This webinar is being presented by an outside party, trainhr.com. OCASA has purchased “seats” for OCASA members on a pilot basis. We think the topic is compelling, and the instructor has credential. Join us for free, and tell us what you think.Click here to register. Overview: Effective decision makers are those rare individuals who are…
Join us to better understand the legal considerations when taking and returning to work following a period of parental and maternity leave as well as the employer’s obligations with respect to accommodating an employee’s family responsibilities. Bring your questions! Click here to register This is a complimentary service for members. For more information about…
All members receive their issue directly (non-members will receive their copy by internal college mail). If you haven’t received your copy, please let the OCASA office know. Inside this issue are features: Sexual assault and harassment: Policy alone can’t change attitudes and Applied Research: Student, faculty involvement opens doors to jobs. Also, an interview with…
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Two webinars are being offered in November. Click here to register. November 10: How to not step in it when the elephant is already in the room How to avoid being marginalized in your career or limit your entitlements when your interests and responsibilities may not align with your employers – secondments – special or…
Join these face-to-face information sessions and webinars for the MA.Ed ñ Community College Concentration: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 @ Noon and 4:30 p.m. Durham College SW101, Centre for Academic and Faculty Enrichment (C.A.F.E.)Gordon Wiley Building, Oshawa Campus2000 Simcoe Street N., Oshawa Thursday, May 21, 2015 @ Noon Humber College ñ North Campus Main Concourse, outside…
A career advisor at Durham College has been named recipient of prestigious award honouring research into community college education. Anna De Grauwe, a career advisor and contract faculty member at Durham, will receive the CMU/OCASA Award for Outstanding Research at a professional development conference in June. The CMU/OCASA award is sponsored jointly by Central Michigan…
The webinar, Terms & Conditions – Understanding your Contract, has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 30 at noon. Ella Forbes-Chilibeck, Lawyer, will take you through all elements of your contract. Click here to register.
According to Colleges Ontario, this is the first time they have publicly released the college sector’s strategic plan. OCASA was invited to participate in the consultation process, and is pleased to support this 2015-2018 plan. We encourage all administrators to review this Plan, and to be aware of the sector’s vision and goals. Click here…
Spring 2015 Update: Bill 8 received Royal Assent December 11, 2014. The College Employer Council has been developing an Executive Compensation Framework, ready to submit to the government for their approval. Once this framework is approved, Deans in particular will no longer be covered under wage restraint. Background, Fall 2014: According to a brief prepared…