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Setting the Scene:Setting the Scene:Drowning or WavingDrowning or Waving??
Developing National Higher Developing National Higher Education AgendasEducation Agendas
The Wellington Group ForumDecember 2, 2008 - Sydney
Raymond Théberge, Director General
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Postsecondary Education in Postsecondary Education in CanadaCanada
One of the highest participation rates
Solely governed by provincial/territorial governments
Third highest expenditure relative to GDP among OECD countries
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Review by Seven ProvincesReview by Seven Provinces
Common issues Quality Access Funding Accountability
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Common Themes of ConcernCommon Themes of Concern Under-represented groups
Aboriginal people Adult learners People with disabilities Rural students Women in non-traditional roles Francophones in minority settings
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Common Themes of ConcernCommon Themes of Concern
Infrastructure/Capacity Institutional capacity Funding
Quality Research and data gathering Accreditation
Accountability
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Common Themes of ConcernCommon Themes of Concern
Affordability Tuition increases Student financial assistance Apprenticeships Distance education
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Common Themes of ConcernCommon Themes of Concern
Student financial assistance
International Attracting international students Studying abroad
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Common Themes of ConcernCommon Themes of Concern
Knowledge economy Apprenticeship systems Relationship with business and industry Increase capacity Training for health professionals
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Common Themes of ConcernCommon Themes of Concern
Transition from secondary school/ seamless systems Secondary school outreach Credit transfer system Lifelong learning system Coordination with labour market
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For more informationFor more information
CMEC’s Web site (www.cmec.ca) Data, reports, and publications Links, information Updates and news subscription
Contact person Raymond Théberge ([email protected])