University of Waterloo
Friday, March 28, 2025 – Sunday, March 30, 2025
Call for Programs
Proposals Due by Tuesday, January 21, 2024 with decisions in early February.
Submitting a program for a Regional Conference is a quick and simple process. You don’t need to be an expert to be a conference presenter, just have a program or idea you would like to share with the NODA community. While undergraduate students are welcome (and encouraged) to present at a NODA Regional Conference, we ask a professional or graduate student member be responsible for submitting the session proposal.
Submit a proposal for:
- Educational Session – Showcase current research, best practices, and/or professional techniques which advance the field of orientation, transition, and retention or enhance our professional careers.
- Roundtable – Organized conversation with one or more moderators. Moderators provide a contextual overview to the topic and then facilitate dialogue between participants.
- Skills Based Sessions – Highlight the skills and tools that don’t always get to shine in the OTR arena. Skill based sessions are practical demonstrations of everyday skills OTR professionals may need.
NODA recognizes the time constraints many of our members are under and has reduced the amount of information required to submit a program. We hope to make the submission process less onerous and more accessible for anyone interested in presenting.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a program, the strength of any Regional Conference begins with educational session submissions from our members.
To help guide your session development, each session should focus on a primary target audience, with the goal of achieving a predefined learning outcome or advancement in a core competency. Use the links below to learn more.
Call for Reviewers
Reviewers are needed to assist in the blind review process for Regional Conference educational session submissions as well as regional awards. Reviewers will provide feedback to the NODA staff and Regional Conference Planning Team to assist in the select process. The time commitment to review is nominal, with reviews happening in January and early February. To sign-up to be a reviewer, complete the interest form here or visit the NODA Submission Center and select the Educational Programs & Awards Reviewer Volunteer Form.
Registration & Pricing
|
Type / Deadline |
Early Bird Registration |
Regular Registration |
Late Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate |
$180.00 (USD) |
$205.00 (USD) |
$255.00 (USD) |
|
Member |
$180.00 (USD) |
$205.00 (USD) |
$255.00 (USD) |
|
Non-Member |
$360.00 (USD) |
$385.00 (USD) |
$435.00 (USD) |
|
Associate Member |
$250.00 (USD) |
$290.00 (USD) |
$365.00 (USD) |
NEF Funding is available for this event. Learn more and apply here. Applications are due by January 15, 2025.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo-St. Jacobs
14 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ON N2V 2J9
$169.00 (CAD) per night plus taxes and fees
Cutoff booking date is March 7, 2025
Schedule of Events
|
Time |
Event |
Location |
|
Friday, March 28 | ||
|
3:00 p.m. |
Hotel Check-in Begins |
Holiday Inn, Waterloo |
|
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
Conference Check-In | |
|
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
Conference Committee Meeting |
Holiday Inn, Waterloo |
|
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Dinner on your own | |
|
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. |
R7 Social and Service |
Holiday Inn, Waterloo |
|
Saturday, March 29 | ||
|
7:30 – 8:15 a.m. |
Conference Registration/Check-In |
University of Waterloo |
|
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. |
Conference Welcome, Conference Roll Call, Banner Drop Off, Welcome Energizers |
University of Waterloo |
|
9:00 – 9:50 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker |
University of Waterloo |
|
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. |
Undergrad Programming – Case Study |
University of Waterloo |
|
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. |
Grad and Pro Programming |
University of Waterloo |
|
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. |
Ed Session Block 1 |
University of Waterloo |
|
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
University of Waterloo |
|
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. |
Ed Session Block 2 |
University of Waterloo |
|
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. |
Ed Session Block 3 |
University of Waterloo |
|
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. |
Ed Session Block 4 |
University of Waterloo |
|
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
ROLI |
University of Waterloo |
|
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
Grad and Pro Programming |
University of Waterloo |
|
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
University of Waterloo |
|
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Fashion Show |
University of Waterloo |
|
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
Swag Swap |
University of Waterloo |
|
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. |
Evening Entertainment – Play Fair and Pro Social |
University of Waterloo |
|
Sunday, March 30 (School Spirit Attire) | ||
|
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Case Study Presentations |
University of Waterloo |
|
9:00 – 10 a.m. |
Grad and Pro Programming – Roundtables |
University of Waterloo |
|
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Closing Session: Awards, Brunch/Lunch |
University of Waterloo |
Award Nominations
Applications and nominations are now open for the award categories listed below. All award submissions are due Thursday, February 6, 2025 by 11:59 PM CST. Recipients will be honored during upcoming Regional Conferences. Regional award winners will advance for consideration for the 2025 Annual Conference awards. Award submission forms can be found at forms.nodaweb.org/award/browse.
Open Awards
- Innovative Program Award
- Outstanding New OTR Professional Award
- Outstanding OTR Professional Award
- Outstanding Student Leader Award
Award Reviewers Needed!
Award reviewers are needed for the 2025 Regional Awards cycle. If you would like to assist in the review process, please complete this form. This opportunity is open to all NODA members.