	Breakout Sessions
	LEAD1	Leadership 1 - Multi-Campus Governance Presenter: David Docherty, Senior Advisor, Multi-Campus Initiatives, Wilfrid Laurier University Moderator: Angelique Saweczko, OURA President, and Associate Director, Student Financial Services, York University
	G1	New Directions in Quality Assurance in Ontario Presenter:Dr. John ApSimon, Interim Dean, Faculty of Public Affairs, Carleton University Moderator: Carol Corkran, Assistant Graduate Registrar, Carleton University
	A1	Roundtable on Demographics and the Future of University EnrolmentFacilitator: Dr. David K. Foot, World-Renowned Demographics Expert Moderator: Brandi Borman, Huron University College
	R1	So You Want to be a Registrar? Presenters: Ray Darling, Registrar, Wilfrid Laurier University Richard Levin, Registrar, McMaster University Jo-Anne Brady, Registrar, Queen’s University Moderator: David Marasco, Registrar, Algoma University
	S1	Funding Needs and Planning for the Graduate Student Presenter: Pauline Sinclair, Associate Registrar, Graduate Program Services, University of Guelph
	L1	CAIS – National Tracking Project Presenter: Anne Marie Kee, Executive Director, Canadian Education Standards Institute Moderator: Kristina Neilsen, Acting Manager, National Recruitment, Ryerson University
12:15pm – 2:00pm	Lunch and Exhibits
2:00 pm – 3:15pm	Breakout Sessions
	LEAD2 view paper	Leadership 2 – Update on Student Mobility and Credit Transfer Presenter: Peter Gooch, Senior Director, Policy and Analysis, Council of Ontario Universities Moderator: Ray Darling, Registrar, Wilfrid Laurier University
	G2	Transition of Graduate Studies Operations Presenter: Cathy Faye, Assistant Registrar, Graduate Studies, Ryerson University Moderator: Sarah Hildebrandt, Graduate Studies Officer, Ontario College of Art & Design
	A2 view paper	Cambridge University Pre-University Program: Coming to a Number of Your UK Feeder Schools Presenter: Bill Kolb, Cambridge Recognition Consultant Moderator: Michelle Lea, Admissions Director, Brock University
	R2	Degree Verification Service Presenters: Tom Percy, President and Lisa Mackie, Vice President, AuraData Moderator: Thomas Good, Supervisor, Student Information, Brock University
	S2	Special Programs Under the Ontario Human Rights Code Presenter: Noël A. J. Badiou, Director, Centre for Human Rights, York University
	L2	How to Gain a Competitive Advantage When Recruiting Top Talent Presenter: Christian Dallaire, Director, HR Advisory and Recruitment Services, Export Development Canada Moderator: Trevor Lewis, Off-Campus Recruitment Coordinator, Carleton University
3:15pm – 3:45pm	Refreshment Break/Exhibits
3:45pm – 4:45pm Closed Sessions	AGM Meetings for all streams
4:45 – 6:00pm	Mix ‘n Mingle Reception for All Delegates Take time to re-connect with your University colleagues while visiting with exhibitors one final time.
6:15pm onward	Dine Around (Stay Tuned for details!)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
7:30am – 5:00pm	Registration Desk Open
7:30am – 8:30am	Full Breakfast Buffet All registered delegates are invited to attend
8:15am – 9:15am	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
9:15am – 10:25am		Plenary Session II – Young Canadians Presenter: Max Valiquette, Youth Culture and Marketing Expert Moderator: Heather Brown, Associate Registrar, Admissions/Liaison, Nipissing University
10:25am – 10:45am	Refreshment Break
10:45am – 12:00pm	Breakout Sessions
	LEAD3 view paper	Leadership 3 – Customer Service Presenter: Ron McCarville, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo Moderator: Maureen Jones, Director, Student Awards and Financial Aid, University of Waterloo
	G3-1 view paper G3-2 view paper G3-3 view paper G3-4 view paper G3 view paper	What's Going On With Electronic Theses and Dissertations and How University of Guelph Is Getting It Right Presenters: Pauline Sinclair, Associate Registrar, Graduate Studies, University of Guelph Sharon Reeves, Manager, Theses Canada, Published Heritage Branch, Library and Archives Canada Wayne Johnston, Head, Research Enterprise and Scholarly Communication, University of Guelph Moderator: Rosemary Springett, Scholarship & Records Officer, Wilfird Laurier University
	A3 view paper	Changes to the Hong Kong Curriculum Presenter: Dr. Robert Lam, Educational Consultant and Former Academic Registrar, Hong Kong Baptist University Moderator: Stuart Pinchin, Queens University
	R3 view paper	Brock University Academic Calendar Submission/Revision Process: An Update Presenters: Barb Davis, Registrar, Brock University Gloria Gallagher, Associate Registrar, Enrolment Management, Brock University Mwinchande Chande, Information and Systems Officer, Brock University Moderator: Leslie Becskei, Associate Registrar, OUIT
	S3	Roundtable: Building a Community of Scholars Moderator: Aaron House, Manager, Student Awards, Brock University
	L3	Seven Different Directions: Managing Employees from a Distance Presenter: Heather Colquhoun, Kaleidoscopic Training, Consulting & Facilitation Services Inc. Moderator: Kim Stright, York University
12:00pm – 2:00pm	OURA 2010 Awards Luncheon Pay tribute to some of your university colleagues at this annual awards event.
2:10pm - 3:25pm	Breakout Sessions
	LEAD4-1 view paper LEAD4-2 view paper	Leadership 4 - Branding Higher Education from Guelph to Botswana Presenter: Chuck Cunningham, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, University of Guelph Moderator: Ray Darling, Registrar, Wilfrid Laurier University
	G4	Graduate Student Experience - from Application to Graduation Moderators: Sophia Janssen, Graduate Liaison Officer, University of Guelph Elena Arena, Graduate Admissions Officer, Lakehead University Rosemary Springett, Scholarship & Records Officer, Wilfrid Laurier University Sarah Hildebrandt, Graduate Studies Officer, Ontario College of Art & Design Carol Corkran, Assistant Graduate Registrar, Carleton University Heather Kelly, Director Student Services, University of Toronto
	A4 view paper	Electronic Offers of Admission Presenter: Janice O’Farrell, Carleton University Moderator: Rebecca Hamilton, McMaster University
	R4 view paper	York University Degree Audit Pilot Project Presenters: Astra Avens & Shawn Kirkup, Registrar’s Office, York University Moderator: Phillip Edghill, Assistant Registrar, Systems & Scheduling, OCAD
	S4	Net Tuition Fees Presenter: Dr. Paul Stenton, Vice Provost, University Planning, Ryerson University
	L4	Statistical Thinking: What Numbers Tell Us and How They Can Deceive Presenter: Daniel Goldreich, McMaster University Moderator: Andrea Brown, UOIT
3:25pm - 3:45pm	Refreshment Break
3:45pm - 5:00pm	Breakout Sessions
	LEAD5 view paper	Leadership 5 - How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Lead Presenter: Colleen Clarke, Corporate Trainer and Career Specialist Moderator: Ray Darling, Registrar, Wilfrid Laurier University
	G5	Graduate Student Experience (cont’d) Moderated by OURA Standing Committee on Graduate Studies
	A5	An Update on Changes to the Ontario Student Transcript/Private Schools Presenters: Phil Hedges, Ministry of Education and Tony DiLena, Ministry of Education Moderator: Lois Wood, Wilfrid Laurier University
	R5	Online Appointment Booking at York University Presenters: Farida Teymori, Senior Business and Statistical Analyst, Witold Lustanski, Coordinator of System Development & Jill Oinonen, Assistant Registrar of Information Systems and Publications, York University Moderator: Lillian Zereneh, Manager, Curriculum Advising, Ryerson University
	S5	Ingredients for Satisfied Donors: Consistency and Timeliness Presenters: Teresa Alm, Associate University Registrar (Student Awards), Queen’s University Chris Coupland, Senior Awards Officer, Donor Relations, Queen’s University
	L5	Social Media - The Un-Marketing Approach to Social Media Engagement Presenter: Scott Stratten, President of Un-Marketing.com Moderator: Robert Perrier, Manager of Undergraduate Recruitment, Lakehead University
	OURA 2010 Conference Program Concludes
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - Post-Conference Workshops
7:00am – 4:00pm	Registration Desk Open
7:30am – 8:45am	Breakfast for all registered workshop attendees
8:50am	Opening Remarks Angelique Saweczko, OURA President and Associate Director, Student Financial Services, York University
9:00am - 10:20am	Plenary Session: Enhancing Performance in Today's Workplace Presenter: Colleen Clarke, Corporate Trainer and Career Specialist Moderator: Ray Darling, Registrar, Wilfrid Laurier University
10:20am - 10:45am	Refreshment Break
10:45am - 12:00pm	Workshop Sessions
	Session 1A - Document Imaging – Panel discussion Presenters: Rob Sawler, Group Chief, Student IT Services, University of Ottawa Brooke Martin, Microdea Roger Côté, Concordia University Debra Iafrate, Assistant Registrar, Front Line Services, University of Toronto, Mississagua Moderator: Pauline Bélanger, Manager of Registration, Records, Scheduling and Exams, University of Ottawa
	Session 2A - Understanding and Supporting Students with Disabilities Presenter: Dr. Mike Condra, Director, Health Counselling and Disability Services, Queen’s University
	Session 3A view paper	Session 3A – Recruiting Students from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Presenter: Caroline Yang, Cross Cultural Training Consultant, MultiCultural Business Solutions Moderator: Lindsay Lawrence, Manager, National Recruitment, Wilfrid Laurier University
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Lunch for all Attendees
1:00pm – 2:20pm	Workshop Sessions
	Session 1B – Two Solitudes or Overlapping Visions?: The Partnership Between IT and Registrars Presenters: Bob Cook, Chief Information Officer and Karel Swift, Registrar, University of Toronto Moderator: Josie Lalonde, Enterprise Applications & Systems Integration, University of Toronto
	Session 2B – Outreach and Access Through Social Media Presenter: David Blake, Director of Finance, Zinch, Inc.
	Session 3B - Engaging Alumni in Recruitment Presenter: Teo Salgado, Manager, Regional Program, Division of University Advancement, University of Toronto Moderator: Maryanne Snider, University of Western Ontario
2:20pm - 2:40pm	Refreshment Break
2:40pm - 4:00pm	Workshop Sessions
	Session 1C – Managing the Inbox Presenter: Paul Yuck, Priority Management Moderator: Pauline Belanger, Manager of Registration, Records, Scheduling and Exams, University of Ottawa
	Session 2C view paper	Session 2C – Technology in the Awards Office Moderator: Fiona Kay, York University (Glendon)
	Session 3C – Implementing Project Management Software Presenter: Jesse Rodgers, Associate Director of Velocity, University of Waterloo Moderator: Jody Berringer, Manager, Liaison and Visits, Marketing and Undergraduate Recruitment, University of Waterloo
4:00pm	Workshops Conclude - Safe Traveling!

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