Universities and Colleges
Ralph sponsored a private bill creating Sea-to-Sky University and assisted Capilano College to get degree-granting powers and recognition as a provincial centre of excellence.
New at Capilano College
Capilano College receives expanded degree-granting authority - For more than a decade, Capilano College has offered applied degrees in Business Administration, Tourism Management, Jazz Studies and Music Therapy. On May 16, the B.C. government announced that the degrees, formerly awarded in partnership with the B.C. Open University, will be granted independently by Capilano College.
About Capilano College
Capilano College's main campus is in North Vancouver, nestled in a natural environment on the slopes of the North Shore and only a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The beauty of the campus and the quality of education attract students from around the world. The College also has regional campuses in Squamish and Sechelt that serve the communities of Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast.
Capilano College provides a solid academic foundation and is committed to developing new and innovative programs in response to market demand. It offers a complete range of preparatory courses, university transfer courses, business and management studies, creative and applied arts programs, health and human services programs, plus a range of services in support of student learning and success. Credentials awarded include associate degrees, degrees in partnership with B.C.'s Open University, post-baccalaureate diplomas, advanced diplomas, diplomas, certificates and statements of completion. At Capilano College, students are comfortable, challenged, and find the individual attention that can make a difference to their achievements.
Sea to Sky University Project Gains Momentum
With introduction to the Legislature of a private members' bill by Ralph Sultan, the Sea to Sky University project gained momentum in May.
The Sea to Sky University Bill enables degree-granting by this proposed new private university. Under the leadership of David Strangway, former president of UBC, the project has obtained a suitable site in Squamish, prepared a feasible financial plan, made progress in detailing its proposed liberal arts program, and has gained considerable favourable media commentary.
Current plans call for students to arrive in 2006. SSU's modular instruction plan encourages each student to focus entirely on one subject at a time, for several weeks before moving on to the next subject. Such a schedule gives greater flexibility in attracting outstanding faculty from other institutions. Operating without the traditional summer break, it will be possible for a student to complete his or her undergraduate degree requirements in less than 2-1/2 years.
Students are to be attracted on a 50-50 basis from North American versus International sources. The curriculum will stress a global point of view.
