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April 30, 2008
Humber Launches 5 New Bachelor’s Degrees in Business in September
Humber’s Business degrees all start with the essential two-year common platform that gives you plenty of study time to decide on a specialty and a career. After those two years, you select the specialization that will launch your career into the profitable world of business.
Build a Business Platform
Courses in the first two years of study are not what distinguish your degree – they are what define it. These are business degrees, built on the platform of a solid business education – marketing, accounting, economics and law. Get the knowledge that employers in Canada and abroad require while taking the time to decide what career is best for you.
Become a Specialist
In years three and four, work towards your specialization. Gain practical skills through applied projects, such as developing business plans for real companies and working on industry-linked assignments. Learn from experienced faculty and a network of industry professionals. One full semester of paid work give you the hands-on experience that is highly valued by employers.
Gain Real-World Experience
Work with professionals on industry-linked projects that are transferable to employment anywhere in the world and in a paid work term. Bachelor’s degree programs starting September 2008: International Business; Tourism Management; Fashion Management; Human Resources Management; e-Business Marketing
Source: Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Ontario
April 30, 2008
University of Victoria: BMO Financial Group Provides Lead Donation for UVic's First People's House
The University of Victoria’s plan to create a centre of cultural and academic support for Aboriginal students is one step closer to reality thanks to a gift of $550,000 from BMO Financial Group. The donation will support the construction of UVic’s First Peoples House, a 12,500 square foot educational facility to be built at the centre of the UVic campus. An imposing two-story foyer at the main entrance to First Peoples House will be named the BMO Financial Group Entrance Hall in recognition of this first major gift to the project. Designed in a Salish long house style by Aboriginal architect Alfred Waugh of Vancouver, the First Peoples House will be a centre of cultural and academic support programs that will help more Aboriginal students access and complete an advanced education. “First Peoples House is the physical manifestation of the university’s commitment to making UVic more accessible to Aboriginal students,” says UVic President David Turpin. “BMO Financial Group has shown outstanding leadership with this donation. This is the first gift for this exceptional project, and it will drive the success of our fundraising efforts to complete First Peoples House.”
“BMO’s gift to the University of Victoria’s First Peoples House is indicative of the all-round and long-term support that the bank has provided to Aboriginal peoples across Canada through innovative financial products and branch banking in Aboriginal communities,” says Richard Rudderham, senior vice president, BC & Yukon Division, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We are especially pleased, as a strong advocate of life long learning and higher education, to be the lead donor of this ground-breaking cultural and academic Aboriginal centre in Victoria.” The number of Aboriginal students at UVic has increased over 700 per cent since 1999. Today, Canada’s Aboriginal communities are growing at twice the national average, and there is a significant increase in the number of Aboriginal 18 to 24 year olds. Establishing a supportive learning environment where Aboriginal students make a successful transition from high school to university is one of UVic’s top strategic priorities. “This generous gift from BMO is an investment in the future of Canada’s First Nations communities and in a promising future for Aboriginal students” says Fran Hunt Jinnouchi, UVic’s director of Indigenous affairs. “Generations of Aboriginal students will find a home-away-from-home here, and they will find the support they need to succeed at university.” UVic’s goal is to foster a learning environment that is welcoming and accessible to all First Nations students. First Peoples House will help position the university as a North American leader in Aboriginal initiatives and programs.
Source: University of Victoria, British Columbia
April 23, 2008
Malaspina University-College: Province to Establish Vancouver Island University
Malaspina University-College will become a university, to be called Vancouver Island University (VIU), Premier Gordon Campbell and Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today. “As the first-ever Vancouver Island university based outside the greater Victoria region, Vancouver Island University will be a critical educational, social and economic hub, giving thousands of students from Vancouver Island a chance to get the education they want closer to home,” said Premier Campbell. “VIU will build on its international reputation for its Aboriginal-focused programs, leading-edge Coastal Resource Management programs, and trades and technology programs.” Pending amendments to B.C.’s University Act, the new Vancouver Island University will focus on the training needs of the region and build on its provincial, national and international reputation in its key areas of specialization and excellence, which include its First Nations studies, Coastal Resource Management and trades and applied technology. “It was clear from the Campus 2020 process that British Columbians want access to university degree programs closer to home,” said Coell. “Creating this new university is part of our vision for post-secondary education in BC includes a responsive system that creates more high-quality opportunities for students, and to be a leader in research support.” The institution began as a community college in 1969 and became a vocational school in 1971 to provide career, technical and trades programs. In 1989 Malaspina was designated a university college. It has campuses in Nanaimo, Cowichan, Parksville-Qualicum and Powell River. “University status will bring enormous benefits to our students and communities, while retaining our local focus and our emphasis, above all, on excellent teaching,” said Malaspina University College president Ralph Nilson. “We plan to continue our leading role in strengthening the economic, social and cultural conditions within our region.” “This is incredible news for our community,” said Nanaimo-Parksville MLA Ron Cantelon. “This new status will have far-reaching economic benefits for our local economy and industry in our region.” Malaspina University-College has an enrolment of 19,124 students, including 1,129 international students. Since 2001, the Province has increased operating funding for Malaspina by $11M and invested $23.6M in capital projects, which includes acquisition of 40 per cent of the Cowichan Fairgrounds for future development.
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April 22, 2008
Concordia University: Concordian Wins NanoQuebec’s First Nano-Academia Award
Concordia University is pleased to announce that Dr. Suong Van Hoa has been awarded the inaugural Nano-Academia Award by NanoQuebec. The award ceremony was held last night at the Palais des Congrès during the NanoQuebec-Nano 2008 summit, which is taking place as part of the INNO.08 conference. This prize recognizes a Quebec academic who has been directly involved in a nanotechnological development as a direct result of his research. "Dr. Hoa is one of the most recognized names in composites and materials research in Canada, and is well-known internationally in his field. His abilities as a world class researcher are matched by his enthusiasm, imagination and entrepreneurship” said the university’s Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, Dr. Louise Dandurand. “We’re very proud that he is the first person to be awarded this prize,” The highly specialized work done by Dr. Hoa over the past 29 years has important real-world applications that go far beyond the laboratory. As director of the Concordia Centre for Composites (CONCOM), Dr. Hoa and his team have long worked with companies such as Bell Helicopter Textron, Pratt & Whitney Canada and Bombardier in the Montreal area, and collaborated with Japanese, French, Italian and American groups. His work with Bell Helicopter resulted in a prestigious NSERC Synergy Award in October 2006. One of his most recent creations is a helicopter landing gear cross-piece he is developing at Concordia — a world first in load-bearing composites. Once in production, it will improve performance and lower long-term costs for manufacturer and users. His collaboration with SMEs such as TANKCON FRP, MPB Communications Technologies, Epoxy Tech and Delastek has helped them move up the value chain and become major suppliers of sophisticated elements in the aerospace and transport industries.
Source: Concordia University, Quebec
April 22, 2008
Kwantlen University College: Province to Establish Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen University College will become a university, to be called Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), Premier Gordon Campbell and Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today. “The new Kwantlen Polytechnic University will help meet the need for skilled people to enter into the workforce and will provide thousands of students with enhanced regional access south of the Fraser River,” said Premier Campbell. “As a new university, KPU will build on its reputation of creating pathways for students between trades and professional careers in business and for its specialisation in the areas of sustainable horticulture and applied fashion, interior and technology design. It will also build on its strength as an institution that helps graduate nurses from other countries to upgrade their English language skills and prepare them to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination.” Pending amendments to B.C.’s University Act, the new Kwantlen Polytechnic University will focus on the training needs of the region, and build on its international reputation in key areas of specialisation and excellence, including trades and technology; community health studies, which includes a unique bachelor of psychiatric nursing program; the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture; and applied design. “The consultations conducted as part of the Campus 2020 process clearly identified that British Columbians want to access university degree programs in all regions of the province.” Coell said. “With a new university serving the South Fraser region, students will be able to access degree programs closer to home.”
“Becoming a university means we can enhance programs that contribute to the knowledge and skills needed by our growing, increasingly diverse region,” said Kwantlen University College president Skip Triplett. “At Kwantlen, students will get access to integrated citation, certificate, diploma and degree programs designed specifically for their and their province’s success.” Amendments to B.C.’s University Act will be required to allow for the designation of the new university. Kwantlen College was established in 1981 and became Kwantlen University College in 1995. It has campuses in Surrey, Cloverdale and Surrey Newton, as well as in Richmond and Langley. In February 2007, the Kwantlen School of Business received initial accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Kwantlen’s School of Business is the third school in B.C. to receive such accreditation, after UBC and SFU. Kwantlen has an enrolment of 17,343 students, including 830 international students. Since 2001, the Province has increased operating funding for Kwantlen University College by $15.5 million and invested $73.4 million in capital projects.
Source: Kwantlen University-College
April 21, 2008
University College of the Fraser Valley: University Status for UCFV Ushers in New Era for Fraser Valley
Premier Campbell’s surprise announcement today that the University College of the Fraser Valley will become University of the Fraser Valley was welcomed with jubilation and relief throughout the Fraser Valley. Valley citizens and civic officials, along with UCFV students, faculty, staff, and administration, have been lobbying and hoping for this announcement for years. Hundreds were present at the announcement on campus Monday afternoon. UCFV President Skip Bassford is delighted. “This announcement is wonderful news for our students and for all of us who live in the Fraser Valley,” he says. “It recognizes all of the work that everyone at UCFV has done to ensure that we’re fully prepared, academically and otherwise, for university status. It recognizes the expression of need by all the people in our valley who have been supporting university status for UCFV so strongly for so long.” He and many others have been working toward university status for many years.
UCFV, the former Fraser Valley College, became a university college in 1991, first offering bachelor’s degrees in partnership with other B.C. universities. By the mid-1990s, it was issuing degrees under its own name. Since the start of this century, it has passed several milestones that helped build the case for university status, including acceptance to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, widespread acceptance of UCFV graduates into graduate and professional schools, acceptance of UCFV into the Canada Inter-university Sport athletic league, development of its first master’s degree, and excellent grades in the Globe and Mail’s 2007 University Report Card. Bassford expressed gratitude to the provincial government for recognizing that UCFV has earned its university status. “I want to extend a sincere thank you to Premier Gordon Campbell and his government, who have been dedicated to making B.C. the most literate, best educated province in Canada. They truly understand that progress in this century requires a highly educated population. “This foresight on their part is now clearly being realized in the Fraser Valley. We thank them for their vision and know that our university and the valley that we serve will play a major role in helping B.C. forge a successful future.” Chair of the UCFV Board of Governors Rob Nicklom is equally exuberant. “The Board is ecstatic about this announcement. We made a great case for university status and the provincial government has got the message and listened to our communities. They've given us the go ahead to keep doing what we've been doing -- building a university that's responsive to the needs of the Fraser Valley. Now we'll have the name and credibility to go with our accomplishments. ” Bassford notes that university status will bring many benefits to UCFV and its communities. “Our students’ degrees will be gain more credibility, and our ability to recruit faculty will be strengthened significantly. As we recruit students locally, nationally, and internationally, we won’t be weighed down by the millstone of a confusing name,” he said. “Our ability to seek charitable gifts will be enhanced, which will allow us to offer more scholarships and bursaries, and to develop the buildings and other capital investments that we need to grow as a university. “The economic spin-offs to the Fraser Valley will be enormous,” he added. “As our mayors have been saying all along, one of the first questions companies and professionals ask when thinking about moving here is whether there is a university. Now we can answer with an emphatic yes!” Amendments to B.C.’s University Act will be required to enable the establishment of special purpose, teaching universities and officially activate UCFV’s new status. While the date of these amendments is not yet known, UCFV is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for students.
Source: University College of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia
April 16, 2008
Loyalist College: New University Agreements Lead to Expanded Opportunities
Loyalist College is pleased to announce that new articulation agreements have been signed with Davenport University in Michigan, Trent University in Peterborough and Griffith University in Australia. The agreements enable Loyalist graduates to transfer their college diploma credits toward a university degree. “Signing these articulation partnership agreements opens a range of exciting opportunities for Loyalist College students and graduates,” said Loyalist President, Maureen Piercy. “Davenport, Trent and Griffith have long and well-respected traditions of offering quality degree programs. We feel that there is a very good fit between the institutions and our programs, in particular our business, media and childhood education programs.” Loyalist’s agreement with Davenport University makes it possible for graduates with a two or three-year Business diploma to complete a Bachelor’s degree on-line. Many graduates with a three-year diploma will be able to complete their degree with ten Davenport courses. Davenport University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. “As an Ontario leader in offering on-line post-secondary learning opportunities, we are very interested in Davenport's experience and offerings on-line,” added Dan Holland, Dean of Business, Bioscience, Justice Studies and Corporate Training. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our graduates and alumni to pursue a degree, while continuing to maintain their employment. As the global economy and knowledge network continues its rapid expansion, business and industry are looking for employees who embrace the concept of lifelong learning. The opportunity to continue to work in your chosen field while gaining additional knowledge and skills should be of interest to many of our graduates. On the other hand, our agreement with Trent University is the perfect fit for students wishing to continue their studies on a full-time basis and complete their degree within a shorter length of time in a more traditional setting.” The articulation agreement with Trent University provides a seamless option for graduates of Loyalist’s three-year Business Administration, Business Administration - Human Resources Management, Business Administration - Materials Management, or Business Administration - Accounting programs. They will receive advanced standing with ten of their required 20 credits toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The agreement enables students wishing to continue their business studies full-time to complete their degree within two years. Griffith University will recognize graduates of Loyalist’s three-year Animation program by honouring their diploma credits, enabling them to complete their Bachelor of Multimedia in one year, or their Bachelor of Visual Media within two years. Graduates of Loyalist’s Early Childhood Education program will be able to enter year three of Griffith’s Bachelor of Arts (Education), and complete their degree within two years. Graduates of the BA (Education) may be admitted to the one-year Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) which is a professionally recognized teaching qualification. “It is encouraging to see the level of recognition for the program content offered in Loyalist programs,” said Geoffrey Cudmore, Associate Vice-President Academic. “We are very proud that Griffith University realizes our graduates’ potential. Many students are interested in studying in different parts of the world and this agreement lets them build on their current diploma while pursuing their learning internationally.” Loyalist College currently has more than 60 agreements with degree-granting institutions in Canada, the United States and Australia.
Source: Loyalist College, Ontario
April 14, 2008
Memorial University of Newfoundland: Business Students Capture Second Place Finish in International Competition
Four Memorial business students have finished in second place in the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) case competition in Coventry, United Kingdom. Team members Samantha Attwood, Erin Gullage, MaryBeth Hanrigan and Adam Power are all accounting students in Memorial’s bachelor of commerce (co-op) program. Prior to attending the competition the four business students had spent the winter semester studying at Memorial’s Harlow Campus in England. Professor and competition coach Peggy Coady believes that this international experience benefited the students during the competition. “Throughout the competition the students referred to material they had studied in Harlow such as international business law with Professor George Cummins and business ethics with Dr. Bob Sexty,” Prof. Coady said. “This coupled with a strong presentation style led to excellent feedback from the judges.” In round robin play the Memorial team competed against teams from around the world, such as the International Business Academy (Denmark), Leuven School of Business and Economics (Belgium) and the host school, Coventry University. Memorial emerged as victors in the semi-final round against the University of Missouri and faced Helsinki School of Economics in the finals. “I am very proud of our students and their accomplishments. Reaching second place in a competition of NIBS calibre is a testament to their hard work and the quality of the programming we offer in the Faculty of Business,” said Dr. Gary Gorman, dean of the Faculty of Business Administration. The NIBS Case Competition is the oldest undergraduate case competition in the world. Teams are given a business case to analyze, on topics such as banking to low income populations in South Africa or the business model for Airbus, and present their results to a panel of judges. NIBS was established in 1993 to bring together business schools that believe that economic globalization is essential in the evolution of managerial practices. Member institutions work together to promote student and faculty exchanges and interactions, exchange ideas, and set up joint teaching and research programs while sharing mutual recognition of qualifications.
Source: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador
April 11, 2008
Trent University: $3,263,500 in Targeted Funding to Address Basic Repairs
New provincial funding announced for Trent University will result in improvements to on campus accessibility, increased energy efficiency and improvements to aging infrastructure. The $3,263,500 in Facilities Renewal funding was announced today by Jeff Leal, MPP, Peterborough at the Bata Library. “Trent University welcomes the infusion of $200-million in campus renewal across the province,” said Bonnie Patterson, President and Vice-Chancellor. “This significant investment demonstrates that the province and the Premier recognize that investing in university infrastructure is an important priority if we are to provide a quality teaching and research environment for our students. We commend the Premier McGuinty, Minister Milloy and Jeff Leal for their on-going support.” The funding is part of a broader $200-million initiative to improve facilities contained in the March 28 provincial budget. The funds are targeted at capital investments and are not incorporated into the University’s annual operating budget.The announcement was made by Mr. Leal on behalf of the Honourable John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.The provincial investment will be used by the University to address a number of projects: Installation of a new elevator to improve accessibility to the Environmental Sciences and Chemical Sciences Buildings, to comply with provisions of the Accessibility for Ontarians Disabilities Act (2005); Retrofitting of lighting in various buildings including: the Bata Library, Environmental Sciences, parts of the Science Building, the academic areas of Champlain, Lady Eaton and Otonabee Colleges, and Blackburn Hall; Roof replacements for Alumni House, the Library and a portion of the Science Building
The targeted funds are in addition to the $2.2-million in deferred maintenance funding announced by Mr. Leal on January 29. President Patterson notes that facilities renewal at Trent remains an on-going issue. The University has a growing backlog of facilities renewal projects totalling $17.2-million. This backlog covers a range of outstanding facility needs including roof replacements, windows, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, etc.
Source: Trent University, Ontario
April 9, 2008
Durham College KPI Survey Results Continue to Improve
Durham College welcomed the release today of the annual provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results as another affirmation that its commitment to an outstanding post-secondary experience is resonating with students and employers. In particular, the results show that Durham College graduates continue to have a distinct edge in the job market, as 90.7 per cent reported finding employment within six months of graduation. The college's results show an overall trend upwards, with growth in a majority of the benchmark areas examined as part of the surveys, which have been mandated annually by the provincial government since 1998. Colleges are required to collect and report performance data in the areas of graduate satisfaction, student satisfaction, employer satisfaction, graduate employment and graduation rate. "The student experience comes first at Durham College and part of our commitment to living that mission every day is receiving feedback and then using it to help us improve all the programs and services that we provide," said Leah Myers, president of Durham College. "We are extremely pleased to see that our results are continuing to improve overall. I'm especially pleased by our graduate employment rate as it is another reminder that colleges are providing the knowledge, skills and training that ensures students find jobs in today's rapidly changing workplace." Durham's graduate employment rate of 90.7 per cent is up from 90.2 per cent in 2007 and is ahead of the provincial average of 90.5. Not only are Durham College graduates finding work, but they're making an impression with employers. In fact, 95.6 per cent of employers surveyed reported they were very satisfied or satisfied with hiring a Durham College graduate, up from 94.8 per cent in 2007 and above the provincial average of 93.1 per cent. Student satisfaction results also grew over 2007, with 70.8 per cent of Durham College students responding that they were very satisfied or satisfied with the quality of services, up three percentage points from 67.8 per cent and almost in line with the provincial average of 70.9 per cent. When it came to the quality of facilities and resources, 71.9 per cent were very satisfied or satisfied, up from 69.5 per cent and ahead of the province at 71.3 per cent. In particular, students appear to be extremely pleased with the college's 90,000-square-foot expansion to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, which opened in June 2007. When asked about the quality of the recreation/athletics facilities, 81 per cent reported they were very satisfied or satisfied, a staggering 70-per cent increase from the 48 per cent in 2007. Based on KPI results over the past few years, Durham College has continued to introduce a number of new initiatives designed to enhance the student experience. For instance, in 2007 the college increased space for group study, with an additional 10,000 square feet added for student use; expanded its Health Centre to offer wellness services such as a full-service pharmacy, sexual health centre, and chiropractic and massage therapy; and a Student Food Services Committee was established to provide feedback. "Over the coming weeks we will look at this year's results and celebrate our successes and determine where we can get even stronger," said Myers. "The KPI report is an important part of our overall focus on continuous improvement and meeting the needs of all our students so that they can graduate with the skills necessary to meet the demands of today's employers."
Source: Durham College, Ontario
April 3, 2008
Next Major Construction Project Given Green Light at Thompson Rivers University
The next major capital construction project to expand learning resources on the campus of Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops has been given the green light with the announcement today of funding approval from the Ministry of Advanced Education. With a commitment of $18 million from government, the TRU Board of Governors has approved the business plan for funding the balance of the $29.3 million project that will incorporate the new library, the learning commons, and space for Aboriginal programs and services. The TRU Board of Governors has decided that the new facility will be known as The House of Learning. The overall size of the new building is approximately 58,000 sq. ft., providing expanded library, study and learning space that includes a tiered lecture theatre, and various dedicated spaces. It will also be the first TRU facility to be LEED Gold Certified. The new building will provide a significant addition to library and learning space for all students on campus, and also incorporate features and facilities to enhance the learning needs of Aboriginal students. Within the House of Learning, the concept of a learning commons will allow for more student group work and social interaction. With new space for expanding the library collection and student access to information through technology, the project also includes the creation of more space for quiet study and research in the existing library facility. TRU President and Vice-chancellor Roger Barnsley expressed his delight that this much anticipated addition to the academic life of the campus is moving ahead. "Not only will the House of Learning project significantly change and enhance the educational opportunities for students on our Kamloops campus," said Barnsley. "It will mark TRU as a leader as we become the university of choice for environmental sustainability, Aboriginals and First Nations and for student engagement." Ron Olynyk, Chair of the TRU Board of Governors, expressed the Boards' appreciation for the generous support of the Ministry of Advanced Education and the British Columbia government for this important project. Preliminary timelines for the project would plan to see some initial ground work begin later this year on the building site on the campus common, just east of the Campus Activity Centre, with a preliminary target completion date of Winter, 2010.
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