The Association of Canadian Community Colleges commends the report of Expert Panel reviewing Federal Support to Research and Development for its recognition of the importance of college-business collaboration in applied research and innovation. Association president James Knight said he agrees with the reports findings that to spur growth and job creation, Canada needs to strike … Read more
In its message to the House of Commons Finance Committee, the Association of Canadian Community Colleges recommends an action plan to help achieve a sustained economic recovery and create quality sustainable jobs. The proposed measures include support for post-secondary education, applied research partnerships and improved educational outcomes for marginalized populations. The full release is available … Read more
In a brief to the House of Commons Finance Committee, the Association of Canadian Community Colleges said it recommended measures to support post-secondary education, applied research partnerships, and improved educational outcomes for Aboriginal people. ACCC President and CEO James Knight said with a rapidly aging population and new jobs requiring higher skill levels, employers will … Read more
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges announced that the Mulheres Mil project, a Canada-Brazil partnership working to empower marginalized women on college campuses, will be expanded to more than 450 campuses across Brazil. The project was originally funded by the Canadian International Development Agency. The Association of Canadian Community Colleges said this one of many … Read more
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges announced that President and CEO of Centennial College Ann Buller has been elected Chair of the Board of ACCC. The ACCC said Buller was President and CEO of Centennial College since 2004, and under her direction, Centennial launched its 'Signature Learning Experience' that prepares students to be global citizens. … Read more
Canada’s colleges and institutes applaud the Government of Canada’s commitment to invest in applied research and education for advanced skills. ACCC President James Knight said this is a positive budget for Canada's colleges and institutes as it reconfirms welcome new investments in 30 applied research and innovation leaders/industrial chairs at colleges. The full release is … Read more
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges announced that it is pleased with the Speech from the Throne, which demonstrated that the Government of Canada is committed to investing in colleges and institutes to strengthen education in advanced skills, applied research and innovation. Call 613-882-0142.
Canada’s colleges and institutes applaud the federal government’s investment in college applied research announced by Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambride, ON). This $8 million investment in research equipment will support new research partnerships between colleges and businesses across Canada. Association of Canadian Community Colleges President and CEO James Knight said these … Read more
Association of Canadian Community Colleges Chair Nicole Rouillier announced that ACCC will relocate its offices from 1223 Michael Street North to the seventh floor of the Château Laurier at One Rideau Street in Ottawa. Rouillier said the groups advocacy of behalf of its members takes place in Ottawa and that it is advantageous to be … Read more
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges announced that changes need to be made to the system of transferability for students who move from university to college or vice versa. ACCC President and CEO James Knight said that spending unnecessary years in school is a cost burden for both students and governments. Knight also said that … Read more
