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CIRPA-ACPRI supports the professional development of its members through networking and knowledge-sharing to facilitate informed decision-making in Canadian post-secondary education.

The mentorship program aims to match experienced IR practitioners with aspiring staff in a supportive, one-on-one environment and provide both parties with a rewarding professional relationship that is mutually advantageous. The program creates a space and forum for mentees to discuss and seek input from mentors on a variety of topics that could range from career navigation, work roles and responsibilities, and balancing non-work issues. Participants are sought from diverse backgrounds, institution types, geographic locations, and roles.

The program runs from February – December, 2024. Mentees are encouraged to meet regularly with their mentors as well as connect with other mentees over the entire duration of the program.

Regular and emeritus members are eligible to apply. Space is limited.

CIRPA is thrilled to offer this opportunity to its members as we continue fostering social connectedness in the IRP community. If you have any questions about this program, please contact  Matthew Hack at Matthew.hack@durhamcollege.ca.

Click here: Let us know you’re interested!

Planning is underway for the next Canadian Institutional Research and Planning Association (CIRPA) annual conference. Fredericton, the beautiful capital city of New Brunswick, is our host city from October 21-23, 2024! Our venue, the Fredericton Convention Center (FCC), is located near the shore of the historic Wolastoq (St. John River).

Fredericton Sneak Peek: https://cirpa-acpri.ca/conferences/

We encourage all CIRPA members interested in helping plan the 2024 conference to contact us. There are many exciting ways to get involved, including:

• • Conference Programming
  • Local Arrangements
  • Communications

Please reach out to conference@cirpa-acpri.ca – our Conference Chairs are eager to discuss roles and responsibilities and answer any questions you may have.

Miranda Pearson
President, CIRPA-ACRPI

Stephen Blair Dove
Vice-President, CIRPA-ACRPI

Exclusive to CIRPA members, Qualtrics is giving away two (2) free Summit Passes to their upcoming 2024 X4 Summit (May 1-3, 2024) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Note that the winners will be responsible for all other travel and accommodation expenses.

X4 will bring together more than 10,000 C-suite executives, thought leaders and experience management professionals for three days of learning, inspiration and connection. Over three action-packed days, attendees will hear from leaders of the world’s biggest brands and organizations. X4 will feature more than 100 informative, inspiration-filled breakout sessions about the latest AI-powered innovations and trends in experience management.

Instructions: To enter the random draw, please complete the survey by Monday, November 20th, 2023.

Two (2) winners will be contacted by Qualtrics within a week after the deadline.

For more information on the X4 Summit, visit www.qualtrics.com/x4summit.

We are pleased to unveil a brand new look and feel for CIRPA that represents our esteemed association’s exciting future and continued growth. With careful thought and consideration, we have developed a clear and modern symbol that embodies our values, aspirations and commitment to our profession and membership. The design of our new logo encapsulates our core principles and visually communicates our identity to the world. Our new logo combines various elements to create a cohesive and meaningful representation of CIRPA’s values, mission, and vision.

A few key elements of the logo:

1. The circle and bar elements are associated with data representation and analytics. They symbolize a sense of organization, measurement and statistical analysis. Including these elements in our logo represents CIRPA’s focus on data-informed decision-making, and the expertise in data analysis, research and planning of our members.
2. The upward movement of the lines and arrowhead component represents the progress and achievement of CIRPA and our profession. They convey the idea of CIRPA’s dedication to continuous growth, success and positive outcomes for our members. It also expresses a message of resilience, stability, and endurance.
3. When combined together, the direction of the lines in each of the elements portrays the shape and outline of the maple leaf, signifying our Canadian identity and national context. It also characterizes CIRPA’s welcoming spirit to promote and nurture a diverse and inclusive membership, and our commitment to operating with integrity and maintaining high ethical standards.

As we move forward, this logo will serve as a powerful emblem of our unity, purpose, and shared commitment. This logo and a new look for CIRPA also coincide with the release of our Strategic Plan that will guide our actions over the next few years. The new design will be prominently displayed across our communications, events and platforms, reinforcing our presence and enhancing recognition. Please take a moment to check out the refreshed website and our Strategic Plan.