Episode 3: Health and safety come first

February 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

The 2020’s have brought new meaning to the term ‘health and safety’. From mental health, the pandemic, and the alarming increase of violence, attending to health and safety on college and institute campuses has never been more important.

How can colleges and institutes better prepare and protect themselves while also providing safe spaces for their students, faculty, staff, and the communities they serve?

Speakers

Rebecca Edwards, Lead Safety & Tech Reporter / Security Expert | Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn

Mackenzy Metcalfe, Executive Director at Canadian Alliance of Student Associations | Follow Mackenzy on LinkedIn

Pierre-Yves Bourduas, President, P-Y Public Safety Management Inc. | Follow Pierre-Yves on LinkedIn

Dr. Craig Stephenson, President & CEO at Centennial College | Follow Craig on LinkedIn

 

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