UWCRC

In order to achieve its sustainability objective, in 2005, the University took the third critical step by creating another special purpose entity - the University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation. UWCRC is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to create a sustainable University community... UWCRC is a unique model among Canadian Universities. Most universities look for leadership competencies associated with development on their Boards. However, Board appointments are influenced by many factors - development experience is not often at the top of the list. This structure allows the development corporation to select for its Board those with the specialized experience necessary to advance its mission. Similarly while many universities seek to break down barriers with the community and provide greater accessibility, they are challenged to identify regular communication forums with community leaders, and even when communication occurs, they are often criticized..

Also known as: University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation