Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS)
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The Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS) is a professional association representing and serving those individuals who work in Canadian post-secondary institutions
in student affairs and services
. Since 1973, CACUSS has provided professional development
services and programs for members in all the Canadian provinces.
and a member of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS)
.
Higher education in Canada
Higher education in Canada describes the constellation of provincial higher education systems in Canada and their relationships with the federal government, provinces, and territories.-Higher education systems in Canada:...
in student affairs and services
Student Affairs
Student affairs staff provide services and support for students at institutions of higher education to enhance student growth and development in the United States and abroad....
. Since 1973, CACUSS has provided professional development
Professional development
Professional development refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement. Professional development encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework, conferences and informal learning...
services and programs for members in all the Canadian provinces.
Divisions
CACUSS is a comprehensive organization consisting of six divisions: Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Association (SCAIA); the Canadian Association of Disability Service Providers in Post Secondary Education (CADSPPE); the Canadian Organization of University and College Health (COUCH); the Canadian University and College Counselling Association (CUCCA); the National Aboriginal Student Services Association (NASSA); and the Student Affairs and Services Association (SASA).Affiliations
CACUSS is an associate member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
- See also :* G13 * Association of Commonwealth Universities...
and a member of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS)
Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education is a consortium of nearly 40 higher education professional associations representing over 100,000 professionals, many with international constituencies, that promotes the development of standards in student affairs, student services,...
.