CONCURRENT SESSIONS 5 Tuesday, June 19, 2018 9:30AM 10:30AM – 5.01. Supporting Indigenous students into university: A bridge to success Carla Loewen, Student Advisor, University of Manitoba The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program was created by the Indigenous Student Centre at the University of Manitoba to facilitate the transition of first year students with the ultimate goal of improving retention rates from Year 1 to 2. This session will provide an overview of QBTS, including theoretical foundations, and offer an in-depth look at one of its core components - the Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor program. This session will provide participants the opportunity to gain and share ideas about developing Indigenous student programming through a formal presentation of the QTBS program and small group discussions. Session Type: Campfire Session Community/Network Stream: Student Peer Support Programs; Orientation, Transition, & Retention Competency: Intercultural fluency,Student advising, support and advocacy Stream: Indigenous Cultural Competency Registrarial Practice: Student Recruitment, Admissions, Transfer Credits Room: Chandler 5.02. Other Duties as Assigned: The Changing Role of the Senior Student Affairs Professional Ann Tierney, Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, Queen's University; Brenda Whiteside, Associate Vice President (Student Affairs), University of Guelph; David McMurray, Vice President Student Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University Three senior student affairs professionals with over 70 years of combined experience at six universities, discuss how the senior student affairs professional role has changed over time from a primary focus on student development to a focus on wellness, risk management and legislative compliance. How have the needs of students and community, as well as university and parental expectations, influenced this change? How can we adapt while maintaining the core values of student development and engagement, focusing on equity, inclusivity, accessibility and the appreciation of cultural diversity? What are the new competencies required, and where is the profession headed next? Session Type: Panel Competency: Leadership, management and administration, Post-secondary acumen Stream: Senior Leaders
CONCURRENT SESSIONS 5 Tuesday, June 19, 2018 9:30AM – 10:30AM 5.01. Supporting Indigenous students into university: A bridge to success Carla Loewen, Student Advisor, University of Manitoba The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program was created by the Indigenous Student Centre at the University of Manitoba to facilitate the transition of first year students with the ultimate goal of improving retention rates from Year 1 to 2. This session will provide an overview of QBTS, including theoretical foundations, and offer an in-depth look at one of its core components - the Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor program. This session will provide participants the opportunity to gain and share ideas about developing Indigenous student programming through a formal presentation of the QTBS program and small group discussions. Session Type: Campfire Session Community/Network Stream: Student Peer Support Programs; Orientation, Transition, & Retention Competency: Intercultural fluency,Student advising, support and advocacy Stream: Indigenous Cultural Competency Registrarial Practice: Student Recruitment, Admissions, Transfer Credits Room: Chandler 5.02. Other Duties as Assigned: The Changing Role of the Senior Student Affairs Professional Ann Tierney, Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, Queen's University; Brenda Whiteside, Associate Vice President (Student Affairs), University of Guelph; David McMurray, Vice President Student Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University Three senior student affairs professionals with over 70 years of combined experience at six universities, discuss how the senior student affairs professional role has changed over time from a primary focus on student development to a focus on wellness, risk management and legislative compliance. How have the needs of students and community, as well as university and parental expectations, influenced this change? How can we adapt while maintaining the core values of student development and engagement, focusing on equity, inclusivity, accessibility and the appreciation of cultural diversity? What are the new competencies required, and where is the profession headed next? Session Type: Panel Competency: Leadership, management and administration, Post-secondary acumen Stream: Senior Leaders
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