…into a new national program! CHERD, until now our administrative partner, is now becoming a full collaborative partner. Recognizing the need for a college-focused program across all geographic sectors, CHERD invited OCASA to join forces in creating a pan-Canadian program focused on college administration and leadership. Joining key courses from the CHERD CUCA program, and…
Coaching for leaders & managers: Coaching is a great way to get the support you need to achieve the results you want. Itís a collaborative and confidential process that can help you to develop and achieve goals, illuminate new choices and to take action in ways that are uniquely authentic to you. College managers are…
Webinar: An introduction to College Funding Understanding the college financial landscape might not be crucial to your role, but it is helpful in understanding some of what drives those budgets!Friday, February 20 @ NoonClick here to register
Some OCASA members will undoubtedly be attending the ACCC annual conference being held in Ottawa (May 25-27). Another great opportunity this year is the Rural College symposium being offered as a pre-conference event. Held at Algonquin’s Pembroke Waterfront campus (May 23-25) attendees will focus on the unique pressures and trends for rural campuses, and the…
Thanks to all our volunteers who keep the news and value of OCASA very present on their campuses. OCASA enjoyed a visit with Durham admin at the Whitby campus Centre for Food on April 14.Thanks to President Don Lovisa for sharing the experience! (Left to right) President Don Lovisa, Diane Posterski, Greg Murphy, Michelle…
If you missed it, listen to the Cross Country Check-up broadcast from the new waterfront compus in Pembroke, Ontario. President Cheryl Jensen was a featured guest, as the focus was on the role colleges play in preparing people for successful careers. OCASA member Jamie Bramburger, Manager of Community and Student Affairs, Algonquin College Waterfront Campusis…
Featured in the Spring issue of College Administrator, find out how member Laurie Sanci, Manager, Policy Development and Education, Centennial College discovered her love of coaching, and how it makes a difference. Click here to view the media-rich online version of College Administrator.Click here to view just Laurie’s article, College manager turns coach. Laurie will…
OCASA and CMU Global Campus is excited to announce the 2014 recipient of the CMU-OCASA Outstanding Research Award. Andrew Thornton, an instructor in business and technical writing courses at Seneca, is being awarded the honour for his study: The Perceptions of Self-efficacy of Ph.D. Instructors Teaching Community College Students in Southern Ontario. Honourable Mention goes…
OCASA Awards program has been recognizing exceptional efforts of college administrators for 15 years! Your nomination keeps the recognition strong, and brings pride to your profession and college. Student Bursaries support the lifelong learning of our members. Four $500 bursaries are given out on June 23, 2014 at the Awards Banquet held during the 2014…
CAAT Pension Plan invites Ontario university pension plans to merge together. For details on this growth strategy, how it will impact our plan, and OCASA’s role in supporting this change, read this communiquÈ.