Ontario. University Relations Branch

• University Relations Branch

The University Relations Branch was created in 1979 as part of the University Affairs Division of the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Prior to the establishment of the Branch, a University Relations Coordinator had been in office since 1973. In the reorganization of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities of 1992, the Branch ceased to exist and its responsibilities were transferred to other branches within the Postsecondary Institutions Division and the Student Support and Corporate Services Division. In 1996, a Universities Branch was established within the reorganized Ministry of Education and Training.

The University Relations Branch administered support to Ontario universities, the Ontario College of Art, and Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. In particular, the Branch distributed operating and capital grants; administered the Degree Granting Act, 1983; and developed and analyzed policy proposals and implemented policy decisions. Another function of the Branch was to act as a liaison with the Ontario Council on University Affairs and other university-related organizations and to maintain government- university relations in general. Other responsibilities included: answering inquiries about university related matters; publishing the Ontario Operating Funds Distribution Manual for use by university administrators; and dealing with health sciences program issues in relation to colleges of applied arts and technology. In 1984, the former Teacher Education Branch became a section of the University Relations Branch, at which time the Branch became responsible for developing policies concerning teacher certification, and approving and reviewing teacher education programs.

RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)

2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM

Canadiana Name Authorities, 1996-12-24

Ministry of Colleges and Universities Annual Reports

Government of Ontario Telephone Directories

Archivist(s):
R. Anger