First National Report on Post-Secondary Education Paints Worrisome Picture for Canada's Future

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Various authors[Edit][Delete]: First National Report on Post-Secondary Education Paints Worrisome Picture for Canada's Future, Canadian Council on Learning [Edit][Delete] December 11, 2006
What are the goals and objectives of the post-secondary system in Canada? According to a report just released by the Canadian Council on Learning, they are as follows:

1. A skilled and adaptable workforce to meet the human resource needs of the country
2. Capacity for innovation, knowledge creation, and knowledge transfer
3. Active, healthy citizenry
4. Quality PSE and training
5. Access for all Canadians
6. Participation and success of under-represented groups
7. Lifelong learning
8. Affordable and sustainable PSE and training

As an observer I find it remarkable that 'workforce' and 'human resource needs' are so high on the list, though I do note that they mention 'access' and 'health' - no mention of fulfillment and happiness, though. More...