ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013 ASSOCIATION OF CANADIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES Cover Photos (Left to Right): Philippines Client Patricia Soyao, CIIP’s 20,000th Graduate His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada, congratulates James Knight, ACCC President and CEO, upon receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal; Photo Credit: Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk The NSCC Waterfront Campus in Halifax throws a classic Maritimes “kitchen party” for World Congress 2012 delegates Association of Canadian Community Colleges 1 Rideau Street, Suite 701 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 8S7 Tel. 613-746-2222 www.accc.ca © Copyright ACCC 2013 Association of Canadian Community Colleges Established in 1972, the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) is the national and international voice of Canada’s colleges, institutes, polytechnics, cégeps, and university colleges. Vision ACCC will be the most respected voice in post-secondary education. Mission ACCC will champion and support the learning provided by member institutions. Values and Operating Principles • Member-centred • Communications excellence in both official languages • Politically non-partisan • Entrepreneurial • A learning organization • Deliver on commitments and be accountable, consistent and transparent • Value the diversity of members and their learners • Advocate with a united voice • Demonstrate ethical practice: respect, integrity and trust • Practice good environmental stewardship • Provide innovative leadership • Build healthy, consultative and collaborative relationships Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors 2012 was ACCC’s 40th anniversary, but the This past year was also one of transition, as we advances and achievements of our Association prepared for governance changes necessitated by this year marked more than the passing of time. the new Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act, began the process of rebranding ACCC, and drafted CEO James Knight’s leadership as Chair of the a new strategic plan. But the most significant World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics transition is one of leadership – as we say thank (WFCP) led us to host the World Congress in Halifax you and farewell to Jim Knight, a leader whose in conjunction with our own annual conference. strength in advocacy helped ACCC reach new The results were remarkable – members felt heights. We are a much better and stronger championed and celebrated, and our international Association because of Jim; I hope you will join guests left with a new appreciation for Canada’s me in recognizing his contributions. colleges, institutes and polytechnics. With record attendance, and great On April 25, the Board announced reviews, the Congress showed the it had selected Denise Amyot, best of our Association and of President and CEO of the Canada our members. Science and Technology Museums Corporation, as ACCC’s seventh Ongoing advocacy with federal and first female President and officials and collaboration with CEO. Denise’s skills and national partner organizations leadership are a great fit with influenced Budget 2013 and the Association’s goals and secured additional investments objectives; we are in good hands. towards college applied research, internships for recent graduates, Finally, I offer my thanks to an and support for First Nations incredible Board of Directors. students, as well as a proposed Ann Buller The workload this year was $500 million Canada Jobs Grant ACCC Chair of the Board of Directors, extensive. Directors gave President and CEO of Centennial College program for 2014-15. generously of time, were committed and engaged, and Along with a higher public profile and enhanced represented regional issues with passion and media engagement, the Association has delivered on grace. I feel privileged to have worked so closely its commitments in the Strategic Plan and positioned with this remarkable team. itself as a leading voice in post-secondary education. The Board of Directors approved a new International Marketing Campaign aimed at doubling the number of international students enrolled at Canadian colleges, institutes and polytechnics. Recruitment efforts will begin in Brazil, with future expansion to include Francophone Africa, India, and China. ACCC ANNUAL Report 2012-2013 2 Message from the President and CEO When I began my tenure as President and CEO, institutions now have access to a greater share of many told me that colleges and institutes were among federal research funding available to post-secondary Canada’s best kept secrets. My goal from day one was to institutions. Budget 2013, increased dedicated funding change perceptions and to elevate the recognition for college based research toward our current target of of member institutions. five percent of the total. Over the past twelve months, common wisdom and ACCC’s efforts on copyright in the Supreme public understanding experienced a seismic shift. Court of Canada, in Parliament and at the Copyright Opinion pieces about under-employed Canadians Board changed the landscape for all educational now accept that college is the path to great careers. institutions. In May 2012, we announced a good Canadian business leader Gwyn Morgan went outcome for members, namely a model licence further and said that to close the skills gap, with Access Copyright at the rate of $10 per FTE. the Government of Canada However, new should reduce spending on developments in June university-based research and July, shaped by our in order to invest more in advocacy, gave member colleges. Canadians now institutions the opportunity “get” that our institutions are to make copies within set inseparably tied to Canada’s limits (fair dealing) without economic growth and social having to pay royalties to development. Access Copyright. The recent Federal Budget Many of our recent reinforced our role. The accomplishments would human capital and advanced have been more skills shaped in member challenging had ACCC His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, institutions have earned the Governor General of Canada, congratulates not relocated operations James Knight, ACCC President and CEO, upon to downtown Ottawa. I am respect of employers and receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal governments alike. Budget 2013 Photo Credit: Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk proud of our new facilities invests in virtually every idea we and the opportunities suggested for tackling the skills shortage. created by being a stone’s throw from decision- makers on Parliament Hill. Our strategic partnerships with the Government of Canada are strong. We are a valued ally of many As I said in my retirement announcement, every departments including Human Resources and Skills day has been a great day at ACCC. With committed Development, Industry Canada (with the Tri-Councils, members, dedicated and experienced employees, and the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the National the leadership of three wise Board chairs during my Research Council), Foreign Affairs and International Trade, tenure, success came easily. Citizenship and Immigration, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, the regional development The collaborative spirit and passion to succeed shared agencies, the Canadian International Development Agency, by member institutions is remarkable. I am thankful National Defence, and Health Canada, among others. for having been able to contribute and confident that ACCC will flourish under the leadership of your new College applied research partnerships with businesses President and CEO. and communities are driving innovation. Member ACCC ANNUAL Report 2012-2013 3 Board of Directors Ann Buller Sharon Carry Chantal Denis Stephanie Forsyth President and CEO President and CEO Director General President Centennial College Bow Valley College Cégep Saint-Jean- Red River College (ACCC Board Chair) sur-Richelieu of Applied Arts & Technology (ACCC Board Vice-Chair) Gilbert Héroux Dr. Jan Lindsay Dr. Tony Tilly Dr. Brian McMillan Director General President President President Vanier College North Island College Fleming College Holland College Dr. Fay Myers Dr. David Ross Liane Roy Dr. Ralph Weeks President President President and CEO President and CEO Parkland College Langara College Collège Communautaire Medicine Hat College du Nouveau-Brunswick Paul Charette James Knight Chair of the Board President and CEO Bird Construction ACCC Company Limited ACCC ANNUAL Report 2012-2013 4 Public Affairs is responsible for advocacy, policy research, communications, media relations, and leadership development. It showcases member expertise through awards of excellence, the annual conference, symposia, publications and earned media. It supports member engagement areas of common interest including advanced skills development, applied research, indigenous learners and communities, immigrants, metropolitan colleges and rural and remote colleges. The division liaises with federal officials, stakeholders and partner organizations. We appeared before the House of Commons Several announcements in the Federal Budget Standing Committee on Finance to present reflected ACCC’s recommendations. ACCC’s input for the 2013/2014 Federal Budget. We represented members with the Copyright We met with the House of Commons Standing Board of Canada in a tariff dispute with Access Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Copyright. While judicial proceedings continue, Development and the Status of Persons with two factors fundamentally changed the copyright Disabilities as they studied