The Law & Policy Institute is sponsored by Symplicity.

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Participants can expect to acquire the knowledge and skills to participate effectively in the development of institutional policies and practices consistent with national, provincial, territorial and local laws alongside emergent policy and practice trends in Higher Education in Canada. The Law & Policy Institute will address the Student Affairs and Services competency areas at the intermediate to advanced level, with specific focus on post-secondary acumen. In addition, participants can expect to achieve outcomes related to: equity, diversity, and inclusion; communication; and leadership, management, and administration.

Each day will kick off with a guest speaker, followed by two case studies. Experience an opportunity to develop supportive and dialogic relationships with colleagues across institutions and disciplines through cohort problem-based learning experiences and informal interactions that may be sustained beyond the Institute. Case studies topics will include; privacy breach, sexual violence, competing rights, freedom of expression, large off campus gatherings, complex mental health, hate-based activity, discriminatory admissions processes, and student association relations.   The intended audience for this institute is individuals at the senior levels of Student Affairs and Services, including Dean, Director, Vice President or AVP. However, mid-level professionals with strong foundational competency in post-secondary acumen may also benefit from attending this institute.

Facilitators:

Dr. Nona Robinson (she/her/hers)

Dr. Nona Robinson is currently the Vice-Provost Students at York University and responsible for strategic leadership & planning in a diverse portfolio, ranging from enrolment management and registrarial functions, financial services to student community development, athletics and recreation, and advancing the priorities set out in the University Academic Plan. Prior to joining York, Dr. Robinson served as Associate Vice President Students at Trent University for ten years. In that role, she oversaw student affairs and student services portfolios, including partnerships with student associations. In particular, she led the creation of targeted supports for equity-deserving students, including those from racialized and Indigenous backgrounds, those with mental health needs and disabilities, and those who are the first in their families to attend university. Dr. Robinson holds a PhD from OISE, University of Toronto, where she focused her studies on the values informing student affairs practice, student leadership, postsecondary governance, strategic planning and financial and administrative management. As a scholar-practitioner, Dr. Robinson has made space in her work for teaching in the areas of ethics in educational practice, postsecondary issues and mediation and restorative justice practices.

Lara Hof (she/her/hers)

With experience in both the university and college post-secondary sector, Lara has become a recognized professional working in student conduct administration since graduating from the University of Guelph in 2002. Prior to starting her own consulting work, she worked at five post-secondary institutions, most recently, Mohawk College as the Director, Student Rights & Responsibilities Office and Humber College as the Manager for the Office of Student Conduct. Lara is regarded among her peers for her understanding of the practice and procedural fairness. She has served as the primary investigator for incidences of sexual violence, and has had oversight for the behavioural intervention teams, sexual violence taskforces and sexual violence prevention initiatives. 

Lara has been an asset in building a strong community of student conduct practitioners in Canada and has served as a Co-Chair, Student Conduct Community of Practice (CoP) with the Canadian Association of College & University Student Services (CACUSS) for several years. Lara continues to facilitate training workshops, serve as a guest speaker, contribute to various publications, and also curates a social media platform for CACUSS members.

Distinguished Guest Speakers

• Daniel Michaluk & Rebecca Bush, Borden Ladner Gervais

• Giselle Basanta, General Legal Counsel, George Brown College

• Yukimi Henry, Executive Director, Community Support and Services

November 21, 22, 23 12:00pm - 4:00pm ET

Member Early Bird Rate - $399

Member Regular Rate - $449

Non-Member Early Bird Rate - $499

Non-Member Regular Rate - $549

Early Bird ends October 1st!

*Discounts are available if you register more than two people from your team and also if you bundle the Student Conduct Institute and the Law & Policy Institute. Reach out to contact@cacuss.ca for the coupon code.