Associate Members

Annual fee is $331

Fees may be paid directly to the OCASA office or through payroll deduction. Fees are tax deductible and a tax receipt will be issued either by the college or by OCASA (depends on prior arrangements).

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Eligibility

Associate Level in OCASA is open to administrative employees who satisfy one of the categories below:

  • work as an administrator in publicly funded Canadian college or institute that does not fall under the OCAAT system but share common interests in professional development, research and employee advocacy; or
  • work administratively in organizations that are directly linked to the OCAAT sector; and/or are included as members of the OCAAT pension plan; or
  • employees working in an administrative capacity, in a “seconded” role from faculty or support, and share common interests in professional development, research and employee advocacy.

Member Benefits

  • College Leadership Network
    OCASA members are leaders in their colleges and in the province. They are passionate, innovative and committed. Tap into college experience through a professional network of college leaders.
  • Mentoring Matters
    Gain personal and professional growth through a learning partnership.
  • Member Services
    Get full access to website providing up-to-date information, resources and discussion forums. Members receive timely and pertinent updates on emerging issues
  • Free Webinars Series
    Gain access to leadership and professional development webinars.
  • Professional Development
    Members pay a reduced fee for online courses and registration to the annual Leaders & Innovators Conference.
  • 2 hours Free Legal Services
    Access to legal services, with 2 hours free billing time per issue for employment related matters
  • Professional Recognition
    Recognition awards & study bursaries
  • Representation on Interests For your Future
    CAAT Pension Plan Board of Trustees; CAAT Pension Plan Sponsors’ Committee; Insured Benefits Sub-Committee; Administrative Consultative Committee (members include The Council, Colleges Ontario, Committee of Presidents, HRCC and OCASA)
  • College Administrator Magazine
    College Administrator is OCASA’s semi-annual professional journal for College Administrators. Feature articles focus on issues and news items relevant to college administration and education.
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