STATEMENT OF PURPOSEAssociation of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of CanadaARUCC_ef5ef778-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88aThe Association of Registrars of the Universities of Canada was created in 1964 in response to the professional needs of student administrative services personnel in universities. In 1974 the Association's name was changed to the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada to reflect the increasing role of the colleges in this professional field and in the activities of the Association.Universities in CanadaIn 2000, ARUCC had approximately 170 member institutions from all regions of Canada. Personnel representing the universities, community colleges and cegeps include registrars, admission directors, student records managers, student services managers and other personnel in the areas of student advisement and counselling, student financial aid and student placement. Community Colleges in CanadaAssociation of Universities and Colleges of CanadaARUCC is an Associate Member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CASE). Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions OfficersARUCC is a regional association of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and ADmissions Officers (AACRAO). _ef5ef96c-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88aTo provide leadership in the post-secondary education field and service to [our] member institutions_ef5efa3e-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88aCommunicationCommunication among members is paramount and is achieved through electronic and print measures as well as through conferences.Member NeedsTo meet the needs of [our] members by adopting proactive measures reflecting changes in our professional environment._ef5efad4-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88aMembers of ARUCCInformation and CommunicationPromote communication and the exchange of information among the membership_ef5efb6a-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88aaChangeIdentify and communicate to the membership changes in secondary and post-secondary education systems_ef5efc00-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88abAdmission and Transfer PoliciesPromote an awareness of the admission and transfer policies among post-secondary educational institutions_ef5efca0-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88acWorkshops, Meetings and ConferencesHold workshops, meetings and conferences in order to promote the professional development of members of the association_ef5efd5e-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88adRegistrarial AdministrationPromote and support of research, policy studies and other investigations into the practice and management of registrarial administration_ef5efe58-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88aeRecognitionRecognize meritorious achievement on the part of both institutions and individuals_ef5eff20-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88afOther ActivitiesUndertake activities and undertakings as may seem appropriate to the Association_ef5effde-8385-11e1-9314-c38e2abff88ag2012-04-10http://www.arucc.ca/purpose.htmOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net