66th Annual Conference
www.erappa2016.org
October 16th - 19th, 2016
Call for Presentations
The Ontario chapters of OAPPA and OCFMA of the Eastern Region of Association of Higher
Education Facilities Officers (ERAPPA) invite you to submit a proposal for a presentation at the
ERAPPA Annual Conference to be held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada from October 16 th to
October 19th, 2016.
THEME
The facilities landscape is constantly changing and evolving, and being able to navigate through
those changes and land in a better place is a core value in the business of facilities
management. The theme of this year’s conference, Navigating in a Climate of Change, is of
immediate relevancy in these dynamic times.
A “Climate of Change” can exist or be created by technology, the environment, government
oversight, fiscal realities or even changing demographics, and facilities management
professionals must be prepared, flexible and creative. This year’s annual conference is looking
to create innovative and engaging dialogues to explore the many issues which involve a
“Climate of Change” and the challenges and opportunities associated with them.
AUDIENCE
Attendance at this annual conference will include approximately 500 higher education facilities
management professionals and business partners from eastern Canada and the northeastern
United States. Sessions will be 60 minutes in length and should allow adequate time for
questions. Typically, the presentations should be developed for groups of 30 to 75 attendees.
Business partners are encouraged to team up with member institutions for joint presentations.
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PRESENTATION TOPICS
Presentations should be related to the theme of “Navigating in a Climate of Change” The
Professional Development committee will be looking to offer a balanced program based along
five (5) educational tracks;
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Sustainability/utilities reduction;
Risk Management;
Human Resources/Leadership;
Reducing cost/increasing productivity;
Leveraging technology and Best Practices.
SELECTION PROCESS
Presentations from both ERAPPA member institutions and business partners are encouraged.
Non-proprietary presentations are preferred. Member institutions and business partners are
encouraged to create joint presentations that reflect the partnership and implementation of
ideas and /or projects. The Professional Development committee will review submissions and
selection will be based on the following;
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Overall Quality
Timeliness of the topic to facilities management
Relevance to the conference theme
Qualification(s) of the presenter(s)
Innovative ideas
ERAPPA is an organization of facilities professionals who have solid, but varied backgrounds in
facilities management. Presenters should assume basic audience knowledge and focus on
innovations as it relates to technology and management practices, problem solving and issues
of general interest. Honoraria or expenses are not normally provided and presenters are
required to register for the conference and be part of our networking opportunities.
LEARNING UNITS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
Attendees historically seek topics of interest to them individually, but may also be seeking
presentations that provide documented attendance in continuing education credits in various
disciplines, including but not limited to: architecture (AIA Credits), engineering (Professional
Development Hours for Professional Engineers that may vary by State or Province),
sustainability (GBCI (US-GBC LEED) or Green Globes), and Code Enforcement (may vary by State
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or Province). Presentations and topics that can or may provide credits in one or more of these
categories should be identified.
Check boxes are provided to indicate if the presentation is already approved for continuing
education credits, or the presenter feels their presentation is applicable and would like to work
with the Host Professional Development Committee to submit it for educational credits.
ERAPPA is a registered AIA/CES provider. Selected presentations will be submitted for
educational credits as applicable.
SUBMISSIONS
The FINAL date for the Presentation Submission Form to be submitted is March 4th, 2016
Submissions will only be accepted online at:
http://www.erappa2016.org/presentation-submission-form
QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions regarding this call for presentation, please contact kevin.gallinger@carleton.ca
Co-Chairs
Ron Swail, BA, RPA, FMA, LEED Green Assoc.
Chief Operations Officer,
Property Services & Sustainability
University of Toronto
255 McCaul Street, Level 4, Toronto, ON M5T 1W7
Tel: 416.978.5098
Fax: 416.978.3920
Email: ron.swail@utoronto.ca
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Richard Francki
Assistant Vice President
Campus Services & Business
Operations
York University
Tel: 416-736-2100 Ext. 55789
Fax: 416-736-5381
email: rfrancki@yorku.ca