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