The Student Life staff team actively contributes to the professional discourse related to our work.  Have a look at some of our publications and conference presentations.

Publications

Lusis, T. & Bauder, H. (in press). Immigration and Settlement in Guelph: Historic and Contemporary Trends. In Andrews, C., Biles, J., Brustein, M., Esses, V.M. , and Trolley, E. (eds.) "Immigration, Integration, and Inclusion in Ontario Cities," School of Policy Study Queen’s University, Kingston.

Lusis, T. & Bauder, H. (2011). Migration and labour markets: an interpretation of the literature. In K. Townsend, A. Wilkinson (Eds.), Research Handbook on the Future of Work and Employment Relations. Cheltenham:  Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. 

Schnarr, L. (2008). "Fanning the Sparks of Inner Possibility:  Promoting Youth Civic Engagement on our Campuses," Communique, (Vol. 8, #2), Canadian Association of College & University Student Services.

Schnarr, L. (2006).  Fanning the Sparks of Inner Possibility:  An Exploratory Study of Youth Civic Engagement.  In partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Degree of Master of Arts, University of Guelph.

Schnarr, L. (2001).  “Developing Non-Hierarchical Leadership on Campus—Case Studies & Best Practices in Higher Education:  A Book Review”, Concepts & Connections, (Vol. 9, #3), National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs, University of Maryland.

Schnarr, L.  (2001). Preparing for Life and Work Beyond University—Module 2:  Leadership & Teamwork, Student Life & Career Services, University of Guelph.

Schnarr, L. (1997). “Student Volunteers:  Cheap Labour or Integral Members of Our Staff?”, Communique, (Vol. 8, #1), Canadian Association of College & University Student Services.

Schnarr, L. (1996). The Burton-Brown Expedition, Counselling & Student Resource Centre, University of Guelph.

Smith, N. (2012). A Place where I feel Safe: Reconceptualizing the Aboriginal Resource Centre from the Perspective of Aboriginal University Students. Masters Thesis, University of Guelph: Atrium

Townshend, B. & Schnarr, L.  (2011).  First-generation students.  In S. Gottheil & C. Smith (Eds.), SEM in Canada:  Promoting student and institutional success in Canadian colleges and universities.  Washington: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Presentations

Leadership Educator's Institute 2012

Thibodeau, S. & Carter, J. (2012). Being Flexible: Unbending Leadership Certificate Programs.

CACUSS 2012

Wehkamp, C., Smith, N. & Baldwin, R. (2012). Bridging worldviews: A holistic approach to supporting Aboriginal students.

14th National Metropolis Conference

Lusis, T. (2012) “Immigration in Guelph: 2012 Updates” presented at 14th National Metropolis Conference, February 29-March 3, Toronto.

CACUSS 2011

Munaretto, M. & Townshend, B. (2011). First Year Students Bounce Back.

Routledge, R. & Townshend, B. (2011). Reinventing Men's Helping Roles.

Schnarr, L. (2011). You had me at T-Test:  Assessment in Student Affairs.

Townshend, B. (2011). Working with First Generation Students.