The Newfoundland and Labrador Council on Higher Education is a joint initiative between the Department of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland and the College of the North Atlantic. It was established to respond to priority issues, to facilitate joint planning, and to provide for coordination of activities within the public education system.
Provision is made for the input and attendance by stakeholder groups as circumstances warrant.
A working Group of Council serves as a management committee to facilitate and expedite the work plans of the council. Secretariat members are appointed by council to execute directives and provide executive and analytical support for the initiatives undertaken by council.