Institutional Closures and Sanctions
Lansbridge University – closed on May 1, 2007
(Term of consent: June 1, 2005 to May 1, 2007)
Student Inquiries
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development required Lansbridge University to refund unearned tuition directly to students for financial obligations exceeding May 1, 2007. Inquiries regarding unpaid tuition refunds or other concerns following the closure of Lansbridge University should be directed to the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development at (250) 387-6166 or PSQ@gov.bc.ca.
Student Transcripts
An alternative records keeper has assumed the responsibility of maintaining official transcript records from Lansbridge University (B.C.). Former students can request official Lansbridge University (B.C.) transcripts from CUBE Global Storage Ltd. as follows:
CUBE Global Storage Ltd.
PO Box 1261
Victoria, BC V8W 2T6
Tel: 250 727-9811
Toll Free: 1 800 661-0272
Fax: 250 479-5716
Email: info@cubeglobalstorage.com
On June 1, 2005, minister’s consent was granted to Lansbridge University for a period of five years to use the word “university,” and to offer two degree programs: a bachelor of business administration and a master's of business administration.
On October 30, 2006, the minister, exercising authority under section 6 of the Degree Authorization Act, appointed an inspector to conduct an inspection of LUC Education (B.C.) Inc. (“Lansbridge University”) for the purposes of determining:
- whether it was appropriate to suspend or revoke or change the terms and conditions attached to the consents given to Lansbridge University on June 1, 2005; and,
- whether Lansbridge University failed to comply with the DAA, the regulations to that Act, or with the terms and conditions attached to the consents.
Independent inspector’s report  [3.76 mb]
On February 8, 2007, the Minister of Advanced Education amended the terms and conditions of consent for Lansbridge University under the DAA as follows:
- the consent period was changed to end on May 1, 2007;
- Lansbridge University would not enrol any new students in the interim period;
- Lansbridge University would immediately provide in writing notification to students of the closure date, and would immediately post this information in a prominent location on its website;
- Lansbridge University would immediately refund tuition paid by students for financial obligations exceeding May 1, 2007;
- Lansbridge University would work with students to facilitate transfer arrangements to other post-secondary institutions for those students who would not have completed their program by May 1, 2007; and,
- Lansbridge University was to provide a report on the progress of compliance with the additional terms by February 14, 2007 and failure to do so could result in further amendments to the terms and conditions attached to the consents.
News release
Minister’s letter [205 kb]
On February 26, 2007, the Minister of Advanced Education appointed a Student Liaison Officer to help Lansbridge University students with transfer arrangements to other post secondary institutions.
On May 1, 2007, the term of consent ended and Lansbridge University no longer has authority to operate in British Columbia.
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