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The purpose of the Association is to be a voluntary, non-profit, non-partisan association of public education administrators of Continuing Education within the Province of British Columbia, having the object of promoting and co-ordinating the interests of Continuing Education in all its phases, primarily within British Columbia, but not so as to restrict the generality of the foregoing.
More specifically:
- to keep the ideals, values, and benefits of Continuing Education before the public in such a way as to stimulate interest in its opportunities and advantages;
- to develop, maintain, and co-ordinate channels for the exchange and discussion of ideas, methods and techniques in the field of Continuing Education;
- to collect, co-ordinate and distribute information concerning Continuing Education;
- to encourage the membership to become better informed and more proficient through the development of skills in programming, in organizing, and in identifying needs and resources in the field of Continuing Education;
- to interest and encourage the membership in the study and development of legislation and regulations concerning Continuing Education, and to encourage and promote studies in all its phases;
- to establish and maintain working relationships with bodies concerned with Continuing Education;
- to encourage and assist in the maintenance of high standards of practice and procedure in Continuing Education.
As a member of B.C.A.C.E.A., you have the opportunity:
- To become involved in a professional organization which responds to the needs of its members.
- To attend our annual conference, which strengthens the ties of adult educators
throughout the province and provides important professional development.
- To shape the direction of the B.C.A.C.E.A. by participating on various committees.
- To network with others in the field of lifelong learning in British Columbia.
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