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
