The theme reflects the increased interaction, problem solving, accountability and mobility of the colleges in our system. Colleges are accountable for the results of publicly funded learning opportunities. There is an increased need for collective accountability among the colleges with the development and implementation of performance measurement and reporting frameworks to suit our learners.
Seamless education is essential for our learners.
The necessity to be able to move easily between work and school and between post-secondary institutions is evident. Greater mobility brings about increased efficiency of learning and saves valuable time and cost to the individual, to industry and to society. The ability to move easily from work to school and back encourages increased college participation resulting in a more active, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. For graduates of colleges and technical institutions, the issue of mobility is primarily linked to the ability to relocate to another part of Canada for employment opportunities. The ACCC 2001 conference speakers will focus on current issues involving accountability and mobility.