Workshop

CACUSS has created the Canadian Student Affairs Assessment Institute (CSAAI), where practitioners can build essential assessment knowledge and skills for their professional repertoire. CSAAI is a layered curricular experience where participants will interact with various facilitators, large and small groups, and engage in both synchronous and asynchronous learning. The Institute is centered around the Core outcomes of the CACUSS Research, Assessment & Strategic Planning competencies, providing participants with a robust foundation in assessment. It is tailored for student affairs professionals at any experience level who seek to gain fundamental knowledge and skills in assessment and apply them to effectively evaluate

This workshop is open to all staff and faculty at the University of Toronto. Facilitator Laura Brown (Program Coordinator, Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga, Division of Student Life) will explore the concept of mental health literacy, describe how students from her doctoral study enhanced their wellbeing, and brainstorm strategies for applying these insights within the classroom. Throughout the session, attendees will have the chance to engage in various contemplative practices, such as deep listening, witnessing, beholding, and reflective writing. The goal of this workshop is to empower staff and faculty to feel more confident in supporting both their students' and their