ARUCC Canadian SEM Summit - April 2025
The SEM Summit is now part of the suite of services ARUCC manages to foster community, engagement, and the sharing of knowledge and practise across the Canadian postsecondary education registrarial and enrolment management sector.
Now called the ARUCC Canadian SEM Summit, the event will take place bi-annually in years opposite from the bi-annual ARUCC Conference.
The next upcoming ARUCC Canadian SEM Summit will be held in April 2025, location and dates to be announced soon!
For more information, please visit our ARUCC Canadian SEM Summit webpage.
ARUCC is concerned by changes to the International Student Program
The ARUCC Board is deeply concerned by IRCC’s announcement about changes to the International Student Program by putting a cap on the number of study permits issued to international students accepted to study post-secondary education in Canada.
The recruitment and retention of students is foundational to the success of post-secondary institutions and the Canadian labour market. Their presence at our institutions reflects the diversity of thought, ideas, action and challenge we hope for in society. It shows our openness and contributes to our recognized and excellent teaching and harmonious relationships, which makes Canada a destination of choice.
We do welcome IRCC’s steps to ensure ethical practices are upheld in the sector, that students can find safe and secure housing, along with other exceptions to the policy, including the exclusion of current study permit holders. These changes will surely help to maintain the integrity of Canada’ International Student Program. However, this two-year cap will have an immediate impact on the world’s perception of Canada as a welcoming destination to study, not to mention damage to an already fiscally tight public post-secondary system. Students will choose to study elsewhere, leading to a profound and lasting impact on Canada’s Polytechniques, First People Institutions, Colleges and Universities.
As leaders who manage student data and systems, ARUCC members are positioned to be part of the solution to support international students as they transition to Canada, with lasting positive effects on the Canadian society. We look forward to continuing to work with IRCC and provincial ministries.
Annik Gelineau, Chair
For the ARUCC Board
January 25th 2024
