Download Canada: Raymond Théberge

Setting the Scene:
Drowning or Waving?
Developing National Higher
Education Agendas
The Wellington Group Forum
December 2, 2008 - Sydney
Raymond Théberge, Director General
Postsecondary Education in
Canada
 One
of the highest participation rates
 Solely
governed by provincial/territorial
governments
 Third
highest expenditure relative to GDP
among OECD countries
Review by Seven Provinces
 Common
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issues
Quality
Access
Funding
Accountability
Common Themes of Concern
 Under-represented
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groups
Aboriginal people
Adult learners
People with disabilities
Rural students
Women in non-traditional roles
Francophones in minority settings
Common Themes of Concern
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Infrastructure/Capacity
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Quality
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Institutional capacity
Funding
Research and data gathering
Accreditation
Accountability
Common Themes of Concern
 Affordability
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Tuition increases
Student financial assistance
Apprenticeships
Distance education
Common Themes of Concern
 Student
financial assistance
 International
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Attracting international students
Studying abroad
Common Themes of Concern
 Knowledge
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economy
Apprenticeship systems
Relationship with business and industry
Increase capacity
Training for health professionals
Common Themes of Concern
 Transition
from secondary school/
seamless systems
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Secondary school outreach
Credit transfer system
Lifelong learning system
Coordination with labour market
For more information
 CMEC’s Web site (www.cmec.ca)
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 Contact person
 Raymond Théberge ([email protected])