UNB signs accreditation
with CPHR
Author: UNB Newsroom
The University of New Brunswick has reached an agreement with the Chartered
Professionals in Human Resources New Brunswick (CPHRNB) to provide accreditation
for students enrolled in the bachelor of business administration program on the Saint
John campus.
The accreditation means that graduates of UNB Saint John's BBA program, with a
major in human resources, will be conditionally eligible to waive writing the National
Knowledge Exam.
This not only applies to current students but also to alumni of the program who have
graduated within the last five years.
"This accreditation will be a huge benefit to our students," said Dr. Rob Moir, acting
dean, faculty of business. "It is the highest human resource certification in Canada. The
combination of theory, practice and professional accreditation gives students exactly
what they they need to pursue a successful human resource career."
"CPHRNB is excited to welcome UNB Saint John to our organization as we both add
value to prospective human resources professionals in New Brunswick," said Jason
Scarbro, CPHRNB president. "This agreement will ensure that the CPHRNB professional
standards are upheld as we strive to meet the need for this growing segment of the
employment market."
"This is our second accreditation agreement in post-secondary in New Brunswick.
UNB Saint John has met our accreditation standards and we are excited to develop a
long-term relationship with their organization as we both work to enhance the human
resources profession in our province."
"CPHRNB values academic rigour and high professional standards. We are pleased
that UNB Saint John shares these values and the awarding of our
accreditation is a testament to this. We look forward to a long
relationship focused on working collaboratively to develop human
resource professionals for our province."
As part of this agreement students and recent graduates will be able
to waive writing the National Knowledge Exam, which assesses one's
understanding of the CPHR Competency Framework. The National
Knowledge Exam is a crucial step in receiving the designation of
CPHR, which signifies that an individual is of the highest standard of
HR professionals.
The CPHRNB was established in October 1996 to meet the needs of
human resources professionals in New Brunswick for their growth and
recognition. The association's mandate includes attaining recognition
as a resource on employment issues, as well as promoting and gaining
acceptance of the human resources field for the distinct body of
knowledge it provides in business. Its purpose is to promote and
encourage members to develop and maintain a professional standard
of knowledge and proficiency in its occupational field.
Photo: Front row (L-R)
Luc Page, CPHR;
Rob Moir, UNB.
Back row (L-R)
Shirley Mitchell, CPHR;
Morrie Mendelson, UNB;
Robert MacKinnon, UNB.
