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2017 AMED

Annual Meeting and Education Day Overview 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.Registration 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.Annual Meeting 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Keynote Address 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.Lunch 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Breakout Sessions A 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.Breakout Sessions B Minister’s Welcome The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services https://www.youtube.com/embed/hIckF9y00_8 President’s Report Beatrice Traub-Werner, MSW, RSW https://www.youtube.com/embed/xFD3q4I_5AE Registrar’s Report Lise Betteridge, MSW, RSW https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkPuM-Vx8Xo Auditor’s Report Talia Rubin, Crowe Soberman LLP https://www.youtube.com/embed/wsiEgdXLEO4 Question Period https://www.youtube.com/embed/mgyPYPMuHVU…

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Spring 2017 Perspective Now Available Online!

The College is pleased to announce that the spring 2017 issue of Perspective can now be viewed on the NEW Perspective website at perspective.ocswssw.org. In this issue… A Snapshot of College MembersRethinking Social Justice at AMED 20172017 College Council ElectionsNew Notification and Reporting Requirements under PHIPA – What You Need to KnowPractice Notes: “Setting the Table” – Issues to Consider When Initiating Client ConversationsDiscipline Decision SummariesQ&A: What Are the Benefits of Following the College on…

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Professional Practice Update: Additional Information and Resources Now Available on College Website

The Professional Practice Department contributes to the ongoing development of practice resources, and oversees the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). Professional Practice staff also provides the following services: Consultations with members, employers and the publicIn-person or remote presentations across OntarioAccess to College resources While these services are not new to members, this information is now more readily available on the College website. Learn more about the services provided by the Professional Practice Department. New – Social…

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Council Meeting Highlights for May 9, May 10, 2017

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. May 9, 2017 Beatrice Traub-Werner, RSW, President, presented her report to Council including the resignation (due to relocation outside of the province) of public Council member Sharmaarke Abdullahi.Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar, and Laura Sheehan, Deputy Registrar, presented their report to Council. The report provided updates…

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OCSWSSW 2016 Annual Report Now Available Online

The 2016 Annual Report can be viewed on the College website. The theme of this year’s Annual Report is The Next Chapter. The 2016 Annual Report highlights the College’s activities over the past year and includes the following: Joint Message from the President and the Registrar2016 Accomplishments2016 Committee ReportsIndependent Auditor’s Report Click here to read the 2016 Annual Report. For more information, contact John Gilson, Communications Officer, at jgilson@ocswssw.org.

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2017 College Council Elections

On Thursday, May 25, 2017, the College will hold an election for social work members and social service work members in Electoral District No. 3 to stand for election to the College Council.Information on voting will be sent to members in District No. 3 by eBulletin. (more…)

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