Network Connections	January 2000

New and Departing Adult Learning Coordinators:

Departing:		New:
	Robbie Dogterom County of Lacombe Lifelong Learning Assoc.	Sharon Ward
	Diane MacKay Henday Association for Lifelong Learning (Innisfail)	Lucie Heins
	Bob Stewart Stettler & District Community Adult Learning Council	Orest Horubetz
	Judy Stockwell Newell Further Education Council (Bassano)	Sabine Nasse
	Tracy Collins Wainwright & District for Adult Lifelong Learning	Marlene Shopland
	Linda Lievers Paintearth Community Adult Learning Council	not yet hired

Minister’s Forum on Learning – Nov. 19,20/99 “Lifelong Learning Important”

About 200 Albertans from around the province provided valuable input on ways to foster lifelong learning and a seamless learning system in Alberta during the Minister’s forum on Learning in Edmonton. The conference heard from high school, college and university students and educators; continuing education providers; parents; as well as industry, labour and community representatives.

	Improving partnerships among government, stakeholders and all Albertans;
	The importance of meeting the changing and unique needs of the learner;
	The necessity for a seamless and flexible system;
	The importance of accessibility and removing barriers for the learner; and
	The need to create an appreciation and passion for learning in the province.

“There was excellent discussion during this two-day conference”, said Dr. Oberg. “The sharing of visions of lifelong learning from this Forum and from other future discussions with Albertans will be used as a foundation in putting together Alberta Learning’s Business Plan for the 21st Century.” The report should be available at the end of January. The CLN office will have a copy.