Emerging Leader Award goes to Fanshawe’s Michelle Giroux

A manager who smoothed the way for the launching of Fanshawe Collegeís Centre Digital and Performance Arts in downtown London will receive OCASAís 2016 Emerging Leader Award. Michelle Giroux, Supervisor, Centre for Digital and Performance Arts, Fanshawe College, will receive the award June 27 at the OCASA Leaders & Innovators Conference at King City. The…

CMU offers discounts to Canadians

Central Michigan University is now offering the Ontario College Award to all students residing in Canada who are pursuing CMUís Master of Arts degree in Education with a Community College concentration in Ontario.  New cohorts are starting at Durham, George Brown and Mohawk this fall – check out a series of information sessions being offered…

Members receive $500 bursaries

Four names were drawn during the 2016 OCASA Leaders & Innovators Conference on June 27. Congratulations Sara Tuck, Jeannette Miron, Krisha Stanton and Shannon Clagget. OCASA provides four $500 bursaries annually to members who are enrolled in advanced studies, accreditation or certification. To date OCASA has supported 44 members with this bursary! Click here to…

Award nominations – deadline extended to May 27!

April is just plain busy. So we’ve extended the deadline to give more time for nominators to complete the submissions. Two steps to follow: Let us know your intention to nominate someone. We’ll help you determine the best award category, and provide tips to meet the deadline. Click here to let us know. Complete the…

Webinar: Blurred Boundaries – Recording now live

When email, social media, skype, relationships and reporting structures all intersect and overlap it can be impossible for employees and employers to know when and what is work and what is not.  Ella will discuss best practices for setting and maintaining boundaries in the workplace and how to avoid pitfalls in the changing environment. Click…

New Volunteer Opportunity

Get involved – Learn more about the college system, and grow your network. OCASA is seeking an OCASA member to sit on a provincial committee: Alternate, Appointed Representative on the Administrative Staff Insured Benefits Subcommittee Click here to download position description Click here to complete the application form. *Applications will close June 10, 2016 at…

Plan your budget, attend Leaders & Innovators 2016

With a focus on Leadership, Career and Network support, you can count on the unique access to college information, best practices, and an experienced network. Invest in your leadership development, gain some essential tools, and make lasting connections. Full program is in the works! Monday, June 27 – Tuesday, June 28 Kingbridge Conference Centre King…

Kudos to…

Orr maybe we should say, “hats off to”… OCASA member Marilyn McNeil-Morin for an outstanding accomplishment, and making a difference. George Brown partners to bring the Fashion Exchange to Regent Park, aiming to create jobs, and help designers flourish. Marilyn is the Chair, Fashion Studies at George Brown College. Read full story here. There must…