The 4th Annual Canadian
Learning Commons Conference| Conference
Program -
Session Descriptions |
CLCC4 U of S Campus Map [pdf]
Last updated: June 1, 2009 |
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| 12:30-1:00 | Registration | Rm. G3 Murray Library |
| 1:00-4:30 |
Pre-conference
Workshop on Marketing of
Programs Professor
Barbara Phillips, Edwards School of
Business, U of S
Would you like to plan an event, program, or seminar and ensure that more than just the caterer and your mom attend? Do you know the two biggest mistakes people make when choosing a target audience? Would it help to understand the four building blocks of persuasive communications? Do you need tips on how to be more creative? Join award-winning professor of Marketing, Dr. Barbara Phillips, as she delves into the world of marketing and integrated communication to address your key problems and concerns. |
Rm. 102 Murray Library |
| 4:30-5:30 | Wine & Cheese Reception | The Faculty Club |
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| 8:00-9:00 | Registration & Breakfast | Rm. G3 Murray Library |
| 9:00-9:15 | Welcome
Address Dr.
Ernie Barber, Vice
Provost of
Teaching and Learning, U of S
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Neatby Timlin Theatre, 241 Arts |
| 9:15-10:30 | Keynote
Address |
Neatby Timlin Theatre, 241 Arts |
| 10:30-10:45 | Nutrition Break | Neatby Timlin Theatre, 241 Arts |
| 10:45-11:30 | Session:
Collaborative
Partnerships and the
Evolution of the U of S Assistive Technology Program Chasity
Berast, Disability Services for Students
Assistive Technology
Coordinator, U of S
This session will discuss the environment of disability services at the University of Saskatchewan, outlining the gaps between accessibility of assistive technology and library services. Collaborative partnerships between various U of S departments, as well as exceptional outside support, are helping to close these gaps through the development of the DSS Assisitive Technology Program and the updated Assisitive Technology Room in the U of S Learning Commons. |
Neatby Timlin Theatre, 241 Arts |
| 11:30-1:00 | Poster Presentations & Lunch | The Murray Learning Commons |
| 1:00-2:00 | Panel Presentation: Community
Service-Learning and PAL Peer Mentors Isaac
Bond, Kristen Saxinger, Victoria Rideout - U of S ULC PAL Peer Mentors,
U of S
Kristin,
Victoria, and Isaac will share their experiences as PAL Peer Mentors
working with the U of S University Learning Centre Community
Service-Learning (CSL) program. PAL Peer Mentors will discuss how they
came to be involved in PAL and CSL before describing and reflecting on
their role as student peer mentors within CSL programming. Shannon, who
participated in CSL programming as a U of S student, will discuss her
participation and what it was like to interact with PAL Peer Mentors.
Professor Nancy Van Styvendale will provide a faculty perspective,
discussing her role as instructor of the Dynamics of Community
Involvement course that had CSL's Alternative Reading Week
involvement as part of its curriculum.
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Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 2:00-2:50 | Pecha
Kucha Session on
Learning
Technologies |
Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 2:50-3:00 | Grab-and-go snack | Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 3:00-3:45 | Session: Best Practices from
Across the Nation: Academic Support of Aboriginal Students
Angus Sanderson, Aboriginal Student Centre, U of S;
Brian Gallagher, Aboriginal Student Activity Centre, SIAST Kelsey
Campus; Reta Derksen, Writing Centre, First Nations University of
Canada
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Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 3:45-4:45 | Tours of Learning
Commons spaces on campus The
University of Saskatchewan Learning Commons functions under a
distributed model, making various components of the Learning Commons
services available at each of its 7 branch libraries. Join us
for some fresh air and exercise while you tour our branch libraries and
see first-hand how our distributed LC model is meeting the needs of
students across the campus.
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The Library Branches |
| 5:00-6:00 | Cocktails (cash bar) | Marquis Hall |
| 6:00-8:00 | Banquet | Marquis Hall |
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| 8:00-8:30 | Breakfast | Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 8:45-9:30 | Roundtable Discussions (Speed Updating) | Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 9:30-10:15 | Session:
Internationalization
of Learning Commons Stuart
von Wolff, Global Commons Liaison
Librarian; Derek Tannis, International
Student Office Coordinator; Melissa
Diehl, Graduate Student, MA History;
Gina
Koehn, University
Learning Centre Program Director for Learning Support, U of S
Internationalization, peer mentoring, social networking, universal design... How can these fit together in the contemporary university Learning Commons? What are some successful approaches and practices that can be used to both support the academic success of international students and make the Learning Commons an experiential, global community of learners, researchers and emerging professionals? This session will delve into the questions through interaction with your colleagues and through reflection upon the successes and challenges of recent, collaborative initiatives at the University of Saskatchewan. |
Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 10:15-10:30 | Nutrition Break | Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 10:30-11:30 | Session:
Learning Communities: Partnership, Mentorship and Collaboration Erin
Delathouwer, University Learning Centre
Learning Communities
Coordinator, U of S
Partnership, mentorship and collaboration have influenced the ways in which Learning Communities best fit and shape our local U of S climate. This talk will focus on how Learning Communities authenticate the mutual exchange of maximum benefit between diversely experienced people at the U of S. |
Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 11:30-12:00 | Wrap-up | Rm. 103 Physics Building |
| 12:00-1:00 | Boxed lunch & discussion of next year's conference and directions for Canadian Learning Commons | Rm. 103 Physics Building |
Roundtable, Pecha Kucha and Poster Sessions
Roundtable Session Title: The John B McNair Learning Commons-Access to Success
Chasity Berast
Student Advisor in the Disability
Services Office
University of Saskatchewan
Chasity Berast, B.A. (Athabasca), is a Student Advisor in the
Disability Services for Students office at the University of
Saskatchewan where she coordinates the Assistive Technology and
Alternate Format Programs. Chasity has expertise in assistive
technology allowing her to provide efficient and effective assistive
technology assessments for post-secondary student with disabilities.
Erin DeLathouwer
Program Coordinator, Learning Communities
University of Saskatchewan
Erin DeLathouwer is the Learning Communities Coordinator at the
University Learning Centre, University of Saskatchewan. She holds a
Master of Arts in Philosophy from York University, and a Bachelor of
Arts in Philosophy from the U of S. Her main areas of interest include
Epistemology, Pragmatism, the Philosophy of Language, and the
Philosophy of Education.
Melissa Diehl
Graduate Student, MA program in the
Department of History
University of Saskatchewan
Melissa Diehl is currently enrolled in the MA program in the Department
of History at the U of S. After enjoying working as a TA for her
department for four years she became involved with the ULC as a writing
tutor and in the ISO as the Graduate Student Peer Help Facilitator to
broaden her experience working with students. She hopes to pursue a
career in student affairs.
Brian Gallagher
Instructor Aboriginal Student Activity
Centre
SIAST Kelsey Campus
Brian is an urban Metis person born and raised in Saskatoon. Brian has
spent some time in Alberta and northern Saskatchewan. He is the proud
father of 2 grown daughters. After working in a number of occupations
including sales, labour, construction and manufacturing he returned to
school as a SUNTEP student. He was one of the original SUNTEP
Saskatoon, students that started in 1980. He is currently employed at
SIAST, Kelsey Campus. He has been there for the past 20 years providing
support services to staff and students where the goal is to enhance the
success of Aboriginal students.
Gina Koehn
Program Director, Learning Support -
University Learning Centre
University of Saskatchewan
Gina Koehn is the Program Director for Learning Support at the
University Learning Centre. As a determined learner and leader, Gina
has taught and been involved with learning support at the U of S since
1994. In 1997, Gina joined a motivated team and opened the University
Learning Centre. Their challenge is to advance the academic lives of
students and learners across the U of S.
Barbara Phillips
Professor, Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Barbara Phillips is Rawlco Scholar in Advertising and Professor of
Marketing at the University of Saskatchewan, where she teaches
Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding, and other marketing
courses. Dr. Phillips received her MA and PhD in Advertising from the
University of Texas at Austin; her undergraduate degree in Marketing is
from the University of Manitoba. She has received the “Most Effective
Professor” award from the Edwards School of Business and the USSU
Teaching Excellence award.
Dr. Phillips’ research program focuses on visual
images in advertising and their influence on consumer response. She has
published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, and
conference proceedings, such as the Journal of Advertising and
Marketing Theory, and has received the “Best Article” award in the
Journal of Advertising twice (2002, 2005). In addition, she received
the Dunn Award from the University of Illinois in 2004 for “excellence
in advertising research.” Dr. Phillips currently serves on the
editorial boards of the Journal of Advertising, the Journal of Current
Issues and Research in Advertising, and the Journal of Interactive
Advertising; she has received the “Outstanding Reviewer” award at the
Journal of Advertising twice (2000, 2004).
Derek Tannis
Manager of the International Student
Office
University of Saskatchewan
Derek Tannis is the Manager of the International Student Office. He has
been working with international students and in international education
for 15 years.
Stuart von Wolff
Global Commons Liaison Librarian
University of Saskatchewan
Stuart von Wolff is the multilingual liaison librarian for the Global
Commons. International students and academic libraries are the focus of
his doctoral research.
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