Reimagine Orientation for All Learners
Presented in partnership with SmarterServices
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23 ~ 3:00-4:00pm (Eastern)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Overview
Orientation is more than an event—it’s a launchpad. In our second session of the "Optimizing Orientation" webinar series, we focus on creating experiences that support adult and nontraditional learners, who are often underserved by traditional models.
In this one-hour session, Barbara Glass from the College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading (Toronto, Canada) shares insights on building equitable and empowering orientation programs for adult students returning to learning—both online and on-ground.
What You'll Learn
- Designing orientation for diverse educational backgrounds
- Addressing digital access and readiness challenges
- Encouraging persistence and confidence from day one
Join us to learn how orientation can become a powerful foundation for belonging—and why that matters now more than ever.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for professionals who support student success and engagement:
- Academic Administrators
- Advisors & Coaches
- Deans, Vice Presidents & Presidents
- Directors
- Enrollment Management Teams
- Faculty Members
- Higher Education Consultants & Researchers
- Online Learning Professionals
- Student Affairs & Student Services Professionals
- TRIO Professionals
- Tutoring Coordinators
- Parent & Family Program Administrators
Meet The Speaker
Barbara Glass
Executive Director
College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading
The CSCAU supports Ontario's public colleges in delivering academic upgrading programs and services for adults. It supports 24 public colleges across regions including Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Thunder Bay, and more.
Barbara Glass plays a pivotal role in Ontario’s academic upgrading landscape. Drawing on her expertise and leadership, she empowers colleges with practical tools, policy guidance, and training—ensuring adult learners across the province gain foundational skills and pathways to post-secondary education.
âś… Reserve Your Spot
This session is free but space is limited.
Register now