Ponente: Marie Audette, Decana de la Facultad de Estudios Superiores de la Universidad Laval y delegada de la Conferencia de Rectores de las Universidades de Quebec. Part 1.

1. www.quebecuniversities.ca

2. CREPUQ and Features of the Québec University System Marie Audette Doyenne, Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales Université Laval Conference of Rectors and Principals of QuebecUniversities (CREPUQ)

3. CREPUQ A brief outline

4. CREPUQ a brief outline Founded in 1963 Headed by a Board of Directors composed of the heads of the universities Consisted of a Permanent Secretariat of 45 employees Supported by 8 committees and 20 subcommittees with close to 500 members

5. CREPUQ a brief outline CREPUQ is: A forum for dialogue and the exchange of ideas A study and research service for university administrations A representative of Quebec Universities A place to reflect and learn new approaches A coordinator and administrator of services

6. CREPUQ a brief outline Sector of International Relations: International Relations Committee International Recruitment Subcommittee Student Mobility Advisors Subcommittee Student Exchange Programs (nearly 500 partners) Program for the Internationalization of Québec Education (Ministry of Education)

7. Features of the Québec University System

8. Features of the Québec University System A diversified university system 14 French and 3 English universities 274,000 students, including 25,000 international students 1. Bishop’sUniversity 2. Concordia University 3. Université Laval 4. McGill University 5. Université de Montréal 6. HEC Montréal 7. École Polytechnique de Montréal 8. Université de Sherbrooke Université du Québec 9. UQAM 10. UQTR 11. UQAC 12. UQAR 13. UQO 14. UQAT 15. INRS 16. ÉNAP 17. ÉTS

9. Features of the Québec University System High-quality education Programs that meet the most advanced international standards Recognized North American degrees Bachelor’s programs with an international perspective State-of-the-art research Practical, interactive teaching approach Great facilities Student services

10. Features of the Québec University System Autonomy Academic management and administration Undergraduate and graduate Programs Admission criterias Financial and budget administration Employeesworking conditions Internationalization

11. Features of the Québec University System Internationalization International politicsor orientation International partners International strategies Bilateral agreements