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CURAC/ARUCC Ontario Regional Conference. Doug Creelman RALUT – Univ. of Toronto. T he Structure. No “Addresses,” round-table discussion groups Introductory remarks (thankfully brief) Each participant joined 3 (of 7) tables of 4-6 participants, for an hour, registered beforehand.
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CURAC/ARUCCOntario Regional Conference Doug Creelman RALUT – Univ. of Toronto
The Structure • No “Addresses,” round-table discussion groups • Introductory remarks (thankfully brief) • Each participant joined 3 (of 7) tables of 4-6 participants, for an hour, registered beforehand. • Final wrapup plenary, each table facilitator summarizing the work of the groups. • Feedback vehicle
Topics • 1. Drummond Commission Report: Post-secondary education in Ontario • 2. Drummond Report: Health in Ontario • 3. Drummond Report: Amalgamated pension administration in Ontario • 4. Co-Housing: a new way for seniors to live
More Topics • 5. Retiree Association relations with Faculty/Staff Unions and Associations • 6. Ontario regional meetings – the future • 7. Retiree Benefits, Privileges and Perks
The Feedback • The organization and topic selection • Format seen by most as “Very Good” • Topic selection majority thought was “Satisfactory” • The individual experience • All thought they were able to express their opinions • Most thought the one-day format was fine
A Facilitator’s Perspective • Participants were engaged, interested, interesting • Most had done their homework • It was a good day