Welcome to the McLaughlin College Academic Orientation August, 2005

Platform Guests Ian Greene, Master of McLaughlin College and Professor of Political ScienceIan Greene, Master of McLaughlin College and Professor of Political Science Terry Conlin, McLaughlin Academic AdvisorTerry Conlin, McLaughlin Academic Advisor Paul Cameron, McLaughlin Residence Life CoordinatorPaul Cameron, McLaughlin Residence Life Coordinator Mike Webster, President, McLaughlin Student CouncilMike Webster, President, McLaughlin Student Council Ali Salam, Social Orientation CoordinatorAli Salam, Social Orientation Coordinator Nadia or Hugh from the Foundations Computer Assistance ProgramNadia or Hugh from the Foundations Computer Assistance Program Some McLaughlin Fellows, including Randall Pilson, McLaughlin Graduate & TrumpeterSome McLaughlin Fellows, including Randall Pilson, McLaughlin Graduate & Trumpeter

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 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.

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: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 & Engineering, Science & KinesiologyBethune: Science & Engineering, Science & Kinesiology Calumet: “Technology and the Arts”Calumet: “Technology and the Arts” –Business, Communications Studies, Urban Studies, Math for Commerce, Math & Statistics, Economics & Business, Geography, Business & Society.

Atkinson & Glendon Colleges Not traditional Oxford-Cambridge colleges, but Faculties with their own departments.Not traditional Oxford-Cambridge colleges, but 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 & Business Glendon College (located at Bayview & Lawrence)Glendon College (located at Bayview & Lawrence) –Bilingual programs in the liberal arts, International Studies, and Public Affairs.

Greetings from York Leaders President Lorna Marsden:President Lorna Marsden: –“I would particularly like to welcome all new students to York University. York University is Canada's leading interdisciplinary university and the third largest university in Canada. You are joining an academic community of some 60,000 people. Yet, it’s a place where you can get involved and make a difference. So welcome to York and welcome to a bright future.”

Video Greetings Vice-President (Students), Rob TiffinVice-President (Students), Rob Tiffin Dean Robert Drummond, Faculty of ArtsDean Robert Drummond, Faculty of Arts Prof. Nancy Mandel, Chair of SociologyProf. Nancy Mandel, Chair of Sociology Prof. David McNally, Chair of Political ScienceProf. David McNally, Chair of Political Science Prof. Janice Newton, Undergraduate Director, Political ScienceProf. Janice Newton, Undergraduate Director, Political Science Prof. Darryl Reed, Chair, Division of Social ScienceProf. Darryl Reed, Chair, Division of Social Science Prof. Chris Roberts, Coordinator, Labour Studies ProgramProf. Chris Roberts, Coordinator, Labour Studies Program

Public Policy and Administration: Thomas Klassen

Global Political Studies: Sergei Plekhanov

Other Interdisciplinary Programs Law & Society:Law & Society: –Dorathy Moore Criminology:Criminology: –Gail Kellough Health & Society:Health & Society: –Megan Davies

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)

Mike Webster McLaughlin Student CouncilMcLaughlin Student Council –Room 143 McLaughlin College Council Activities for StudentsCouncil Activities for Students –“Dynamacs” –Ski trip: last Friday/Saturday in January –The McLaughlin Formal & Semi-Formal Student clubs in McLaughlin CollegeStudent clubs in McLaughlin College –Macmedia, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy & Administration, Model UN, Model NATO, Criminology, Law & Society, Yearbook, Aboriginal Students Association, East African Assoc., Iranian Assoc., Global Political Studies, Peace By Peace –Supported by McLaughlin College: Health & Society, Labour Studies

Social Orientation August 28 – September 6

9:00 amContinental Breakfast 9:15 amWelcome to McLaughlin College 10:00 amManaging Your Time and Your Money 11:00 amThe Secret to Career Success in ANY Major 12:00 pmLunch with Your Peer Advisor 1:00 pmGetting A’s at York (three groups) 2:00 pmRoundtable Discussion - People and Services You Should Know (Ombudsperson, Counselling & Development Centre, Centre for Adademic Writing) 3:00 pmReading, Writing and Remembering (Adam Segal) 4:00 pmEnd of Day

Faculty of Arts Program Day Thursday, September 1 Programs affiliated with McLaughlin College, Founders College and Vanier College will have booths in the Founders College Assembly Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Programs affiliated with McLaughlin College, Founders College and Vanier College will have booths in the Founders College Assembly Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Presentations in the McLaughlin Junior Common Room (here):Presentations in the McLaughlin Junior Common Room (here): –9:00 a.m. Global Political Studies –9:45 a.m. Public Policy & Administration –10:30 a.m. Political Science 1 –1:15 a.m. Sociology –12:00: Luncheon receptions at departments in Ross Building –1:30 p.m.: Criminology –2:15 p.m.: Law and Society –3:00 p.m.: Labour Studies –3:45 p.m.: Health and Society Programs affiliated with Stong College and Calumet College will have presentations in Complex II.Programs affiliated with Stong College and Calumet College will have presentations in Complex II. –1:15-2:00 The English session: Stong 212The English session: Stong 212 The Kinesiology session: Stong 211.The Kinesiology session: Stong 211. Other Faculties (Fine Arts, Business, Environmental Studies, Atkinson, Education, Science): contact the Faculty for day & time of program presentations.Other Faculties (Fine Arts, Business, Environmental Studies, Atkinson, Education, Science): contact the Faculty for day & time of program presentations.

York Day: Tuesday, September 6 A one day “Welcome Week Finale” for all new York students. Details will be posted on the York Orientation Web Site as they are confirmed ( one day “Welcome Week Finale” for all new York students. Details will be posted on the York Orientation Web Site as they are confirmed ( Classes start on Wednesday, September 7Classes start on Wednesday, September 7

Welcome to York & McLaughlin!