OUT OF THE BRIEFCASE ~ Message from the Editor

Welcome back to College Matters! We’d like to extend our sincere appreciation to Lynne Wallace, our Executive Director, who initiated the publication in 1999. Lynne is handing her responsibilities as Editor over to Jan Lean, the CSC’s newly appointed Communications Coordinator. Having enjoyed a 24-year career with Durham College as a faculty member (General Arts & Science), Counsellor (LBS and Labour Adjustment) and Training Officer (Futures and OCAP), Jan looks forward to the opportunity to continue her commitment to the college system.

You’ll notice a few changes in this issue: new features, increased opportunity for information exchange and a chance to have your voice heard across the system. College Matters will now be published on the CSC web site four times a year: January, April, June and September.

Check out the latest news affecting you and your programs, share success stories, link to informative web sites and find answers to your questions. As an inclusive publication representing the CSC and Ontario colleges’ Academic Upgrading Programs, we want to hear from you! Contact information is on the last page, so “keep those cards and letters coming”.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Share your news! This section focuses on highlights from across the college system, including success stories, news items, special announcements and FYIs.

Navigating Change is the theme of our annual conference, slated for June 1, 2, and 3, hosted by Seneca College. Featured this year is dynamic speaker Dr. Jim Black of SemWorks, renowned internationally for his thought-provoking, high-energy presentations aimed at bringing confidence and clarity to the “complex business” of education. Mark your calendars and watch for more details in the next issue of College Matters.

The CSC welcomes Terence Kwaramba, assigned by MTCU to replace Rejeanne Lavallee as the CSC’s Ministry contact. Rejeanne has been seconded to manage the Employment Ontario Helpline for the next nine months. We wish Rejeanne all the best and look forward to working with Terence.