Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy
Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy was a department of the Government of Manitoba.[3]
Department overview | |
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Formed | September 21, 2006[1] |
Preceding Department |
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Dissolved | May 3, 2016[2] |
Jurisdiction | Government of Manitoba |
Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba[3] |
Employees | 125.75 FTE (2010-2011)[4] |
Annual budget | CAD$620 million (2010-2011)[4] |
Ministers responsible |
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Website | www |
In the 2011-2012 Annual Report, the department's stated goal is
to support high quality adult learning and post-secondary education that meets the needs of all Manitobans.
— Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy, [6]
The listed acts provide the structure under which the department operated [6]:
- The Adult Learning Centres Act
- The Adult Literacy Act
- The Advanced Education Administration Act
- The Brandon University Act
- The Colleges Act
- The Université de Saint-Boniface Act
- The Council on Post-Secondary Education Act
- The Degree Granting Act
- The Private Vocational Institutions Act
- The Student Aid Act
- The University College of the North Act
- The University of Manitoba Act
- The University of Winnipeg Act
Diane McGifford served as the first minister of the new portfolio from September 21, 2006 to March 28, 2011.[1] Erin Selby was the Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy, from March 28, 2011 - October 18, 2013 .[1] James Allum held the position from October 18, 2013 to November 3, 2014.[1]
The Ministry name was changed to Education and Advanced Learning on November 3, 2014 when Peter Bjornson was appointed.[1] He served until April 29, 2015 when James Allum returned to the office. His term was completed in May 3, 2016.[1]
The Manitoba cabinet was re-organized after the provincial general election of 2016. The department's responsibilities formed part of the new Education and Training portfolio under the direction of Ian Wishart.[2]
References
- "MLA Biographies - Living". The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- "A breakdown of provincial cabinet changes". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Annual Report of Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy (2010-2011)" (PDF). Winnipeg: Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy. 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- Manitoba AEL 2011, p. 52.
- "Cabinet Ministers: Erin Selby". Government of Manitoba. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- "2011-2012 Annual Report" (PDF). Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy. Government of Manitoba. Retrieved 18 July 2017.