Roles and Mandates Policy Framework

New! Alberta Access Planning Framework

The purpose of the Alberta Access Planning Framework (AAPF) and this compendium document (“Setting the Direction”) is to provide the context and broad direction to support planning within the province’s post‑secondary system. This will support the aim of broadening access and ensure that Alberta’s post‑secondary providers can respond to the needs of learners, the economy, and society. Together, the AAPF and “Setting the Direction” provide a broad context of the key strategic directions for access (including funding principles), as well as demographic and economic drivers that impact access and participation in post‑secondary education.

Mandated by the Premier

Roles and Mandates Policy Framework

As part of Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology’s mandate outlined by the Premier, one of the priorities for the Ministry is to build on initiatives in the post-secondary education system to increase:

  • access
  • affordability, and
  • quality

Developed by stakeholders

The Roles and Mandates Policy Framework for the Publicly-Funded Advanced Education System, which was developed in consultation with Alberta’s students and publicly-funded institutions, serves as a foundation for the future of Alberta’s advanced education system.

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Benefits to the post-secondary system

Resilient. This Framework ensures strategic long-term planning for advanced education in Alberta by building a more resilient and responsive system that meets the needs of learners, taxpayers, and society as a whole.

Effective. An effective post-secondary education system will be one that meets the requirements of learners, promotes access, improves capacity, and allows resources to be effectively allocated in order to provide shared benefits.

Collaborative. The Roles and Mandates Policy Framework for Alberta’s publicly-funded advanced education system is about:

  • Improving collaboration for strategic investment in Campus Alberta
  • Better access to education and training– including access plans both provincial and institutional; and,
  • Improving quality by focusing our strengths, knowing one institution can’t be all things to all people.