UTM is located in the heart of Mississauga with access to lots of green space, campus deer 🦌, and much more. Our campus is renowned for its award-winning faculty, impactful alumni, and strong partnerships with our community. The Department of Student Housing & Residence Life fosters inclusive communities that support academic excellence and personal growth, ensuring every student feels valued and empowered. Visit us at UTM to learn at the leading edge and be part of a community that cares for you and our planet. This institute offers an unparalleled opportunity for new professionals to gain essential skills, network with industry experts and develop their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Details
Dates: June 15-18, 2025
Where: UTM Campus
Why? Check out our teaser video!
Schedule
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| 8:00 - 8:45 AM Breakfast Colman Commons | 8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast Colman Commons | 8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast Colman Commons |
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| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Morning Intros Jen S and Kristen MN1270 | 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM TRAVEL | 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM TRAVEL | 11:00 AM Check out | ||
| 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM Session: Personal Development Jen Gonzales MN1270 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM SESSION: Approaches to Mentorship and Supervision Stu Grunwell MN1270 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDI SESSION: Building Indigenous Learning into the Student Experience Kristen Mendonca MN1210 |
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| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM BREAK | 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM BREAK
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| 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM SESSION: Assessment Jonathan Davis MN1270 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM SESSION: Situation, Crisis Response & Management Lara Hof and Kristin Lennan MN1270 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EDI SESSION: Cross-Cultural Understanding Dwaine Taylor MN1210 |
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| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM LUNCH Colman Commons | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM LUNCH Colman Commons | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM LUNCH Colman Commons |
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| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM RESLIFE STREAM SESSION: Residence & the Curricular Approach Melissa Pratt Morgan MN5128 | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM HOUSING & OPS STREAM SESSION: Occupancy Management/ Admissions Trends Diana Cappa MN6128 | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM Capstone Project Time #2 | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM RESLIFE STREAM SESSION: Community Management Jen Skinner & Stuart Craddock MN5128 | 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM HOUSING & OPS STREAM SESSION: Project Management Chad Nuttall & Britt Reifenstein MN6128 |
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| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM BREAK | 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM BREAK | 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM BREAK |
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3:00 - 5:00 PM Check-In and Registration | 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM SESSION: Conflict Mediation Kristen Leal MN1270 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM SESSION: Student Development Theory Dave Kim MN1270 | 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM Capstone Presentations Brian Cunha MN1210 |
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4:00 PM - 4:15 PM BREAK | 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM BREAK | 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM BREAK |
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4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Capstone Project Time #1 | 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM Training & Facilitation Jamal Nickie MN1270 | 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM Closing Jen S and Kristen MN1210 |
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome & Appetizers |
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM SESSION: Launching Capstone Brian Cunha MN1210 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM Dinner - On-Campus! | 6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner - Off Campus in Port Credit! | 6:30 - 9:00 PM The Last Splash Social Dinner, raffle prizes, awards, photobooth, music (DJ Day Smoke), table activities, and more! Join us for the “last splash” to finish off the conference. |
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7:30 PM Hospitality Suite Opens! OPH 5th Floor Common Room | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Outback Team Building Social | 7:30 - 9:30 PM Crooked Cue Social with ping pong, pool tables, and appetizers |
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Faculty Presenters!
Here is a preview of some of the faculty you can anticipate to facilitate sessions during the conference!
Brian Cunha
Director, SHRL
University of Toronto Mississauga
Britt Reifenstein
Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
McMaster University
Chad Nuttall
Assistant Dean of Students & International Initiatives
University of Toronto Mississauga
Dave Kim
Warden, Hart House
University of Toronto St.George
Diana Cappa
Manager of Housing Operations & Administration
University of Toronto Scarborough
Dwaine Taylor
Founder, Executive Director
Newpact
Headshot coming soon!
Jamal Nickie
Manager, Residence Life
York University
Jen Gonzales
Executive Director, Student Affairs
Toronto Metropolitan University
Jen Skinner
Assistant Director, Residence Admin and Operations
University of Toronto Mississauga
Jonathan Davis
Research and Assessment Analyst
University of Toronto Mississauga
Kristen Leal
Assistant Director, Residence Life
University of Toronto Mississauga
Kristin Lennan
Associate Director, Residence Life
University of Guelph
Kristen Mendonca
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer
Carleton University
Lara Hof
Founder, Hof and Associates
Hof and Associates
Laura Storey
Executive Director, Housing and Residence Life
Carleton University
Melissa Pratt Morgan
Associate Director: Residence Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
Stu Grunwell
Area Coordinator, North Residences
University of Guelph
Stuart Craddock
Manager, Residence Life
University of Toronto St. George - Woodsworth College
Meet the Planning Committee
Contact our committee at shrlconferences.utm@utoronto.ca
Residence Education & Transition Coordinator
Sub-Committees: Learning Experiences & Assessment, Socials
Residence Education & Learning Coordinator
Sub-Committees: Learning Experiences & Assessment, Communications & Marketing
