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Professional Development @ BC2018

The Professional Development sessions during the CISC National Conference BC2018 were absolutely fantastic in both their breadth and depth. Counsellors are welcome to explore the presentations offered during the various workshops that have been assembled here.

Do you have NOTES on the workshops you attended? Are you willing to share those notes for others peruse in addition to some of the presentations below? If you provide them, I would be happy to link them below. Please email me with your notes!

Session #1 @ UVic

Coaching Conversations in University Counselling
Alison McCallum, Director of University Counselling - St. Michaels University School, Victoria, BC
Future University Design 2.0
Troy Hammond, Director of University Counselling - Bayview Glen Independent School, Toronto, ON
Solution-Focused Counselling
Mark Bunten, LINCWell Guidance Counsellor - St. Clement's School, Toronto, ON
Supporting Elite Student Athletes
Rosa Moreno-Zutautas, University Guidance Counsellor - St. Mildred's Lightbourn School, Oakville, ON
Matthew Bowie, Director of Guidance - Ridley College, St. Catharines, ON

 Session #2 @ Brentwood

Complexities and Challenges of the US Application Process
Stefanie Niles, Vice President for Enrollment Management - Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
Lisa Przekop, Director of Admissions - University of California, Santa Barbara
Dispelling the Hotel School Myth
Mark Reimer, International Admissions Manager - Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland ​
Helping Students Find Their Fit
Jennifer McDonald, University Guidance Advisor - Balmoral Hall School, Winnipeg, MB
The Great Leap
Jaime Jobson, Regional Manager, International Student Recruitment, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
US College Admissions: A Closer Look
Tashia Smith, Regional Director - Princeton Review
Why Study Outside of Canada?
Stuart Floyd, International Regional Manager - Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia

Session #3 @ SFU

Mindfulness and Well-Being
Mark Bunten, LINCWell Guidance Counsellor - St. Clement's School, Toronto, ON
Strengths Based Counselling
Laura Poce, Head of Student Services & Kim Mitchell, Student Services Counsellor - The Bishop Strachan School, Toronto, ON
University Programs in English Around the World
Carrie Ngo, University Counsellor – Lycée Français School, Toronto, ON 

Session #4 @ Mulgrave

How Do I Find "The One"?
BEST of U consortium of Russell Group universities: Bristol, Durham, Newcastle, Southampton, Warwick and York
Maximizing Successful Admissions to UK Health Courses
Adam Winterton, Teaching Fellow, Health and Rehabilitation - Keele University, UK
Studying Medicine & Dentistry Abroad and Returning Home to Practice
Chris Nolan, Director of Recruitment - OzTREKK Educational Services
The UCAS Personal Statement and Reference
Catherine Eames, International Student Recruitment Manager – Imperial College London, UK
Lauren Murphy, Senior International Relations Manager – University of Nottingham, UK

Session #5 @ UBC

Ethics & University Guidance
Craig Brown, Director of University Guidance – Shawnigan Lake School, Shawnigan Lake, BC
Soft Skills: Critical Thinking and Reflection for Career Preparation
Robin Barton, University Advisor & Tina Chang, University Advisor – St. John’s School, Vancouver, BC
University Counselling in Round Square Schools
Troy Hammond, Director of University Counselling - Bayview Glen Independent School, Toronto, ON
PSE 2025
David Hanna, Director of University Counselling – The York School, Toronto, ON
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