ASSOCIATION OF REGISTRARS OF THE
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES OF CANADA

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ARUCC is a member-driven association whose mission is to help foster within the Canadian higher education sector the advancement of registrarial best practices. Accordingly, ARUCC respects the autonomy and authority of all member institutions and organizations as it pertains to their individual processes, policies, and privacy concerns. The development and curation of national best practices relies heavily on consultation, benchmarking and research. Recommendations for best practices are made available to members, whom may freely adopt these or take them into account when revising and reviewing their own business operations. Members are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and to consult with other members when seeking to amend their practices.

ARUCC is the owner of MyCreds™, a Made for Canada online national credential wallet, providing post-secondary learners with access to view and to share their digitized and portable post-secondary transcripts & credentials anytime, anywhere.

Additional information: ARUCC Statement of Purpose; Please refer to MyCreds™ | MesCertif™ and the news page for media announcements and breaking news. Visit our online member directory for a current list of issuing organizations that are delivering official documents, transcripts and credentials through this environment.

ARUCC Recognizes Excellence in Registrarial Practice: 2026 Award Recipients

Presented June 16, 2026, at the ARUCC Conference in Montréal, Québec

On June 16, 2026, ARUCC recognized outstanding leadership, innovation, service, and achievement in Canadian registrarial practice during its national awards ceremony held in Montréal.

Among this year's recipients, Annik Gélineau (Université de Montréal) received the Andrew Arida Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her extraordinary and sustained contributions to ARUCC and the Canadian registrarial profession. Cathy Newell Kelly (University of Waterloo, retired) received ARUCC Honourary Membership in recognition of her longstanding leadership, service, and impact on professional practice.

In addition to the ARUCC Awards, the ceremony included presentation of the MyCreds | MesCertif Trailblazer Award, recognizing leadership and innovation in advancing Canada's national digital credential ecosystem. The 2026 recipient was Charmaine Hack (Centennial College).

Together, this year's recipients reflect the leadership, collaboration, innovation, and commitment to student success that continue to strengthen registrarial practice across Canada.

Recipients by Award Category

Andrew Arida Distinguished Service Award
Annik Gélineau, Université de Montréal

Honourary Membership Award
Cathy Newell Kelly, University of Waterloo (Retired)

MyCreds | MesCertif Trailblazer Award
Charmaine Hack, Centennial College

Outstanding Achievement Awards
Jan Smith, British Columbia Institute of Technology
Hannah Temple, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

New & Emerging Leader Awards
Renée Stewart, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Nicole Dyck, University of Alberta
Honourable Mention: Hollie Pocsai, McMaster University

Next Best Practice & Innovation Award
Student Finance Team, Wilfrid Laurier University

Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards
Équipe RAÉ, Université de Montréal
Service de l'admission et du recrutement (SAR), Université de Montréal

Exceptional Affiliate/Partner Award
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Congratulations to Our Recipients

ARUCC extends its sincere congratulations to all recipients and thanks the nominators, adjudicators, volunteers, and committee members whose efforts make the Awards Program possible. By recognizing excellence and celebrating achievement, the Awards Program highlights the individuals, teams, and organizations whose work continues to advance registrarial practice and support learners across Canada.

Media Contact

Amy Dambrowitz
Executive Director, ARUCC
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ARUCC Appoints Dr. Amy Dambrowitz as Inaugural Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2025

Calgary, AB – June 18, 2025 – The Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amy Dambrowitz as its inaugural Executive Director. This milestone marks an exciting evolution for ARUCC as the association strengthens its leadership to better serve registrarial professionals and post-secondary institutions across Canada.

With more than two decades of experience in higher education administration, enrolment management, and academic governance, Dr. Dambrowitz has held increasingly senior roles at several institutions across two provinces and one state. Most recently, she has served as the University Registrar of the University of Calgary. Her work at the University of Calgary has been centred on teambuilding to foster student-centered service delivery, optimizing registrarial systems and operations, and advancing data-driven decision-making.

Amy has worked collaboratively with colleagues to lead change in institutional practices of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous engagement, spearheading initiatives that enhance accessibility and institutional effectiveness. Her leadership in strategic planning and institutional transformation has taken goals from concept to delivery, underscoring her dedication to student success and registrarial excellence.

Amy shares, “I am very excited to collaborate with the members of our community across the country to realize the bold, far-reaching vision we have collectively set for ARUCC: an organization that is a global leader in registrarial practices.”

A Vision for the Future

As part of the interview process, Amy presented a comprehensive vision for her tenure as Executive Director, outlining key priorities aligned with ARUCC’s strategic pillars of Development, Community, and Advocacy. Her plan focuses on:

  • Expanding professional development opportunities, including the launch of a formal learning framework tailored for registrarial professionals
  • Strengthening communications and member engagement, while leveraging revamped and innovative tools that will support community collaboration and connection
  • Deepening advocacy initiatives, and engaging priority partners to amplify ARUCC’s influence in national post-secondary policy discussions

“As Canada’s post-secondary landscape undergoes significant change, ARUCC remains committed to supporting registrarial professionals with leadership, collaboration, and innovation,” said Dr. Darran A. Fernandez, Chair of the ARUCC Board of Directors. “Amy brings exceptional expertise and a bold vision to this new role, ensuring ARUCC’s continued growth and influence.”

Dr. Dambrowitz officially assumes her role as ARUCC’s Executive Director effective August 18, 2025.

For more information about ARUCC and its initiatives, please visit www.arucc.ca.

Media Contact:
Dr. Darran A. Fernandez
Chair, ARUCC Board of Directors
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New ARUCC PCCAT Transcript and Transfer Guide has Launched

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We are pleased to announce the launch of a revitalized ARUCC PCCAT Transcript and Transfer Guide, which is now accessible online. New features include a revitalized and more intuitive search, refreshed website and resources, and more. New content updates are also ongoing.

Please update any links to the new website below. Questions and content suggestions can be submitted through the Guide’s online form.

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