Manitoba Advising Professionals 26th Annual Conference
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Manitoba Advising Professionals 26th Annual Conference

Join us for the 26th Annual Conference for Manitoba Advising Professionals!

By Manitoba Advising Professionals Inc.

Date and time

Friday, November 8 · 8am - 4:15pm CST

Location

Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport

1740 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0B3 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:15 AM - 8:45 AM

Check-in, light refreshments, and networking (Madison Ballroom A & B)

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

MAP Welcome and Introductions (Madison Ballroom A & B)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote Address (Madison Ballroom A & B)

Joanna White, Red River College Polytechnic


Past, Present, and Looking Forward – Building a Better Future Together------- ...

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Refreshment Break (Registration Area)

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Concurrent Session 1A (Madison A & B): Advancing 2SLGBTQ+

Dr. Robert Mizzi, University of Manitoba


This session will explore the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ students, including fear of discrimination, mental health concerns, navigating identity, and the need for inclusive policies. We will...

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Concurrent Session 1B (Madison C): Sharing Circle

Joanna White, Red River College Polytechnic


In this session, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Fireside Chat about Truth and Reconciliation and what this means in their advising practice. The Fireside Chat model focuses on ...

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch & AGM/Annual Report (Ellice Room)

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Concurrent Session 2A (Madison A & B): Generative AI in Education

Troy Heaps, Red River College Polytechnic

Rebecca Molly, Red River College Polytechnic


Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have the potential to transform the way we work. This session will begin with the basics of accessing and interacting with an AI tool and will then share guidelines...

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Concurrent Session 2B (Madison C): Career Success is in Your Relationships

Zach Unrau, Red River College Polytechnic


Career success starts with understanding and fostering strong relationships. Speaking from the perspective of working with Indigenous Students pursuing their career and employment goals, this present...

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Refreshment Break (Registration Area)

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Concurrent Session 3A (Madison A & B): When Dreams and Reality Collide

Connor Trueman, Brandon University

Doug Pople, Brandon University


What do I do when a student’s dream career is far removed from their demonstrated academic achievement? How do I have difficult conversations with students without disempowering them? What is my role...

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Session 3B (Madison C): Open the Door to Career Opportunities via Volunteerism

Kayla Lang, Volunteer Manitoba


This session will focus on the advantages volunteerism can provide students exploring career options as well as how advisors can assist them in finding opportunities that are a good match for their s...

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours 15 minutes

Welcome to the Manitoba Advising Professionals 26th Annual Conference! Join us for a day full of networking, learning, and professional development. The event will take place on Fri Nov 08 2024 starting at 08:15 AM at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with other advising professionals and gain valuable insights to enhance your career. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the refund policy?

Up to and including October 30, 2024 — 100% refund of conference fee After October 30, 2024 — no refund. Refunds will not be issued for no-show registrants. Membership fees are non-refundable.

If I cannot attend, is my conference registration transferable?

If a member is unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, conference registration may be transferred to another MAP member.

What if the conference is cancelled?

In the event of cancellation of the conference due to bad weather or other circumstances beyond our control, MAP will make every effort to reschedule the event to an alternate date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled event, MAP will, at its discretion, may refund the conference fee.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event?

Parking is free at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport. Winnipeg Transit offers bus service. https://winnipegtransit.com/

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact mbadvisorsinfo@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

Organized by

The Manitoba Advising Professionals (MAP) began in 1997 as an association of academic advisors in post secondary institutions across the province. Our mandate is to provide a forum for advisors to share information and ideas with colleagues, and to provide opportunities for professional development through conferences and workshops.  Our membership has expanded to include other professionals, for whom academic advising may not be a primary job responsibility, but for whom student service issues are of professional interest. MAP’s membership has included student service professionals from Assiniboine Community College, Booth College, Brandon University, Campus Manitoba, Canadian Mennonite University, Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface, Herzing College, International College of Manitoba, Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, Red River College, University College of the North, University of Regina, University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, and Winnipeg Technical College.