Biannual Counsellors’ Conference
February 22, 2012–9am-3pm
Campus Centre 124
This one-day conference is open to high school counselors, career advisors, Planning 10 teachers and other educational professionals who have a role in helping young people make important post-secondary and career decisions.
Agenda
8:15 - Registration, coffee, baked goodies, conversation
9:00 - Welcome & introductory comments
9:10 - What’s New and Exciting at Camosun?
- Starting a degree at Camosun: the new Arts & Science Studies diploma, changes to the Associate Degree programs, and how students can transfer to UVic and other universities.
Plus: new 100-level College Preparatory upgrading courses that allow students to pick up missing prerequisites and earn transfer credit at the same time, Stan Chung, Dean, School of Arts & Science - Starting (and completing) a Business degree at Camosun
Larry Chung, Program Chair, Business Administration - Connecting with your students – domestic and international
Brendan Phelps, Student Marketing & Recruitment
Refreshment break
10:00 - Refreshment break and hallway displays
10:35 - What’s New and Exciting at Camosun?
- Sport & Exercise programs: the new degrees and diplomas, how they ladder together, plus career and transfer options open to grads
Peter Rehor, Dean, Centre for Sport & Exercise Education - Health Care programs: an update on revisions to the Practical Nursing and Mental Health & Addictions (formerly Community Mental Health) programs, taking effect Fall 2012, and introducing the new Medical Radiography Technology diploma program
Carly Hall, Kristin Ross, and Louise Kallhood, faculty, School of Health & Human Services - Dual Credit programs: a South Island Partnership update including the new TASK Foundation program (Trades & Apprenticeship Skills & Knowledge) and the new Explorations in Technology course (TEAC 105)
Kelly Betts and Don Cameron, South Island Partnership
11:40 - Inspiring Lives for 40 years – where do we go from here?
Kathryn Laurin, President, Camosun College
Buffet Lunch in Cafeteria Annex
- Enjoy a scrumptious hot lunch including seafood lasagna, baked chicken Milanaise, green and
Thai salads, herbed vegetables, roasted potatoes, and desserts!
Prepared by Camosun’s Cook Training program.
1:05 - Conference resumes - Campus Centre 124
1:10 - Panel discussion
Hear what current students have to say about their personal experiences at Camosun, along with inspiring stories about their educational journeys.
- Alycia Lowdon (Stelly’s grad, now in 4th year BBA Marketing & Communications)
- Sara Bisson (Mt. Doug grad, now in Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication)
- Caleb Woiwod (Claremont grad, now in 4th year Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership)
- Three more students TBA
2:15 - Comfort break
2:25 - Supporting Student Success
Find out how Camosun supports student success, and who is available to help prospective and current students:
- Academic Advising
- Counselling
- Disability Resource Centre
- Financial Aid and Awards
- Learning Skills
2:45 - Prize draw – you have to be here to win!
Grand prize: a Blackberry Playbook plus lots of other really great prizes!
3:00 - Adjournment – Thank you for joining us today!
