Welcome to York University and McLaughlin College

McLaughlin College Student Orientation January, 2005

Platform Guests Ian Greene, Master of McLaughlin College and professor of political scienceIan Greene, Master of McLaughlin College and professor of political science Associate Dean Marilyn Lambert-Drache, on behalf of President Lorna Marsden, and Dean Drummond of the Faculty of ArtsAssociate Dean Marilyn Lambert-Drache, on behalf of President Lorna Marsden, and Dean Drummond of the Faculty of Arts Terry Conlin, Academic Advisor, McLaughlin CollegeTerry Conlin, Academic Advisor, McLaughlin College Heather McKnight, Vice-President, McLaughlin Student CouncilHeather McKnight, Vice-President, McLaughlin Student Council Fiona Crean, York University OmbudspersonFiona Crean, York University Ombudsperson

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McLaughlin College Orientation College: community of students and faculty dedicated to working together in the pursuit of knowledge and the development of the whole personCollege: community of students and faculty dedicated to working together in the pursuit of knowledge and the development of the whole person Based on the very successful Oxford-Cambridge tradition of 700 years. Colleges provideBased on the very successful Oxford-Cambridge tradition of 700 years. Colleges provide –Academic support-Interdisciplinary setting –Extracurricular activities-Sports, fitness, music, drama –Residences Very few universities in North America have colleges; we’re privileged at York. Each college has its own history.Very few universities in North America have colleges; we’re privileged at York. Each college has its own history. Gowns and hoodsGowns and hoods - more orientation information (eg. Foundations Computer Assistance Program, videostreams) - more orientation information (eg. Foundations Computer Assistance Program, videostreams) Take advantage of college activities and other opportunities at the university. These will open an amazing number of doors.Take advantage of college activities and other opportunities at the university. These will open an amazing number of doors. You’ll be getting invitations by to winter term college lunches with guest speakers. Please activate your York accounts, and your Passport York account.: be getting invitations by to winter term college lunches with guest speakers. Please activate your York accounts, and your Passport York account.:

York’s Colleges Colleges in Complex I (where we are now)Colleges in Complex I (where we are now) McLaughlin: public policyMcLaughlin: public policy –political science, sociology, criminology, law & society, public policy & administration, health & society, global political studies, labour studies Vanier: Humanities, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Education, Creative Writing, Classical Studies.Vanier: Humanities, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Education, Creative Writing, Classical Studies. Founders: “Self, Culture and Society”Founders: “Self, Culture and Society” – Anthropology, History, French Studies, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Area studies (Africa, East Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, South Asia), Development Studies Winters: all programs in Faculty of Fine Arts (visual arts, music, film, drama, dance)Winters: all programs in Faculty of Fine Arts (visual arts, music, film, drama, dance)

Complex II Colleges Stong: English, Linguistics, Languages, Kinesiology (coaching, sport administration, sport therapy)Stong: English, Linguistics, Languages, Kinesiology (coaching, sport administration, sport therapy) Bethune: Science, KinesiologyBethune: Science, Kinesiology Calumet: “Technology and the arts”Calumet: “Technology and the arts” –Communications studies, urban studies, math for commerce, math & statistics, economics & business, geography, business & society.

Atkinson & Glendon Colleges Not traditional Oxford-Cambridge colleges, but they are also faculties with their own departments.Not traditional Oxford-Cambridge colleges, but they are also faculties with their own departments. The Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional StudiesThe Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies –Administrative Studies, Social Work, Nursing, and evening programs in the liberal arts Glendon College (located at Bayview & Lawrence)Glendon College (located at Bayview & Lawrence) –Bilingual programs in the liberal arts, International Studies, and Public Affairs.

Prof. Marilyn Lambert-Drache Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts Petitions Petitions Academic Honesty Procedures and Education Academic Honesty Procedures and Education Student Support Student Support Student Complaints Student Complaints Student Discipline Student Discipline Access Initiatives Access Initiatives Student Retention Student Retention

Terry Conlin Your key to academic success at YorkYour key to academic success at York 237A McLaughlin College237A McLaughlin College Peer AdvisorsPeer Advisors Faculty AdvisorsFaculty Advisors MALL (McLaughlin Academic Lifeline)MALL (McLaughlin Academic Lifeline)

Heather McKnight McLaughlin Student CouncilMcLaughlin Student Council Room 140 McLaughlin CollegeRoom 140 McLaughlin College Council Activities for StudentsCouncil Activities for Students –“Dynamacs” –Ski trip: last Friday/Saturday in January –The McLaughlin Formal –Robbie Burns Night & poetry contest: January 25 Student clubs in McLaughlinStudent clubs in McLaughlin –Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Model UN, Criminology, Sociology, Yearbook, Aboriginal Students Association, MacMedia

Fiona Crean York’s new Ombudsperson & Director of Human RightsYork’s new Ombudsperson & Director of Human Rights –Formerly, executive director of the Ontario Ombudsman’s office, and worked with the Ontario Human Rights Commission. As well, she has experience with international development, Canada’s first nations, and employment equity. Office: basement of Atkinson CollegeOffice: basement of Atkinson College

Welcome to York!

McLaughlin College Academic Orientation Schedule Tuesday, January 4Tuesday, January 4 –3:30 - 4:30 Welcome: people & places you should know –4:30 - 5:30: managing your time and your money: Adam Segal –5:30 - 6:30: Getting A’s at York: College Fellows –6:30 - 7:30: Dinner –7:30 Social Orientation Wednesday, January 5 –3:30 - 4:30: The secret to Career Success in Any Major: Carolyn Steele –4:30 - 5:30: Peers and Tours –5:30 - 6:30: Reading, Writing and Remembering: Adam Segal –6:30 - 7:30: Dinner –7:30 Social Orientation