2009 Archive
November 5, 2009, Ottawa, ON. - Peter Halpin, Executive Director, Association of Atlantic Universities to address (Click here for Remarks) the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. Click here for the AAU Pre-Budget Submission
October 15, 2009, Halifax, NS. – Enrolments have increased in all key categories at Atlantic Canada’s universities. The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) today released its 2009-10 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments. For more information, see: Backgrounder with university contact information.
September 24, 2009, St. John’s, NL – Atlantic Canada’s universities and community colleges have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing greater collaboration among institutions and improving completion times, enabling students to have a more seamless educational experience in attaining their post-secondary credentials. This MOU demonstrates institutional commitment to maximizing learning experiences of students so they do not have to repeat post-secondary experiences. AAU & APCCC MOU on Credit Transfer Agreements
Retention of Aboriginal Students in Post-Secondary Institutions in Atlantic Canada:
An Analysis of the Supports Available to Aboriginal Students Click here
Chronicle Herald guest column, May 27, 2009, Higher Education should be a priority
May 20, 2009, CONSUP has prepared a public policy document, Making a Commitment to Higher Education in Nova Scotia, that provides candidates, Nova Scotia’s provincial party caucuses and the future Provincial Government with CONSUP’s perspective and specific recommendations concerning university operating budgets and tuition rates; capital investment in campus infrastructure renewal; research and development strategies; student access and affordability of higher education, and student attraction and retention strategies.
2009 Atlantic Leaders' Summit Report
March 25, 2009 - Chronicle Herald guest column, more...
Editorial Letter, Universities Rise to the Challenge - more...
News Release: Atlantic Leaders' Summit