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WUSC [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World University Service of Canada
1, record 1, English, World%20University%20Service%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WUSC 2, record 1, English, WUSC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
WUSC is a network of individuals and postsecondary institutions who believe that all peoples are intitled to the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a more equitable world. Our mission is to foster human development and global understanding through education and training. For us, education is the one universal path leading to a better and more equitable world, the path that both reveals our responsibility to contribute to the common good and makes it possible for us to do so. Our award-winning projects are developed to address local needs and reduce poverty, and are delivered with local partners to ensure sustainability. 3, record 1, English, - World%20University%20Service%20of%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Entraide universitaire mondiale du Canada
1, record 1, French, Entraide%20universitaire%20mondiale%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EUMC 1, record 1, French, EUMC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Entraide universitaire mondiale du Canada (EUMC) est un réseau d'individus et d'institutions d'enseignement post-secondaire qui croient que tous les peuples ont droit à l'acquisition des connaissances et des habiletés qui permettent la construction d'un monde plus juste. Sa mission est de promouvoir le développement humain et la compréhension globale par l'éducation et la formation. Pour nous, l'éducation est le cheminement universel conduisant à un monde meilleur et plus juste, le cheminement qui à la fois révèle notre responsabilité de contribuer au bien commun et nous permet de le faire. Nos projets primés sont mis sur pied pour examiner les besoins locaux et réduire la pauvreté et sont mis en œuvre avec des partenaires locaux pour promouvoir leur durabilité. 2, record 1, French, - Entraide%20universitaire%20mondiale%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Leave for Change
1, record 2, English, Leave%20for%20Change
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A corporate volunteering initiative that enables employees from participating organizations to transform part of their annual vacation into a 3 to 4 week volunteer assignment in a developing country. 2, record 2, English, - Leave%20for%20Change
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Leave for Change® is run jointly by WUSC [World University Service of Canada] and the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation(CECI). It is undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through the Canadian International Development Agency(CIDA). 3, record 2, English, - Leave%20for%20Change
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Congé solidaire
1, record 2, French, Cong%C3%A9%20solidaire
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Initiative de volontariat corporatif qui permet aux employés des organismes participants de convertir une partie de leurs congés annuels en une affectation bénévole de trois à quatre semaines dans un pays en développement. 2, record 2, French, - Cong%C3%A9%20solidaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Congé solidaireMC est une initiative qui encourage l’engagement volontaire des employés dans les pays en développement. Les employeurs investissent dans le développement de leurs ressources humaines et démontrent leur implication en tant qu’organisation soucieuse de leur responsabilité sociale. Elle permet aux employés des compagnies et des organisations partenaires de profiter de l’opportunité de convertir une partie de leurs vacances annuelles en une affectation volontaire [...] dans un pays en développement. 3, record 2, French, - Cong%C3%A9%20solidaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Coalition for International Education
1, record 3, English, Coalition%20for%20International%20Education
Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Coalition for International Education was formed in 1997 by Canada's national associations involved in post-secondary education. The Coalition's aim is to address what members have considered to be a significant gap in federal public policy with respect to the internationalization of Canadian post-secondary students. Since 1997, the Coalition is consisting of the Association of Universities and Colleges Canada(AUCC), the Canadian Bureau of International Education(CBIE), the Association of Community Colleges Canada(ACCC), World University Service(WUSC), the International Council of Canadian Studies(ICCS) and the Canada-U. S. Fulbright Program. Information obtained at the Association of Universities and Colleges Canada. 1, record 3, English, - Coalition%20for%20International%20Education
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Coalition pour l'éducation internationale
1, record 3, French, Coalition%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20internationale
feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Coalition pour l'éducation internationale a été formée en 1997 par des associations nationales canadiennes engagées dans l'éducation post-secondaire. Depuis 1997, la Coalition est constituée de l'Association des universités et collèges du Canada (AUCC), du Bureau canadien de l'éducation internationale (BCEI), de l'Association des collèges communautaires du Canada, de l'Entraide universitaire mondiale (EUM), du Conseil international d'études canadiennes (CIEC)et du Programme Fulbright Canada-États-Unis. Information obtenue à l'Association des universités et collèges du Canada. 1, record 3, French, - Coalition%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20internationale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Education
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Coalition for International Education
1, record 4, English, Coalition%20for%20International%20Education
Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Coalition for International Education was formed in 1997 by Canada's national associations involved in post-secondary education. The Coalition's aim is to address what members have considered to be a significant gap in federal public policy with respect of the internationalization of Canadian post-secondary students. Since 1997, the Coalition is consisting of the Association of Universities and Colleges Canada(AUCC), the Canadian Bureau of International Education(CBIE), the Association of Community Colleges Canada(ACCC), World University Service(WUSC), the International Council of Canadian Studies(ICCS) and the Canada-U. S. Fulbright Program. Name of the coalition and observation obtained at the Association of Universities and Colleges Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Coalition%20for%20International%20Education
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Coalition pour l'éducation internationale
1, record 4, French, Coalition%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20internationale
feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Coalition pour l'éducation internationale a été formée en 1997 par des associations nationales canadiennes engagées dans l'éducation post-secondaire. Depuis 1997, la Coalition est constituée de l'Association des universités et collèges du Canada (AUCC), du Bureau canadien de l'éducation internationale (BCEI), de l'Association des collèges communautaires du Canada, de l'Entraide universitaire mondiale (EUM), du Conseil international d'études canadiennes (CIEC)et du Programme Fulbright Canada-États-Unis. Nom de la coalition et observation obtenue à l'Association des universités et collèges du Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Coalition%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9ducation%20internationale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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