ADVANCED GOOD GOVERNANCE CERTIFICATE
Requirements:
- completion of Good Governance Certificate, AND
- two Mandatory Risk Management sessions (Parts one and two) AND
- completion of three electives
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MANDATORY SESSIONS - Winter term
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Webinar: Risk management: part one – key principles (90 min) Participants will build their knowledge and understanding about the board’s role in oversight of the risk management function, the key principles of effective risk oversight, and ways to ensure appropriate alignment of an organization’s strategy and its risk.
Facilitators:
Philip Racco, Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Practice, MNP LLP
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Virtual meeting: Risk management: part two – scenarios Leveraging a series of scenarios, delegates will put into practice the key risk management concepts learned in part one. Real-life college examples and discussions with board members from across the sector will enhance the learning experience.
Facilitators:
Philip Racco, Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Practice, MNP LLP
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ELECTIVE SESSIONS for ADVANCED GOOD GOVERNANCE: Minimum of three (3) sessions is required.
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NOTE: All webinar recordings are available for viewing until April 30. No access will be available after that time.
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Webinar: The college system – an introduction (60 min) Join this session to better understand the context for the college system as a whole. Current key issues will be discussed, along with the challenges and opportunities ahead, and the strategic priorities for the system. College governors and college leaders will gain a critical appreciation for the sector in which their college operates, and its strategic role in the province.
Facilitator:
Marketa Evans, President & CEO, Colleges Ontario
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Webinar: Labour and employee relations – an introduction (60 min) The College Employer Council (CEC) provides system leadership on labour and employee relations in the Ontario college sector. Join this session to better understand the role of CEC, collective bargaining across the system, managing with collective agreements, and the legislative frameworks.
Facilitator:
Graham Lloyd, CEO, College Employer Council
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Webinar: Internal governors' workshop The Ontario college sector has a legislated governance model that includes the election of internal governors. This unique role on the Board of Governors will be explored in this session, providing a deeper understanding of the governance role for internal governors, your roles and responsibilities, and how to engage with various stakeholders. Join this session to be more fully prepared for your responsibilities as a board member, while remaining a college employee or student. This session may be attended by internal governors (support staff, faculty, administrative, student) and board staff.
Facilitator:
Graham Lloyd, CEO, College Employer Council
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Virtual round table: Student governors' orientation In this special networking and learning opportunity, join together with student governors and begin to explore the unique issues student governors face as they contribute at the board table. A past student governor will share their experience as well! This session will also prepare you for attendance at the Higher Education Summit. This session is only available to student governors and provides one elective credit toward the AGG Certificate.
Facilitator:
Graham Lloyd, CEO, College Employer Council
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In-person at Higher Education Summit: Student governors' orientation and networking In this special networking opportunity, join together with student governors while exploring the unique issues student governors face as they contribute at the board table. Students will then proceed to the Welcome pre-conference reception. This session is only available to student governors.
This session is complimentary and not for credit.
Facilitator:
Graham Lloyd, CEO, College Employer Council
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In-person at Higher Education Summit Governance essentials: What the Chair needs to know
Building on good governance practices, this session will help to equip new, and seasoned, chairs and vice-chairs on the key skills, practices, roles, and responsibilities for college board leadership.
Participants must have completed at least one year on their college board.
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In-person at Higher Education Summit
2023 options for elective concurrent sessions:
The diversity, equity and inclusion "E-volution" Presenter: Priya Bates, Communications professional, Inner Strength Communication Inc.
Next-level teamwork Presenter: Tim Arnold, President, Leaders for Leaders
Storytelling as a leadership skill Presenter: Mark Weber, Eyton Director & Professor, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, University of Waterloo
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Webinar: Understanding college financial statements (90 min) Financial statements provide critical information on a college’s financial health and its ability to pursue and achieve its strategic objectives. This session will provide an introduction for board members, board staff and senior managers on:
- basic components of financial statements
- financial statement objectives
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles “GAAP” for colleges
- role of senior management and boards vis-à-vis financial statements
- what to focus on when reading the financial statements
- reporting of financials to key internal and external stakeholders
- upcoming “GAAP” changes for college financial statements
Facilitators:
Robert Wilkes, CPA, CA, Partner, BDO Canada LLP
Marcus Sconci, CPA, CA, Partner, BDO Canada LLP
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Webinar: College financial leadership (90 min) Financial leadership is critical to both boards of governors, and senior college administrators. This session will highlight good governance practices around financial leadership, key components of revenue and expenditures, financial health indicators, the current financial status of the college system and the influence of the province on college financial matters. Within the financial context, this session will also integrate good governance concepts, the importance of understanding legislation, regulations, risk management and fiduciary duties and standard of care, along with strong financial oversight.
Facilitator:
Sanjay Puri, CPA, CMA, VP Administration & CFO Humber College
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