Welcome to the AMICCUS-C Central Regional Conference 2012

PROFESSIONALS SUPPORTING STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS...

The student centre or student union concept originated in the early 1800s when Cambridge (1815) and Oxford (1823) universities in Great Britain established the first "unions," both initially taking the form of debate clubs or societies. The use of the term "union" arose from the intent of these societies to form a link and a degree of unity across the boundaries of the various college or facilities found on campus.

AMICCUS-C is recognized nationally as the innovative leader in supporting professional staff to significantly enhance the student experience at Canadian post-secondary institutions. Each year, national and regional conferences are held to engage in discussion, training, and networking.

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CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2012...

 November 14 - 16, 2012

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

Registration for AMICCUS-C members and for non-members is now open!

There are three registration packages available: Full Conference, Thursday Only, and Thursday & Friday Only. Full details here.

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The Conference

SCHEDULE...

The schedule has been updated - please see the conference programs included in your registration package!

CONFERENCE AIMS...

Answering The Call speaks first to the role of student associations on post-secondary campuses as the providers of front-line services and support to our members; we 'answer their calls' on a daily basis. Additionally, at this moment in time, Answering The Call speaks specifically to the call to action issued by the mental health crisis on campuses across North America.

How should awareness of the mental health crisis on campuses inform my planning, programming, interactions with students, and advocacy?

LEARNING OUTCOMES...

STUDENT HEALTH

➢ Understand student demographics and trends in mental health
➢ Identify potential sources of institutional stress
➢ Identify gaps in services/supports on campus
➢ Identify strategies for creating buy-in to advocate effectively for wellness on campus through institutional change
➢ Explore best practices in addressing mental health on campus

ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH
➢ Understand new trends in fostering healthy and productive work environments
➢ Identify when your organization is not working
➢ Identify strategies for creating buy-in for cooperative implementation of organizational change
➢ Assess whether services and programming reflect your strategic goals and values
➢ Explore creative solutions for office layout, meetings, and energizing your team

STAFF HEALTH
➢ Understand trends in self-care and wellness
➢ Identify areas for improvement in your feedback and evaluation processes
➢ Explore professional development that can improve workplace wellness
➢ Explore innovative and effective human resources practices

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Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5

Directions from Toronto

• Take the 401 west towards London
• Take exit 278 to Highway 8 west (toward Kitchener/Waterloo)
• Take the Highway 7 east exit towards Guelph/Waterloo
• Follow Highway 7 east, which becomes Highway 85 north
• Take the University Ave. West exit (second University exit)
• Continue down University Avenue. Laurier will be on your left-hand side

Directions from London

• Take the 401 east towards Toronto
• Take exit 278B/Highway 8 west on to King Street East towards Kitchener
• Head right onto Highway 8 west towards Kitchener
• Take the Highway 7 east exit towards Guelph/Waterloo
• Follow Highway 7 east, which becomes Highway 85 north
• Take the second University exit (University Avenue West)
• Continue down University Avenue. Laurier will be on your left-hand side

The Waterloo Inn

Accommodations for the conference have been arranged through the Waterloo Inn.

Please use the conference code when booking.

Waterloo Inn
475 King Street North
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 2Z5

Tel: (519) 884-0220
Toll Free: 1-800-361-4708
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

www.waterlooinn.com

While it might come as a surprise that one of the largest convention hotels in Waterloo, Ontario is also its warmest and most personable, the Waterloo Inn Conference Hotel takes great pride in surprising our guests every day – with contemporary, continually updated accommodations, an award-winning restaurant and impressive meeting rooms for events of any size.  Even our setting - overlooking 19 leafy acres next to a conservation creek - comes as an unexpected delight.       

Stay at one of the conventional, chain-style hotels in and around the Waterloo Ontario area and you can expect an experience that will be… conventional.  Visit our independently owned destination and you’ll enjoy genuine service from a staff that takes the time to learn your name and listen to what you have to say.  

We like to think of it as the art of engaging without intruding, and it’s how the Waterloo Inn personally tailors its approach to every guest’s needs.

Grand River Transit

Our local transit is GRT (Grand River Transit) and connects both the bus terminal and the train station to the Waterloo Inn, as they are all situated close to or on King Street.

Fares and schedules can be found at www.grt.ca.

The #7 'Mainline' bus will connect you from Kitchener to the Waterloo Inn, though routes D and E will take some detours.

Connections to Union Station in Toronto can be made from Waterloo via GO Bus, Greyhound, or VIA Rail.

Questions?

Any inquiries relating to the conference, or AMICCUS-C, can be directed to Miriam Fine (Communications & Programming Coordinator) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The WLUGSA Office is open from 10am-3pm, Tuesday-Thursday.

519.884.0710 x3501