October 15, 2013

ACCUO Posts Agenda for 2013 Midyear Meeting


The Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons has posted the agenda for its Western Regional meeting at the University of Alberta on October 28 and 29. The one and a half days of presentations and discussion are designed for those holding Ombuds and Ombuds-like positions at post-secondary institutions in Western Canada.


October 28
  • Opening Remarks – Dr. Frank Robinson, Dean of Students, University of Alberta 
  • Group Introduction: S’ up on your campus? Hot Topics 
  • A Trio of Perspectives: 
Working from a Satellite Campus – Mark Chytracek, U of A , Augustana; Maria Mazzotta, UBC, Okanagan
The Student as Ombuds Stephen Chin, Amanda Granstrand, U of A
Student Advocacy and Ombudsing – Robyn Lougheed, BCIT; Kari Michaels, Kwantlen
  • Student Advocacy and Ombudsing – Robyn Lougheed, BCIT; Kari Michaels, Kwantlen
  • Campus Traditions Gone Ugly: Anti-Hazing & Anti-Bullying Campaigns – Deb Eerkes, Chris Hackett, Wade King, Natalie Sharpe, U of A 
  • Student Appeals and Administrative Fairness Jayson MacLean, Michael Peterson, U of A 
  • Mental Health Issues on Campus Jay Solman, SFU 
  • S’ up on your campus? Hot Topics 


October 29
  • Opening Remarks – Dr. Frank Peters, Educational Policy Studies, U of A
  • Bright Pink Spotlight on Graduate Students Issues Jayson MacLean, U of A 
  • Roundtable: Casework Conundrums! 
  • Training Programs: The Osgoode/FCO Certificate Program & Other Learning Initiatives Kristen Flath, NAIT; Marc Johnson, U of A 
  • All about ACCUO: News & Discussion (for Members and Associate Members) 
There is no fee for the event, but participants are asked to register before October 10. To register or for further information, please contact Jayson MacLean, University of Alberta Graduate Ombudsperson, at jayson.maclean@ualberta.ca or 780-492-9183. 

Related posts: Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons Publishes Standards of PracticeACCUO Sets 2013 Midyear MeetingACCUO Chronicles Three Decades of Ombuds in Higher Education; Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons Sponsors Student Writing Contest.

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