A recent survey of OCASA members that are newer to college administration returned 30 responses. OCASA plans on incorporating these responses into Conference workshop planning and online resources/webinars. Representing managers across college divisions, newer managers are clear about their professional development needs (in order of preference): strategic planning budgeting/finance conflict resolution navigating a college career…
Starting February 4, once logged into the website, you will be able to find OCASA colleagues across the province. Search by job, college, expertise, name…find connections for expertise, sharing and soon, mentoring. ACTION required from members: PROFILE: You will be asked to update and complete your profile as soon as the directory is “live”. This…
Mary Pierceís interest in actionable, current topics helped shape the research she completed as part of her Master of Arts in education with a community college concentration program from Central Michigan University. Now itís being used to shape the Ontario college system. Pierce is the dean of the faculty of business, information technology and part-time…
OCASA Awards are open. Help to honour excellence with the OCASA awards! Award recipients and nominees will be honoured on Monday, June 25, 2018 during the Awards Luncheon, Kingbridge Conference Centre, King City at the 2018 Leaders and Innovations Conference.
OCASAís 2018 Leaders & Innovators Conference is a two-day event that provides highly relevant information, new practices and meaningful networking that is uniquely designed for you ñ the college administrator. 2018 Leaders & Innovators Conference Schedule of Events Session Details
Speaker: Don Sinclair , President and CEO, College Employer Council Ontario’s 24 Colleges operate a number of provincial entities that assist in fulfilling the sector’s mandate. This members only webinar will highlight how they operate and where they intersect and serve the college community. REGISTER NOW!
Each year, the College Employer Council (Council) recommends compensation guidelines for administrative staff. OCASA made a submission this year requesting a minimum 1.5% grid adjustment (economic increase) in addition to other recommendations about compensation administration. Council has recommended 1.5% grid adjustment. To view both of these documents, click here (member login required). Due to wage…
This six-week course, lead by Jed DeCory, MA, looks at the issues and opportunities of leading a team of unionized employees. It is designed to explore three main components: How do I use my strengths to be a better Leader? How do I optimize my teamís strengths? How do I use the collective agreements…
Serving on the Board of Directors provides members with unique opportunities for exposure, networking, learning and leading. OCASA thanked our outgoing Board members during the Leaders & Innovators Conference: Kristi Harrison (Centennial), Kelly Murray-Scott (Lambton), and Jane Cooper (Mohawk) . We now welcome Charline Smith (Cambrian) and James Humphreys (Sheridan). One change in executive leadership…
Volunteerism has always been the core of OCASA’s success. Involvement on committees and working groups supports your own professional and leadership development, as well as increasing your professional network. OCASA is seeking to build several working groups in the Fall of this year. Get involved, share your expertise, learn from others. For more information about…