September 29, 2005 Source: University of British Columbia:
http://www.unbc.ca/releases/2005/09_29visioning.html Northeast Residents Asked to Provide Input on UNBC Academic Programming The University of Northern British Columbia will be holding two public sessions in the Peace River region to gather input from local residents on UNBC's academic programming and priorities for the future. The Academic Visioning Initiative is being led by the University's Vice President Academic and Provost, Dr. Howard Brunt. "The purpose is to take stock of where we are, and – more importantly – identify where we're headed in terms of our academic mission," says Dr. Brunt. "Since UNBC first began offering courses in the early 1990s, we have expanded to the point where we now offer about 60 degrees. What should be our priorities for the future? What can we do really well that will be useful to northern communities and make us a centre of excellence in the country? I'd like to hear how residents of the Northeast might answer these questions." Two public sessions are planned: Fort St. John – Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7pm, Room 183 (UNBC Classroom) at Northern Lights College Dawson Creek – Thursday, Oct. 6, 7pm, Boardroom at Northern Lights College Currently in the region, UNBC offers the Master of Education and Bachelor of Social Work degrees. In addition, there are courses provided in History, English, Environmental Planning and Geography, as well as some offerings from the University's Continuing Studies program. While UNBC has a regional campus in Fort St. John in space that it shares with the College, the University is currently working with the City to develop a proposal for a free-standing campus. Contact:
Betty Powers, Peace River - Liard Regional Campus - 250.787.6220
or Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC - 250.960.5622
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