CAAT Retirement trends

New numbers released from CAAT Pension suggest that all employee groups are retiring just a little bit later. In 2013, administrators retired at an average age of 61.6, up from 59.8 in 2006. And the number of retirements is also accelerating: 108 admin retired in 2013, up from 62 in 2006, though projections for the…

Visiting Sault Ste. Marie – an exotic location!

OCASA’s Executive Director, Diane Posterski, has been on the road again. Recent college visits include Centennial College, Humber, Niagara and Sault. Cynthia Carey, George Brown College, joined Diane at Centennial College to share her experience working with a local Administrative Staff Association (ASA) and the value it brings to the college. Roughly 35 administrators were…

Admin Compensation Guidelines released to colleges

The College Employer Council has released a copy of the 2013 Compensation Guidelines for Administrative Staff. OCASA members may view this document by clicking here (you will be directed to log in). These guidelines are provided to colleges as recommendations based on current legislation and market trends. Colleges implement the recommendations according to their local…

January Webinar focuses on Retirement

Considering Retirement Ella Forbes-Chilibeck, Lawyer (Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP) will walk us through some factors to consider for your retirement. Whether you are considering retirement next week, next year or in ten years, there are option and implications that one should consider, this session will look at the implication the date of your retirement can…

OCASA Invites members to volunteer on working groups

Expand your network, and your college experience, while helping to shape our profession through a vital community of college administrators.Working groups help to build our professional network and value within the college system. Members with years of experience join with those bringing a fresh view – a perfect combination for growth. Click here to learn…

Webinars now available for viewing

Two recent webinars are now available for viewing by OCASA members.Visit the Webinars page in the PD sections of Member Services to view: Surviving Downsizing Terms and Conditions of Employment: Understanding your contract  The presentations can also be downloaded from that page.You will be required to login. Please contact the OCASA office if you require…

Leadership Capability Framework

The latest issue of College Administrator includes an article about the Leadership Capability Framework, developed by the College Employer Council in conjuncation with Knightsbridge human capital solutions. Click here to view the document.