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Forum summary : A Learning Alberta dialogue and direction : summary of the Minister's Forum

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. Part of this review included a Minister’s Forum on Advanced Learning, held November 1 and 2, 2005 in Edmonton. This document presents a summary of the discussions and results of the forum.

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The forum background : A Learning Alberta dialogue and direction

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. Part of this review included a Minister’s Forum on Advanced Learning, held November 1 and 2, 2005 in Edmonton. This document was part of the background package provided to forum participants, and includes a proposed vision and policy framework.

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A Learning Alberta. Quality in Alberta's advanced education system : a discussion document

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. This discussion document focuses on obtaining stakeholder feedback on how to identify and ensure a high quality advanced education system in Alberta. It reviews Alberta's current system of quality assurance and assessment measures, proposes a framework to guide discussions on quality in advanced education, and concludes with key questions.

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A Learning Alberta. Fostering innovation in Alberta : a discussion document

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. This discussion document was developed to focus on obtaining stakeholder feedback on how to foster innovation in Alberta. It provides a conceptual definition of innovation that expands beyond research and development activities, as well as providing a draft set of principles to potentially guide innovation in Alberta.

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A Learning Alberta. Increasing accessibility to advanced education for under-represented Albertans : a discussion document

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. This discussion document was developed to focus on a key concern of the initiative: how to ensure that opportunities are available to every Albertan to advance their education – to maximize their own potential as well as to contribute to their communities and the continued prosperity of the province now and in the future.

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A Learning Alberta. Shaping the future direction of the advanced education system : a discussion document

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. This discussion document provides a context for considering opportunities and challenges related to the providers of advanced learning opportunities, and more specifically, how the system could be shaped. It is intended to stimulate discussion and generate feedback as to whether the advanced education system is configured appropriately to respond to future challenges and opportunities, and most importantly, to the future needs of learners.

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A Learning Alberta. Investing in Alberta's advanced education system : a companion discussion document to ensuring affordability in Alberta's advanced education system

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. This discussion document focuses on obtaining stakeholder feedback on Alberta's current mechanism and policies for investing in the province's advanced education system. The document reviews current mechanisms for providing institutions and other providers with ongoing and targeted funding, reviews historical mechanisms, and begins the process of identifying key issues for consideration.

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A Learning Alberta. Profile of Alberta's advanced education system : a document to support the A Learning Alberta discussion papers

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. This document provides supporting information for the initiative. It identifies key data and trends for Alberta and other jurisdictions based on four themes: accessibility, quality, affordability and innovation.

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A Learning Alberta. Advanced education : a cross-jurisdictional overview of accessibility, affordability and quality : a document to support the A Learning Alberta discussion papers

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. This paper supports the initiative by providing a brief overview, citing both national and international examples, of programs and policies that other jurisdictions are using (or contemplating using) to ensure accessibility, affordability and quality within their respective advanced education systems.

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A Learning Alberta. Advanced Education in rural Alberta : challenges and opportunities : a discussion document

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s... More ≫

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In 2005 a comprehensive review of Alberta’s advanced education system, known as A Learning Alberta, was initiated, with the goal of articulating a new vision and policy outcomes for Alberta’s advanced education system. Increasing participation rates of under-represented groups such as rural and Aboriginal Albertans was seen as a critical component to the success of this initiative. This document was prepared to support the review process by providing a context for consideration of key issues as they relate to post-secondary education in rural Alberta.

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