The success of any volunteer organization such as CAFCE is dependent on its members' contributions. There are a number of projects planned and your help would be very much appreciated. Please review the following committees seeking member volunteers and then contact the CAFCE Office (cafce@cafce.ca) for more information.

By-law Committee

The purpose of this committee is to periodically review the by-laws to amend the  association's practices accordingly.

Chair: Anil Raheja, Memorial Uniiversity of Newfoundland
E: pastpresident@cafce.ca

Nancy Chiang, University of Waterloo
Martin Hendy, CAFCE Honorary Member
Kelly Mahoney, University of Manitoba
Diana Young, University of Lethbridge

Co-op Student of the Year Awards

The purpose of this committee is to evaluate the applications for, and the awarding of one (1) college and one (1) university co-op student, the annual CAFCE Co-op Student of the Year Awards. Members are appointed.

Chair: Harriet Choicoine, Simon Fraser University
E: csotychair@cafce.ca

International Co-op Work Experience

The purpose of this committee is to support the mobility of Canadian co-operative education students between Canada and other countries.

Chair: Laurie Lahn, Wilfrid Laurier University

Board Rep: Diana Young, University of Lethbridge

Membership Committee

The purpose of this committee is to maintain existing members. Attract new members. Communicate the value of membership. To continually assess the membership fee structure.

Chair: Kevin Rolston, Langara College
E: membershipchair@cafce.ca

Co-operative Education Week Committee

The purpose of this committee is to develop tools needed to support regional activities to promote and increase awareness of co-operative education during the 3rd full-week in March.

Chair: Lisa Whalen, Georgian College

Nomination and Awards Committee

The purpose of this committee is 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. Chaired by the Immediate Past President with members appointed.

2009/10 Committee:

Chair: Anil Raheja, Memorial University of Newfoundland
E: pastpresident@cafce.ca

Kevin Rolston, Langara College
Kelly Mahoney, University of Manitoba

Professional Development Committee

The purpose of this committee is to deliver professional development sessions for CAFCE members. Under the direction of the CAFCE Board, review technologies to bring PD events to the membership.

Chair: Bruce Wilson, University of Guelph
E: pdchair@cafce.ca

Rachel Banham, Conestoga College
Tony Botelho, Simon Fraser University
Fran Burke, Sheridan College
Karen Reimer, University of Guelph
Board Rep: Courtney Griffiths, University of Manitoba

Research Committee

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

Mission and Members

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