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| Formation | June 6, 1911 (First meeting) |
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| Type | non profit educational organization |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters |  Ottawa, Ontario |
Region served | Canada |
Official language | English, French |
| Website | univcan.ca |
Universities Canada (French: Universités Canada) (formerly Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada [AUCC]) is an organization that represents Canada's colleges and universities. It is a non profit national organization that coordinates university policies, guidance and direction.
Formed in 1911, it represents 97 public and private not-for-profit Canadian Universities and University Colleges in Canada. It provides member services in public policy and advocacy, communications, research and information-sharing, and scholarships and international programs.[1] In April 2015, the organization renamed itself "Universities Canada".[2]
Membership in Universities Canada along with a provincial charter to grant degrees is used as de facto accreditation in Canada.[3][4][5]
The association produces a number of publications, such as University Affairs magazine and the Directory of Canadian Universities.
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada's Arms, Supporters and Badge were registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority on May 10, 2004.[6]
Academic Freedom
On 25 October 2011, the AUCC announced a new Statement on Academic Freedom which is expected to become part of the AUCC's criteria for membership. However, at least one critic has expressed the opinion that the Statement, drafted by academic administrators, essentially gives academic administrators the right to determine the limits of such freedom.(Citation here)
Advocacy
Universities Canada works in an advocacy role with governments to promote higher education and awareness of the contributions Canada's universities make to the country.[7]
Its priorities are increasing funding for universities' operating and capital costs, research, and interprovincial and international student mobility and Aboriginal education.
It is also involved in the government's copyright reform process.[8]
International programs
The association is also active in the international arena,[9] managing several partnerships and programs around the world, particularly with developing countries. The focus of much of Universities Canada's work is using university partnerships to strengthen governance and to promote sustainable development, goals which reflect Canada's Official Development priorities, CIDA's poverty-reduction mandate, as well as the development priorities of developing countries.
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References
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Our history". Universities Canada. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
- ^ British Columbia Council on Admissions & Transfer
- ^ Dave Marshall (President, Mount Royal College) (2004-08-30), Degree Accreditation in Canada (PDF), Presentation at International Consortium
for Education and Economic Development, 2004 Annual Conference, February 18 – 21, 2004, Cancún, Quintana Roo, México, retrieved 2010-06-01
{{citation}}: line feed character in|publisher=at position 41 (help) - ^ "Membership eligibility". Universities Canada. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
- ^ http://archive.gg.ca/heraldry/pub-reg/project.asp?lang=e&ProjectID=382 Arms and Badge
- ^ AUCC. Corporate brochure
- ^ Copyright Reform Process - Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
- ^ AUCC - Programs and Services
- ^ Canadian Heraldic Authority (Volume IV), Ottawa, 2004, p. 376
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