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Annual Meeting
In addition to the business meeting, this annual event offers professional
development and sessions for sharing ideas and solutions to current
challenges in the field.
The Fall 2011 retreat will be held at The Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre, in Cambridge, Ontario on October 25 and 26.
We are currently soliciting submissions for presentations.
Concurrent presentations will be 45 minutes in length, to be followed by 15 minutes of audience participation. To submit a proposal, use the online form here or email Lisa Fanjoy at lfanjoy@wlu.ca
Click here to view the tentative schedule for 2011
Past Retreats and Annual Meetings
View resources from Fall 2010 Retreat here
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OCULL Listserv
To keep up to date on developments
in the field of university lifelong learning and
to engage in discussions and debates and information
sharing, join the OCULL listserv. Contact ocull@yahoo.ca to request access.
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Newsletter
At least twice a year, members
receive a comprehensive electronic newsletter of
information about issues and people in Ontario
university continuing education.
To read our most recent newsletter, and view our archives, please go to
the Newsletter section of this website.
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Government Relations
Since its creation, OCULL has
made many submissions to government on behalf of
adult students and in response to government position
papers and policies. OCULL is actively involved
in promoting the role of Ontario's universities
in adult training and labour force development.
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External Liaison
OCULL maintains relationship with
parallel professional associations, including the
Canadian Association for
University Continuing Education
(CAUCE), the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education
(CNIE), the Heads of Continuing Education of the
Ontario college system, and regional associations
in Canada and the US. From time to time, joint meetings
and other collaborative events are organized with
one or more partners.
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OCULL Sub-Committees
One of the many benefits of being a member of the Ontario Council for University Lifelong Learning is that you will be welcomed to join any of its sub-committees. Sitting on these committees doesn't require a significant amount of time plus you'll have an opportunity to build upon and expand relationships with colleagues having similar interests across Ontario.
If you are interested in joining any of these committees or if you would like further information, please email us at ocull@yahoo.ca
Communications Committee
The main purpose of the Communications Committee is to ensure the information posted on the OCULL website is up-to-date and accurately reflects the mandate of OCULL. This committee will provide recommendations for major updates to the OCULL Executive as necessary. This committee is also responsible for developing the OCULL Newsletter that is published electronically twice annually (Spring and Fall).
Research Committee
Members of the Research Committee will coordinate the application and review process of submissions for research projects funded by the OCULL Research Fund.
Retreat/AGM Planning Committee
In consultation with the OCULL Executive, the Retreat Planning Committee is responsible for all aspects of planning the Annual OCULL Retreat/AGM including scheduling and programming of the event such as: site selection, securing speakers/presenters, budgetary matters, and marketing initiatives.
Standing Committee on Distance Education
This group is comprised of representatives of OCULL member institutes and focuses on best practices, challenges, and opportunities in distance education and online learning. It engages in liaison with government and other agencies, advocates on behalf of adult distance learners, seeks outside funding to support research, and undertakes collaborative projects. The DE Standing Committee meets online throughout the year with a goal to share information and support each other in a spirit of continuous learning and development. This group also contributes to the planning of the annual OCULL retreat to ensure that relevant distance education themes are incorporated into the program. The Chair of the standing committee is Natalie Giesbrecht (University of Guelph).
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Important Links
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