LONDON COUNCIL FOR ADULT EDUCATION
MISSION: To promote adult
education in London and Middlesex
GOAL: To
discuss issues that affect adult education and to encourage joint participation
by providing leadership in matters of common concern and interest through:
Collaboration:
• acting as a clearing house for adult education information of community
and professional interest
• sharing resources
• assisting members to co-operatively coordinate
programs
• linking with other adult education organizations to improve
meaningful communication, collaboration and advocacy at individual, regional,
provincial and federal and global levels.
Advocacy:
• identifying and prioritizing critical issues and unmet needs
• lobbying
and championing issues affecting adult education
• encouraging and
supporting agencies to meet these needs
Education:
• fostering lifelong learning
• providing and sharing information
with agencies and the community
• raising public awareness of adult
education
• supplying leadership in the field of adult education
• encouraging
professional and personal development
• affecting and effecting positive
changes in our community
• sharing research and encouraging networking
VALUES:
As a Council, we value the following:
• teamwork
• trust
• commitment to accessibility and opportunities in adult
education
• dignity of all
• all learners are equally worthy of respect,
mutuality, concern for and sensitivity to the needs of others
• receptivity,
congeniality, hospitality, sense of humour, welcoming
• openness to
learning, allowing for growth
• responsibility, action, courage, cooperation
• community focus
• open communication
Adopted, as amended, at the October 18, 1994, meeting
of the LCAE.
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