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1 a d v a n c e d e d u c a t i o n 2004 present Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, c PA.1305/2

2 a d v a n c e d e d u c a t i o n 2004 present The Ministry of Advanced Education was founded on November 25, 2004 by Order in Council 553/2004, under the authority of the Government Organization Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. G 10). p r edecessor an d successor bodi es The predecessor of the Ministry of Advanced Education was the Ministry of Learning. The ministry reports to the Legislative Assembly through the Minister of Advanced Education. The minister also passes to the Legislative Assembly the annual reports of the semi-independent agencies that report to him, including the Students Finance Board, the Campus Alberta Quality Council, the Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council, and the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. In late 2004, the former Ministry of Learning was divided into two separate ministries, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Advanced Education. The Ministry of Learning had been responsible for the planning, development, and administration of all levels of the education system in Alberta. When the ministry was divided, the Ministry of Education assumed responsibility for Kindergarten to Grade 12 education, and the Ministry of Advanced Education assumed responsibility for postsecondary education. Order in Council 553/2004 transferred the following Acts to the responsibility (either wholly or in part) of the Ministry of Advanced Education at the time of its creation: Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan Act; Post-Secondary Scholarship Act; Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act; Post-Secondary Learning Act (except sections 66(2) and (3), 67, 72(3), and (4), 73, 80, and 99(1)(a) and (2) to (6); Private Vocational Schools Act; and Student Financial Act. 2 5

3 adm i n istr ative str uctu r e The Ministry of Advanced Education is made up of the Department of Advanced Education. The department is made up of the following divisions: An Administrative History of the Government of Alberta, Adult Learning responsible for working with adult learners, public and private postsecondary institutions, and community adult learning councils to support learners, provide learning opportunities, and enhance the adult learning system; Apprenticeship and Industry Training responsible for working with industry, employer, and employee organizations, technical training providers, government, and ministry divisions to support the development, maintenance, and delivery of designated trade and occupation programs; and Strategic Corporate Services responsible for providing strategic, legal, system-wide planning, financial information management and technology, international education, intergovernmental issues and policy management, and human resource services for the ministry. nam es of th e cor por ate bodi es Ministry of Advanced Education Also referred to as Alberta Advanced Education ch i ef of f icers Ministers of Advanced Education David G. Hancock Denis A. Herard 2006-present Deputy Minister of Advanced Education William J. Byrne Advanced Education, , ; Advanced Education and Career Development, ; Advanced Education and Manpower, ; Career Development and Employment, ; Education, 2004 present; Learning, Students Finance Board The Students Finance Board was established on April 2, 1953 as the Students Assistance Board by the Students Assistance Act (S.A. 1953, c. 109). The first board was appointed in An amendment to the Act in 1971 changed the name of the board to the Students Finance Board. The Students Finance Board reported to the Minister of Education ( ), Minister of Advanced Education ( , ), Minister of Advanced Education and Manpower ( ), Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development 2 6

4 ( ), Minister of Learning ( ), and Minister of Advanced Education (2004 present). The board was created to administer provincial programs that provide financial assistance to University of Alberta students, student nurses, teachers in training, and students at any college or university approved by the board. The board also administered a number of scholarships available to Alberta high school graduates, and college and university students. Beginning in 1959, eligibility for support was broadened through a number of amendments to the Students Assistance Act. By 1966, students enrolled at all Alberta universities, technical institutes, and agricultural and vocational colleges were eligible for support under the various programs administered by the board. The board was also responsible for providing financial counselling services, information seminars and visits to high schools around the province, and research on financial assistance programs in other jurisdictions. In 1971, the board became the designated authority for the administration of Canada Student Loan programs in Alberta. In 1978, the duties of the board established under the Education of Service Men s Children Act were transferred to the Students Finance Board by means of Order in Council 825/1978. The board also administered a number of bursary programs on behalf of the departments of Education and Economic Development and Tourism. Until 1998, the board was responsible for the administration of the Students Loan Guarantee Act, the Student Loan Act (in conjunction with the Provincial Treasurer), and the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Act. In 1998, the mandate and functions of the board were significantly changed. Amendments to the Students Finance Act transferred responsibility for operation and administration of student financial assistance programs and the distribution of financial assistance to the Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development. From this time on, the role of the board was to advise the minister on student finance. In 2002, the Students Finance Act was repealed and replaced by the Student Financial Assistance Act (S.A. 2002, c. S 20.5), under which the Students Finance Board was continued. The functional responsibilities of the board as outlined in the Act were to advise the minister on financial assistance and to make inquiries or conduct research into, or collect information relating to, any matter specified by the minister concerning financial assistance. a d v a n c e d e d u c at i o n adm i n istr ative str uctu r e The board consists of a chair and secretary appointed by the minister responsible, a representative from each university, and other ministerial appointees. In 1981, two student representatives were added to the board. The organizational structure of the board administration reflected the principal responsibilities of the board, with separate areas for counselling services, program services, bilingual education programs, the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund, and administrative support. This structure was largely dismantled in

5 An Administrative History of the Government of Alberta, The development of policies and procedures that guided the administration of the various programs was accomplished through a number of committees, each responsible for a specific scholarship, bursary, or loan program. In 2002, with the coming into force of the Students Assistance Act, the board structure consisted of not more than eleven members appointed by the minister, two of whom had to be students. The minister appointed a chair while the members of the board elected a vice-chair from among themselves. The term for appointment was three years, with one reappointment before members had to vacate the office. Board members seeking a third term of office were required to wait three years after the end of their second term. nam es of th e cor por ate bodi es Students Assistance Board Students Finance Board 1971 present ch i ef of f icers Chair of the Students Assistance Board Donald R. Cameron Chairs of the Students Finance Board Paul A. Tietzen Roman Wiznura Harley Torgerson Fred W.R. Clarke Doug Nelson 2000 present Advanced Education, , ; Advanced Education and Career Development, ; Advanced Education and Manpower, ; Education, 2004 present; Learning, Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board was established as the Alberta Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Board on January 1, 1977 by the Manpower Development Act (S.A. 1976, c. 31 s. 6). p r edecessor an d successor bodi es The Apprenticeship Board previously performed the board s responsibilities. The board has reported to the Minister of Advanced Education and Manpower ( ), Minister of Manpower/Career Development and Employment ( ), Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development ( ), Minister of 2 8

6 Learning ( ), and Minister of Advanced Education (2004 present). Beginning in 1992, the board s annual report was submitted to the Legislative Assembly by the minister responsible. The board was responsible for advising the minister on all matters having to do with trades training and certification in trades designated under the Manpower Development Act. The board also conducted investigations into the designation of trades. The board appointed local advisory committees, in communities throughout the province, for trades falling under the Act. The board also appointed provincial advisory committees for each trade falling under the authority of the Act. The board received recommendations from the provincial advisory committees on apprenticeships, training and certification, and trade regulations. The board heard and disposed of all appeals of decisions of the director of apprenticeship and trade certification in regards to the awarding, withholding, or withdrawal of certification. With the passage of the Apprenticeship, Training, and Certification Act in 1985, the duties of the board were reduced. Provincial apprenticeship committees were no longer appointed by the board but by legislation, and their membership made up of members of local apprenticeship committees. The passage of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act in 1991 resulted in the board regaining its responsibility for appointing members of both local and provincial apprenticeship committees. The board also gained greater responsibility for the approval, registration, and recognition of apprenticeship programs. a d v a n c e d e d u c at i o n adm i n istr ative str uctu r e At the time that it was established in 1976, the board was made up of the director of apprenticeship and trade certification, a chair, three employer and three employee representatives appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the director of apprenticeship and trade certification from the department, two alternative members, and two non-voting members representing the general public. The Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act resulted in changes to the structure of the board. The board now had thirteen members: a presiding officer, four members representing employers in designated trades, four representing persons employed in designated trades, two representing employers in industry other than designated trades, and two representing employees in industry other than designated trades. The Lieutenant Governor in Council appointed all members. A number of internal committees performed the activities of the board. nam es of th e cor por ate bodi es Alberta Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Board Apprenticeship, Training, and Certification Board Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board 1992 present 2 9

7 ch i ef of f icers Chair of the Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Board W. Gordon Alexander An Administrative History of the Government of Alberta, Chair of the Apprenticeship, Training, and Certification Board John Ritter Chairs of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board John Ritter Jacob T. Thygesen C.J. (Cliff) Williams Brian Bickley 2003 present Career Development and Employment, Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council The Private Vocational Schools Act founded the Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council on May 1, 1980 (S.A. 1979, c. 62). p r edecessor an d successor bodi es Before the formation of the council, there was no government agency responsible for the same or similar functions. The Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council reports to the Minister of Advanced Education. In the past, the board has reported to the Minister of Advanced Education and Manpower ( ), Minister of Advanced Education ( ), Minister of Advanced Education and Career Development ( ), and Minister of Learning ( ). The council is responsible for hearing appeals to decisions of the director, private vocational schools, regarding licence applications and postinspection decisions to suspend or withdraw licences, give procedural rules regarding the notification of appeals, and inquire into matters regarding vocational schools as instructed by the minister. adm i n istr ative str uctu r e The council is made up of five members appointed by the minister responsible. The minister designates one member as chair. 3 0

8 nam e of th e cor por ate body Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council ch i ef of f icers Chairs of the Private Vocational Schools Advisory Council Frank Cairo Sheila T. Murphy Stan Wilk John Rooke Robert A. Graesser William Shores 1997 present a d v a n c e d e d u c at i o n Advanced Education, , Campus Alberta Quality Council The Campus Alberta Quality Council was founded by the passage and proclamation of the Post-Secondary Learning Act (S.A. 2003, c. P 19.5), on March 18, The first board was appointed in July p r edecessor an d successor bodi es Before the formation of the council, the Private Colleges Accreditation Board was responsible for recommendations to the minister responsible for postsecondary education on the approval of baccalaureate programs (other than programs in divinity) offered by private colleges and universities in Alberta. The Campus Alberta Quality Council reports to the Minister of Advanced Education. In 2004, the board reported to the Minister of Learning. The council is responsible for making recommendations to the minister responsible for postsecondary education on the approval of proposals for programs of study leading to the granting of an applied, baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree (other than a degree in divinity) by private colleges and universities in Alberta. The council receives applications from institutions proposing degree programs, establishes minimum conditions that institutions must satisfy, establishes guidelines and procedures for the application and review processes, and periodically reviews approved programs. The council has the power to withdraw approval of a program and may recommend to the minister that an institution no longer be empowered to grant baccalaureates. 3 1

9 An Administrative History of the Government of Alberta, adm i n istr ative str uctu r e The minister appoints members of the Campus Alberta Quality Council, sets the term of office of members, designates a chair, and authorizes the payment of remuneration and expenses to the members. The normal period of appointment is three years with the possibility of reappointment. nam e of th e cor por ate body Campus Alberta Quality Council ch i ef of f icer Chair of the Campus Alberta Quality Council Doug Owram Ronald B. Bond 2006 present Private Colleges Accreditation Board 3 2