Canadian Council of College Futures
Our vision: Creating a college and polytechnic sector for Canadians focused on innovation, reconciliation, and career-ready skill development. Creating the college of the future.
The Canadian Council for College Futures (CCCF) provides a forum for college and polytechnic leaders to hear from key thought leaders in Canada while sharing challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned within a vibrant community of practice. The CCCF helps college and polytechnic leaders develop strategies in response to an evolving sector by bringing together industry, academia, and applied research to solve pressing educational issues. Together, CCCF members learn how to tackle the pressing educational issues of today and tomorrow.
Who Should Join?
Senior leaders in Canadian college and polytechnic institutions. What makes the CCCF unique is its interdisciplinary audience: From leaders who work closely with students to executives working with external stakeholders, the CCCF brings together leaders across different positions in the sector to build a shared vision: Creating a college for the future.
Key Objectives
- Provide a venue for Canadian college and polytechnic leaders to learn from industry and thought leaders about innovation, reconciliation, and employment-ready skill development.
- Enhance knowledge and professional growth through networking with peers and renowned speakers.
- Facilitate discussions and debates on educational issues across institutions.
Benefits of Membership
| Community | Best Practices | Networking | Access Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be part of a professional community of practice dedicated to innovation in the college and polytechnic sector. | Learn and share best practices with other educational leaders from across Canada. | Network and hear from thought leaders on key educational issues, challenges, and priorities. | Access a wealth of Signal49 Research’s evidence-based applied research and resources dedicated to educational innovation and skills development. |
Contact Us
For more information about the Canadian Council of College Futures or to arrange for a guest invitation to attend one of our meetings, please contact our team.
1-888-801-8818
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET; after hours, please send an e-mail.
Current Members
Canadore College
Fanshawe College
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology
Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
New Brunswick Community College
NorQuest College
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Nova Scotia Community College
Portage College
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red River College Polytechnic
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University College of the North
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Member Activity
LMI and Program Design: Using data as strategy for curricular innovation
February 25, 2026 • Virtual
Future Proofing Colleges and Polytechnics
February 25, 2026 • Virtual
Theme to be confirmed
October 6-7, 2026 • Ottawa, ON
Navigating Uncertainty: Strategic leadership for a new era in postsecondary education
February 2, 2026 • Virtual
Colleges that Count: Building Value, Impact and Opportunity
October 7-8, 2025 • Calgary
Adam Danyleyko, Product Owner – Training, Amii
Alison Sunstrum, Managing Partner, NYA Ventures
Clay Lowe, AI Workforce Readiness, Amii
Cheryl Kinzel, Interim Vice President, Academic, Bow Valley College
Daniel Libunao, Vice President, Academic, NAIT Student’s Association
Gail Powley, President, Technology Alberta
Heather Kitteringham, Associate Vice President, Students and Academic, Norquest College
Heather Magotiaux, Vice President, Student Affairs and External Relations, SAIT
Kevin Nilsen, President and CEO, ECO Canada
Lynn Connell, Vice President, Student Experience and Digital Transformation, Bow Valley College
Maurice Manyfingers, Director, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Bow Valley College
Mischeck Mwaba, President and CEO, Bow Valley College
Peter Leclaire, Vice President, Academic, NAIT
Petrina Ferreira, Interim Associate Vice President, Student Experience, NAIT
Suhayl Pater, Associate Dean, Pivot-ED, Bow Valley College
Stephanie Enders, Chief Deliver Officer, Amii
Tanya McDonald, Dean, Research and Innovation, Bow Valley College
Taren Taylor, Dean, School of Health and Wellness, Bow Valley College
Tony Wigglesworth, Interim Dean, Academic Innovation and Pathways
A Post-International Student Paradigm: Revenue and Growth Strategies for the Canadian College Sector
May 7-8, 2025 • Virtual
Aileen Najduch, Acting Vice President, Academic, Red River College Polytechnic
Andre Cote, Director of Policy and Research, The Dais
Colin Ewart, President and Founder, Polaris Leadership
Douglas Lauvstad, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of the North
George Burton, President and CEO, Canadore College
Jason Dennison, Director, Business Intelligence & Analytical Services, Fleming College
Kelly Archer, Director, Skills and Employment Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Ken Chatoor, Director, Research and Strategic Foresight, Labour Market Information Council (LMIC)
Mark Patterson, Executive Director, Magnet
Mary Faraone, Board Chair, Technical and Further Education , Directors Australia, Chief Executive, Holmesglen Institute
Megan Gibbons, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Services, University of Otago
Michael Burt, Vice President, Signal49 Research
Noel Baldwin, Executive Director, Future Skills Centre
Sunhil Johal, Vice President, Public Policy, CSA Group
Josh Wyner, Vice President, The Aspen Institute
Campus Care: Advancing Wellness in Canadian Higher Education
February 4-5, 2025 • Virtual
Heather McIntosh, Director, Education and Skills, Signal49 Research
Dianne Williams, Vice President, Signal49 Research
Mike DeGagné, President and CEO, Indspire
Michele Beaudoin, Vice President, Student Services, Fanshawe College
Omo Akintan, Chief People Officer, University Pension Plan
Marija Padjen, Director, Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health and Chief Clinical Officer, Canadian Mental Health Association
Deb Chiodo, Director, Data Management and Evaluation, Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Sandra Koppert, Director, Mental Health Advancement, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Lindsay Coffin, Principal Research Associate,Human Capital, Signal49 Research
Agnes McLachlan, Senior People and Culture Advisor, Telus
Ross McDonald, Talent Management Advisor, McGill University
Susan Black, President and CEO, Signal49 Research
Stuart Cullum, President, Red Deer Polytechnic
Mary Butler, President, New Brunswick Community College
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