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President’s Message
Upcoming Events
Dear Colleagues,
I provide this update having recently returned from the conferences of the
University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA),
and the Universities Association for Lifelong Learning (UALL). Both
conferences highlighted opportunities for enhanced collaboration between
our respective associations. I participated on international panels at both
conferences, sharing a Canadian perspective on key opportunities and issues
in university continuing education.
I was introduced to leaders of the UPCEA Centre for Research and
Consulting (CRC), who provide benchmarking information and market
research for nearly 400 college and university
institutional members. The UPCEA-CRC is keen
to assist the collection and distribution of
comprehensive, Canadian benchmarking data by
and for CAUCE members.
The UALL conference highlighted concerns and
issues facing post-secondary continuing
education and lifelong learning within the United
Kingdom. Attendees frequently referred to
student debt issues, with one presenter observing
that U.K. graduates are now taking upwards of
25 years to repay their student loans. Of course
May 25 to 27, 2014
Annual CSSHE Conference and AGM
St. Catharines ON
http://www.csshescees.ca/06_01_conference_en.htm
June 4 to 6, 2014
Annual CAUCE Conference & AGM
Halifax NS
www.cauce-conference.ca
September 28 to 29, 2014
Western Deans’ and Directors’ Meeting
Calgary AB
Host: Mount Royal University
October 7 to 8, 2014
(Pre-conference October 5 – 6)
Engagement Scholarship Consortium
Edmonton AB
www.engagementscholarship.org
October 27 to 28, 2014
COHERE Conference
Regina SK
www.cohere.ca
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Institutional Reports
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Online Directory
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October 27 t0 29, 2014
ACHE Annual Conference
Las Vegas NV
www.acheinc.org
February 26 to 27, 2015
Deans and Directors Meeting
Toronto ON
http://www.cauce-aepuc.ca/newsevents/directors-meeting.aspx
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MOOCs continue to surface as a topic of interest, with no
shortage of debate as to their significance in the world of
higher education.
I was pleased with the outcomes of our national Deans and
Directors meeting in February. The theme of Partnerships
and Possibilities was emphasized through an international
panel of presenters from UPCEA, CAUCE and the
Association of Continuing Higher Education (ACHE). It was
good to welcome the presidents of ACHE and UPCEA to our
meeting, and to note their appreciation for what they learned
from our collegial gathering. I thank the CAUCE Secretariat
and all members of the CAUCE Executive for their help in
running this event.
Would you like to publish your research and
reflections about the theory and practice of
university continuing education?
The Canadian Journal of University Continuing
Education (CJUCE) is eager to publish your
articles, forum pieces, reports of practice and
book reviews. Check out current and archived
issues at www.cjuce.ca
Finally, please allow me to remind you of our upcoming
national conference in Halifax, June 4th to 6th, where we will
explore the theme of Learning in a Global Context:
Thinking Globally and Acting Locally. We will honor our
colleagues through awards and recognition as well as enjoy
the hospitality for which Halifax is famous. If you have not
already done so, please register and please invite your
colleagues to do the same. I look forward to seeing you in
Halifax!
If you want to see a brief description of the 4
types of submissions, visit the website and
click on ‘submission guidelines’ or contact
atlanta.sloane-seale@umanitoba.ca
Robert Wensveen
LEARNING IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT - THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY
June 4-6, 2014 • The Westin Nova Scotia
Continuing
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University of Manitoba
renew Extended Education’s student registration and
records system. Flex Reg offers increased functionality,
compatibility and efficiency for our students and staff.
NEW PROGRAMS AND COURSES DEVELOPED AND
APPROVED IN EXTENDED EDUCATION
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Blended, Hybrid
and Online Learning Development
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied
Leadership
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Aerospace
Systems Management
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Certificate in Applied Management (Specialization:
Life Science Association of Manitoba)
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Integrated Support Worker Certificate
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Adult Literacy Education: Professional
Development (Partnership with Manitoba
Multiculturalism & Immigration)
In the fall of 2013 Extended Education welcomed 90 new
Science without Borders students from Brazil. Since its
inception, over 170 students have gone through the
program.
Distance and Online Education credit hours enrolled
increased by 13% in 2013, and Summer Session credit hours
enrolled increased by 5.6%. Over 50% of U of M undergrad
students and over 20% of U of M part-time students took a
degree course through Extended Education.
Endowments to Extended Education have increased by over
400% in the past two years; and seven new scholarships and
bursaries were awarded.
A United Way Canvasser Team Award was given to the
Extended Education United Way campaign canvasser team
in December 2013 for an unprecedented second year in a
row!
U of M Extended Education will host the first Joint
CAUCE CNIE Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 26
to 29, 2015. Conference theme: Beyond Diversity:
Learning and Working in an Inclusive World.
HIGHLIGHTS OF INTEREST
A total of 487 students graduated from certificate programs
offered by Extended Education in 2013, the highest number
in seven years!
The University of Manitoba Board of Governors approved
the appointment of Dr. Gary Hepburn as the Dean of
Extended Education for a five year term effective July 1,
2014.
NEW PROGRAM
The Post Baccalaureate certificate in Blended, Hybrid and
Online Learning Design provides students the opportunity
to gain the skills and expertise necessary for designing and
implementing blended, hybrid, online learning courses in a
post-secondary, corporate or educational environment.
COHERE (Canada’s Collaboration for Online Higher
Education and Research) will host its Annual Blended
Learning Conference in Regina, SK, October 27 and 28,
2014. The conference theme is Diversity and Accessibility
in Blended and Online Higher Education: Policies and
Pedagogies. Hold the dates and watch the website for more
information: http://cohere.ca/ .
Students interested in the program must possess an
undergraduate degree and any one of the following: 1) Post
Baccalaureate or its equivalent in Education, 2) the
Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education, 3) hold
CSTD’s CTP or CTDP certification, 4) hold membership in
CAID, or 5) minimum one year’s experience engaged in the
systematic design of instruction and curriculum that allows
the student to have developed the following essential entry
competencies: Communication, Research, Instruction, and
Management/Support
Continuing Education offered new workshops/workshop
series: Workplace Cultural Competence Workshops, Power
Systems Workshops, Bio Systems Workshop.
Extended Education Student and Instructor Services opened
a store-front facility in time for the beginning of 2013 fall
classes. The bright and welcoming area offers expanded,
convenient services, support and amenities for Extended
Education students and instructors.
The courses in the program will leverage student’s
experiences, skills, knowledge and competencies and is
designed for relevancy and applicability to learners’ current
work environment and context illustrated by their ability to:
Banner Flex Reg launched smoothly and successfully in
February 2014 as a result of a two-year long project to
Incorporate flexible learning activities, with an emphasis on
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experiential learning, integrate relevant learning and design
theory across all the courses, and include design for nontraditional students in non-traditional environments.
Communication. They are designed for non-native speakers
of French or English, who want to become more effective in
their written communication for the workplace.
This program, which can be completed in 12 months on a full
time basis or 1 to 3 years part time, consists of a total of 216
instructional contact hours; 144 hours of core courses, a 36hours elective, and a 36-hours capstone course. Electives can
be selected from a combination of special topics and
specialization streams in either Adult Learning or
Technology. Selected University of Manitoba Faculty of
Education elective courses can also be transferred into the
certificate.
PERSONAL AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
(PACE)
The Personal and Cultural Enrichment program (PACE)
and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts have just concluded
an agreement that will see PACE offer intensive courses
based on the Museum’s exhibits and permanent collections.
The first course offered as part of this collaboration will be
on German Expressionism and France and will include
privileged access to the exhibit on this topic at the museum
and to its curatorial staff. This course is scheduled for fall
2014. For more information: www.mcgill.ca/PACE
For more information, please contact Sandy Stechisen at 204474-6685, sandy.stechisen@umanitoba.ca
From August 13 to16 2014, McGill University will host
l’École d’été; a yearly youth-mobilization organized by
l’Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM) whose mandate
includes the promotion of critical social engagement
amongst youth. The event will bring together 400+ youth
and 100+ representatives from various civil society
organizations. As part of l’École d’été, PACE will launch
the first one-credit experiential learning course on citizenship
and social engagement which will be offered on a recurrent
basis in collaboration with l’INM. For more information:
www.mcgill.ca/PACE
McGill School of Continuing Studies
CAREER AND TRANSITION WORKSHOPS
McGill’s School of Continuing Studies continues to expand
its Career and Transition Services to its students. We are
pleased to report that over 500 students registered in
approximately 22 workshops which the school offered, all
relating to employability. These workshops provide students
with useful information and a better understanding of how
they need to equip and prepare themselves to meet the needs
and challenges of today’s job market.
From June 13 to16, the McGill Community for Lifelong
Learning presents Bloomsday, its annual celebration of
James Joyce’ literary masterpiece Ulysses. The event will
showcase lectures, films as well as musical and literary
events held at McGill University and in various Montreal
cultural centers. For more information:
www.mcgill.ca/bloomsday
SUMMER PROGRAM IN AEROSPACE
This summer Career and Professional Development will be
launching a new graduate-level Diploma in Integrated
Aviation Management. The objective of this program is to
prepare the next generation of aviation managers for careers
in the following fields: airline industry, airports, private
companies, regulatory bodies, government agencies and
related areas. The first courses in this comprehensive program
will be offered in May 2014.
On Wednesday August 20, the McGill Community for
Lifelong Learning celebrates its 25th anniversary by holding
Celebrating Lifelong Learning: Seniors Programs Share
Experiences and Plan for the Next Generation. This
conference on lifelong learning and senior programming will
be held at McGill University. For more information:
www.mcgill.ca/mcll.
BRAIN CAMP
This five-day intensive course, to be offered in July, equips
participants with a variety of tools that are supported by
neuroscience and powerful in their ability to help managers
solve real life complex problems. Each participant will leave
the course with a concrete action plan focused on his or her
toughest challenge.
MCGILL WRITING CENTRE
The MWC continues to expand its offerings of
professional writing courses. These include courses which
will help students to develop the ability to write in a clear,
concise, informative, and engaging style which is key to
achieving professional success. More information is
available at http://www.mcgill.ca/mwc
LANGUAGE & INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The Language & Intercultural Communication department
has increased its online language course offerings to include
more courses relating to the Certificate of Proficiency in
Written French – Workplace Communication and the
Certificate of Proficiency in Written English – Workplace
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NOTEWORTHY
The McGill School of Continuing Studies’ Associate Dean
(Academic), James Archibald, was a delegate to the 2014
Algeria-Canada Colloquium on Higher Education and
Scientific Research which took place at the University of
Tlemcen at the end of February. This four-day colloquium
was co-sponsored by Algeria’s Ministry of Higher Education
and Research and the Canadian Bureau for International
Education. The colloquium provided a signal opportunity
for Canada and Algeria to build a new working relationship
between universities in both countries.
RECOGNITION OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
A NEW SERVICE AT THE FACULTÉ DE
L’ÉDUCATION PERMANENTE OF THE UNIVERSITÉ
DE MONTRÉAL
Montréal, March 10, 2014 – Since January, the Faculté de
l’éducation permanente (FEP) of the Université de Montréal
has applied an experiential learning recognition policy. The
policy offers students who apply the possibility of having
one or more courses recognized depending on their work
experience, thereby enabling them to significantly reduce
the duration of their university studies.
Archibald presented two papers at the colloquium, one on
language learning in Canada and another on professional
mobility.
As a result of the exchanges, the Quebec’s Ministry of
International Relations has set-up a working group focusing
on possible agreements between universities and
professional associations in both Quebec and Algeria. It is
hoped that this initiative will lead to more formalized
arrangements designed to enhance both student and
professional mobility.
Experiential learning refers to individual learning—
knowledge, skills and attitudes—acquired outside the
university environment, as part of non-credited training,
work experience or experience acquired in socio-community
environments. The process enables adult students to
determine and clarify their learning from various sources
that may be recognized. Students are assisted by persons in
charge who verify and evaluate the relevance and quality of
the learning to be evaluated and ensure its validity. Most of
the FEP certificate programs offer courses that can lead to
an application for experiential learning recognition.
DR. JAMES ARCHIBALD APPOINTED MEMBER OF
OFFICE DES PROFESSIONS DU QUEBEC
Québec, le mercredi 5 février 2014 – Le Conseil des
ministres a procédé aux nominations suivantes à sa séance
d’aujourd’hui. Office des professions du Québec M. James
Archibald est nommé de nouveau membre de l’Office des
professions du Québec.
At the FEP, every effort is made to facilitate a return
to studies and maximize the chances of student
success. The service was created from that standpoint
and is already sparking much interest.
On February 5, 2012, Dr. James Archibald, Associate Dean
of McGill's School of Continuing Studies and Director of
the School's Translation & Written Communication unit,
was appointed a new member of the Office des professions
du Québec. Read more here.
For over 60 years, the FEP has welcomed nearly 12 000
students each year. It offers them approximately 30
certificates and modules focused on the most current social
issues.
NEW HIRE
LA RECONNAISSANCE DES ACQUIS EXPÉRIENTIELS
Guy Mineau was hired as the Director of the Faculty of
Partnerships and Summer Studies.
UN NOUVEAU SERVICE À LA FACULTÉ DE
L’ÉDUCATION PERMANENTE DE L’UNIVERSITÉ DE
MONTRÉAL
HERVÉ DE FONTENAY 1948 - 2014
We regret to announce the passing of Hervé de Fontenay who
died on January 4, 2014. Hervé had been the Director of
the Language and Intercultural Communication unit.
Hervé had devoted himself to the University for close to
38 years.
Montréal, le 10 mars 2014 – La Faculté de l’éducation
permanente (FEP) de l’Université de Montréal applique
depuis janvier dernier une politique de Reconnaissance des
acquis expérientiels. Cette politique offre aux étudiants qui
en font la demande la possibilité de faire reconnaître un ou
plusieurs cours en fonction de leur expérience de travail,
leur permettant ainsi de réduire de manière significative la
durée de leur parcours universitaire.
Les acquis expérientiels réfèrent aux apprentissages
individuels – connaissances, habiletés et attitudes – acquis à
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l’extérieur du milieu universitaire, dans le cadre de
formations non créditées, d’expérience de travail ou
d’expérience issue de milieux sociocommunautaires. Il s’agit
d’un processus par lequel un étudiant adulte détermine et
clarifie ses acquis d’apprentissage de diverses provenances
pouvant faire l’objet d’une reconnaissance. L’étudiant est
accompagné d’un responsable qui vérifie et évalue la
pertinence et la qualité des acquis qui lui sont soumis et
s’assure de leur validité. La majorité des programmes de
certificats de la FEP offrent des cours pouvant mener à une
demande de reconnaissance des acquis expérientiels.
SPRING 2014
Students will have the option to complete this full-time,
cohort-based program either in-class or online, with both
streams culminating in a full-time practicum in summer
2015.
FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL IN TROIS-PISTOLES
Live the language and the culture! As the result of a new
marketing campaign to promote Western University’s
French Immersion School in Trois-Pistoles, awareness and
interest in learning French is on the rise and enrolment is
growing in the programs. Featuring advertisements in the
campus newspaper and local business magazine, the
campaign includes a user-friendly new website:
http://frenchimmersion.uwo.ca
À la FEP tous les moyens sont mis en œuvre pour faciliter le
retour aux études et maximiser les chances de réussite des
étudiants. C’est dans cette perspective qu’est né le service,
qui suscite déjà beaucoup d’engouement.
Depuis plus de 60 ans, la Faculté accueille chaque année
près de 12 000 étudiants, à qui elle propose une trentaine de
certificats et de modules axés sur les enjeux sociaux les plus
actuels.
Since 1932 Western University's French Immersion School
in Trois-Pistoles has attracted participants from all over
Canada, the United States, Latin America, and other parts
of the world, who wish to upgrade their education or pursue
a professional or personal goal.
Source:
NEW LOCATION
Information:
Catherine Gascon
Communication advisor
514 434-6111, ext. 2927
Due to the demand for more space, classrooms and offices,
WCS has hired a consultant to provide expertise in a search
for a new location in downtown London. WCS has been in
Citi Plaza (formerly The Galleria) since 2001. The current
lease expires in January 2016. We welcome advice from our
CAUCE colleagues.
Jean-Pierre Lefebvre
Head of learning recognition
514 343-6111, ext. 2835
Western Continuing Studies
2015 Deans’ and
Directors’ Meeting
STAFFING CHANGES AT WESTERN CONTINUING
STUDIES
Western Continuing Studies (WCS) is excited to share some
recent personnel-related developments in the department. In
December 2013, Chris Thompson moved into the role of ELearning Specialist after leading the post-degree program
portfolio for nearly four years. Chris is excited to focus
further on two of his interests: curriculum development and
technology. In February, Nicole Tate-Hill joined WCS in
the role of Manager, Diploma Programs. Nicole’s program
management skills, honed during her time with an
education-focused not-for-profit organization, are a great
addition to the team! This spring we will be hiring a new
role focusing on corporate sales. Stay tuned for an
announcement soon.
The 2015 meeting will be held Thursday, February 26th –
Friday, February 27th at the Intercontinental Yorkville in
Toronto ON.
Deans and Directors: please mark your calendars for this
engaging event and watch your email this fall for updates
and information.
http://www.cauce-aepuc.ca/news-events/directorsmeeting.aspx
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM
MOVING ONLINE
After several years of positive growth, our post-degree
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
will be offered online for the first time this September 2014.
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COHERE 2014
The 8th annual conference on blended learning sponsored
by COHERE (Collaboration for Online Higher Education &
Research) will take place October 27 to 28, 2014.
Update on Membership
For more information: www.cohere.ca
CSSHE 2014
The Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education
(CSSHE) will hold its annual conference at Brock University
May 25 to 27, 2014 (possible pre-conference on May 24
2014) within the Congress of the Humanities and Social
Sciences. Website for registration, accommodation, delegate
services is congress2014.ca
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2013-2014
Current members are Tracey Taylor-O’Reilly (Chair),
Catherine Newell Kelly (Liaison), Ellen Stewart, Alex
Waugh, Maureen MacDonald.
Pursuant to the committee’s terms of reference, new
members for the committee will be recruited from the
membership at large by the member of the CAUCE
executive who acts as liaison to the Membership
Committee. The proposed members will be approved and
appointed by the Executive Committee.
"TALKING TRANSITIONS: CONVERSATIONS WITH
DR. JOY MIGHTY, DR. VALERIE LOPES, AND DR.
LIVY VISANO.
RECRUITMENT
Change, cross-road, passage, intersection, turning point,
shift... Each word captures the common experience of
transition. The fifth annual symposium, hosted by
Huntington University's Lougheed Teaching and Learning
Centre , recognizes that success pivots on the thoughtful
negotiation of transitions.
If you have colleagues outside your university who would be
interested in taking out a Professional or Affiliate
membership in CAUCE, please ask them to submit a
membership application online at www.cauce-aepuc.ca
Friday May 2, 2014 at the Holiday Inn, Sudbury, Ontario
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Complimentary lunch is included and
registration is required. There is no cost to you for this
event.
Online Membership
Directory
Contact: Lacey Caputo, Director of Communications
We ask for your continued assistance in keeping the online
membership directory accurate and up-to-date. As an
Institutional or Affiliate member, you have received an
administrative password needed to log on and update your
section of the directory.
lcaputo@huntingtonu.ca
Welcome to…
If you have misplaced your password, please contact the
Secretariat at CAUCE.secretariat@usask.ca. We thank
those of you who have been updating your institutional lists
on a yearly basis and appreciate your assistance.
OUR NEWEST INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER!
Vancouver Island University
OUR NEWEST AFFILIATE MEMBER!
Northeastern University
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The CAUCE Bulletin is the electronic newsletter of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education. It is
produced and e-mailed to institutional, professional, affiliate and honorary members twice a year. Submissions related
to university continuing education in Canada can be forwarded to:
Editor, CAUCE Bulletin, c/o Centre for Continuing and Distance Education (CCDE), 464 Williams Building, 221
Cumberland Avenue North, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon SK S7N 1M3.
E-mail: CAUCE.Secretariat@usask.ca
The deadline for submissions for the Fall (October) issue is September 20, 2014. Thank you to all contributors!
Executive 2013-2014
PRESIDENT
Robert Wensveen, Associate Director
Continuing Education
University of Calgary
Phone: 403-220-5162
Email: wensveen@ucalgary.ca
PRESIDENT ELECT
Lorraine Carter, Director
Centre for Flexible Teaching and Learning
Nipissing University
Phone: 705-474-3450, ext. 4602
Email: lorrainec@nipissingu.ca
PAST PRESIDENT
Catherine Newell Kelly, Director
Centre for Extended Learning
University of Waterloo
Phone: 519-888-4873
Email: cnkelly@uwaterloo.ca
SECRETARY TREASURER
Carolyn Young, Director
Continuing Studies
Western University
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 84909
Email: ccyoung@uwo.ca
EASTERN REPRESENTATIVE
Lloyd Henderson, Executive Director
College of Extended Learning
University of New Brunswick
Phone: 506-458-7193
Email : lloyd@unb.ca
CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE
Michelle Fach, Director
Open Learning and Educational Support
University of Guelph
Phone: 519-824-4120, ext. 58513
Email: mfach@uoguelph.ca
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVE
Yvonne Tabin, Associate Dean
Lifelong Learning
Simon Fraser University
Phone: 778-782-8856
Email: ytbabin@sfu.ca