Advance Continuing Education in Canada
With changes occurring within post-secondary education and the workplace in Canada, this is an important time for university continuing education. Now is the time for you, as a continuing education professional, to join our association to network and connect with Canada’s leading continuing education professionals.
Who are CAUCE members?
CAUCE member institutions are highly diverse, offering a variety of program types. These include for-credit programs, community programs, professional programs, transitional programs including English/French as a second language, Indigenous transition programs, lifelong learning programs, and personal interest programs. Additionally, our institutional members are leaders in using educational technologies and pedagogies such as online learning and flexible learning models.
Join the leading national Canadian association in adult, online, professional, and continuing education by completing our online application.
Membership benefits
Discover the advantages of membership and join a national community committed to strengthening lifelong learning and expanding educational opportunity across Canada. Benefits vary by membership type.
- National Network – Connect with continuing education leaders and practitioners from universities across Canada.
- Member Conference Rates – Access discounted registration for the annual CAUCE Conference.
- Professional Development – Participate in webinars, and the annual CAUCE Deans and Directors’ meeting.
- Research Funding Opportunities – Apply for CAUCE research funds and applied research grants.
- Recognition & Awards – Be eligible for Excellence Awards, leadership awards, and research recognition.
- Advocacy & Representation – Have your interests represented in national advocacy efforts supporting lifelong learning.
- Leadership Opportunities – Serve on committees, contribute to CAUCE governance.
- Career Visibility – Post and access job opportunities and showcase your work nationally.
- Community & Collaboration – Share best practices and collaborate with peers in a supportive professional community.
- Sector Impact – Help shape the future of university continuing education in Canada.
Download Benefits ChartMembership categories and fees
Before submitting an application, please review our list of current members. Employees of institutional or affiliate member organizations may be eligible for inclusion under their organization’s membership. For eligibility details and next steps, please contact the dean, director or senior leader (who holds the membership) at your organization.
Institutional Membership | Annual fees range $572 to $3,363
Every Canadian university or college in good standing with the Universities Canada are eligible for membership. Please contact the secretariat to confirm you fee category prior to submitting an application.
Affiliate Membership | Annual fee – $510
National, provincial and international associations, groups, organizations, or institutions interested in or associated with continuing education at the post-secondary level but not eligible for membership in Universities Canada.
Examples of collectives of individuals that would be eligible to apply for affiliate membership include, but are not limited to:
- colleges and polytechnics in Canada, as recognized by CICAN and/or Polytechnics Canada;
- international associations similar to ours (UPCEA, ACHE, and UALL);
- post-secondary institutions (including international ones) that are not eligible for membership in Universities Canada;
- other professional associations.
Professional Membership | Annual fee – $135
Any persons interested in or associated with continuing education at the post-secondary level. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- individuals who provide training and education on a contract basis;
- employees of collectives that are not part of an institution or organization that is an institutional or affiliate member;
- individuals who may be part of an institutional or affiliate membership and want to be a professional member.
Honourary Membership | by nomination
Persons nominated for honourary membership are individuals who have contributed to the objectives of CAUCE, and university continuing education in Canada. No annual fee.
Corporate Associate Membership | under review
This membership category is under review.