OCASA/CHERD Certificate in College Leadership and Administration (Ontario) 

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Strategic Planning/Business Planning I, Dr. Dominique Giguère, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.ED., Ph.D.
MAY 14 - JUNE 3
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 Upcoming Courses:

• New!  Innovation in administration (April 9 - 29, 2012) - Cate Walker Hammond, M.Ed.

• New! Strategic Planning/Business Planning I (May 14 - June 3, 2012) - Dr. Dominique Giguère, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.ED., Ph.D.

• New! Conflict Resolution for Managers (Completed, TBA) Holly Catalfamo, H.B.A., B. Ed., M.A., Ed.D. 

• Performance management (Postponed, TBA 2012) - Dr. Terry Hickey, CPIM, B.A., E.M.B.A., Ed.D. & Dr. Vern Belos, LLM, CHRP, CMC

Testimonials:

Performance Management course with Dr. Terry Hickey and Dr. Vern Belos:

"This is one of the most useful PD opportunities I have undertaken as a manager because it so directly relates to my day-to-day responsibilities of managing staff. The concepts learned in this course will help me implement a performance management cycle that will be beneficial for ma and the staff I work with."

 "Previously I had no formal introduction/training for performance management. This has given me a good overview of effective techniques for handling performance management, and shown me areas that I would like to do further study/research in."

"It was structured such that I can apply in my work."

"Every aspect of this course was directly relevant to my daily work environment."

Goal

To provide online education that addresses professional development needs of Ontario’s college administrators in reaching administrative excellence. 

Benefits

• immediate application to your day-to-day work
• networking increases cross-campus experience and awareness
• curriculum developed in consultation with Ontario college administrators, trainers and instructors
• flexible timing over three-week sessions
• cost effective

Who will benefit from this program?

Administrators who are:

• interested in increasing their effectiveness as managers and leaders
• newer to college administration and needing immediate learning and application
• needing development in specific areas, according to their PD plan

Who may enroll in the program?

During 2012, non-members may access one course, afterwhich OCASA membership will be required to proceed with further courses. OCASA membership application can be completed online. Visit the Membership page for further information. OCASA fees are $265/annum and are tax deductible.

Each course can also be taken on an ad hoc basis for members, no commitment to the certificate is needed to enroll.

Courses in program:

• Innovation in administration (April 9 - 29, 2012)
• Strategic Planning (May 14 -  June 3)
• Conflict Resolution for Managers (January 30, 2012)
  
• Performance management TBA, 2012)
• Developing leadership capacity (TBA)
• Finance for the non-financial manager (TBA)
  

Further development of the program is ongoing. Other areas of course offerings will include these elements:

• mission & governance
• project management
• managing with collective agreements
• understanding & engaging Students
• team building
• legislative compliance

Program requirements

To complete the certificate program, eight (8) courses will need to be completed. Students may enrol in a course at anytime, without making a commitment to the certificate program.

Cost: $595/course (GST exempt)

Duration of course: 3-week modules
Time commitment from student: expect 12 – 15 hours/week