The 2008 AAPPA Fall Education Conference held on Novemeber 6 & 7 at the Citadel Hotel In Halifax, NS was a great success. With a a record number of attendees from 17 different member institutions across Atlantic Canada we recieved lots of positive feedback and comments to assess the effectiveness of the conference and meets your needs and expectations for next year. For this we would like to thank everyone that participated.
This conference’s adgenda included Billy Riggs, guest speaker, and the following educational tracks:
BILLY RIGGS – Guest Speaker
Billy Riggs, world-class illusionist, comedian and motivation speaker, magically transformed the AAPPA Fall Education Conference into one our members will never forget! Enhancing his powerful message on leadership with non-stop excitment.
TRACK 1 – ASSET MANAGEMENT
Leader – Gary Schmeisser
Potential Users – Gary Schmeisser
How supervisors can effectively utilize an asset management system – Gary Schmeisser
Case Study: Team approach to inspecting and repairing buildings during the summer – Rob MacCormick
TRACK 2 – SUSTAINABILITY
Leader – Rochelle Owen
Sustainability on Campus – Rochelle Owen
Sustainability Certification Program – David Taylor and Wensley Power
Green Procurement: Green Cleaning Products – Mike Murphy
TRACK 3 – HUMAN RESOURCES
Leader – Christine Matheson
Sick Time Management – Audrey Kenney
Supporting Performance and Success – Janice MacInnis
Employee Engagement and Motivation – Janice MacInnis