The CAUCE annual conference and meeting brings together more than 400 professionals from across Canada to share best practices and spark ideas for innovation and improvement in university continuing education (CE).
In recent years, CE has re-emerged as central to the future of higher education. Social reconciliation, shifting student needs, and a recovering economy have the higher education sector standing on moving ground. Universities are being challenged to be nimble now more than ever before. CE has much to offer in response including processes grounded in real world realities and needs; a greater flexibility than core university programming; and deep connections within communities and groups that comprise the fabric of Canadian society.
The work being done by teams at CAUCE member institutions, including Western Continuing Studies and McMaster University Continuing Education, to bring CE to the forefront is critical at this time in Canadian life.
“As a long-time member of CAUCE, the University of Calgary is grateful to be a part of a community that promotes diversity, collaboration, and lifelong learning on a national scale,” emphasizes Sheila Leblanc, Director, Continuing Education, University of Calgary and CAUCE president-elect. “As we set out to reimagine the role of CE in higher education, I look forward to working with other CE units across Canada to help improve, innovate, and build upon our work.”
“Participants in the 2021 CAUCE conference can look forward to sharing ideas, innovations, and insights, and supporting one another in responding to the evolving needs of students and industry,” adds Brad Mahon, Dean, Faculty of Continuing Education, Mount Royal University and Chair, Conference Organizing Committee.
Through guest speakers, panel discussions, conference presentations, and workshops, attendees will engage with others to gain professional inspiration and practical guidance to strengthen and develop their expertise.
This year’s conference CAUCE conference will be held online from May 25-27, 2021.
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The CAUCE conference and community brings innovative ideas to the forefront, challenges to light, and connects professionals in continuing education across Canada. CAUCE provides the team at Western Continuing Studies with best practices and skills to strengthen and develop our expertise so that as a department, we are the experts in continuing education at Western. As the educational bridge between Western University and the global community, Western Continuing Studies specializes in Professional Development and Corporate Learning, Post-Degree Diplomas, and French Immersion and Languages to meet the growing demand for skills. |
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The CAUCE community and conference offer professional inspiration and practical guidance to the entire team at McMaster University Continuing Education. As a longtime supporter of CAUCE, McMaster Continuing Education is pleased to participate in the re-imagining of continuing education in higher education, and thanks CAUCE for its work in bringing CE to the forefront during this critical time in Canadian life. |
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The Faculty of Continuing Education at Mount Royal University is a proud member and supporter of CAUCE. As we participate in the 2021 CAUCE conference, our team is grateful for the sharing of ideas, innovations, and insights with other CE units as we support one another in responding to the evolving needs of students and industry. This year, we are excited to reimagine the role of CE in higher education. |
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As we set out to reimagine the role of CE in higher education, Continuing Education at the University of Calgary looks forward to working with other CE units across Canada to help improve, innovate, and build upon our work. As a longtime member of CAUCE, we are grateful to be a part of a community that promotes diversity, collaboration, and lifelong learning on a national scale. |