Standing Committees

Our standing committees are vital to our assocaition, playing a vital role in driving our mission and initiatives forward. Each committee is composed of dedicated member volunteers who bring their expertise and passion to specific areas of focus.

Our communications committee recommends and oversees the development of communications strategies for the association.

2024-2025 Committee Members
  • Alison Adair, Western University
  • Amrit Ahluwalia, Western University (liaison)
  • Kassie Burkholder, NAIT
  • Elizabeth Eberts, CAUCE Secretariat
  • Shannon Koumphol, Toronto Metropolitan University (chair)
  • Samantha Lehmond, University of Regina
  • Greta Perris, Simon Fraser University
  • Mary-Eleanor Power, Dalhousie University

Our conference planning committee is responsible for the design, framework, and overall success of our annual conference and meeting.

2024-25 Committee Members

  • Michelle Aarons, York University
  • Valeria Adriazola, Dalhousie University
  • Aileen Chantler, University of Calgary
  • Nathan Cheney, Brock University
  • Jo-Anne Clarke, University of Victoria (chair/liaison)
  • Nicola Coulombe, Brock University
  • Darcy MacPhail, Dalhousie University
  • Coral Sawchyn, CAUCE
  • Deanna Wolfe, CAUCE

2024-2025 Committee Members
  • Evan Cortens, Mount Royal University (chair)
  • Amber Fitz-Gerald, University of Regina
  • Christie Schultz, University of Regina (liaison)

Our membership committee plays a critical role in ensuring our association has a thriving, satisfied membership.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Ian Allen, University of New Brunswick
  • Christine Brooks-Cappadocia, York University
  • Andy Cochrane, Honorary Member
  • Rod Lastra, University of Manitoba (liaison)
  • Sheila LeBlanc, Universiry of Calgary
  • Christie Schultz, University of Regina (chair)

Our professional development committee has a broad mandate to conduct needs assessments and design and offer professional development programs for our members.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Majid Babaei, McGill University
  • Nathan Cheney, Brock University
  • Tyrone Chou, University of Calgary
  • Marina DeBona, York University
  • Jen Gordon, Toronto Metropolitan University (liaison)
  • Hajime Katoaka, University of Victoria
  • Kari Kumar, University of Manitoba (chair)
  • Christie McGaghran, McMaster University 
  • Nicole Neufeld, University of Northen British Columbia
  • Partha Roy, NAIT
  • Michael Salvatori, University of St. Michael's College
  • Sarah Weisbrod, Toronto Metropolitan University

Award Committees

Our awards committees are dedicated to recognizing and celebrating outstanding achievements in program development, marketing, research, leadership, and service. Committee members work diligently to prepare the awards program, solicit and review submissions, and select the award recipients. Through their efforts, we ensure that excellence and innovation are acknowledged and celebrated, inspiring our community to strive for greatness.

Our Excellence Awards committee conducts the evaluation process for the annual Excellence Awards competition. This annual competition is adjudicated by a committee of professional peers from across the country to recognize innovation and excellence in various categories.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Christina Abraham, Toronto Metropolitan University (co-chair)
  • Karen Hamilton, McMaster University (co-chair)
  • Kris Noseworthy, Université de Saint Boniface (co-chair)
  • Ewa Wasniewski, University of Calgary (liaison)
  • Karen Allwood, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Amy Baier, University of Toronto
  • Lauren Baker, University of Winnipeg
  • Effie Dracopoulos, McGill University
  • Jody Edwards, University of Calgary 
  • Kathleen Geenlen, McMaster University
  • Samantha Lehmond, University of Regina
  • Carolyn Maclaren, University of the Fraser Valley
  • Marcia McKenzie, University of Manitoba
  • Tatiana Qaqish, University of Victoria
  • Raveen Sanghera, Simon Fraser University
  • Nada Savicevic, Toronto Metropolitan University

Our nominations committee is responsible for soliciting nominations to the offices and executive positions of the association, for honorary membership, and for the award of recognition.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Rod Lastra, University of Manitoba (chair/liaison)
  • Sheila LeBlanc, University of Calgary 
  • Christie Schultz, University of Regina

Our research and scholarship committee fosters research and scholarly activities relevant to continuing education among our member institutions.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Racquel Biem, University of Saskatchewan
  • Alison Brophey, University of Victoria (co-chair)
  • Juan Mavo-Navarro, University of Toronto
  • Michael Owen, Brock University
  • Nagina Parmer, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Jack Rice, St. Francis Xavier University (liaison)
  • Carola Weil, McGill University (co-chair)
  • Kristin Wilson, University of Waterloo

Join a committee!

Our committees provide a unique opportunity to engage more deeply with CAUCE and play a crucial role in shaping our organization's growth and future success. 

Committees are finalized each year in early fall, so don't miss your chance to get involved!