The Social Economy Student Network brings together students interested in the Social Economy (such as nonprofits, co-operatives & social enterprises) in order to facilitate the formation of intellectually stimulating and diverse peer networks within and beyond the academic and research environment. It links students to one another from around the globe and fosters the growth of knowledge and information-sharing among members. To join, please send an email to Suzanne Cook at ontario@socialeconomy.info.



7.5.09

SOCIAL ECONOMY CENTRE – UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO – BULLETIN

UPCOMING LUNCHBOX SPEAKERS' SERIES & WEBCAST (free – no registration required)

MAY 20, 2009 - ONTARIO'S SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DIPLOMA REQUIREMENT (description below)*
This is our final speaker's panel of the 2008-2009 year.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS (registration required)

May 29TH, 2009: EFFECTIVE CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (full-day workshop - description below)**

June 19: COLLABORATION THROUGH CO-LOCATION; STRATEGIES FOR SHARING RESOURCES

*LUNCHBOX SPEAKERS' SERIES
May 20th - ONTARIO'S SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DIPLOMA REQUIREMENT
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, noon - 1:30 pm.
Where: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto ,252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Room 12-199
Speakers:
1) Robin Shepherd (Education Officer, Ministry of Education)
Will discuss why 40-hours of community involvement became a graduation requirement in 1999, the general expectations of the 40-hours, and the evolving responses of staff, parents and students over the last 10 years.
2) Jane Hennig (Executive Director, Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area)Will speak about the positive and negative impact the Community Involvement Program has had on 160 community organizations in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.
3) Mark Baetz (Professor of Business/Associate Director, Laurier Centre for Community Service-Learning)
Will discuss research which investigates the effects of mandating community service in high school on subsequent civic engagement.
4) Barbara Harrison (PhD student in Education, Brock University)
Will consider some unintended consequences of, and recommendations for the Community Involvement Program, from the perspective of key stakeholders.

Bring your lunch and a mug – coffee, tea and water will be provided.For more information, contact Lisa White at secspeaker@oise.utoronto.ca, or visit our website at http://socialeconomy.utoronto.ca
This event will also be webcast live on the Internet. Please see our website for detailed instructions.

**2008-2009 WORKSHOP SERIES: March Workshop
EFFECTIVE CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (full-day workshop) Kunle Akingbola, University of Toronto
Join us in this workshop to:
* Develop Change Vision Learn about effective change models
* Anticipate and prepare for resistance and build momentum for change

DATE: Friday, May 29, 2009 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
COST: $140 + GST; Each additional participant from the same organization will receive a $15 discount, as will those who register for more than one workshop. Student rate available. Refreshments, tea and coffee served, but lunch not included.

TO REGISTER: http://sec.oise.utoronto.ca/english/workshops.php or contact Lisa White at secworkshops@oise.utoronto.ca , 416-978-0022
LOCATION: Social Economy Centre of the University of Toronto, 252 Bloor St.W. (5th floor), Toronto, ON M5S 1V6, (St. George Subway Station)

*Other workshops coming up:June 19: COLLABORATION THROUGH CO-LOCATION; STRATEGIES FOR SHARING RESOURCES
For more information, go tohttp://sec.oise.utoronto.ca/english/workshops.php
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Socially Conscious Procurement Telelearning Opportunity

Telelearning Session 14 Procurement and the Social Economy: The Canadian Context
* What is the impact of different purchasing policies on communitydevelopment?
* What challenges do governments face in developing ethical purchasingpolicies?
* How does ethical trade fit in as a component of the alternativeresponse to the global economic crisis?

If you want to know the answers to these questions and more, please join:J.J. McMurtry, Coordinator of the Business and Society Program at YorkUniversity, and Brendan Reimer, Prairies/Northern Territories RegionalCoordinator for the Canadian CED Network, in an engaging telelearningsession hosted by David LePage Program Manager of Enterprising Non-Profits.

Call Logistics:· Session Date: Wednesday May 13, 2009·
Call begins at 12:00 pm Eastern time, 9:00 am Pacific time·
Call in information will be given upon registration·
Register before May 11th to obtain dial in information and backgroundpapers·
This session is in English.

Session Format: 1 HourWelcome: 5 minPresentations: 10 min by each speakerDiscussion: 35 minutes Registration:Register by phoning 1-250-472-4976 or, E-mailing telelearning@socialeconomyhub.ca with your name, location, and work orvolunteer position.

Limited number of spaces available – Register soon!
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