Latest News: Phase 1: Pre-Capitalization
In 2007 the Board of the NUC developed a five year plan calling for the inaugural campus of the NUC by 2013. Only two years away, the Board has divided the project into two phases. The focus of 2011 is Phase 1: Pre-Capitalization, which intends to complete aspects such...
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Latest News: The Business Model
In January 2011, the Board of Directors of the New University Cooperative met in Ottawa, Ontario to complete a facilitated session to clearly outline the business model of the NUC. Facilitated by Peter Hough, of the Canadian Workers Cooperative Federation, the Board worked through key elements of the model. Until...
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Membership
As a long-term model for governance of higher education, the New University Cooperative has developed four classes of membership. The solidarity cooperative structure ensures equal participation between the key stakeholders that are involved in operating and delivering programming at the university.
A common critique of traditional universities is that the students, staff and faculty are removed from the governing bodies of the institution. Cooperative ownership allows the stakeholders to play a key part in the direction, operations, and maintenance of the university. This will ensure that all interests are adequately represented in the governance of the university, creating an institution that is responsive and proactive to the needs of its members.
For information about joining the New University Cooperative, please click here.
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