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2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT

CAFCE Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 23, 2013

University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario


TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Message 3

Accreditation Council 5-6

NFP Committee 6-7

Co-operative Education Week Committee 8

Co-op Student of the Year Awards Committee 9-10

CAFCE 2014 Conference Planning Committee 11-13

International Co-op Committee 14

Membership Committee 15

Nomination and Awards Committee 16-17

Professional Development Committee 18

Professional Development Co-op Certificate Committee 19

Research Committee 20-21

Atlantic (NB/NL/NS/PEI) Regional Report 22-23

British Columbia/Yukon Regional Report 24-25

Ontario Regional Report 26

Québec Regional Report 27

Manitoba Regional Report 28

Alberta Regional Report 29


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Christine Arsenault – President

Dear CAFCE Members, How quickly another year goes by! 2012/13 was the year of “Administration” for CAFCE. In 2013 as a Board, we dedicated our time to focusing on a number of critical administrative functions. We believe that this focus will help to lay the foundation for a very bright and innovative future for CAFCE. Key priorities included overseeing the transition to a new administrative structure with the association management firm, Managing Matters; aligning our by-laws and administration with the new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and developing and implementing a new CAFCE website and national database. The transition to Managing Matters was essential for financial viability and for improved service to our members. Working closely with Carol Cox, CAFCE Office Manager, Jenny Faucher, President of Managing Matters and Daniela Attard, Account Manager at Managing Matters, a smooth transition of all CAFCE business was realized. We are now benefitting from Managing Matter’s vast expertise in budgeting and cost-savings, not-for-profit association expertise, event planning and networks. The Government of Canada released new legislations under the Not-for-profit Corporations Act that must be complied with by October 17

th, 2014. In order to meet this deadline, we needed to review all new requirements against our

existing by-laws and present recommended changes to the membership in time for the October 2013 AGM. This was completed by a CAFCE task force and vetted by the membership in the spring of 2013. It was a great opportunity to incorporate member feedback and improve the structure of the CAFCE Board. The changes will be voted on by the membership at the 2013 AGM. Most exciting, CAFCE signed an agreement with Exware Solutions in the spring to access a suite of association management technical solutions that includes a new website, a statistical database, an institution and program database as well as event management software. We’re looking forward to unveiling some of these great resources at the 2013 AGM. Outside of the CAFCE Board, CAFCE members have been hard at work increasing the profile of co-operative education in Canada. Here are a few examples of what you will find inside our annual report: The Co-op Education Week committee secured an IABC Gold Quill Award for their National Co-op Week Social Media contest, the International Committee continues to work on partnerships that will assist CAFCE members with their international initiatives and the PD Committee has an excellent line up for our 2013 AGM in Ottawa. Lastly, all CAFCE committees have seen an increase in membership for 2012/13. Also, please be sure to mark the CAFCE 2014 conference in Niagara Falls on your calendar (June 22

nd to 25

th)!

Thank you to all of our members who work every day to foster and advance post-secondary co-operative education in Canada. Sincerely, Christine Arsenault CAFCE Board of Directors (November 2012-October 2013) Executive:

President: Christine Arsenault, University of Toronto Scarborough President-Elect: Jeela Jones, University of Ottawa Immediate Past President: Norah McRae, University of Victoria Treasurer: Shane Phillippe, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Secretary: Larry Iles, Thompson Rivers University

Atlantic Canada: Scott Daniels, Mount Saint Vincent University British Columbia/Yukon: Julie Walchli, University of British Columbia Manitoba: Kelly Mahoney, University of Manitoba Alberta: Jasminn Berteotti, University of Lethbridge Ontario: Kirk Patterson, University of Waterloo Québec: Marjorie Guay, Université Laval Saskatchewan: Vacant Employer Representatives: Serge Gagnon, Ganotec Inc., Construction Kiewit Cie Michael Morin, Public Service Commission of Canada Ex-officio: Rocco Fondacaro, Chair of Accreditation Council, University of Waterloo


ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

Rocco Fondacaro – Chair

Mandate: In 1979 the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) established the Accreditation Council. Council members from across Canada articulate and review accreditation criteria for effective Co-operative Education programs as the needs of students, employers and institutions evolve.

The Accreditation Council (AC) met a number of times during the report period, July 29 2012 – August 1, 2013, both live and in conference calls. The live meetings took place in conjunction with CAFCE’s bi-annual Conference, July, 2012 in Whistler, BC and again on February 28, 2013 in Toronto. The AC has implemented conference call meetings to supplement the live meetings due to the large number of applications for accreditation last year. Conference call meetings occurred three times, November 8, 2012, December 12, 2012, and March 23, 2013. The next live meeting will be in conjunction with the AGM in October, 2013 in Ottawa. During the report period, The AC reviewed and/or acknowledged accreditation programs at 12 institutions: British Columbia Institute of Technology, University of British Columbia, Dalhousie University, University of Guelph, Université Laval, Mount Saint Vincent University, University of Prince Edward Island University, University of Regina, Simon Frasier University, University of Victoria, Wilfrid Laurier University, and the University of Windsor. For the remainder of 2013, there are a large number of applications already received or expected from institutions seeking first time or re-accreditation (i.e., with December 2013 expiration dates) including University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, Langara College, Memorial University, Nova Scotia Community College, Redeemer College, University of Toronto at Scarborough, and the University of Waterloo. The last two years has seen very healthy increases in both institutional interest in and applications for accreditation. This testifies to the growing appreciation and value Canadian institutions attribute to having their co-op programs accredited by CAFCE. The boom in applications does present a challenge for the AC to provide enough review teams to review applications in a timely manner; nevertheless, this is a good challenge to have. Members of the AC continue to engage actively in ongoing analysis and discussion in relation to important issues affecting co-operative education in Canada, including continual evaluation of accreditation criteria particularly in relation to impacts on colleges and smaller universities, and reciprocal program accreditation with provincial associations, specifically in relation to BC’s Association for Cooperative Education. And, in the spirit of continuous improvement, members have generated and posted to the CAFCE website heavily exampled and interactive help guides to enhance and simplify the accreditation application forms and procedure; and they repeated a “how to apply for accreditation” workshop at the 2012 national conference. A significant accomplishment last year was final documentation and website presentation of member survey data exploring “emerging trends and themes” in co-operative and work integrated learning. The AC’s interest and focus on emerging trends has percolated along within the AC for a few years culminating in the outstanding materials recently published on the CAFCE website. The AC’s intent is to continue to explore and update information and perspectives on emerging trends in the WIL industry. In addition, the AC will continue efforts to recognize innovative and best practices identified through the application review process and encourage those practitioners to author Best Practices articles that may be shared publicly with the CAFCE Membership. Finally, going into the 2013/14 reporting year, the following are potential projects and areas of focus for the Accreditation Council:

1. Emerging Trends Survey 2nd

edition. Questionnaire Design, Analysis and Preparation of results for website posting are contributed by AC members and coordination is responsibility for the Chair-elect. This will require administrative support from Managing Matters -- email distribution and database support for membership survey and returns.

2. Repeat the Accreditation Workshop at Niagara, 2014. This session is prepared and presented by small group of AC members. This will require minimal support from Managing Matters as it is prepared and delivered by AC volunteers.

3. Proposal and Scoping exercise concerning creation, coordination and delivery of a defined suite of Accreditations Services. Note…this is a new proposal to be presented for the consideration of the AC representatives at the next Council meeting in October 2013. This will require minimal support from Managing Matters during proposal and scoping.

4. Consideration of proposed increase in Accreditation Application fee. Note… this is a new proposal presented to the Board of Directors which has endorsed for further consideration and investigation by the AC


representatives at the next Council meeting in October. This will require minimal support from Managing Matters during review.

Accreditation Council Representatives: College of the North Atlantic: Mary Murphy Université Laval: Marjorie Guay Dalhousie University: Anna Cranston University of Alberta: Stephen Concini École de technologie supérieure: Brigitte Watier University of British Columbia, Jenny Reilly Fenn College of Engineering: Dr. Chin Kuo University of Calgary: Nancy Green McMaster University: Lisa Barty University of Guelph: Karen Reimer Memorial University of Newfoundland: Dr. Peter Rans University of Manitoba: Kelly Mahoney Mount Saint Vincent University: Sonya Horsburgh and Scott Daniels University of New Brunswick Saint John: Stacey Cool North Island College: Treena Nadon University of Ottawa: Jeela Jones Nova Scotia Community College: Julia Brandwin-Glait University of Regina: Kevin Fiessel Simon Fraser University: Muriel Klemetski University of Victoria: Andrea Giles St. Francis Xavier University: Jane MacDonald University of Waterloo: Rocco Fondacaro Université de Moncton, Edmundston: Roger Roy University of Windsor: Karen Benzinger Université de Sherbrooke: Hélène Codère Wilfrid Laurier University: Karen McCargar


NFP COMMITTEE Christine Arsenault – Chair

Members: Christine Arsenault, University of Toronto Scarborough (Chair)

Scott Daniels, Mount Saint Vincent University Larry Iles, Thompson Rivers University Kelly Mahoney, University of Manitoba Daniela Attard, Managing Matters This Task Force was formed to align CAFCE’s current by-laws with Canada’s new Not-for-profit Corporations Act. Task force members attended information sessions held by Managing Matters, submitted the required Compliance letter and reviewed the legislation to determine the areas of focus for change. Recommendations were presented to the board and the membership through email and the CAFCE LinkedIn page. Feedback was received and incorporated into the final document that was presented to the membership by the CAFCE By-laws Committee as a motion for the 2013 AGM and as outlined further below. If the motion passes at the 2013 AGM, the Task Force will assist the By-laws Committee with implementation and with finalizing CAFCE’s compliance with the Federal Government. Motion: Whereas, there is new legislation for the Canada Not-for-profit Act which requires all Not-for-Profits to amend their By-Laws in accordance with the new standards set forward; Be it moved that the membership of CAFCE shall adopt the proposed By-Law changes as presented in this document.

Proposed CAFCE By-law Change:

Current CAFCE By-law Reason

Member status

Voting Members: Members are individuals who are employed by co-operative educational institutions; or are co-operative education employers; or are other persons interested in the development of post-secondary co-operative education; or Honorary Members. All members in good standing are voting members. Membership in good standing requires that members have paid their membership fees in full.

Voting Members: An Institutional Member is any organization that participates or wishes to participate in a Co-operative Education Program.

The new Canada Not-for-Profit Charities act dictates that all members must be voting members. It is also important to define members as qualified by paying membership fees.

Additional Board Positions

Addition of 2 new elected Board Members: - College Manager/ Director-at-Large (elected by college members) - University Manager/ Director-at-Large (elected by university members) described as follows: Managers/Directors-at-Large; one designated to college representation and one designated to university representation shall hold responsibility for CAFCE

These positions did not previously exist.

Feedback from College and University members have indicated a desire for “Manager/Director-at-Large” roles that can focus on national advocacy and best practices.


advocacy, committee participation and other duties as may be assigned by the Board.

Elected Board Positions

The following Board of Director roles will be elected by the membership: Regional Representatives (elected by members of their respective regions): - Atlantic Region - Quebec Region - Ontario Region - Manitoba Region (includes Nunavut) - Saskatchewan Region - Alberta Region (includes Northwest Territories) - B.C./Yukon Region

Currently these positions are appointed by the Board.

The new Canada Not-for-Profit Charities act requires that at least two-thirds of the Board must be elected positions. As a result, these Board of Director roles will now be elected by the regions that they represent.

Appointed Board Positions

The following Board of Director role will be appointed to the Board: - Accreditation Council Chair

Currently this role is an “Ex-officio” role on the Board.

The new Canada Not-for-Profit Charities Act does not permit “ex-officio” roles.


CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION WEEK COMMITTEE (March 18-22, 2013)

Kirk Patterson – Chair

Mandate: To coordinate the National Co-operative Education Week during the month of March.

Co-operative Education Week in Canada is both a CAFCE and a national celebration of Co-operative Education where universities and colleges recognize the best of Co-operative Education within their institutions and community for a day or the entire week. Institutions can celebrate by recognizing their “outstanding” co-op student; their “outstanding” co-op employer; and or their own “outstanding” co-op staff member. Due to the unforeseen circumstances involving Kirk’s absence this year the Board decided to make the Social Media Strategy the main focus of our National Co-op Week efforts.

Co-op Week Social Media Contest The 2013 Co-op week Contest was a continued success moving into its’ second year. Feedback from 2012 spurred several contest additions aimed at supporting participating institutions. Growth in all outcomes of the contest, support this initiative as an opportunity to engage students in an innovative and fun manner that highlights CAFCE prominently. Increased volunteer support contributed to a seamless launch and delivery of the week-long contest, although there is much behind the scenes work in the two months that precede Co-op week. The overall success of the National Co-op Week Social Media Contest (2012) resulted in a prestigious Gold Quill Award being awarded to Adam Brayford by the International Association for Business Communicators (IABC) for his orchestration of this successful social media contest. All social media showed increases that ranged from doubling the number of followers in Twitter (245 followers to 600) and Facebook (912 fans to 2000) to exponentially heightened YouTube viewing (24 views to 1,500 views over he contest period). Participation across institutions grew slightly with 44 distinct institutional co-op programs engaging their respective students in the weeks’ activities. A full breakdown of student participation following the contest was provided to each participating institution so as to provide insight in how each respective institution’s students are participating. Feedback from the 2013 contest will continue to shape the contest moving forward to 2014. We would like to see increased participation among our francophone student populations and welcome volunteer support from CAFCE members at any of our member institutions. Anyone with ideas or who would like to be a part of the 2014 Co-op Week Education Committee efforts, please feel free to contact the chair at [email protected] Committee Members: Chair: Kirk Patterson, University of Waterloo Co-op Week Contest Committee Members: Adam Brayford, Simon Fraser University Stuart Billings, Simon Fraser University Marc-Andre Daoust, University of Ottawa Amber Pohl, University of Manitoba Laurie Lahn, Wilfrid Laurier University Jeela Jones, University of Ottawa Meg Durvin, Thompson Rivers University Special Recognition of Co-op student support: Marianna Adamian, Simon Fraser University Ali Huynh, Simon Fraser University

mailto:[email protected]


CO-OP STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS COMMITTEE Denise Olah – Chair

Mandate: To award a college and university student, enrolled in a CAFCE member institution's co-operative education program, the highest national recognition for their outstanding performance in their academic programs, co-op work terms, and service to their peers and community, during the previous calendar year. Mahfuz Mohammed Chowdhury (Sheridan College) and Hangrui (Henry) Shi (University of Waterloo) were chosen as the 2012 recipients of the Canadian Association of Co-operative Education’s (CAFCE) Co-op Student of the Year awards. Rising to the top, from a field of 32 nominees, Mahfuz and Henry embodied all the attributes of an outstanding co-op student – a significant impact at their co-op placement, high academic performance, commitment to enhancing the profile of co-operative education at their post-secondary institution, and making a difference in their communities. Mahfuz and Henry are admirable examples of the contributions co-op students make to their employers, their institutions, and their communities. CAFCE is proud to award them this distinction. Nominations were received from:

Brock University Red Deer College Camosun College Sheridan College Concordia University University of British Columbia Conestoga College University of Guelph Dalhousie University University of Manitoba Fenn College, Cleveland State University University of Ottawa Georgian College University of Toronto Scarborough Keyano College University of Victoria McMaster University University of Waterloo Mount Royal University Wilfrid Laurier University

In addition to receiving a $500 cash award from CAFCE, with a certificate to commemorate their achievements, Mahfuz Chowdhury and Henry Shi will each receive the $500 Emery-Dufault Award. The Emery-Dufault Award was established by CAFCE in 2003 in recognition of the contributions of two of the founding fathers of co-operative education in Canada, Dr. Charles Leslie (Les) Emery and Professor George Joseph Dufault. Les Emery first introduced the idea of co-operative education to Waterloo College Association Faculties, the forerunner of the University of Waterloo. His proposal and subsequent work led to the establishment of the first co-operative education program in Canada. George Dufault set up and headed the department of Co-ordination during its first year (from 1957 to 1958) at Waterloo College Associate Faculties. This was the forerunner of the current Co-operative Education and Career Action department at the University of Waterloo. The Recipients of the CAFCE 2012 CSTOYA:

Mahfuz Mohammed Chowdhury, College CSOTY: A 3

rd year Business Administration –

Marketing Co-op graduate (December 2012) at Sheridan College, Mahfuz completed two work terms with Candybox Marketing. As a master of social marketing, he became an invaluable member of their organization and was offered a full-time position at graduation. Born in Saudi Arabia, he immigrated to Mississauga with his parents who sought educational excellence for their son. He embraced college life through his involvement in academics, student organizations such as Enactus, and as a Student Admission Representative. Not afraid of challenge, Mahfuz is a stellar student who believes in positive self-growth and promotes his message through his own organization “Project Reinvention” which has extended throughout Canada and internationally. Mahfuz’s motto is that “it only takes one season to change your life from tragic to magic. So continue reinventing yourself everyday”.


Hangrui (Henry) Shi, University CSOTY: A 3rd

year Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo, Henry completed a work term with Bloomberg Sports in New York City from January to April 2012. Henry performed above and beyond the expectations of a co-op student, receiving high praise for this work from his employer. Henry is passionate about start-up companies, and has had involvement with conferences and personal undertakings that help bring awareness to the importance of start-up companies and their role in co-operative education. Henry has consistently maintained his status as an honours student at Waterloo, often performing at the top of his class. Each year CAFCE recognizes outstanding co-op student achievement from both the college and university level. Co-op offices across Canada celebrated this, and other co-op initiatives, during National Co-operative Education Week, March 18-22, 2013. 32 co-operative education students were nominated for the 2012 awards from a pool of more than 80,000 students studying at 78 CAFCE member institutions across Canada.

Honourable mentions were awarded to Rebekah Parker from the University of British Columbia (Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies), Lisa Steele from Conestoga College (Business Administration – Marketing Advanced Diploma), and Katlyn Taylor from the University of Manitoba (Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences).

To the members of the Co-op Student of the Year Awards Committee (2012/13), who volunteered many hours to read, score, and rank the nominations, my heartfelt thanks for your thoughtful decision-making and support.

Scott Daniels, Mount Saint Vincent University (Board Representative)

James Ellis, Assiniboine Community College

Frederick Francis Concordia University

Erin Gillespie, University of New Brunswick Saint John

Laurie Lahn, Wilfrid Laurier University

Gwen Litchfield, Simon Fraser University


CAFCE 2014 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE Linda Hart, Kitty Runstedler & Kirk Patterson, Co-Chairs

2014 CAFCE Conference Hosted by Education at Work Ontario www.cafce2014.com

THE CONFERENCE

The conference theme is Co-op Partnerships: the Power of 4, which will highlight co-op relationships between employers, students, institutions and associations. OBJECTIVE

To bring together co-op professionals to foster growth in co-operative education

To offer a student based component to this event

To develop a special employer session combined with an Exhibitor Showcase

To plan a national conference that generates revenue for both CAFCE and EWO

To potentially partner with CACEE for a Joint day

To kindle the spirit of Volunteerism. CONFERENCE DATES:

It was important to ensure that the conference did not interfere with campus recruitment dates: mid May to mid June. Mid to late August was also not considered due to fall term preparations. Several dates were reviewed and the conference date of June 22

nd to 25

th, 2014 was decided. The preference for

June 22nd

to 25th was selected to promote maximum participation for delegates wishing to extend their stay leading up

to the long weekend. It was thought that the June dates would appeal to families as well to end off the school year. LOCATION AND VENUE:

EWO’s original thought was to have the conference in the Waterloo Region and showcase the partnerships at the four local institutions: University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Guelph and Conestoga College ITAL, but member feedback emphasized a desire for a higher profile “destination” location. Several locations were reviewed including Blue Mountain and Niagara Falls. Blue Mountain was not chosen as the Co-chairs felt it was too similar to Whistler only much less grander and there would be considerable transportation barriers in getting the delegates to Blue Mountain. In 2008, EWO co-hosted a very well attended conference in Niagara Falls with only 9 months to plan, and it was thought that a conference there in 2014 would have more advantages over the notion of not repeating at the same location within a six year span. Niagara Falls is central to several international airports and would appeal and be more cost effective to attract delegates from co-operative education associations in the USA and internationally. This location will also attract potential delegates from the high number of institutions in Southwestern Ontario. Over 65% of EWO’s member institutions are within a 2 hour drive of Niagara Falls. There is also a desire by the Co-chairs to involve co-op students as volunteers at the event; therefore, a central location with a co-op student population would more effectively facilitate this option. In addition, Niagara Falls would have a greater appeal to delegates wishing to bring their families and possibly extend their stay as mentioned above in the preferred dates.


Sheraton on the Falls Hotel Conference Centre

The “Sheraton on the Falls” hotel is the largest most luxurious Falls view accommodations in Niagara Falls, Canada. The co-chairs worked with the hotel to ensure affordable rates.

Room rates starting at $109 a night

Parking - $8 plus applicable taxes per vehicle for overnight hotel guests only

Internet - Complimentary wireless internet for hotel guests

3 days pre and post conference rates for all delegates staying at the hotel during the conference dates

Reduced water-park passes @ $26.95 plus applicable taxes per person, per day

Please visit the conference website (www.cafce2014.com) for further details. BUDGET

The budget was developed looking at information available from the conferences held in Niagara 2008, Charlottetown 2010, and Whistler 2012. REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird Member Fee $ 550 / Non Member $ 600

Member Fee (After Early bird date) $ 600 / Non Member $ 650

Breakeven is 175 delegates, which covers all expenses without sponsorship, silent auction or exhibitor registration factored in.

$35,000 sponsorship (this is kept at a lower level to offset the proposed Exhibitor Showcase sponsor participation and recognizing the Ontario economy is still recovering)

Marketing and registration will be conducted electronically where possible to reduce printing and mailing costs; EWO has a Survey Monkey account that can be used if the CAFCE new website launch is not ready

There will be a silent auction keeping with a similar request to what was done in Whistler with a solicitation of items in value of $50 or more.

PROGRAM

A draft schedule has been prepared that includes optional activities on Sunday that include golfing or a tour (additional fees). Four keynote speakers have been confirmed and a fifth speaker is being considered who would add some diversity. Based on feedback from Whistler, concurrent sessions will be a minimum of 60 minutes. The conference will kick-off with Stuart Knight, “Conversations of a Leader” as the keynote. Stuart will conclude his morning keynote address with an organized networking activity that will set the tone for the conference. TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is available by air, rail (Via Rail and Amtrak), bus and car for the delegates travelling.

Airport Information

International airports serving Niagara Falls, Canada:

Buffalo Niagara International Airport - 19.8 miles, 30 mins

Hamilton International Airport - 85.1 km, 1 hour

Toronto Pearson International Airport – 125 km, 1 hour 30 mins

All airports listed are served by Niagara Airbus, who has provided discount rates for conference attendees. SOCIAL / PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

All conference activities will be held on site at the Sheraton. The President’s Reception will be hosted by the University of Waterloo on Sunday; the conference dinner will be on Monday and Tuesday evening the University of Guelph will host a hospitality reception with entertainment and social to follow at the private “Hard Rock” club located at the conference centre. Entertainment has been booked and delegates/guests who are musicians will be invited to “Jam with Brad”. EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE

An exhibitor showcase is planned. The venue has a ballroom big enough to hold booths within the main ballroom at the opposite end from the main meeting area with seating capacity to include exhibitors for lunch and give access to keynote speakers. There is a divider that can be closed if necessary to hold a member exclusive meeting. The


ballroom is the heart of the conference and would generate a high level of delegate traffic. Exhibit times will be scheduled to coincide with key gathering times, including registration, conference dinner, breakfast and lunch.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Co-chairs – P. Kirk Patterson, University of Waterloo and Kitty Runstedler, Conestoga College; Linda Hart, University of Guelph (retired June 2013) covered while Kirk was on a leave and has agreed to stay on as a co-chair

Financial Officer – Kitty Runstedler Program Chair CAFCE – Karen McCargar Social Chairs – Karen Reimer and Linda hart Registration – Marg Medeiros Sponsorship Co-chairs – Ian Wallace and Kirk Patterson Logistics Chairs – Kristen MacNaughtan and Kathryn Leistner Promotions / Communications Chairs – Charlene Marion and Sinead Irvine Technology Chairs – Donna Shin and Kitty Runstedler CAFCE / CACEE CONFERENCE OVERLAP:

In conjunction with EWO and CAFCE members, the planning committee reviewed the option to dovetail the conference with CACEE. Both associations were very interested, but after discussions, it was determined that there was not sufficient time to work out the financial and venue considerations. It is recommended that future conference planning committees work with CACEE to identify future opportunities to partner.

Respectfully submitted by:

Kirk Patterson, Conference Co-Chair Kitty Runstedler, Conference Co-Chair Linda Hart, Conference Co-Chair


INTERNATIONAL CO-OP COMMITTEE Karima Ramji, Chair

The international Committee functions as a working committee to coordinate international CAFCE initiatives that support the mobility of Co-operative Education students abroad and in the U.S. In 2012, the committee resolved to shift from committee based operations to developing projects related to international co-operative education. The committee also decided to delve into the area of supporting international students in co-operative education. 12 new members were recruited in July 2013 to the International committee to assist with initiatives related to the latter. In April 2013, CAFCE members were presented a no-cost opportunity to participate in the ACEN (Australian Collaborative Education Network) and NZACE (New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education) Work Integrated Learning (WIL)/Cooperative Education International Webinar entitled “Connecting practitioners from Australia, New Zealand and Canada”. This is in keeping with our goal of collaborating with our peer organizations in other countries as well as in Canada (i.e. WACE, ACEN, NZACE, CBIE, and others). In addition, the following initiatives continued into or commenced in 2012/2013:

1. Creating International listserve for CAFCE members via LinkedIn or other means 2. Developing a partnership with an insurance provider to obtain preferred rates for students from CAFCE

member organizations going on international work terms – this is modeled around the Cultural Vistas partnership

3. Developing a proposal for a mobility scholarship for students going on international work terms 4. Developing resources to support international students in Co-operative Education: understanding the Canadian

workplace; preparing for the Canadian workplace, and logistical issues related to working in Canada 5. Developing website content to support student mobility and international students

The committee had three full group meetings (February, May and July 2013). Various committee members have also met several times to further our project goals. Committee Members: Chair: Karima Ramji, University of Victoria Chair-Elect: Frederick Francis, Concordia University Marc-André, University of Ottawa Loraine Bosgra, Camosun College Amy Lee, Simon Fraser University Tara Coulter, University of Victoria

Lisa Dietrich, Mohawk College

Veronica Ennett, Dalhousie University Lisa Russell, Memorial University Anil Raheja, Memorial University Mami Schouten, University of Victoria

Laurie Lahn, Wilfred Laurier University Louise Gazzola, McMaster University Alnoor Karsan, University of Waterloo Neil Lang, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Jessica Adkin, University of Winnipeg

Javed Iqbal, University of British Columbia

Daniela Ibarra, Ryerson University Lisa Whalen, Georgian College Steve Craig University of Lethbridge Melanie Richardson, Centennial College


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Stuart Billings – Chair

Mandate: To maintain existing members. Attract new members. Communicate the value of membership. Review the current membership fee structure.

Institutional Members

Membership amongst institutional members continues to show a strong level of involvement, nation-wide.

Employer Members

Building on a cumulative effort in recent years toward initiatives designed to foster relationships with employers, the committee anticipates the commencement of selective recruitment of employer members in the Fall 2013. Employer members will be integrated into CAFCE to leverage their unique perspective within CAFCE, in addition to providing them with pertinent co-op insights and information that will foster a new level of collaboration within CAFCE. Two different membership categories are to be incorporated, a Regular Employer membership, in addition to an Elite Employer membership. Through the new Elite Employer membership, employers will engage in value-added ways to engage with members including, but not limited to, offering informative organizational webinars to members, first opportunity to sponsor professional development offerings, as well as recognition on the CAFCE website. The two employer membership categories will provide for different needs and budgets with all valued industry partners.

Students

In a continued effort to introduce CAFCE to students, the Co-op Week contest was renewed. A more seamless and heightened level of participation bolstered the presence of CAFCE amongst students and their existing networks. Efforts will continue to be taken to make CAFCE relevant to students and engage them in meaningful ways

Membership Fee Structure

In order to maintain a reasonable membership fee rate, the Membership committee has been focusing on other sources of revenue.

Membership Committee Members:

Julie Walchli, University of British Columbia (Board Rep) Stuart Billings, Simon Fraser University Serge Gagnon, Ganotec Inc. Pamela Healey, Conestoga College Daniela Attard, CAFCE Office Manager, Ex-Officio


NOMINATION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE Norah McRae – Chair

Mandate: To evaluate nominations and award the CAFCE Albert S. Barber, Dr. Graham Branton Research, and Service Awards, and facilitate the annual elections of the Executive to the Board of Directors. Members are appointed. The Nomination and Awards Committee had the pleasure of reviewing nominations for these awards. This year’s winners are: THE ALBERT S. BARBER AWARD RECIPIENT – No Award presented this year. The Albert S. Barber Award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions made to the philosophy and practice of co-operative education in Canada. This award is sponsored by the University of Waterloo. DR. GRAHAM BRANTON RESEARCH AWARD – Dr. Jeela Jones, University of Ottawa. The Dr. Graham Branton Research Award was instituted in 1989 to recognize significant contributions by CAFCE members to scholarly research in Co-operative Education and to encourage such research. The award was re-named the Dr. Graham Branton Research Award in 1996, in his memory. This award is sponsored by the University of Victoria. The following is an excerpt from the nomination application that was submitted for Dr. Jones that speaks to her qualifications for this award. “Please accept this letter as a recommendation for Dr. Jeela Jones for the Dr. Graham Branton Research Award. In light of her recently defended Ph.D. thesis entitled “Anglers, Warriors, and Acrobats: The Journey of Learning in Cooperative Education,” we feel that she is a worthy candidate for this esteemed CAFCE award. During the 8 or 9 years we have intersected with her in a variety of Co-operative Education for a, we have been impressed by her enthusiasm, her insight, her sense of humor and her courage. She is currently the President-Elect of CAFCE and has served in various capacities too numerous to list, although perhaps the most important with respect to the Dr. Graham Branton Research Award is that she was the Founding Chair of the CAFCE research committee. Furthermore, she also sat as a reviewer for the CEIA Journal. In 2012, she staged “Theatre Presentation: Seeing Co-operative Education: A Readers Theatre.” at the national CAFCE conference in Whistler, engaging a number of Co-operative Education practitioners as voices in her drama. The stage presentation was much enjoyed and proclaimed as one of the highlights of the conference through the feedback collected. Not only that, the reader`s theatre sparked a great deal of discussion around the individualization of students. Her Ph.D. thesis builds on these discoveries and focuses especially on the experiences of students before they go out on their first work terms. The early stages of Co-operative Education students’ involvement and the expectations they have of their professional development training/seminars colours their future world of work. Her thesis examined this under-researched area of Co-operative Education using qualitative methods to arrive at a narrative of the Co-operative Education process. She organized her insights around 5 metaphoric themes (a) journey (b) circus (c) metamorphosing (d) anglers at sea (e) warriors. In addition to her Ph.D. thesis, Jeela has had two articles published with the CEIA journal and one with the International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (ISTLHE) which are derived from her Master’s research. Taken as a whole, Jeela’s Ph.D. opens up whole new areas for research and investigation. Many of us have noted Jeela’s immediate willingness to mentor ‘up and coming’ Co-operative Education practitioners in the disciple of research, and this is a major contribution she has given and continues to give. For all these reasons we believe that Jeela would be a worthy recipient of the Dr. Graham Branton research award. She is one of the few Canadian researcher/practitioners who have blazed a trail for others to follow.” CAFCE SERVICE AWARD – Linda Hart, Formerly University of Guelph The Service Award was instituted in 1989 to recognize meritorious service to the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education by its members. The following is an excerpt from one of the letters in the nomination application for Ms. Hart that speaks to her many years of service to CAFCE.


“Please accept this nomination of Linda Hart for the CAFCE Service Award. Linda has extensive years of service in co-operative education at both the college and university level. Linda has contributed to many co-op organizations including EWO: EWO Chair, Government Relations Committee 2005 - 2008 / ESA Subcommittee Chair 2011-2012 President, Past President, President Elect, 2003-2006 CAFCE Board, Ontario Regional Rep 2004-2005 Treasurer 2000-2002 (was part of EWO incorporation team) Chair, Ontario Promotion of CAFCE National Co-op Week 1998-2000 EWO Annual Conference Planning Committee 1999-2000, 2003-2006, 2012-2013 EWO Representative on the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Education Committee 2004-2008 WACE: International Planning Committee, Annual Symposium on Quality 2007 WACE International Conference Planning Committee 2007-2008 CAFCE: Interim Co-Chair, Conference 2014 & Co-Chair, Social Committee Chair, Financial Focus Group 2007-2008 Co-Chair, CAFCE Conference 2006 Past President 2007, President 2006, President-Elect 2005, Accreditation Review Team 2006 Board of Directors, Ontario Regional Rep 2004-2005 Chair, Statistics Committee 2004-2007 Co-Chair, Communications Committee 2003-2006 CAFCE Conference 2002 Conference Planning Committee, Program Chair, 2001-2002 Member, National Co-op Week Committee 1999-2000 Even though Linda has recently retired, she has requested to continue on the CAFCE conference planning committee in a Co-Chair role and recently stepped forward to Chair a committee to update EWO’s bylaws and strategic plan. In addition to Linda’s contribution to co-operative education, she is the recipient of the 2007 Glenn Beatty Award for her outstanding contribution to Skills Canada – Ontario, and she was recognized as a Conestoga College Alumnus of Distinction in 2007. Linda also supports a variety of community non-profit organizations such as the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through participation in the annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. As a survivor of breast cancer, she is an exemplary role model for other women fighting the disease.” It has been a pleasure to award the Dr. Graham Branton award and the CAFCE Service Award to these very worthy candidates. I would like to acknowledge and thank the members of the 2012/2013 CAFCE Nomination and Awards Committee Members: Kelly Mahoney from the University of Manitoba and Scott Daniels from Mount Saint Vincent University.

Nomination and Awards Committee Members: Norah McRae, University of Victoria Kelly Mahoney, University of Manitoba Scott Daniels, Mount Saint Vincent University


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOMENT COMMITTEE Stefan Kerry – Acting Chair

Mandate: To deliver professional development sessions for CAFCE members. Under the direction of the CAFCE Board, review technologies to bring PD events to the membership. Committee Members Stefan Kerry, Ryerson (Acting Chair) Christine Arsenault, University of Toronto Scarborough Commerce Co-op (Board Rep.) Maryam Irshad, University of Toronto Scarborough Arts & Science Co-op Charlene Marion, Bishop’s University Anne Fannon, University of Waterloo Daniela Attard, Managing Matters In 2012/2013 the PD committee organized and delivered professional development in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting on October 23

rd 2012 at University of Toronto Scarborough. The event, titled “Enhancing &

Developing Relationships with Employers” brought together 35 members and 12 guests in-person, and an audience of 20 connections via webcast. Featured speakers included Dr. Alexander Brenning, University of Waterloo, on the topic “Using geographical systems science to predict future trends in variables such industry trends, prospective job markets and future co-op demand in each region within Canada." and Dr. John Trougakos, University of Toronto Scarborough, who spoke on some of his research on "Successful networking methods for Co-op Students." Following the speakers, a panel discussion of co-op employers from Kiewit, St. Michael’s Hospital, Accenture Canada, and Kraft Canada discussed best practices for co-op offices to enhance relationships with employers. The Committee would like to acknowledge UTSC Management Co-op’s assistance in making the AGM & PD event a success. AV services, webcasting and room rental were provided free of charge and Bobbi McFarlane at UTSC Management Co-op provided additional logistical support on the day of the event. The committee would like to invite members to the 2012/2013 AGM & PD event at The University of Ottawa on October 23, 2013. Following the format of the 2012 event we plan to have more engaging and thought provoking presentations and discussions. The PD committee welcomes Maryam Irshad of University of Toronto Scarborough Arts & Science Co-op to our team. While our committee grows, we are still looking for a few more members, especially from the Atlantic and Western regions. I would like to thank the 2012 – 2013 Committee for their contributions to the Professional Development committee this year. Stefan Kerry, Chair, PD Committee.


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOMENT Co-op Certificate COMMITTEE

Kelly Mahoney – Chair

Mandate: The Committee is working to develop a Certificate in Co-operative Education which will entail specific professional development courses delivered on line and in person and that will provide quality standards and training to co-op practitioners. The Committee has met on several occasions via teleconference and had a full day in-person meeting on June 17, 2013 in Toronto. Tasks completed or initiated to date include extensive research of other association offerings, identifying core competencies required for success as co-op professionals – including differing levels of competencies required to function from entry to senior level - and developing a broad framework for implementation. Over the next year, we hope to develop the first curriculum offerings to be launched in conjunction with the CAFCE 2014 Conference. We will be seeking additional external funding for curriculum development and implementation and will be asking for input from the membership, including senior co-op leadership, to help identify key target areas for training and development, in order to ensure the Certificate provides value to individuals working in the field of co-operative education. We are actively seeking additional members to join the committee, including welcoming Committee members from the College programs. Members with experience in curriculum development or in grant proposal writing would be a huge asset. Please contact me directly if you have an interest in learning more or would like to join the Committee. 2012-2013 Committee Members Jeela Jones, University of Ottawa Julie Walchli, University of British Columbia Larry Iles, Thompson Rivers University Kelly Mahoney, University of Manitoba I would like to thank the 2012 – 2013 Committee for their energy, insight and contributions to the Co-operative Education Certificate Committee this year.

Kelly Mahoney Chair, Co-op Certificate Committee


RESEARCH COMMITTEE Charlene Marion and Peter Rans – Co-Chairs

Mandate: The purpose of the Research Committee is to foster the conduct and distribution of co-operative education research across the country.

Committee Members and Organizations: Peter Rans, Memorial University, Newfoundland (Co-Chair) Charlene Marion, Bishop`s University, Quebec (Co-Chair) Earl Anderson, BCIT, British Columbia Christine Arsenault, University of Toronto Scarborough, Ontario Maureen Drysdale, University of Waterloo, Ontario Rocco Fondacaro, University of Waterloo, Ontario Larry Iles, Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia Nancy Johnston, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Jeela Jones, University of Ottawa, Ontario Michelle Larsen, Acadia University, Nova Scotia Norah McRae, University of Victoria, British Columbia Judene Pretti, University of Waterloo, Ontario Accomplishments to Date: Joint-Venture Research and Professional Development Committees: At the 2012 AGM held in October, the Research Committee was pleased to collaborate with the professional development committee in order to help fulfil the webinar portion of the event. With the focus being on employers and identifying prospective leads, the Research Committee was able to recommend the 2010 CAFCE Research Grant recipient, Dr. Alexander Brenning (University of Waterloo) to present his team`s findings. 2013 Research Grant: Promotion of the research grant began in November 2012, where a new informational email and poster were emailed to the entire membership to encourage proposals and attract practitioners. In January 2013, a promo email was sent once more to the entire membership. Furthermore, each member of the Research Committee was asked to serve as a Research Grant “Champion” within their respective institutions, forwarding the email on to Research Offices, Faculty and Staff who may be interested in submitting. The Committee received four submissions from across the country including submissions from University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo (x2) and University of Victoria. Despite a number of strong candidates, the Committee was unanimous in selecting Norah McRae (University of Victoria) for her upcoming PhD thesis work on Exploring Conditions for Transformative Learning in Work-Integrated Education. CAFCE Research Atlantic: Following CAFCE Atlantic’s AGM in June 2011, the formation of an Atlantic research division was achieved. The Committee continues to move forward, now being co-chaired by Michelle Larsen (Acadia University) and Sheri Myers (Memorial University). The Research Committee looks forward to collaborating with CAFCE Atlantic in the coming months. Skype Usage: Since September 2012, the Research Committee has been using Skype for its monthly meetings with much success. Despite minor technical difficulties in the first effort, the members have been receptive to the new form of


communication and have since been very successful. Furthermore, this has resulted in significant cost savings for the committee. Document-sharing: The Research Committee continues to use Dropbox, where members can upload documents onto a “cloud” and can be accessed anywhere. The committee has found this technology to be especially useful when travelling and freeing space on one’s PC. Moreover, this tool will be useful in succession planning and continuity of the committee in the future.

Membership:

The Research Committee was pleased to officially welcome Dr. Maureen Drysdale (University of Waterloo) who brings a wealth of knowledge to the committee and who is also currently chairing the WACE Research Committee last August. HEQCO: The Research Committee has spent a significant amount of time discussing the results of the recent report (Fall 2012) on work-integrated learning from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario and its implications for co-operative education. Discussions have taken place with Richard Wiggers for future research considerations. The Research Committee also submitted a presentation proposal for the 2013 HEQCO Conference in November; however, their proposal was not accepted.

CAFCE 2014-Niagara:

The Research Committee hopes to repeat the success of its open research discussion with members from the national and regional research committees once more in Niagara. An invitation will be extended to all regional research committees. Furthermore, the Research Committee has been offered a session at the Conference to report on recent co-op research in Canada. It is our hope that one or more past research grant recipients will be able to present their findings.

Succession Planning:

At the time, the Research Committee is yet to secure a Chair for the upcoming year. Several members have expressed some interest; however, both Charlene and Peter will be stepping down in September.

Goals for the upcoming year:

To generate relevant data that supports the advancement of co-operative education in Canada through the use of the national database.

To support CAFCE’s involvement in the new version of the CEIA journal and encourage regular publications from its members.

To promote the development of research that directly ties to the CAFCE strategic directives.

To have a strong research presence at the 2014 CAFCE National Conference.

To encourage more regional approaches to co-op research development.

To serve as mentors and research champions for all CAFCE members.

Secure future funding for the research grant.

Continue growing the online presence of the research committee to enhance the CAFCE brand.

Enable and foster co-op research in Canada.

Other updates/topics for discussion for the Board:

Guaranteeing future funding for the research grant

Ensuring the database can be used to support future research projects


ATLANTIC REGIONAL REPORT Scott Daniels – CAFCE Board Director & Regional Representative

CAFCE Atlantic Executive:

Position June 2012 – July 2013 July 2013 – Present

Chair Kirsten Somers Mount St. Vincent University

Erin Gillespie University of NB (Saint John)

Chair Elect Erin Gillespie University of NB (Saint John)

Joanne Firth St. Mary’s University

Past Chair Anne Marie Coolen Dalhousie University

Anne Marie Coolen Dalhousie University

Secretary Jessica MacKenzie Dalhousie University

Jessica MacKenzie Dalhousie University

Treasurer Robert Wooden Dalhousie University

Robert Wooden Dalhousie University

National Representative Scott Daniels Mount St. Vincent University

Scott Daniels Mount St. Vincent University

New Brunswick Rep Claude Lavoie Université de Moncton

Claude Lavoie Université de Moncton

Nova Scotia Rep Joanne Firth St. Mary’s University

Denise Moore St. Mary’s University

Newfoundland Rep Leroy Murphy Memorial University of Nfld

Leroy Murphy Memorial University of Nfld

Prince Edward Island Rep Heather MacMillan University of PEI

Heather MacMillan University of PEI

CAFCE Atlantic AMG and Professional Development (PD): CAFCE Atlantic hosted a noon hour Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 4, 2013. CAFCE Atlantic is also hosting a two-day professional development event on October 23 and 24, 2013 in Moncton, NB. The PD event integrated the CAFCE National AGM and PD event into the agenda. The event also consisted of four professional sessions and social activities. CAFCE Atlantic Research Committee: A CAFCE Atlantic Research Committee was formed during the 2011 CAFCE Atlantic AGM. The committee members were solidified and the Terms of Reference were approved during the 2012 CAFCE Atlantic AGM. The CAFCE Atlantic Research Committee is partnering with Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) to explore the impact of co-operative education for recent grads through a grad survey. In particular, the Research Committee is exploring the following points:

How does co-op experience contribute to graduates finding work in their field and in turn contribute to the local economy? (Government impact)

How does co-op experience contribute to engagement and retention at the post-secondary level? (Institutional impact)

How does co-op experience lead to graduates securing work with supporting employers? (Employer Impact)

The Research Committee is comprised of the following members:

Sherrie Myers, Memorial University of Newfoundland (Co-chair)

Michelle Larsen, Acadia University (Co-chair)

Erin Gillespie, University of New Brunswick (Saint John)

Rebecca Newhook, Memorial University of Newfoundland


Government Relations: Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education developed a new policy which came into effect on August 1, 2013 which required all employers who hire a foreign worker to complete an application form and register with Labour Standards each time they hire a foreign worker. This new policy would have a significant impact on international co-op students, and employers who hire international students. The policy would create another roadblock for international students looking to find work in Canada. Directors and managers from most Nova Scotia co-op offices met with government representatives on August 7, 2013 to discuss this new policy and the negative impacts it would have for international students. On August 13, 2013, Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education confirmed that the following groups would be exempt from this policy effective immediately:

International students with a valid work permit to participate in work integrated and experiential learning programs (i.e. co-op placements, internships, practicums)

International students who are permitted to work on campus without a work permit

International students with a valid off-campus work permit Co-op Vignettes: CAFCE Atlantic submitted a proposal to Nova Scotia Economic & Rural Development and Tourism for funds to hire Global TV in Halifax, NS to produce co-op vignettes which would be aired on Global TV. These vignettes would promote the value of co-operative education to prospective employers and students. Nova Scotia Economic & Rural Development and Tourism awarded $15,000 to CAFCE Atlantic which covered the expenses to produce three TV ads. After gathering co-op stories from co-op programs throughout Nova Scotia, three stories were selected and Global TV produced these TV ads during the summer months. The TV ads will be aired in fall 2013. New CAFCE Atlantic Website: CAFCE Atlantic launched a new website on August 21, 2013. The new website URL is www.cafceatlantic.com. The former CAFCE Atlantic website was directed towards CAFCE Atlantic members only. The new website is geared to all three main stakeholder groups - members, employers and students.

http://www.cafceatlantic.com/


BRITISH COLUMBIA/YUKON REGIONAL REPORT

Julie Walchli – CAFCE Board Director & Regional Representative

2012/13 was a banner year for the Association for Co-operative Education BC/Yukon as a result of the energy and commitment of our members across the province. A few highlights include:

New ACE web site and brand identity: The Communications Committee and Web Enhancement Committee, supported by SFU Communications Student Marianna Adamian (whom ACE employed), launched a new ACE web site with a new ACE logo and colour scheme, and improved functionality for employers and members.

BC Co-op Tax Credit: For several years ACE members, primarily through Accountability Council for Co-operative Education BC (ACCE) and ACE External Relations, have lobbied the BC government, opposition parties, and industry associations to support a BC Co-op Tax credit for small and medium sized businesses, modeled on a similar tax credit in 4 other provinces including Manitoba and Ontario We were delighted to see both the BC Liberals and the BC NDP include this as part of their platforms for the 2013 election campaign. We look forward to working with the new provincial government to take this idea from pledge to reality.

BC Arts Council Funding: For the past 2 years ACCE and External Relations have advocated for the value of the BC Arts Council’s dedicated co-op funding, meeting with the Council’s Executive Director, providing data and stories to substantiate the value of this funding, and lobbying MLAs and the Premier to renew this funding. We were delighted to see a third year of the funding announced earlier this year.

Program Approval/Accreditation: ACCE has continued to provide support for member institutions to achieve either CAFCE accreditation or ACCE approval, and is on track for reaching the goal of having all institutions in BC approved this year. They have also asked the CAFCE Accreditation Council to consider reciprocal approval of ACCE approved programs, something which will be discussed in October 2013.

Partnerships with BC HRMA and BCTIA: Our Communications and External Relations Committees have worked together on ways to partner further with these 2 industry associations. The results include 2 stories about co-op in the BC HRMA online blog this spring, and BCTIA supporting the tax credit model in their strategic plan.

Professional Development Activities: the PD Committee put on a successful event on November 20, 2012 titled “Using Technology to our Greatest Advantage.” 63 members from across the province attended. They are also worked with the SFU planning committee on the ACE Symposium event, which was held on May 27 and 28 in Vancouver and was sold out, with over 100 ACE members from across BC attending. The event explored the impact that mobile, social and other digital media will continue to have on the employer-school-student relationship in years to come. Keynote was given by David Spector from TMP Worldwide.

Scholarship about Co-op: The Research Committee’s work on Co-operative Education and Student Engagement was published in the CEIA Journal in December 2012, and other related articles appeared in Experience Magazine and the ACE Online Newsletter. The Committee was honoured to receive the CAFCE Graham Branton Award to recognize its contributions to scholarly research about co-operative education at the CAFCE 2012 conference.

It’s a privilege to serve with the many talented and dedicated volunteers on the ACE Board to support the important work of Co-operative Education that our members do across BC. My thanks to everyone who selflessly volunteered their time to make ACE BC/Yukon so successful again this year. Julie Walchli ACE President and BC Representative, CAFCE Board


LIST OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS | 2012-2013

Association for Co-operative Education List of Directors & Officers

Title Name Association

President Julie Walchli University of British Columbia

Past President Stuart Billings Simon Fraser University

Vice President Coby Fulton Thompson Rivers University

Treasurer Andrea Giles University of Victoria

Secretary Shauna Tonsaker Simon Fraser University

Title Name Association

ACCE Chair Muriel Klemetski Simon Fraser University

Business Officer Andrea Giles University of Victoria

Colleges/Institutes Director Lianne Johnston British Columbia Institute of Technology

Communication Co-Chairs Sarah Gibson

Adam Brayford

Thompson Rivers University

Simon Fraser University

Directors at Large

Anita Sangha

Lynne Murchie

Shauna Tonsaker

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

University of British Columbia


External Relations Committee

Co-Chairs

Judith Hall

(Heather Liau) Leanne MacKenzie

British Columbia Institute of Technology

UBC/Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Interior Director Coby Fulton Thompson Rivers University

Lower Mnld/ Vanc. Islnd

Regional Director Lynda Robinson Simon Fraser University

Ministry Liaison Brian Train B.C. Government

Professional Development

Co –Chairs

Nick Petryszak

Sue Yang

British Columbia Institute of Technology

University of British Columbia

Research and Initiatives Chair

& University Director Julie Walchli University of British Columbia

Web Enhancement Committee

(WEC) Co-Chairs

Gene Louie

Brad Erikson


University of Victoria


ONTARIO REGIONAL REPORT

Kirk Patterson – CAFCE Board Director & Regional Representative

2012/13 EWO Highlights

Shared Co-op student with University of Ottawa - Faheem Savja who is an International Management student.

Faheem’s job performance was excellent!

Employment Standards Act – working on proposal to have the Act changed to include Co-op students

Website continues to improve

Statistics collection to be collaborated with CAFCE

Continuing towards Financial Stability, the Board is looking at several options to increase cash flow to the

organization which will allow it to increase EWO awards and fund PD events.

Some options include Corporate Membership, Advertising and seeking alternative funding opportunities

Co-hosting CAFCE 2014 conference– Kitty and Kirk co-chairing

Award of first annual Career Achievement Award (Lisa Whalen, Georgian College)

May – August 2013

Award of second annual Career Achievement Awards (Kitty Runstedler, Conestoga College; P. Kirk

Patterson, University of Waterloo)

Committee established to update EWO By-Laws and Strategic Plan

Funding Proposals to be reviewed

Plans underway for an Ontario Public Service event – Jan/Feb 2014


QUÉBEC REGIONAL REPORT Marjorie Guay – CAFCE Board Director & Regional Representative

As in prior years, l’ACDEC-Québec continues to be active. Two professional development conferences were held during the year - in May and in November Presentations and activities included: Insights Discovery - team dynamics, personality profiles and explanations Support and legal requirements for students with Special Needs PRV (Power, rescue, and victim) relationship triangles The valorization of a Co-op education Nova Bus – Plant visit and presentation Resolute Forest Products - presentation The newsletter, « Le Scoop », continues to be published quarterly and is distributed electronically. The ATE scholarship recognizes two outstanding students from non-Co-op programs and it has been renewed for three years. As with the Gilles Joncas (Co-op) Scholarship, a recipient was chosen from both the college (CEGEP) and university levels. The laureates for 2012 were : Bourse Gilles Joncas - collégial (1000$) : Sébastien Turmel, DEC en électronique industrielle, Cégep de Victoriaville Bourse Gilles Jonca s- universitaire (1000$) : Frédéric Marquis, Baccalauréat en génie civil, Université de Sherbrooke Bourse ATE, Édition Collège O’Sullivan de Québec- collégial, (500$) : Philippe Perron, DEC Chimie analytique, Collège de Shawinigan Bourse ATE, Édition Collège O’Sullivan de Québec - universitaire (500$) : Catherine Boudreau, Baccalauréat en génie géologique, Université Laval ACDEC-Québec Executive 2013-2014:

President: Roger Harvey (École de technologie supérieure)

Vice-President: Lise Geoffroy (Cégep de Victoriaville)

Secretary: Louise Grégoire (Cégep de Trois Rivières)

Treasurer: Marjorie Guay (Université Laval)

Administrators:

Joanne Ross (John Abbott College)

Marilène Legault (Employer CAE)

Esther Caouette (École Polytechnique)

+ 2 vacant positions


MANITOBA REGIONAL REPORT Kelly Mahoney – CAFCE Board Director & Regional Representative

Co-op continues to grow in Manitoba! University of Manitoba The University of Manitoba has embarked on a new focus this past year – to expand and enhance opportunities for students to engage in experiential education activities. The U of M participated in the World Association for Co-operative Education’s (WACE) Institute on Global and Experiential Learning held in July 2012 in Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The outcome was a keen and focused interest on developing an action plan to begin expansion of student opportunities across four key areas; international exchange, undergraduate research, co-op and internships and service learning. The University has recently joined WACE as an institutional member, and sent delegates to WACE’s Assessment Institute in Miami in March 2013 and to the WACE conference in Durban, South Africa in June 2013. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to engage in learning that will have a transformative impact on their studies and their lifelong choices. The Science Co-op Program at U of M continues to expand its co-op offerings with a new program in Statistics. In addition, The U of M selected Biological Sciences student, Katlyn Taylor, to represent the institution in CAFCE’s Co-op Student of the Year Award and we were proud to see Katlyn receive an Honorable Mention. The U of M actively participated in CAFCE’s National Co-op week which coincided with the selection of the the 2012 University of Manitoba Co-operative Education Student Champion Award, which recognizes students who show outstanding personal and professional development. Marissa Borgford, a fourth-year student in the environmental studies honours co-op program in the Clayton H Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources was selected as this year’s outstanding co-op student. The I.H. Asper School of Business Co-op Program has recently become accredited by CAFCE. The Computer Science Co-op Program at U of M recently had its highest number of co-op placements and has introduced a Master’s of Computer Science Co-op option. University of Winnipeg As of September 2013, the Co-operative Education Program at UWinnipeg now has a for-credit option. With the for-credit version of Co-op, we are offering 3 academic credits per work term. Students are required to pay for the 3 credit hour tuition fee ($322.50 at UWinnipeg) on top of the Co-op Fee Cost ($406.35). We are still offering a non-credit version of Co-op. If a student chooses the non-credit version, they just have to pay the Co-op Fee. We have also opened the program up to include all undergrad students (previously just the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Business & Economics has the co-op option). Our number of students participating in the Program has increased 58% from the summer of 2012 to the summer of 2013.


ALBERTA REGIONAL REPORT Jasminn Berteotti – CAFCE Board Director & Regional Representative

I am pleased to report that in Alberta we are presently working toward establishing stronger connections between CAFCE members and institutions. A first meeting was arranged in Calgary for June 2013 that included representatives from five of the seven member institutions. Sadly, due to the devastating floods in Calgary and Southern Alberta on that same day, the meeting was adjourned early. At the second meeting via teleconference on August 22, 2013 it was decided to initiate a working group made up of representatives from each CAFCE institution within Alberta. The main priority for this particular group will be to work together to lobby the Alberta Government to initiate a tax credit for Co-op employers. Future plans include a survey of Alberta Co-op Practitioners, joint marketing campaigns, and some potential for future PD opportunities. With recent activities, 2013/2014 promises to be a busy and productive year! Institution Updates University of Lethbridge

Received CAFCE Accreditation for Faculty of Arts & Science Co-operative Education Programs

Placed first group of Graduate level Co-op students

Faculty of Arts & Science CSOY and recipient of the James R. Genge Work Experience Scholarship ($500),

Nicolette Stuart (Work Term, Parks Canada)

No other reports received.

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