While there was no hard data to support sector involvement as a major factor toward ensuring student success, the abundance of relevant qualitative anecdotal information obtained from telephone and on-site interviews support such a claim. The sharing of ideas at provincial and national conferences and the camaraderie that some operators appear to share, transcends the competitive nature that is often inherent in business relationships. Each of the colleges surveyed were members of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC). College operators and staff overwhelmingly indicated that provincial and national Association involvement was helpful in gaining new ideas and approaches to ensuring student success. In addition, five of the eleven colleges visited during the research for this project were participants in a quality assurance or accreditation program.