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New Council Roster for 2018/19

Amanda Bettencourt – Elected Social Service Worker Amanda Bettencourt is a social service worker graduate from Mohawk College, mom to a beautiful little girl, and a current full-time advance standing BSW student at Ryerson University. She works part-time as a family access worker with YWCA Hamilton. Prior to this, Amanda was working as a peer tutor while she attended Mohawk College, and went on to cover a medical leave at her last placement: The Hamilton…

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Recent Service Disruption

As part of the College’s ongoing commitment to transparency, a Message from the Registrar and CEO was distributed to members last month advising of a service disruption that occurred from August 24-29 that affected email communication and access to the member portal and Online Register. (more…)

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Council Meeting Highlights for September 6-7, 2018

September 6, 2018 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: Shelley Hale, RSSW – President Lisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-President Déirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-President Toula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive Member Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive Member Rick Lamb, Public Member – Executive Member Council reviewed the outgoing President’s Report. Council received orientation and training from Crowe Soberman LLP regarding financial reports and Council responsibilities. September 7, 2018 Council…

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OCSWSSW Invites Members to its 2018 Educational Forums

The College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations: North Bay: October 11, 2018Kingston: October 25, 2018 The Forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This initiative is in response to members who want to stay connected with the College but are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day…

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Council Meeting Highlights for September 6, September 7, 2018

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed by Council provide direction to the College and to staff. September 6, 2018 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:Shelley Hale, RSSW – PresidentLisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-PresidentDéirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-PresidentToula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive MemberMukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive MemberRick Lamb, Public Member – Executive MemberCouncil reviewed…

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A Message from the Registrar and CEO

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers experienced a service disruption from August 24-29 that affected email communication and access to the member portal and Online Register. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and we appreciate your understanding during the resumption of services. If you emailed the College during the service disruption, we strongly advise that you confirm your email was received by the appropriate department or individual.…

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