About Us
What is ACERT ?
ACERT is a nationally incorporated, not-for-profit organization that advocates for, promotes, and supports Canadian post-secondary campus emergency response teams. We are a volunteer-based administrative body embracing the goals of facilitating communication and cooperation among member organizations. By existing as an advocate, ACERT fosters ideas and the overall development of existing and potential Campus Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), while providing support to these organizations. ACERT is administered by an elected Board of Directors, consisting of volunteer members of the campus emergency response community.
Our History
ACERT was formed at a conference at the University of Western Ontario on March 29 – 31, 1996. In attendance at this conference were representatives from Lakehead University, Trent University, McMaster University, University of Guelph, University of Western Ontario, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University. These delegates gathered after a proposal for such an organization had been discussed at the Provincial Emergency First Response Team Conference (now known as NCCER) at Lakehead University in the previous month.
Our Board of Directors
ACERT is governed by a President, Vice-President Finance, Vice-President Communications, and a Board of Directors. All positions on ACERT are volunteer, meaning that this organization would not exist without the dedication of the members. Members are elected to their respective positions at an annual election, and hold office from April 1st to March 31st of the respective year.
Mission Statement
In recognizing the uniqueness of each member organization, ACERT commits itself to the following principles:
- To embody humanity and mutual understanding.
- To facilitate communication among member organizations.
- To foster ideas and overall development while providing support for existing and potential member organizations.
- To act as a liaison between member and external organizations.
- To encourage the diffusion of first aid and emergency care knowledge within the communities served by member organizations.
- To promote professionalism in the provision of emergency care by member organizations.
- To encourage unity, spirit, and leadership.