Michele Choma Selected for Inclusivity Committee at the OCSWSSW
Tags: February 2023, Vol. 3, Issue 2
We are excited to announce that Social Service Worker (SSW) faculty member, Michele Choma has been selected to participate in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee at The Ontario College of Social Work and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario.
The mandate of this Committee is to consider and make recommendations to Council on:
- The potential for and existence of, systemic and structural racism, discrimination or bias within the College’s statutory, regulatory and governance policies and processes.
- Strategies to address any identified issues.
- An approach to meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s calls to action within the regulatory sector.
- The enhancement of educational resources to support College registrants in practising ethically and professionally, with a focus on considerations related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Congratulations Michele!
