association of canadian community colleges
association des colléges communautaires du canada

A TITRE D'INFORMATION
FOR YOUR INFORMATION

January 7, 1974.
MEMORANDUM

TC: The Chief Executive Officers
Canadian Post Secondary Non-Degree-Granting Inetitutions

FROM: Allan Goldenberg
Executive Director

RE: The Association of Canadian Community Colleges

 

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT.

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When this Association was instituted in November of 1970, many of the Colleges
supported it through membership with the knowlecge that there would be "little return on
investment" until the A.C.C.C. could "get off the ground’. This kind of support has
continued for the last three years.

Due to the physical, geographical, social and linguistic mosaic of Canada, basic
communications, exchange of information and understanding of each component sector
has been an almost impossible task. It has been difficult to create a climate favourable
to the release of local energies that would together create strong ties between the College
of Canada. Spread over 3.5 million square miles, in 10 provinces and 2 territories,
speaking two official languages, with no federal office of education - some in the 147 post
secondary noi-degree-granting institutions have found it difficult to think of sustaining
bn ged for a National Voluntary Agency when local problems and finances have been

icult.

I think we can now start to substantiate the confidence expreased by those of you
who have supported us thus far and we can demonstrate to ALL of the Colleges that we
merit continued support on our demonstrable actions.

It is my intent to outline the Association's projects, services, programs and
accomplishments. There is much detail that cannot be reviewed at this time in this
manner. Through personal staff visits, College contacts by our Board members and
Regional Representatives, we are attempting to contact you personally. This takes
time. We think the A.C.C.C. has "rounded the bend" but your endorsement and support
is still vital. My requestis simple. Review what follows. If you wish more information
contact any of the people on the enclosed list,

I have also enclosed an invoice to cover your institution's membership for the —
fiscal year commencing October l, 1973 and ending September 30, 1974. As you know,
membership is based on the number of full-time students currently enrolled at your
institution.

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In 1970, the A.C.C.C. was constituted as an Association of Colleges (Post

Secondary Non Degree Institutions):

"To provide liaison between and among the Colleges
and with other related institutions, associations and
org2nizations”

"To initiate research for the Colleges of Canada”
"To set-up "Clearing House" services for the

Colleges of Canada’’

IS WHERE WE NOW STAND..«.-

 
 

RENCES - COLLEGE CANADA

"College Canada '73" was successfully held at Québec City last Fali. More than
400 deiccates attended and participated in 21 different EDUCATIONAL Forums, 15 "Show
& Tell" sessions anda commercia: Exhibit area of more than 30 representatives of
business, industry and the Colleges. Plans are 1cw underway for ''College Caraca *74"
from Novembe~ 17 to 29 in Winnipeg followed by cur 1975 Conference in Vancouver from

  

November 7 to li.
SPECIAL SEMINARS

The A.C.C.C, assisted in the operation of the "National Seminar on Collective
Bargaining’ 1 November at Banff and is jointly sponsoring 4 “Seminar on Tanecian
: "trom April 5 to 9 aiso at Banff.

  

The Community College International Institute at Lamtton College from June 1S
to 13 and the Community Coilere Institute from June 9 to 23 at Mont Orford, Québec are
operated with A.C. C.C. sponsorship and active representation on their respective
Advisory and Planning Committees.

PUBLICATION

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The Association in co-operation with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
has published the book "Learning about Canada".

It was instrumental in the collection of data and is now distributing Jim Page's
report on the ‘Status of Canadian Studies in the Community Colleges of Canada".

The newest publication will be an annual Yearhookor Journal which is now in the
final stages of editing for printing and distribution in October, 1974 on the Community

- Coliege Student in Canada". The A.C.C.C. is co-ordinating and administering this

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project.

From time to time various publications of interest are procured and distributed
by the Naticnal Office of the A.C. c.c.

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