Past Conferences
AACUSS also organised Winter Workshops between 1983 and 2006 and Fall Worshops 2007 to 2010.
Spring Conferences 1975 to 2012
• 2012 University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, May 27th – May 30th, “Collaboration: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. Keynote Speakers: Dave Cormier, Manager, Web Communications & Innovations, University of Prince Edward Island and Michael Ungar, Ph.D. Professor of Social Work, Dalhousie University and Scientific Director, Resilience Research Centre.
• 2011 Dalhousie University, Halifax, May 29 – June 1, “Transitions”. Keynote speakers: Brad McRae, Atlantic Leadership Development Institute and Françoise Morissette, Queens University
• 2010 University of New Brunswick, Saint John, May 30 – June 02,
“Energize: Mind, Body, Spirit”. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Donna Hardy Cox
• 2009 Saint Francis Xavier, May 24-26, “The Integrated Student experience:
A Holistic Approach”. Keynote Speaker: David McMurray, Wilfred Laurier
University
• 2008 Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic, June 21,
“Imagine!” (Held in conjunction with CACUSS)
• 2007 Saint Mary’s University, June 3-5, 2007, “AACUSS/CBIE Without
Borders: an International Perspective”
• 2006 Cape Breton University, June 3-6, 2006, “Transitions &
Transformations: The Evolving Role of Student Services”
• 2005 AACUSS by the Sea, June 5-8, 2005; Dalhousie University
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SUCCESS 1975-2005
• 2004 AACUSS and AARAO Interchange; Acadia University, WE
ARE FAMILY
• 2003 University of Prince Edward Island, June 4-5
CELEBRATE!
Keynote Speaker: Hon. Marion Reid
• 2002 University of New Brunswick (Fredericton), June 22 (piggy-backed
with the CACUSS Conference “Where the Land Meets the Sea”) ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING & EVENING EXTRAVAGANZA
• 2001 Mount Saint Vincent University (co-hosted by Dalhousie), June 3-5
SPANNING MILLENIA: BRIDGING THE GAP
• 2000 MUN-Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, June 4-7
NEW REALITIES
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Robert Richards, Mr. Eric Norman
• 1999 University of New Brunswick (Saint John), June 6-8
MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE MILLENIUM STUDENT Keynote
Speaker: Ray Ivany, Nova Scotia Community College
• 1998 Mount Allison University, June 3-6
WISDOM AND ENTHUSIASM: SUCCESS IS STUDENT SERVICES Keynote
Speaker: Dr. Dean Stetson, Lethbridge Community College
• 1997 Dalhousie University , June 19-22.
Navigating Unchartered Waters (Combined
AACUSS/CACUSS event)
• 1996 University College of Cape Breton, June 2-4
SAILING FORWARD IN SHIFTING WINDS
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jacquelyn Scott, UCCB President
• 1995 University of Prince Edward Island, June 4-7 BACK
TO THE FUTURE 20th Anniversary Conference
• 1994 Memorial University of Newfoundland June 26-29
CATCH THE DRIFT: THRIVING IN THE 90S
Theme speakers: Hon. Clyde Wells, Premier of Newfoundland Dr. Edna
Turpin-Downey, President, Cabot College Dr. Jacqueline Thayer-Scott,
President, University College of Cape Breton
• 1993 University of New Brunswick May 16-18
ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF STUDENT LIFE ON CAMPUS Theme speaker:
Dr. Michael Benjamin, Professor, University of Guelph
• 1992 Université Sainte-Anne May 13-15
ACCESSIBILITY
Keynote speaker: Late Kesebi, President Elect Student’s Union Dalhousie
University
• 1991 Saint Francis Xavier University May 27-29
COOPERATION IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO STUDENTS Keynote
speaker: Dr. Peggy Patterson, Student Services, University of Guelph
• 1990 Nova Scotia Agricultural College June 3-6
STUDENT SERVICES – ENRICHMENT AND ENLIGHTENMENT, ISSUES FOR THE 90S
Keynote speaker: Mr. Walter Stewart, Journalist
• 1989 Acadia University June 25-28 HIGHER EDUCATION & THE COMMUNITY Keynote Speakers: Dr. Rosemary Brown, Faculty of Human & Social Development, University of Victoria Dr. Louis-Philippe Blanchard, President, Université de Moncton Dr Stephen Lewis Baker, Fairly Distinguished Visitor in Canadian Culture – University College University of Toronto
• 1988 St. Mary’s University May 29-June 1
STUDENT SERVICES WHO ARE WE? Keynote Speaker: Mr. Bill Carr
• 1987 Memorial University May 30-June 2
ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE & CHARTING THE
COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
Keynote Speakers: Mr. Peter Wilkin, Director of Student Relations,
Pensacola College Pensacola, Florida Dr. Wayne Ludlow, Dean of Student
Affairs & Services, Memorial University
• 1986 Dalhousie University May 25-27
ENERGIZER ’86
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Alan Simmons, Peterborough, Ontario
• 1985 Mount Allison University May 26-28
STUDENTS AND STUDENT SERVICES WORKING TOGETHER Keynote
Speaker: Mr. Greg Saunders, Executive Director of Big Brothers/Big
Sisters Victoria, B.C.
• 1984 Université de Moncton May 27-29
THE PAST AND FUTURE
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Douglas Eaton, Vice-President, Student Affairs,
Memorial University Dr. Susan Bowling Komives, Vice-President, Student
Affairs, Stephens College
• 1983 University of Prince Edward Island June 26-29
THE SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
Keynote speakers: Dr. John Gardiner, Direction of University, 101 University
of South Carolina Dr. Lee Noel, Executive Director The ACT National Centre
for the Advancement of Educational Practices
• 1982 Mount Saint Vincent University May 16-18
STUDENTSHIP
Theme address delivered by: Mr. Ken Long, Dean of Students, University of
Windsor
• 1981 St. Francis Xavier University
THE CHANGING STUDENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY
STUDENT SERVICES Theme address delivered by: Dr. D. Looker, Professor, Acadia University
• 1980 Université Sainte-Anne May 26-28
RESPONSE TO CHANGE
Theme address delivered by: Dr. Susan Bowling, Vice-President of
Student Services, Stephens College Columbia, Missouri
• 1979 University of New Brunswick May 28-30
THE IMPACT OF CHANGING ENROLLMENT PATTERNS Theme
address delivered by: Dr. Catherine Wallace, Chairperson, MPHEC
• 1978 Acadia University May 29-31
NOW WHEN I WAS A STUDENT Theme address delivered by: Dr. J.R.C. Perkyn, Dean of Arts, Acadia University
• 1977 University of Prince Edward Island May 25-27
TIME MANAGEMENT
Theme address given by: A.W. McInnis University of Guelph Gestalt
Counselling Gerry Levinson Psychologist PEI Department of Health
• 1976 Saint Mary’s University May 18-21
STUDENT SERVICES AND THE LAW
Theme address given by: H.N. Janisch, Professor of Law, Dalhousie
University
• 1975 Université de Moncton February 25-28
CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS
Theme address given by: Dr. Peter Read Assistant Professor of Sociology
Graduate Centre City University of New York
