TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SPOTLIGHT AWARDS

Spotlight Awards and the development of case examples again will be a major focus
of the ACCC project - MAKING CANADA PRODUCTIVE.

For 1987, the Spotlight Awards will feature a cross-section of outstanding
partnerships highlighting the variety of ventures occurring in different regions of this
country. For this reason those selected may not be necessarily the most outstanding
partnerships at this time. For purposes of selection partnerships selected in the
current year need not have commenced in the current year but they must have been
active during the last twelve months.

Last June, six sets of partners were presented "Spotlight Awards" at Conference '86
in Calgary and a further eight were cited as "Honourable Mentions". All partners of
both award winners and Honourable Mentions received plaques to commemorate the
recognition of their achievements. A "Spotlight Awards" luncheon is being planned
for June 4, 1987 as part of Conference '87 in Hamilton.

To be considered for a Spotlight Award a partnership should:

Be imaginative/innovative

Be administratively sound

Be educationally effective

Be cost effective

Have potential for increasing productivity

Meet industrial or other employer needs

Be collaborative

Have long-term value

Demonstrate that the partnership is working

Outline user-driven curriculum, if any

ll. Outline innovative teaching methods and new delivery systems if used
Comment on any educational technology-transfer of curriculum, methods and
delivery systems to institutional programs

13. Meet the MAKING CANADA PRODUCTIVE definition for partnership or
describe some other form of collaboration.

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Note: Under MAKING CANADA PRODUCTIVE a partnership is defined as: a
contract between an employer, labour union, association or group and. an educational
institution or consortium of institutions. A partnership will deliver educational
services such as needs assessment, curriculum development, or specially developed
courses or materials that may use alternative delivery methods. Training is
presented at the most appropriate site to both employer contractor and learner.

ACCC may wish to publish some or all of the case studies submitted. They,
therefore, must be submitted in a consistent and consice style. Case studies should
provide a brief general description (approximately | page) of the submitting college or
institute. This background should contain a description of the scope and
demographics of the institution and as well comment on any special structures or
services relating to partnerships. It should also describe the marketing orientation of
the college including services to small business, venture enterprises, activities,
community futures' approaches as well as any other innovative concepts.