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IN THIS EDITION
- Applications open for Master's, Graduate Diploma and Certificate programs
- Exciting curriculum changes to the Certificate Program
- New case study research: OAS Federal Credit Union
- Call for Papers: Special Issue on The Co-operative Identity
- New collaborative study: impact of COVID-19 on Canadian co-operatives
- Join us for executive education online in February 2021
- Free webinar series offered Winter 2021
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ONLINE MASTER'S LEVEL PROGRAM APPLICATIONS OPEN!
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
Online, part-time programs for co-operative and credit union professionals:
Students will join a growing network of leading co-operative practitioners, educators and academics from around the world and experience education in a co-operative learning environment. Students will deepen their understanding of the co-operative business model and develop tools to maximize its impact and their leadership performance, all while continuing to work full-time.
Check out our exciting new curriculum for the Certificate in Co-operative Management! Courses comprising the program:
- History of the Movement
- Enterprise Model
- Strategic Advantage
- Governance and Participation
- Innovation (Co-operative Management Innovation)
ATTEND A WEBINAR TO LEARN MORE
Join us for an online informational webinar to learn more about our programs and opportunities from the comfort of your home or office.
The next sessions will take place:
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NEW CASE STUDY RESEARCH
Within the Working Paper and Case Study Series, the Centre publishes research papers and reports in the field of co-operative management, economics and governance. View them here.
This case study research offers a window into OAS Federal Credit Union's vibrant and innovative governance system that embraces the co-operative model’s foundations in joint ownership and control, democracy and people centredness. Read it here.
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CALL FOR PAPERS: SPECIAL ISSUE ON THE CO-OPERATIVE IDENTITY
The deadline for submitting papers is February 1, 2021.
ICCM's Karen Miner (Managing Director) and Sonja Novkovic (Academic Director) are the guest editors for this special issue!
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NEW RESEARCH PROJECT
ICCM is excited to embark on a multi-year research project investigating the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian co-operatives – and exploring the resilience of co-operatives during this pandemic.
You can expect to hear from us about this research in the coming months – we’ll want to hear from you about your co-operative’s approach to navigating the challenges of the pandemic.
For more information about this project, or to share your co-operative’s COVID-19 story, please email: hanan.elyoussef@smu.ca.
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CO-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION BURSARY
It is vital that our educational programs are accessible to emerging leaders in the co-operative economy, as well as those who are committed but without access to the resources required to pursue a degree in co-op business. Each year, up to 50 percent of our Master's and Diploma students draw on the support of the Leadership in Co-operative Management Bursary.
Help us to grow the bursary fund. All funds go directly to students. Enable education, access and co-operation by donating today!
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EXCELLENCE IN MEMBER-CENTRIC GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
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You're invited to our virtual 2-day course Excellence in Member-centric Governance and Management, offered February 17 & 18, 2021.
We encourage seasoned decision-makers and emerging leaders from any sector or type of co-operative to attend.
Special registration packages are offered for organizations registering five+ individuals. For more information, please see the brochure and visit our website to register. Contact us with any questions at cme@smu.ca.
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STRATEGIC CO-OPERATIVE LEADERSHIP
WINTER WEBINAR SERIES - REGISTRATION OPEN
We host free webinars offered by sector leaders on special topics in co-operative business, management, governance, economics and social movements. Register now for the Winter 2021 Series! Also, check out our previous webinar recordings here.
February 10, 2:30-4pm AST (1:30pm EST): How Inter-cooperation Strengthens Co-operatives, Economies, and Communities facilitated by Karen Miner, Cory Munden, Kelly Storie and Colette Lebel and hosted by Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (More details here and register here)
February 11, 12pm AST (11am EST): A Broader History of Co-operation: from Europe to the World with Nazik Beishenaly (Register here)
March 24, 12pm ADT (11am EDT): Digging into the Global Research on Youth and Co-ops with Jeffrey Moxom, Simren Singh and Melvin Khabenje (Register here)
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ARTICLE: The Rise of Food Co-ops in Big City Communities of Color
by Stuart Reid
“Creativity and love fuel co-ops like Seward Community Co-op, which continue to support their communities in tangible ways during times of crisis. Persistent food insecurity has turned the spotlight on food co-ops, particularly in communities of color. Across America, nearly 400 retail food co-ops are open for business and another 100 are in development. When a business is owned by the people who use it and is closely tied to the community in which it operates, feeding people means a lot more than selling food.”
Photo: Window cover art at Seward Co-op. Photo by Derek Meyer. Article by Stuart Reid (December 1, 2020).
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Listen to ICCM Alumni and friend, John McNamara, Senior Cooperative Development Specialist at Northwest Cooperative Development Center (NWCDC),discuss strategies used by NWCDC to convert existing businesses into worker-owned or community-owned cooperatives.
John earned a Ph.D in Business Administration and a Masters in Management, Co-operatives and Credit Unions at Saint Mary's University.
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WISHING YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS & NEW YEAR
Whatever you are celebrating these days, our team sends you and your loved ones wishes of good health, safety, community, slowness and restoration. We look forward to the new and continued learnings, collaborations and connections that this coming year will bring. We are so grateful for all of you who do good work in this co-operative community.
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