Council of Ontario Universities
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| Established | 1962 |
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| President | David Lindsay |
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180 Dundas Street West Suite 1800 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8,  Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Affiliations | Universities Canada, IAU, COU |
| Website | cou |
The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) is the voice of Ontario’s universities, promoting the value of education, research and innovation that leads to social, cultural and economic success. A membership organization consisting of Ontario’s 20 publicly assisted universities and one associate member, the Royal Military College of Canada, COU works with members to find consensus on a wide range of university issues and advances them with government and other stakeholders.
The Ontario Universities' Application Centre, a division of COU, is the processing centre for all of the province’s universities. It collects and distributes applications for undergraduate, professional and selected graduate programs. The centre’s website provides data on applications each year.
COU has a number of websites - owned and managed by staff at COU - that focus on specific university-related guides, resources, and fun facts.
COU's Accessible Campus website features educational videos on mental health and practical tips on everything from how to plan accessible lectures and meetings to making exam time less stressful. The website, which launched in October 2013, is the country’s most significant aggregation of resources for helping universities make their campuses accessible for students with disabilities, and is a further step towards helping Ontario universities comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Future Further is a dedicated resource that provides information on supports and services to Aboriginal students interested in, or already attending an Ontario university. The website features profiles and videos of 13 Aboriginal role models who are studying at, or have recently graduated from, an Ontario university, as well as resource kits for Aboriginal students interested in attending university.
The website is part of COU's ‘Let’s Take Our Future Further’ campaign launched in February 2016 on behalf of the province’s 20 publicly funded universities, which aims to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Aboriginal learners and alumni at Ontario universities and to encourage current students to continue to pursue and complete their studies. The COU campaign follows a report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which put a spotlight on the need to ensure equitable access to postsecondary education for Aboriginal students.
My Career Info is a not-for-profit career site developed and run by the Council of Ontario Universities. The site is designed to help students, graduates, and entry-level workers access campus career services, build a strong portfolio, gain budgeting skills, and find a job that fits with their education, skills and interests. They update the site regularly with the latest news from the job sector, including new job apps, resume and interview tips, and career advice. It is designed to help students incorporate career planning directly into their degree.
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