Schedule and Sessions 2024

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Schedule of Events

Please note this is a tentative schedule and there may be changes prior to the event. 

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024

4:00 – 6:00 pm   Registration | Medicine Hat College Main Entrance | Centennial Hall

6:00 – 8:00 pm    Welcome Wine and Cheese | Cultural Centre

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024

7:00– 8:15 am   Breakfast | Cafeteria
7:00 – 8:30 am   Registration | Centennial Hall

Opening Keynote:

10:30 – 11:00 am   Wellness/Refreshment Break | S150 & F131

11:00 – 12:15 pm   Concurrent Session 1: Birds of a Feather

12:15 – 1:15 pm   Lunch | Cafeteria

1:15 – 2:30 pm   Concurrent Session 2

Becoming a Vibrant Frontline: Embracing Self-Care, Wellness & Resiliency: Part 1	N. Pawlitschek & C. Yeaman | Athabasca University	F2003
Capstone Projects: A Unique WIL Experience	A. Howlett-Long | SAIT	F2004
International Students – Best Practices in Student Support	J. Applegate & C. Sarwara | Lakeland College	S103
Processing Applications Effectively & Efficiently	E. Nyrose & K. Romanoff | Red Deer Polytechnic	S144
Bringing Resilience to the Classroom	J. Bauche | SAIT	S159
Advocacy & Empowerment for Student Facing Roles	V. Barbe & C. Musial | University of Alberta	F1009
Supporting Students with Inclusive Post-Secondary Education	A. Todaro & K. Nelson | Inclusion Alberta	S145

2:30 – 2:45 pm Wellness / Refreshment Break | S150 & F131

2:45 – 4:00 pm  Concurrent Session 3

Becoming a Vibrant Frontline: Embracing Self-Care, Wellness & Resiliency: Part 2	N. Pawlitschek & C. Yeaman | Athabasca University	F2003
How to Create a Campus Culture of Connection	R. Lee-Thai | Excuses to Connect	B369
On Ramps & Off Ramps: Building Pathways Into & Beyond Trades	J. Hirsekorn & P. Hrynew | Medicine Hat College & Alberta Apprenticeship Industry & Training	T143
Building a Stronger Advisor Training Program	S. Ulmer-Krol & R. Doe | Mount Royal University	S159
Lights! Cameras! Convocation! v2.0	L. Keon & B. Ehman | Bow Valley College	F2004

Fun Sessions (4:15pm – 5:15pm*):

Sunshine Trolley Shuttle Tour | First 26 people – Hop on board Medicine Hat’s Sunshine Trolley & explore Canada’s Sunniest City in this 1-hour guided tour. | Meet outside front doors of College

Try-a-Trade | First 20 people – Get your hands dirty and experience what it’s like to work in different trades through engaging, interactive activities led by industry professionals. Wednesday’s Try-a-Trade sessions will include Automotive Service Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Electrical, & Welding. | Meet in the T-Wing *Please note that this session will go longer than 5:15pm

Pickleball Lessons | First 16 people – Come & learn how to play the exciting game of Pickleball, with lessons from our amazing instructor | Gym

Awards Banquet & Entertainment

6:00 –8:00 pm   Awards Banquet | 8:00pm – 11:00pm Entertainment: Danczilla | Cafeteria
Tonight is a celebration as we acknowledge the success of numerous colleagues throughout the province. Put on your dress clothes and join us for an enjoyable evening of award, followed by the great tunes of Danczilla.

**Awards presentations for:

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024

 8:45 – 10:00 am   Concurrent Session 4

10:00 – 10:30 am   Wellness/Refreshment Break | S150 & F131

10:30 – 11:45 am   Concurrent Session 5

Alberta Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortium: Part 2	S. Bremeault-Phillips & A. Beck & K. Friese |University of Alberta	E175
Beyond Brochures: Understanding the Student Decision-Making Process	A. Aarden | Medicine Hat College	B369
Supporting Students with Inclusive Post-Secondary Education	A. Todaro & K. Nelson | Inclusion Alberta	S145
Using Planned Happenstance Learning Theory in Academic Advising	R. Doe | Mount Royal University	S159
Speed Friending & Social Courage – A Model to Address Student Loneliness & Post-Covid Isolation	T. Ambrozaitis | University of Calgary	F2004
Exploring the Transfer Alberta Resources You Need For Student Mobility Success	A.M. Lyseng & C. Gray | ACAT	B242

11:45 – 1:00 pm   Lunch | Cafeteria

1:00 – 2:15 pm   Concurrent Session 6

Be Empowered to Empower Students!	J. McKennie | Medicine Hat College	B356
Microsoft One Note: A Cheat Sheet Training Guide	K. Romanoff | Red Deer Polytechnic	B242
Ways of Belonging	J. Little Bear & J. Scott & P. Bruised Head | Red Crow Community College	Ómahksípiitaa     (Big Eagle)
Unleashing Intelligence: Using Theory to Improve Service & Experience	J. Fleckenstein | Red Deer Polytechnic	S159
The Power of Strengths & Appreciative Advising	R. Aston | Bow Valley College	E171

2:15 – 2:45 pm   Wellness/Refreshment Break | S150 & F131

2:45 – 4:00 pm   Concurrent Session 7

Open, Flexible, Everywhere: Paving the Way to a Vibrant Future	N. Pawlitschek & D. Ramos | Athabasca University	S103
Creating Peer Support Groups that Students ACTUALLY Attend	T. Czerkawski | Mount Royal University	F2004
The Impact of WIL on Student Services	J. Petermann & A. Aarden & K. McLachlan | CEWIL Canada & Medicine Hat College & Ambrose University	E171
How Can I Help YOU Today? Individualized Feedback for Better Learning	N. Hamilton | Medicine Hat College	E175

Fun Sessions (4:15pm – 5:15pm*):

Zumba | Unlimited Participants – Come and burn some calories in this fun dance fitness party. It doesn’t even feel like exercise! | Gym

Try-a-Trade | First 20 people – Get your hands dirty and experience what it’s like to work in different trades through engaging, interactive activities led by industry professionals. Thursday’s Try-a-Trade sessions will include Steamfitter / Pipefitter, Plumbing, and Carpentry. | Meet in T-Wing *Please note that this session will go longer than 5:15pm

Indigenous Craft | First 30 people – The medicine pouch is a sacred item that contains four sacred medicines; tobacco, sweet grass, sage, and cedar that provides spiritual protection to the person who wears it. Participants will learn how to sew a pouch by hand. A knowledge keeper will guide participants through the Sacred Medicine teachings and medicine offerings given for the pouch. Sharing and making the medicine bag will help bridge cultural gaps and fosters appreciation for Indigenous traditions. |  Ómahksípiitaa (Big Eagle)

Theme Banquet & Entertainment

6:00 – 8:00 pm Theme Banquet | 8:00pm – 11:30pm Entertainment: Banger Bingo | Cafeteria                                                                                      

**For the theme banquet, we’re bringing back the 80’s – dress in your favorite 80’s attire

Institutional Brand Exchange

7:30 – 8:00 pm     Institutional Brand Exchange | Cafeteria

**Back this year is the Institution Brand Exchange. Bring an item sporting your institution’s brand to trade with another delegate during the Theme Banquet on Thursday night. Items should be a minimum of $20.00 value to ensure all participants receive something of equal or greater value. Items that have been exchanged in the past: T-shirts, Hoodies, Hats, Jackets, Water Bottles, etc.

8:00 – 11:30 pm  Entertainment: Banger Bingo | Cafeteria

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024

8:00 – 9:15 am   Breakfast | Cafeteria

9:15 – 9:20 am   Announcements and Updates | Eresman Theatre

Closing Keynote:

We are excited to have you join us for ASSC 2024 at

Medicine Hat College!