Thursday, November 19, 2009
Program Director – 91 7 The Bounce Full-time
REQUEST From Lori S. Robinson
B.L.A.C. is an acronym for Black Life, Arts & Culture.
LORI S. ROBINSON | Editor | BLAC Detroit Magazine
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Canada-ON-Campus - BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEARCH
“Canada-ON-Campus’ mission is to increase the success & quality of postsecondary education among Canadians, with a high priority focused on marginalized communities; through providing education information, training & opportunities, financial aid, academic counselling services and connecting education stakeholders with industry and communities.”
- Dwight Townsend, Founder
Contact: dwighttownsend@yahoo.com
TERMS OF REFERENCE:
In support of Canada-on-Campus’ (COC) vision and commitment to enhancing the quality and access to post-secondary education; through a diversity of initiatives and programs that increase the odds of post secondary success; and our efforts in building community and private sector partnerships, the Board of Directors will, to the best of their ability, adhere to these outlined terms of reference in their work towards establishing Canada-ON-Campus as the leader that provides education information, training, and learning opportunities, academic counsel and support in the post secondary education sector.
With a primary focus on priority communities, such as at-risk youth, new immigrants, Aboriginals and First Generation Canadians, each executive board member will work diligently in realizing COC’s role as a comprehensive agent which broadcasts education information and provides academic support for students to achieve a valuable post secondary education. Through the dedicated efforts of our diverse
and prided team members, Canada-ON-Campus reaches out to make students of today leaders of tomorrow.
Mandates:
- Provides a framework in which students access to a defined education pathway
- Ensure that marginalized communities are not isolated from the benefits of higher learning
- Develop a central point for accessing post-secondary education information, academic counsel and student support services
- Develop programs and partnerships that foster student leadership, education citizenship and continuity.
Canada-ON-Campus adheres to the following overarching priorities:
Increasing Post Secondary Access and Success - We all have a role to play in ensuring equal access to post-secondary education. Our post-secondary initiatives include: academic outreach and advocacy, influencing education policy and practice, disseminating education and training information and assisting students in obtaining financial aid; and supports the unique education and social needs of underrepresented groups whose educational needs and potential may not otherwise be realized.
Building Partnerships, Collaboration and Synergy with the Private & Public Sector - In support of changing labour markets and increased immigration and globalization, there is an increased need for business partnership and collaboration as a strategic learning instrument in growing tomorrow’s leaders.
Our partnerships and collaborations seek to merge community, social, and corporate initiatives where students are seen as an inherent part of the strategic priority.
The Role of Career Development in Building Career Pathways - It is important that we articulate that learning leads to a destination. Canada-ON-Campus addresses both social and financial challenges associated with post-secondary education; and promotes/encourages student’s participation in career development as a way of broadening the opportunities and successes of all Canadians, including
marginalized populations.
Career Development Programs and Education Pathway Development Initiatives helps identify strategies that aid students who are challenged by social, cultural, and economic conditions beyond the classroom.
Our initiatives help increase access and success for students of all walks of life and exert collaboratively with education stakeholders to identify unique challenges that threaten education continuity in all communities.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Board of Directors shall be the governing body and legal authority of COC. As a member of the Board of Directors, each Board Member acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for using discretion in appropriating the effective governance of the organization. Expectations of each board member include, but are not limited to, the following general outline of requirements:
- Remain committed to the vision, mission, values and initiatives of the organization
- Identifies community concerns that can be addressed through the organization’s various objectives, programs and initiatives
- Help develop, communicate and promote COC mission and programs to the community
- Become familiar with/aware of COC’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs
- Understand the policies and procedures of the organization
- Endorse the support staff, and resources in a manner commensurate with one’s ability.
- Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance including but not limited to policy, finance, programs, human resources, community relations, student support.
- Willingness and ability to serve on committees and participate in general meetings and charitable events, etc.
- Support of and participate in fund-raising events, program delivery and development of new organization initiatives.
Board Members are elected and or invited by a member(s) of the Board and/or Executive Director during the calendar year. Board Members are encouraged to serve for a minimum a two-year term; and may serve for up to three consecutive terms. A Board Member is fully informed on organizational matters and participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of governance of Canadaon-
Campus. Board Member’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Act in the best interest of the organization. Govern - not manage - the organization.
2. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the responsibility and resources to achieve the stated ends, within the limitations of what the Board defines as unacceptable practice.
3. Contribute to defining the strategic directions of the organization.
4. Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members and community to achieve organization’s mission.
5. Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services.
6. Define, communicate, monitor and refine the organization’s values and strategies.
7. Approve, monitor and follow all Board policies.
8. Review the bylaws, and recommend bylaw changes to the membership.
9. Abide by the bylaws and the various policies and procedures of the organization.
10. Approve and monitor budget.
11. Approve the hiring and release of the Executive Director.
12. Delegate appropriately to the Executive Director and evaluate their performance.
13. Elect Board executive and periodically review their performance.
14. Attend, be prepared for and participate in Board, committee and related meetings.
15. Support and participate in fundraising activities
Making the Invisible Visible AND MORE...
Making the Invisible Visible Educational Conference
The Sickle Cell Association of Ontario and the Black Health Alliance will host Making the Invisible Visible, Shining a Spotlight on Sickle Cell Disease, which celebrates almost 30 years of sickle cell education and the United Nations 2008 declaration of the disease as a public health problem. Individuals and families affected by the disease and anyone interested can attend. The symposium will also be very helpful for health care professionals.
Presentations will cover a range of critical subjects such as multidisciplinary treatment and health promotion for the disease. The meeting will address cultural stereotypes and barriers to treatment for what the United Nations describes as one of the world’s foremost genetic diseases. Internationally recognized speakers including UK based Dr. Simon Dyson who specializes in the diseases social aspects; Dr. Pranesh Chakraborty who heads theOntario Newborn Screening Program at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and SickKids International’s Dr. Alvin Zipursky, who earlier this year organized an international symposium in Cotonou, Benin to discuss topics including priorities in Sickle Cell Disease research and the potential for a global Sickle Cell Disease network, will attend. The program of speakers and topics for the conference is available at www.sicklecellontario.com.
Education about the inherited blood disorder is important because Toronto is one of the world's most diverse and multicultural populations. Predominantly affecting people of African, South Asian, Mediterranean and South American heritage, the disease is evident in populations from Portugal, Spain, France, mainland Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East including Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Yemen, as well as India and Sri Lanka. Based on Toronto’s population, it is a microcosm of the life-threatening condition characterized by severe, unpredictable pain episodes and complications that can limit daily activities and cause disability.
The conference takes place Friday, November 20, 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 21, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive (McCowan & Ellesmere). Registration: $70 adults; $40 students; people with Sickle Cell Disease and their families are eligible for a discounted rate. To register call (416) 789-2855 or email sicklecell@look.ca
Media Contact: J.R. Dash ¨ (416) 293-4234 ¨ dashcommunications@msn.com
Award-winning GTA children’s choir kicks off new concert season withLimitless
Fresh from celebrating its first national music award, again proving the value of hard work and dedication the Toronto Children’s Concert Choir is launching its new performance season with Limitless on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. The 55 member group, kids ranging in age from seven to 18 represent the Greater Toronto Area. This joyous evening of song and dance will also showcase the Afro-Latin rhythms of guest artist Lady Son. The Toronto concert will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Avenue.
Last month in Calgary, the Gospel Music Association of Canada named the choir's Show Me The Way, from its 2008 debut album Our Message, Children’s Song of the Year. TC3, as it's familiarly known, was also nominated for Children’s Album Of The Year and Choir Song Of The Year. For a first recording, that recognition speaks volumes about TC3’s calibre, says the choir's Executive Artistic Director, the Reverend Denise Gillard. “Hopefully this national recognition will retire our Toronto’s best-kept-secret music label.” Seventeen-year- old TC3 member Andre McIntosh says, “To see such a simple song go so far makes winning a really big honour. We’ve sung Show Me The Way many times in different moods and settings but this win makes it even more inspiring.”
TC3 depends on concerts and record sales to fund the majority of its programming. “We have the vision, we have the talent,” says Rev. Gillard. “What we need are the resources to sustain and develop the program to reach even more urban youth so we can help broaden their abilities and choices. This concert provides an opportunity for the community to show its support for these ambitious young people.”
For tickets
Limitless concert tickets are $7 to $12. To order, call 416-751-9970 or email info@tc3.ca. A limited number will be available at the door.
To learn more visit TC3 and Lady Son
Listen to TC3’s debut CD Our Message under the Micah Records label.
Media Contact: J.R. Dash ¨ (416) 293-4234 ¨ dashcommunications@msn.com
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Metrolinx Contract - MEDIA RELATIONS & ISSUES SPECIALIST
MEDIA RELATIONS & ISSUES SPECIALIST
$59,506 - $74,744 per annum
with an excellent benefits package, including OMERS Pension Plan
Contract Position – up to 14 months
Government Relations requires an individual to develop and implement strategic and effective media and communications plans to enhance Metrolinx’s public image. This position is responsible for developing a strong and effective relationship with the news media through coordination and execution of press conferences, media tours, and interviews; developing and creating integrated government relations strategies; providing media, communications, issues, and conflict support and expertise to all levels of staff and other government agencies; developing and executing media and communications plans; and well as developing, monitoring and maintaining media budget.
Issued by Human Resources September 22, 2009