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NSCC joins Atlantic Canadian universities and community colleges in MOU signing
September 24, 2009 – Media Release
Halifax, NS - Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) has joined Atlantic Canada's universities and community colleges in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing greater collaboration among the region's post-secondary institutions.
This MOU will allow students to have a more seamless educational experience and improve completion times by encouraging transfer agreements between and among public universities and community colleges in Atlantic Canada. The MOU has been endorsed by the Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) and the Atlantic Provinces Community College Consortium (APCCC) and their member institutions.
"Post- secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada recognize that today's learners enter post- secondary education at many different points in their lives", says Joan McArthur-Blair, NSCC President and Chair of the APCCC. "They want flexible delivery options, and they are increasingly more likely to switch programs or seek out multiple credentials to enhance their career paths. This MOU is one example of how institutions in Atlantic Canada are working to better serve these learners and enhance their pathways."
Dr. Colin Dodds, President, Saint Mary's University and Chair of AAU says the agreement is just one example of the increasing cooperation among universities and community colleges. "We are seeing an increase in college and university collaboration in a wide variety of areas from program development and delivery to joint research initiatives and shared resources. It benefits students, our faculty and staff, and the communities we serve", said Dodds.
The MOU recognizes that member institutions are responsible for overall evaluation and programming and will make these decisions based upon their institutional standards. The MOU further recognizes that academic integrity is paramount for all institutions and must be protected and preserved.
Both the AAU and the APCCC recognize the participation of Atlantic ministers of education and training in the establishment of the MOU. This support further solidifies the strong working relationship between universities and colleges with the four provincial governments.
The AAU represents the interests of universities across the region, ensuring public visibility for the important role they play in preparing future leaders of our communities, in path-breaking research and innovation, and in contributing to the economic prosperity of life in Atlantic Canada.
The APCCC is an inter-provincial organization supporting collaboration, coordination, and sharing of resources among the Atlantic community colleges. Community colleges in Atlantic Canada operate in 50 campus locations throughout the region and serve approximately 75,000 full and part-time students.
The MOU can be found online at www.atlanticuniversities.ca, www.apccc.ca and at www.camet-camef.ca.
For More Information
Natalie Kenrick
NSCC
Communications Specialist
(902) 491-2213
Kathleen Cameron
NSCC
Communications Specialist
(902) 491-4899
Stacey Baillie
NSCC
Director, Communications
(902) 491-6781
Peter Halpin
Executive Director, AAU
p: (902) 425-4238
Ken MacRae
Executive Director, APCCC
p: (902) 491-1190
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