Volume 5, Issue 2, 2000
Table of Contents

A one-day Canadian College Partnership Program (CCPP) workshop, entitled Change Management - Managing change throughout the project cycle in the Canadian and overseas contexts, was delivered in five cities across Canada during September and October. CCPP projects are primarily about affecting change at the individual, institutional, client and sectoral levels within a particular project context. This workshop provided an introduction to change management, in the context of the project cycle, and described the process of change as it occurs, whether with individuals, within institutions, with clients or within a sector. Workshop participants appreciated the opportunity for experience sharing which was sparked by the inclusion of presentations by local college CCPP project coordinators.

Project Review Committee

The Project Review Committee (PRC) is the advisory body that assists the ACCC Board of Directors to review and approve institutional cooperation proposals solicited by the CCPP. PRC members are appointed by the Minister of International Cooperation responsible for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

Allan Beattie of Fanshawe College was recently appointed to the PRC as the representative for Ontario, replacing Bill Conrod. For the past 28 years, Mr. Beattie worked as a Professor in the Manufacturing Sciences Division of Fanshawe College. He has an Engineering degree in production with extensive experience in the industrial sector, having been employed as a tool designer machinist, a toolmaker and a production engineer. Mr. Beattie also worked for 10 years in the field of property management. His international experience includes several consultancy assignments in project development and design in Ghana, Chile, Ecuador and Mexico. Mr. Beattie speaks Spanish fluently.

The PRC met September 19-21, 2000 to complete the CCPP proposal selection process for the next round of projects. Shortly thereafter, the ACCC Board of Directors gave final approval for the immediate funding of 25 projects. All colleges and institutes which submitted proposals were informed of the Board’s decision during the week of September 25, 2000. The following is the list of the projects that received approval for CCPP funding.

Implementation Handbook

The CCPP Implementation Handbook was distributed to all Canadian college CCPP project coordinators during recent monitoring visits by ACCC project officers. This comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of project management and delivery and includes CCPP project management tools such as: a copy of the contract between ACCC and the college; formats for annual project workplans, budgets, progress reports and quarterly financial reports; and, guidelines on gender equality, student participation, community awareness and financial management. A list of "frequently asked questions" is also included as is a cross-cultural toolbox developed to provide CCPP-specific checklists and tools for project managers preparing college staff for overseas missions or receiving international trainees in Canada. The handbook also includes a Public Awareness Strategy document which provides practical suggestions and tools for marketing CCPP projects more effectively.

CCPP Forum

Letters have been sent to lead college and institute CCPP project coordinators inviting them to the upcoming CCPP Forum to be held in Ottawa from February 22-23, 2001. The Forum will provide workshops and networking opportunities for international project coordinators with ongoing CCPP projects. Workshops will offer presentations by CIDA representatives on key development issues and facilitate exchanges on best practices in CCPP project management.

CCPP Participatory Evaluation Guides

A series of four guides on participatory evaluation has been developed by the CCPP team. Practical and succinct, these guides provide an overview of ACCC’s evaluation approach as well as tips for evaluation teams on how to gather data, sample questionnaires and suggestions for preparing evaluation reports. Those interested or involved in the evaluation of international projects may obtain these guides from the CCPP team as of January, 2001.

CV Preparation for International RFPs

Responding to a request from the New Brunswick Community College network, the CCPP team developed a one-day workshop on the preparation of curriculum vitae for international Requests for Proposals, particularly for those requested by CIDA. The workshop was delivered to more than 20 participants in Fredericton, New Brunswick on September 28, 2000 (in French) and September 29, 2000 (in English). Participant feedback was very positive. The workshop is now available for delivery upon request to other colleges and institutes across the country. For more information, contact Anna Toneguzzo, Senior Program Officer, CCPP at tel.: (613) 746-2222, ext. 3103, fax: (613) 746-6721 or email: atoneguzzo@accc.ca.