CACUSS’ mental health CoP Coffee Chat is an open forum for members to engage with CACUSS, your co-chairs, and one another. Please feel free to bring any questions or topics you'd like to discuss. These gatherings are informal yet always a valuable use of time. Register for the CoP chat here
The Société Québécoise d’évaluation de programme (SQEP) is hosting a workshop in French on the theory of change for evaluation. Presented by Ludovic Décoret and Judith Gaudet, attendees will learn the following: What a theory of change is, its various applications, and differentiate it from other related and complementary tools (e.g., logical framework) Demonstrate the value of a theory of change at various phases of the evaluation process Highlight different challenges in the development and application of a theory of change Register for the webinar here
Join the eMental Health International Collaborative (EMHIC) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada for their International Congress for digital mental health. The Congress highlights the successful use of digital technologies, which can provide valuable support to clients beyond traditional therapy sessions, amplify the effectiveness of in-person care, and offer a practical solution to the global mental health crisis. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with influential leaders with lived experience, clinicians, and innovators who are at the forefront of advancements in the digital mental health field in Canada, as well as distinguished professionals from around the world. These
The Canadian Evaluation Society Nova Scotia Chapter is hosting Essential Skills Series facilitated by Nancy Carter. This online course is intended to provide learners with the foundations of professional evaluation including underlying evaluation theory, ethical considerations and standards, identifying objectives, stakeholder engagement, describing programs, creating evaluation questions, identifying indicators, research design and methods, data management and analysis, work planning, evaluation reporting. No prior experience is needed to attend this course. The course will run from 10:00-12:30pm ADT on the following dates: September 19, October 3rd, October 17th, and October 31st Register for the skills series here
The Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP) is hosting a webinar series on Unlocking the Power of Data. In this session, Building Data Culture and Data Literacy through Dialogue, participants will learn how to: Facilitate Data-Driven Discussions Across Organizational Levels: Learn how to utilize data dashboards and visual management tools to enhance communication and decision-making across different organizational tiers. Enhance Data Literacy and Analytical Thinking: Understand the significance of data validation and selecting relevant indicators. The session will highlight the importance of starting with simple analyses and gradually progressing to more complex evaluations to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Build
Join the Best Practices Network for a webinar with Meaghan Blake, Chaiperson, Psychological and Career Counselling; Daniel Beaulieu, Psychologist, Psychological and Career Counselling; and Kim Martin, Dean of Indigenous Education, from John Abbott College (JAC). This webinar is part of our Conversation Series: Advancing Decolonization and Indigenization in Post-Secondary Student Mental Health and Wellbeing. This series is a national conversation on how post-secondary institutions can advance their decolonization efforts. Register for the webinar here
Join Humber College’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) for the tenth annual Humber@TIFA conference. This interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers, practitioners, educators, and scholars to discuss approaches to mental health and well-being. The conference has partnered with the Mattering Group and will have a special focus on post-secondary student mental health, well-being, and resilience. Save the date and learn more about the conference here
Join the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) for a webinar on human trafficking. Presenter Paola Carmagnani from the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking will highlight the factors that make students susceptible to exploitation, with a focus on the unique risks faced by international students, where trafficking intersects with immigration issues. This workshop will also analyze the business model of post-secondary education and address the root causes of human trafficking that contribute to immigration status uncertainties for international students across Canada. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how students are affected, common forms of trafficking, potential indicators
Join The Postsecondary Student Mental Health Research Global Speaker Series on October 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST for their session, "Climate Change and Our Campuses: Impact and Action for Student Mental Health". Researchers Dr. Siqi Xue (Centre for Addictions and Mental Health, Canada), and Dr. Emma Lawrance (Imperial College London, England), will discuss the effects of climate change on mental health and explore avenues for individual and community-driven action and intervention. Register Here
Save the date for the Canadian Evaluation Society – BC Chapter’s annual conference. This year’s conference, Evolving Our Evaluation Practice for Shared Growth, will focus on how evaluative practice can help the communities we work with. Evaluative practices, technology and tools will be explored across three streams: Emerging Trends in Evaluation: Exploring Together to Improve Our Work Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA): Building Our Skills and Integrating Learnings Into Practice Evaluation Coffee Talk and Story Exchange: Sharing Stories From Our Work Registration will open in late summer. Learn more here
EnCompass Learning Center is hosting a course introducing methods for using interviews to improve evaluation practices, including research-backed strategies for designing and conducting effective interviews, practical steps for successfully integrating interviews throughout the evaluation process, options for analyzing interview data, and techniques for visualizing the results. This course consists of four online modules: Module 1: Interview Foundations October 9, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm ET Module 2: Interview Foundations October 11, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm ET Module 3: Interview Foundations October 16, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm ET Module 4: Interview Foundations October 18, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm ET Classes will be
Join the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD) for their 75th Annual Conference from October 12-16 in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference is an opportunity for campus mental health leaders to: Gain professional development skills for inclusive practices in mental health centers Learn about the latest strategies in prevention, clinical care, training, organizational structure, ethics and law, outcomes and metrics, and leadership skills Increase knowledge of innovative models and initiatives in campus mental health Areas of focus include: Counseling/Clinical work; Covid-19 impacts on student mental health and service delivery; Diversity, Inclusion & Inclusive Excellence; Ethics/Law; Leadership and Management
With the emergence of AI and the growing isolation of students caused by technology and virtual learning, student well-being is a key focus heading into the new academic year. Join Studiosity for a webinar on gordinga path to student wellbeing. Speakers Dr. Andrea Levinson from the University of Toronto and Dr. Ainsley Carry from the University of British Columbia will delve into important subjects such as student support, balancing work, life, and studies, and fostering social connections, while addressing challenges, strategies, and the future of “student life". Register for the webinar here
Our brains are naturally attuned to stories, making the narratives we pair with data more likely to lead to actionable insights. Join EnCompass Learning Center for a course on data storytelling, where participants will learn how to turn data and findings into compelling, visual stories that are clear, engaging, and aligned with your analysis. This online course will consist of two modules: Module 1: Effective Data Storytelling October 21, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET Module 2: Interview Foundations October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET Register for the course here
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
Join Healthy Campus Alberta for a webinar on the CCWS Tableau Dashboard reporting tool. Dr. Andrew Szeto, Director of Mental Health Strategy at the University of Calgary, will walk participants through how to navigate and interpret the data, figures, and statistics displayed on the Tableau. Participants can follow along on their own dashboards to deepen their understanding in real-time. This is an opportunity to explore how to use CCWS data and customize it for your campus’ mental health strategy. Register for the webinar here
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan) and the Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC) are co-hosting the 2024 National Indigenous Education Symposium. Th 2024 symposium, taking place in Halifax Nova Scotia, brings together leaders from higher education, policy, and industry to discuss the significance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives, wisdom, and practices into solutions for Canada’s most urgent challenges. Attendees will participate in collaborative discussions focused on innovative approaches to enhance the well-being and success of Indigenous students. Participants will also reflect on a shared vision for advancing, preserving, and honouring Indigenous culture, wisdom, and heritage within postsecondary education. Learn more about the symposium
This webinar from the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) will discuss diet culture, including the damage it can inflict and how it may manifest in the post-secondary setting. Speakers Emily Donahue from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre and Steven Bowa from Sheena’s Place will present approaches to counter diet culture and promote student mental health. Register for the webinar here
L'Observatoire sur la santé mentale étudiante en enseignment supérieur (osmées) will launch the Quebec National Survey on Student Mental Health in Higher Education and its Determinants: Temps pour toi, on November 4th, 2024. Full time and part-time students at CEGEPs and universities across Quebec will be invited to participate until November 22nd The goals of the survey are to: Provide an overview of student mental health and its changes over time; Create detailed profiles of various sub-groups within the student population; Evaluate the need for, access to, and utilization of psychosocial support services. Learn more about the survey here If
Join the Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Chapter for a new workshop on Inclusive and Equitable Evaluation Using a Theory of Change. Facilitated by Elizabeth Sweitzer, attendees will learn how evaluators and implementers create Theories of Change (ToCs) to clarify the reasoning behind a proposed initiative, illustrate how the intended transformation could occur in a specific setting, and provide evidence-based justifications for its potential to achieve meaningful outcomes. To foster fairness and social justice in our efforts, it is essential to question our own knowledge frameworks by recognizing and examining our biases to understand the implications of our methods. By employing