Higher education associations and organizations in Canada
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This is a list of higher education associations and organizations in Canada. These are groups relevant to the structure of higher education in Canada
. It includes those that support teacher
s, staff, student
s, institutions, research, and related groups involved in the delivery of higher education
in the Canadian
provinces and territories.
is a national organization that was created in 1972 composed of voluntary members who provide representation in Canada as well as abroad to government, business and industry. It also facilitates networking and participation in programs for board members, staff and students of institutions of higher learning.
has represented Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges. Currently there are 92 members. Its mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and institutions in other countries. Each member institution is represented by its executive head. The association's business is conducted by a 13-member board of directors, made up of 12 university presidents and the president of AUCC.
over policy and organization, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
was formed in 1995. Initially composed of student unions from 5 founding institutions, this has now grown to 23. The Alliance networks student governments and represents and defends students' interests at both the federal and inter-provincial levels.
is a professional association representing and serving those individuals who work in Canadian post-secondary institutions in student affairs and services. CACUSS is a comprehensive organization consisting of six divisions: Canadian Academic Integrity and Student Judicial Affairs (CAISJA); 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). Since 1973, CACUSS has provided professional development services and programs for members in all the Canadian provinces.
, a federation of independent associations and trade unions. Operating since 1951, CAUT offers courses, workshops and conferences to advance the social and economic interests of its members and works to improve the quality and accessibility of higher education.
was founded in 1980 as a progressive, non-partisan voice in the public policy debate regarding social and economic justice. The CCPA produces research studies, policy briefs, books, editorials and commentary, and other publications which offer analysis and policy ideas to the media, general public, social justice and labour organizations, academia and government in areas of social and economic policy and international trade. It is especially known for publishing an alternative federal budget on an annual basis.
works to provide up-to-date information to Canadian learners, educators, employers and policy-makers regarding effective approaches to lifelong learning in classrooms, homes, workplace and community. The Council performs research on critical learning themes such as Aboriginal or Adult Learning and establishes networks with Provincial and Territorial governments in order to exchange knowledge and report on the state of learning.
has worked since 1966 to promote Canada's international relations through international education. CBIE administers a range of awards to Canadian students studying abroad and to foreign students studying in Canada.
first appeared in 1981 along with its services branch, the CFS-Services, with its mandate to work for high quality, accessible post-secondary education at the federal level and provincial levels. CFS provides students with an effective and united voice, provincially and nationally believing that for students to adequately represent their collective interests, they needed to unite under one organization.
has analyzed important public policy issues regarding health care, family, learning, job equity, and community sustainability. Federal, provincial and local governments utilize CPRN research as a source of new ideas on how to solve policy problems, or as a basis for further discussions on issues. Dialogue is conducted with Canadians in all parts of the country at every socio-economic level to try to make the policy review process as inclusive and equitable as possible.
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:...
. It includes those that support teacher
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
s, staff, student
Student
A student is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. In some nations, the English term is reserved for those who attend university, while a schoolchild under the age of eighteen is called a pupil in English...
s, institutions, research, and related groups involved in the delivery of higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
in the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
provinces and territories.
Association of Community Colleges of Canada (ACCC)
The Association of Canadian Community CollegesAssociation of Canadian Community Colleges
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges is a national association formed in 1972 to represent the interests of its member institutions to government and industry. Membership is voluntary and open to publicly-funded community colleges in Canada or institutions that may also be referred to as...
is a national organization that was created in 1972 composed of voluntary members who provide representation in Canada as well as abroad to government, business and industry. It also facilitates networking and participation in programs for board members, staff and students of institutions of higher learning.
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
Since 1911, The Association of Universities and Colleges of CanadaAssociation of Universities and Colleges of Canada
- See also :* G13 * Association of Commonwealth Universities...
has represented Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges. Currently there are 92 members. Its mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and institutions in other countries. Each member institution is represented by its executive head. The association's business is conducted by a 13-member board of directors, made up of 12 university presidents and the president of AUCC.
Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA)
Following a dispute with the Canadian Federation of StudentsCanadian Federation of Students
The Canadian Federation of Students is the largest student organization in Canada. Founded in 1981, the stated goal of the CFS is to work at the federal level for high quality, accessible post-secondary education.-Structure:...
over policy and organization, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations was formed in 1995 by several post-secondary institutions' student unions who had withdrawn from the Canadian Federation of Students and previously unaffiliated student unions...
was formed in 1995. Initially composed of student unions from 5 founding institutions, this has now grown to 23. The Alliance networks student governments and represents and defends students' interests at both the federal and inter-provincial levels.
Canadian Association of College & University Student Services (CACUSS)
The Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS)Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS)
The Canadian Association of College and University Student Services 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...
is a professional association representing and serving those individuals who work in Canadian post-secondary institutions in student affairs and services. CACUSS is a comprehensive organization consisting of six divisions: Canadian Academic Integrity and Student Judicial Affairs (CAISJA); 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). Since 1973, CACUSS has provided professional development services and programs for members in all the Canadian provinces.
Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Over 65,000 teachers, librarians, researchers and other academic professionals and general staff at 120 colleges and universities throughout Canada are represented by the Canadian Association of University TeachersCanadian Association of University Teachers
The Canadian Association of University Teachers is a federation of independent associations and trade unions representing approximately 65,000 teachers, librarians, researchers and other academic professionals and general staff at 120 universities and colleges across Canada.-Principal Aims:The...
, a federation of independent associations and trade unions. Operating since 1951, CAUT offers courses, workshops and conferences to advance the social and economic interests of its members and works to improve the quality and accessibility of higher education.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)
The Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan, policy research institute in Canada that leans to the political left. It concentrates on economic policy, international trade, environmental justice and social policy. It is especially known for publishing an alternative...
was founded in 1980 as a progressive, non-partisan voice in the public policy debate regarding social and economic justice. The CCPA produces research studies, policy briefs, books, editorials and commentary, and other publications which offer analysis and policy ideas to the media, general public, social justice and labour organizations, academia and government in areas of social and economic policy and international trade. It is especially known for publishing an alternative federal budget on an annual basis.
Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
The Canadian Council on LearningCanadian Council on Learning
The Canadian Council on Learning is a channel for lifelong learning, encouraging and supporting data-based decisions about learning during all stages of life, from early childhood through to the senior years.-History:...
works to provide up-to-date information to Canadian learners, educators, employers and policy-makers regarding effective approaches to lifelong learning in classrooms, homes, workplace and community. The Council performs research on critical learning themes such as Aboriginal or Adult Learning and establishes networks with Provincial and Territorial governments in order to exchange knowledge and report on the state of learning.
Canadian Bureau for International Education
The Canadian Bureau for International EducationCanadian Bureau for International Education
The Canadian Bureau for International Education promotes Canada's international relations through international education - supporting the interests of foreign nationals studying in Canada and the Canadians studying abroad. It advocates for the free movement of ideas and learners across national...
has worked since 1966 to promote Canada's international relations through international education. CBIE administers a range of awards to Canadian students studying abroad and to foreign students studying in Canada.
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)
The largest student organization in Canada, The Canadian Federation of StudentsCanadian Federation of Students
The Canadian Federation of Students is the largest student organization in Canada. Founded in 1981, the stated goal of the CFS is to work at the federal level for high quality, accessible post-secondary education.-Structure:...
first appeared in 1981 along with its services branch, the CFS-Services, with its mandate to work for high quality, accessible post-secondary education at the federal level and provincial levels. CFS provides students with an effective and united voice, provincially and nationally believing that for students to adequately represent their collective interests, they needed to unite under one organization.
Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN)
Since 1994, Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN)Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN)
Canadian Policy Research Networks was a non-profit, non-partisan socio-economic think tank based in Ottawa, Canada, with a focus on citizen engagement and policy research and analysis.-History:...
has analyzed important public policy issues regarding health care, family, learning, job equity, and community sustainability. Federal, provincial and local governments utilize CPRN research as a source of new ideas on how to solve policy problems, or as a basis for further discussions on issues. Dialogue is conducted with Canadians in all parts of the country at every socio-economic level to try to make the policy review process as inclusive and equitable as possible.