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Five New B.C. Universities
April 29, 2008
Changes to the University Act on April 29 will pave the way for five new B.C. universities that will give students greater access to university degree programs. Designations will include the University of the Fraser Valley, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Vancouver Island University, Capilano University and Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
From left to right: Michael de Jong, Abbotsford-Mount Lehman MLA and Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation; Rob Niccole, board chair of the University College of the Fraser Valley; UCFV student Mario Menisci; UCFV president Skip Bassford; Minister of Advanced Education Murray Coell; and Premier Gordon Campbell. [News Release]
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