Terms of Reference

Mandate

The mandate of the Canadian Nurse Educators Institute (CNEI) is to develop and provide quality professional development opportunities for nurse educators in Canada.

Mission

CNEI cultivates excellence in nursing education in Canada.

Terms of Reference

1. To create quality professional development opportunities for nurse educators.
2. To support the quality of nurse educators.
3. To strengthen and promote excellence in professional development amongst CASN members.
4. To support the development of the next generation of nurse educators.
5. To promote the science of nursing and nursing education.

Term of Office and Membership

The term of office is two years, renewable twice by appointment of the Executive Director

• Chair appointed by CASN;
• Representatives from geographical areas who are leading Canadian nurse educators;
• One representative from the community (an employer or government);
• The CASN President and Executive Director will be ex-officio members.

Meetings

The committee will meet by teleconference a minimum of twice per year, and at other times at the call of the Chair, to fulfill its mandate. Support for meetings and the work of the Committee will be provided by a member of the CASN National Office staff.

The Advisory Board will provide a report to the CASN Board of Directors meeting annually.