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SUMMARY:Implementing Peer Support Training on Campuses: Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Join Healthy Minds|Healthy Campuses on March 27th for their upcoming HM|HC Talk entitled\, “Implementing Peer Support Training on Campuses: Lessons Learned.” Presenter Katherine Warzecha from CMHA National will discuss how training for a peer support pilot initiative was rolled out across five Canadian post-secondary institutions. Key insights and reflections will be shared\, along with access to the training materials and additional resources. Participants will also have the chance to exchange ideas about their own campus peer support strategies during breakout discussions\, including achievements\, obstacles\, and challenges encountered.  \n Register for the webinar here  
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/implementing-peer-support-training-on-campuses-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T153000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120007
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SUMMARY:Evaluation Champion Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join CICMH for an information session on their Evaluation Champion project. Attendees will gain insights into previous projects\, explore details about the program\, and have the opportunity to ask questions\, ahead of the launch for 2025 applications. Speakers from Niagara College (Health\, Wellness\, and Accessibility Services (HWAS) Self-Study)\, St. Lawrence College (Expansion of an assessment and evaluation framework for the Student Success Division)\, and the University of Toronto Mississauga (A review of the existing health promotion evaluation strategy structure) will discuss their projects and experiences. \nRegister for the session here \nAbout the program: \nThe CICMH Evaluation Capacity Program is intended to strengthen the evaluation skills of frontline staff and student leaders within Ontario’s post-secondary sector. Central to this initiative is the opportunity for participants to be paired with an Evaluation Champion. These Evaluation Champions are specialists in program evaluation within higher education settings. They offer support and constructive feedback to help participants advance their evaluation efforts on their respective campuses.
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/evaluation-champion-program-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T104449Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Impact of ADHD on Campus Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar with Dana Kissondath from the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC)\, to explore ADHD and neurodiversity\, its presence in campus life—both among students in the classroom and staff—and its broader effects. Participants will gain insights into how ADHD uniquely affects mental health\, as well as the available treatments and strategies for managing it. Additionally\, useful resources will be shared to help effectively support both students and staff. \nRegister for the webinar here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/understanding-the-impact-of-adhd-on-campus-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T133000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Student Research: Emerging Scholars in Canadian Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) is hosting a 2025 webinar series to celebrate its 55th anniversary. Aligning with the Congress 2025 theme\, “Reframing Togetherness\,” this series will unite scholars\, students\, policymakers\, and professionals across four sessions to reexamine and reimagine key challenges impacting higher education in Canada. This session focuses on student research and highlighting emerging scholars in Canadian higher education. \n 
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/csshe-2025-webinar-series-reimagining-the-roles-of-colleges-in-canadian-higher-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T142138Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Campus Flourishing: The Thriving in Action Story
DESCRIPTION:Join The Best Practices Network for two webinars spotlighting Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Thriving in Action (TiA) program. \nTiA was developed by Dr. Diana Brecher (Clinical Psychologist) and Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer (PhD) and has been peer-reviewed and rated as a “Best” practice for the Best Practices Library. TiA guides learners through key habits\, mindsets\, and tools for personal and academic resilience\, drawing from Positive Psychology practices\, CBT insights\, and wholistic learning strategies. TiA is an upstream\, early alert program for equity-deserving students who struggle academically and personally. \nIn this session\, Dr. Brecher and Dr. Shaffer will share the evolution of TiA\, showcasing how thoughtful conversations between colleagues blossomed into a framework supporting diverse learners across Canada. Attendees will discover TiA’s approach that combines the Five Factor Model of Resilience with the Five Features of Wide Awake Learning\, and creates spaces where all identities and learning paths are honoured. Dr. Brecher and Dr. Shaffer will illustrate how TiA fosters both academic success and personal flourishing through research findings and student voices—delving into how these elements might enrich attendees’ own educational context. \nRegister here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/cultivating-campus-flourishing-the-thriving-in-action-story/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T100000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Problematic Pornography Use Among Post-Secondary Students
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar on Problematic Pornography Use (PPU) among post-secondary students and its effects on their mental well-being and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Beáta Bőthe and Émilie Gaudet from the University of Montréal will delve into the underlying reasons for pornography consumption\, indicators of problematic usage\, potential harms\, screening methods\, and treatment strategies for PPU\, as well as its influence on romantic partnerships. \nRegister for the webinar here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/understanding-problematic-pornography-use-among-post-secondary-students/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T140000
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on Implementing The Thriving in Action Program in Campus Settings
DESCRIPTION:Join The Best Practices Network for two webinars spotlighting Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Thriving in Action (TiA) program. \nTiA was developed by Dr. Diana Brecher (Clinical Psychologist) and Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer (PhD) and has been peer-reviewed and rated as a “Best” practice for the Best Practices Library. TiA guides learners through key habits\, mindsets\, and tools for personal and academic resilience\, drawing from Positive Psychology practices\, CBT insights\, and wholistic learning strategies. TiA is an upstream\, early alert program for equity-deserving students who struggle academically and personally. \nIn this session\, a panel of representatives will share their experiences in their adaptation and adoption of TiA at their institution. Panelists will include Caiti Casey from Windsor University\, Emily Appleyard and Jennifer Babin from Niagara College\, Breanne Molnar from The University of British Columbia\, and Lisa Steffensen from Roane State College (Tennessee). Venus Bali\, currently a TiA learning strategist at TMU\, will also share how she implemented TiA at Mount St. Vincent University. This session will focus on the implementation of TiA\, highlighting barriers and facilitators to program adoption. \nRegister here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/perspectives-on-implementing-the-thriving-in-action-program-in-campus-settings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251002T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Evaluating Campus Mental Health Strategies: A Case Example
DESCRIPTION:Both the Okanagan Charter and the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students emphasize the important role of evaluation and continuous improvement to monitor change and adapt strategies overtime to promote mental health and wellbeing on post-secondary campuses. This webinar provides an introduction to evaluation for individuals in mental health\, health promotion\, and/or administration who are interested in learning more about evaluation of campus mental health strategies. Participants will be introduced to utilization-focused evaluation\, along with a case example from UCalgary’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Previous experience with evaluation is not required. \nPresenter: Dr. Jennifer Thannhauser is a Registered Psychologist (AB) serving as Evaluation & Research Lead for UCalgary’s Community Mental Health & Well-being Strategy. She has 12+ years experience as post-secondary counsellor\, administrator\, and researcher with UCalgary’s Student Wellness Services. Jennifer also serves as team lead for UCalgary’s inaugural Post-secondary Mental Health and Well-being Research and Knowledge Hub. Her research and clinical work focuses on improving post-secondary students’ mental health and well-being through strengths-based and systems approaches\, emphasizing resilience. She co-developed the Roots of Resiliency program for post-secondary students\, awarded “Promising Practice” through BP-Net’s Best Practices Guide\, and leads the Resilience Research & Practice Community of Practice. She has held multiple tri-council grants to advance understanding of resilience in the post-secondary context\, currently leading a national multi-disciplinary research team in a SSHRC-funded study exploring students’ perceptions of resilience. \nRegister for the webinar here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/webinar-evaluating-campus-mental-health-strategies-a-case-example/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T133000
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SUMMARY:CSSHE  2025 Webinar Series – Rethinking and Reinventing the University through Indigenous Visions
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) is hosting a 2025 webinar series to celebrate its 55th anniversary. Aligning with the Congress 2025 theme\, “Reframing Togetherness\,” this series will unite scholars\, students\, policymakers\, and professionals across four sessions to reexamine and reimagine key challenges impacting higher education in Canada. This webinar will discuss “Rethinking and Reinventing the University through Indigenous Visions.” \nRegister for the webinar here
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/csshe-2025-webinar-series-rethinking-and-reinventing-the-university-through-indigenous-visions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120007
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SUMMARY:HM|HC Talks: The Limerick Framework for Action—a new roadmap to guide health promoting campuses
DESCRIPTION:This next HM|HC Talks session will focus on The Limerick Framework for Action: A New Roadmap to Guide Health Promoting Campuses\, with the stimulus presenters\, Drs. Matt Dolf and Vicki Squires. Here’s an abstract for their stimulus presentation: \nJoin Dr. Matt Dolf and Dr. Vicki Squires as they introduce the Limerick Framework for Action—the latest international guidance document building on the landmark 2015 Okanagan Charter. Developed through 18 months of collaboration among international health promotion leaders and unveiled at the 2025 International Health Promoting Campuses conference in Limerick\, Ireland\, this framework provides practical guidance for implementing campus health promotion. Drs. Dolf and Squires were members of the development team and will share their insights on the framework’s key elements\, guiding principles\, and actions for creating healthier campus communities. Whether you’re new to the health promoting universities movement or seeking practical tools to advance existing initiatives\, you’ll leave with actionable insights for your institution. \nOnline meeting participants will: \n·         Learn about the Limerick Framework for Action and its role in advancing health-promoting campuses \n·         Gain insights on its key elements\, guiding principles\, and priority actions \n·         Take away practical\, actionable ideas to support health promotion initiatives at your own institutions \nHM|HC Talks format: \n·         Interactive meeting via Zoom with the option to connect over webcam (preferred)\, chat\, or phone \n·         Speakers present a health literacy topic followed by a group dialogue \n·         Limited spots are available: please reserve your free tickets on Zeffy now! \n 
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/hmhc-talks-the-limerick-framework-for-action-a-new-roadmap-to-guide-health-promoting-campuses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120007
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SUMMARY:AI In Higher Education: Where are we now?
DESCRIPTION:Co-moderators: Phoebe Kang (CSSHE; University of Toronto Mississauga) & Amanda Brijmohan (University of Toronto Mississauga) \nPanelists: \nSandy Hervieux\, McGill University \nDr. Ramon Lawrence\, University of British Columbia Okanagan \nChristos Orfanidis\, OISE/University of Toronto \nSarah-Jean Watt\, Athabasca University \n  \nThe Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) brings together educators\, students\, and practitioners including third space practitioners across higher education landscape to this January webinar exploring the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education. \nFrom policy development and ethics to teaching\, learning\, and research and administration\, AI continues to influence how institutions define and deliver their educational missions. This session convenes panelists who are directly involved in this work—faculty\, librarians\, instructional specialists\, and policy specialists—to illustrate how AI is transforming their roles and relationships across campus. \nPanelists will discuss how AI is transforming collaboration with faculty and student support\, the effectiveness of institutional and governmental policies in addressing ethical and pedagogical challenges\, and the ways AI is reshaping assessment\, course design\, and research practices. They will also reflect on what is working—and what is not—in navigating this rapidly evolving landscape\, and consider how higher education can uphold equity\, integrity\, and human-centered learning in the era of AI \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/ai-in-higher-education-where-are-we-now/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120007
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SUMMARY:Supporting Indigenous Students with their Transition into Post-Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Indigenous students on their post-secondary journey is important\, especially through their transition experience. In this webinar\, we are joined by Megan VanEvery from CICMH\, Anna Zecharia from Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC)\, and Allanna Macaluso and Joy Simon from Kenjgewin Teg. The presentation will highlight CICMH’s toolkit\, Transitioning into Post-Secondary: A Guide for Indigenous Students\, and the Pathways to Wellness: An Online Interactive Resource for Indigenous Students\, developed by the IIC and members. Discussion will address the content of the toolkit\, the collaboration and relationship building amongst CICMH and IIC\, and Kenjgewin Teg will share their experience implementing the Pathways to Wellness Resource amongst their students.
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/supporting-indigenous-students-with-their-transition-into-post-secondary/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T230000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120007
CREATED:20260123T173336Z
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SUMMARY:CES Special Truth & Reconciliation Webinar Series: Session 4 - Taking Action
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth session of a four part thematic Truth & Reconciliation series facilitated by Crystal Fraser and Sara Komarnisky of 150 Acts of Reconciliation. Please note\, spaces are limited and this session will not be recorded.
URL:https://bp-net.ca/event/ces-special-truth-reconciliation-webinar-series-session-4-taking-action/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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