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February 23, 2021
2020-2021 preliminary enrolment statistics
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has posted 2020-2021 preliminary enrolment statistics for all public Maritime universities.
Statistical Tables
January 29, 2021
Employment Opportunity
Policy and Research Analyst (Quality Assurance)
January 28, 2021
Prize draw winners
Congratulations to the 10 lucky winners of our prize draw (amongst the participants) for the Survey of the Class of 2018 Maritime University Graduates!
January 27, 2021
Annual Digest: University Enrolment 2019-2020
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has posted the Annual Digest: University Enrolment 2019-2020.
January 20, 2021
Employment Opportunity
Accountant (contract position working an average of one day per week)
December 11, 2020
Survey now closed: MPHEC Class of 2018 Graduate Survey
Please note that the Class of 2018 graduate survey is now closed. The final survey sample reached was over 3,300. Stay tuned for the release of survey results in 2021.
December 3, 2020
Borrowing and debt patterns of graduates tied to educational pathways
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission today released a report on the borrowing and debt patterns of the Class of 2012 Maritime university graduates surveyed in 2018, six years after completing their first degree.
Media Release | Report | Statistical Tables
November 23, 2020
Programs under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between October 7, 2020 and November 13, 2020 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
November 17, 2020
2019-2020 Enrolment and Credentials Granted statistics
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has posted 2019-2020 enrolment, credentials granted, and full-time equivalent statistics for all public Maritime universities.
Enrolment tables | Credentials granted tables | Open Data: Downloadable database | Full-Year Full-time Equivalents
October 20, 2020
Reminder: Distribution of Program Proposals
Please note that, as per the Commission’s policy, Academic Program Assessment Prior to Implementation, any program proposal submitted to the Commission for review between December 7, 2020 and January 1, 2021 will be held in abeyance and distributed to institutions on January 4, 2021. The timeline for a decision (of either approval or Stage II Assessment) through the Stage I process, will therefore be lengthened accordingly. [Note: Proposals received until December 4th will be distributed according to the standard distribution process.]
October 16, 2020
Programs under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between June 13, 2020 and October 6, 2020 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
October 2, 2020
Annual Report - Year in Review: 2019-2020
Annual Report - Year in Review: 2019-2020
APPENDICES
A. Membership of Commission and its Committees (see Annual Report)
B. Audited Financial Statements (available online only)
September 16, 2020
Survey of Class of 2018 university graduates now underway
Today, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) launched a survey of graduates who obtained a bachelor’s degree from a Maritime university in 2018. The purpose of the survey is to gather information on graduates’ experiences during their time in university and the two years following their graduation.
September 15, 2020
Employment Opportunity
Research Analyst (Research and data)
September 9, 2020
2020-2021 Tuition Fees
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has posted 2020-2021 Tuition, Ancillary and Residence Fees for all Maritime Universities.
Three tables are available for download
June 29, 2020
Programs under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 1, 2020 and June 12, 2020 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
June 23, 2020
Most university graduates pursue post-secondary studies beyond their first degree
A study released today by the Maritime Province Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) reveals that 65% of the Class of 2012 Maritime university graduates pursued another postsecondary program within six years of completing a first degree.
Media Release | The Class of 2012 Six Years On | Statistical Tables
April 15, 2020
Reminder: Distribution of Program Proposals
Please note that, as per the Commission’s policy, Academic Program Assessment Prior to Implementation, any program proposal submitted to the Commission for review between June 15 and August 21, 2020 will be held in abeyance and distributed to institutions on August 24. Proposals distributed at that time, as well as any other proposals received between August 24 and September 4 will have an extended timeline (to September 21, 2020) for the submission of comments. This should allow every institution the opportunity to provide comment on each proposal received during that time while limiting the number of reminders to be sent. The normal timeline for a decision (of either approval or Stage II Assessment) through the Stage I process, will therefore be lengthened accordingly. [Note: Proposals received until June 12, 2020 will be distributed according to the standard distribution process.]
April 8, 2020
Programs under Review
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between October 8, 2019 and March 31, 2020 has now been posted to the Commission web site.
April 1, 2020
MPHEC and COVID-19
We would like to advise you that, considering the situation with the COVID-19 virus, the MPHEC office is closed until further notice. Most staff are working from home to the extent possible and will be checking their email regularly. Therefore, we recommend that you contact the appropriate person directly by e-mail depending on the nature of your request.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during these extraordinary times.
MPHEC Staff Contact Information
February 25, 2020
Time-to-degree statistics
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission today posted new statistics on student time-to-degree in Maritime universities.
Statistical Tables and Methodology
January 27, 2020
Annual Digest: University Enrolment 2018-2019
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has posted the Annual Digest: University Enrolment 2018-2019.
January 8, 2020
Call for Applications: University Student Representatives
The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) invites interested Maritime university students to submit an application to become a member of its AAU-MPHEC Quality Assurance Committee.
