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October 11 th , 2007

Higher education and university research in Canada. Claire Morris Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. October 11 th , 2007. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). Representing Canada’s universities at home and abroad since 1911

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October 11 th , 2007

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  1. Higher education and university research in Canada Claire Morris Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada October 11th, 2007

  2. The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) • Representing Canada’s universities at home and abroad since 1911 • Mandate: to foster and promote the interests of higher education • Represents 92 public and private not-for-profit universities and university colleges • Members are represented by their executive heads

  3. Overview of the university system More than 100 universities and degree-granting colleges operating under provincial jurisdiction Size varies from a few hundred to over 50,000 students Various types of institutions including: research intensive, comprehensive and primarily undergraduate Francophone, anglophone and bilingual institutions Mission: education, research, and community outreach

  4. Federal higher education and research roles • While education is a provincial responsibility in Canada, the federal government • is the primary funding source for university research in Canada • transfers some funding to the provinces to support postsecondary education • plays a large role in student financial aid in Canada • provides support for students through the tax system

  5. Total full-time enrolment is expected to grow by 70,000 to 150,000 students by 2016 Source: Statistics Canada data and AUCC estimates

  6. Many countries have higher university participation rates than Canada

  7. Faculty numbers grew between 1998 and 2006 but still trail increases in full-time enrolment over the same period Index 1976=100 Source: Statistics Canada data and AUCC estimates

  8. Faculty renewal remains a major challenge for Canada

  9. Over the last decade, there has been significant growth in Canadian research activities 52 percent overall growth 10 percent overall growth Millions of constant 2006 dollars Source: Statistics Canada.

  10. Demand for university research has grown from all sectors Millions of constant 2006 dollars Source: Statistics Canada.

  11. The internationalization of higher education and research at Canadian universities is a growing priority • Continued recognition at Canadian universities of the importance of providing students with international and intercultural skills • Continued growth in interest by students, faculty members and administrators • A deepening and broadening of engagement at Canadian universities • Ongoing challenges for institutions and the higher education sector in Canada

  12. Canadian universities continue to promote the two-way flow of students • Canadian student mobility:Increase from 1% in 2000 to 2.2% in 2006 of full time Canadian students on for-credit short-term study abroad • Continued growth in international students on campus: 70,000 full-time students in 2006 • Increased resources for internationalization and support services for study abroad, international students on campus and for bringing an international dimension to the curriculum • Increased engagement in the development and delivery of offshore educational products and services

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