Expression of Interest (EOI) Application Form

"Getting Connected" 11th Annual

Eastern Region Support Staff Conference

October 22-24, 2014

At Elmhirst’s Resort, Peterborough

The Centre for Organizational Learning at Algonquin College is sponsoring 10 Support Staff to attend the 2014 conference that is coordinated by the Eastern Region College Committee on Human Resources Development (ERCCHRD). This unique networking and professional development opportunity brings together allsupport staff from Algonquin, Durham, Fleming, La Cite, Loyalistand St. Lawrence Colleges to make connections and to further develop personal skill sets and competencies. This year’s Conference theme is”Creating An Inclusive Culture At Your College”.

We encourage you to visit the Eastern Region Program Website where you can view this year’s program details including the brochure, opening plenary session, concurrent workshops and closing keynote and where you can also take a peek at the Conference pictures from previous years. Here is the url link to the Program website -

If you are interested in attending, please complete your“Expression of Interest/EOI” form,approved by your supervisor, by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, 17 September, 2014& return to:

Val Sayah, Centre for Organizational Learning,Room C135, or scan:

Name: ______Ext. ______

Position: ______Dept/School: ______

Have you applied to attend this conference in a previous year(s)? __ Yes __No

If you were accepted, what year did you attend? ______

I wish to attend this conference for the following reasons: (write on back if required)

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______Manager’s Name ______Manager’s Signature ______

It is anticipated that more requests will be received to attend this Conference than there are spaces available. All applications will be acknowledged. You will be notified by 19th September, 2014 and asked to confirm your acceptance, if you have been chosen to attend.

Please note that registration, accommodation and meal costs are covered by the Centre for Organizational Learning. Travel costs are the responsibility of your Department/School and the College encourages employees to car pool and to rent a vehicle for travelling to College events. Thank you for your interest in this Eastern Region PD opportunity!