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Accreditation - An Examination of the Current Situation Concerning Accreditation in Canada with Recommendations for Future Action

Committee Members

Guy Dolbec (Co-Chair)
Selena Doyle (Co-Chair)
André Bergeron
Charlie Costain
Joan Marshall
Gayle McIntyre
Maureen Williams

May 2, 1997

CONTENTS

Executive Summary
Introduction and Background
Critical Issues
- The Well-being of the Canadian Conservation Community
- Effective promotion of accreditation
- Addressing unresolved issues between CAC and CAPC
- Increased accountability of accrediting body to conservation community
- Acceptance and Endorsement of current CAPC processes for accrediting
- Recognition of past roles and accomplishments of both CAC and CAPC members
Accreditation Models
- Status quo
- Linkage Model
- Fusion Model
- Competition Model
Accountability
Discussion of Models
Issues Related to Implementation of Fusion Model
- Composition and Election of Accreditation Committee/Board of Directors in the Fusion Model
- Recognition of Accredited Members in Fusion Model
- Safeguards During Initial Years of Fusion
- Fee Structure
- Regional Representation on the Accreditation Committee
Future Steps
- Immediate Action with this Report
- CAC Conference
- Negotiation Phase
Recommendations
Table I - General Comparison of Four Accreditation Models
Appendix 1: Terms of Reference for the CAC ad hoc Committee on Accreditation
Appendix 2: Work Plan for CAC ad hoc Committee on Accreditation
Appendix 3: Bulletin Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Accreditation: Examples of Conservation Training Currently Available
Appendix 4: Examples of Some Systems of Accreditation/Professional Recognition
Appendix 5: Information about Conservation Organizations in Canada
Appendix 6: Brief CAPC History of Significant Events
Appendix 7: CAPC Rules and Regulations Governing Membership