About Us
Vision
Your partner in administrative excellence.
Mission
OCASA is a voluntary, professional association which supports and advocates for Ontario’s community college administrators, while building and promoting administrative excellence for the betterment of the college system.
Values
OCASA is committed to:
- professionalism
- excellence
- integrity
- collegiality
Strategic Priorities
Strategic Priorities | Leadership | Professional Excellence | Community Building | Advocacy | Sustainability |
Goals | Critical discourse on relevant issues positively influences the system. | The system embraces administrative excellence as a core value. | OCASA’s active professional community is representative of the provincial administrative group. | The system recognizes the value and professional contributions of administrative staff at all levels. | OCASA provides exceptional member value that is supported by social, economic and environmental responsibility. |
Strategies | • Create forums for critical discourse • Identify key areas for leadership opportunities • Invite stakeholders to engage in discussion | • Support, encourage and develop opportunities for professional growth • Promote programs that are accessible system-wide • Develop and identify avenues that encourage and support a professional network (i.e. sharing of best practices) | • Build awareness of OCASA’s value within the college system • Encourage and support local Administrative Staff Associations • Build collaborative relationships with senior management at colleges | • Develop external partnerships that enhance professional excellence • Identify and provide an informed voice on key advocacy issues | • Ensure member services provide high value and are easily accessible • Commit to highest ethical and professional standards for board, staff and members • Establish policies and procedures that ensure sound business practices • Build environmental principles into business plans and operations |
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Membership
Membership is open to administrators within Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts &Technology/Institutes of Technology & Advanced Learning and other publicly funded colleges/institutions. For complete information, visit the Membership page.
Commitment to Professionalism
- OCASA members are committed to the highest standard of professional conduct, acting with excellence and integrity. In the course of their duties, OCASA members aim to work in a manner that supports and promotes the strategic objectives of their local college and the work of their colleagues across the province.
- OCASA, as an association, is committed to supporting its members in their professional goals through advocacy, encouraging professional development, providing regular communications and facilitating opportunities for networking and mentoring. To this end, OCASA is committed to working collaboratively and cooperatively with college partners while also upholding the highest standard of professional conduct, acting with excellence and integrity.
