Working for you @ A.A.C.E. Priorities 1999 - 2002

We, as an association advocating lifelong learning, believe that learning improves the quality of life for the individual and the community. Accordingly, over the next three years, we shall revitalize and expand our Association so that it exists as a vital, dynamic network of practitioners, providers, researchers, future leaders and other partners working together in public and private settings to improve opportunities and support for adult lifelong learners in Alberta. We will achieve this goal through a vigorous program of communication, collaboration, and continuing professional development with and on behalf of our members, our colleagues and our partners. More specifically we will:

Bring recognizable benefit to current and prospective members through the enhanced sharing of information and ideas that advance the standards of education, practice and research in adult lifelong education and learning. To this end we will create a comprehensive, multimedia communication network that puts timely, useful information in the hands of our members on a regular and reliable basis.

Bring tangible benefit to current and prospective members through an enhanced program of support for their continuing professional development. To this end we will create frequent opportunities for professional networking and information sharing amongst our members and sister associations. We will foster the creation of special interest groups that enable the formation of communities of common interest. We will take steps to expand our membership by encouraging membership amongst students of adult and continuing education in Alberta and other stakeholder groups.

Strengthen the governance and ensure the continuing relevance and viability of the Association. To this end we will introduce amendments to our by-laws that support a more broadly based constituency, the expansion of our membership and the development of more democratic and participatory process within the Association. We will establish alternate revenue streams so as to diversify our customary reliance upon membership fees and conference revenues for our operating funds. And we will initiate an aggressive membership development program so as to attract and retain increasing numbers of students, practitioners, providers, and researchers in the field.