THE STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY 2008/09
Vancouver Island University Creating an environment for sustainable growth on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast
Presented by Dr. Ralph Nilson, President and Vice-Chancellor VIU, committed to students and communities for 73 years 1936 – classes start in Jack Macready’s garage in Nanaimo (Jack Macready later appointed as the first school Principal hired from 38 – 59) 1938 – Dominion Training School established 1946 – Nanaimo Vocational Trades School 1951 - Classes started in Cowichan 1969 - Malaspina College 1974 - Powell River campus 1976 - Classes started in Parksville 1989 - Malaspina University-College 1996 - Milner Gardens 1998 – G.R Paine Centre 2001 – New PQ Centre opens 2009 -VIU established VIU - Operating Centres Nanaimo Main campus Foundation Office High School Timberland site - HEO Cowichan Powell River Parksville Milner Gardens Deep Bay Paine Centre 2008 – 2009 Highlights Name change Gathering Place University designation Release of the Journey – Alumni Chancellor – elected Magazine National Chief Deep Bay Field Station VIU moved to “bi-cameral system” - Senate and BOG Sturgeon Centre Long term Master Plan Sturgeon Conference announced for Nanaimo Cowichan Campus Master in Education started Powell River – Trades Centre New scholarship program 10th Triennial International Increased enrolments up 7.8 % Child and Youth Global reach - 11 million new Conference announced hits to VIU’s website 2008 – 2009 Student Profile
19,856 total individual students (or 8091 FTE) 17,681 from BC 928 from other provinces Of these Canadian students 1599 are aboriginal 1247 international Top ten countries; China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, Saudia Arabia, Turkey, Morocco, Hong Kong, Mexico 2008-09 Student Profile: British Columbia (Based on student address)
Tier Grouping of Postal Code Forward Sorting Areas 1 Mid & North Vancouver Island & Mainland Coast 2 Rural & South Vancouver Island & Mainland Coast 3 All remaining areas in BC Program Profile Developmental – 16% Certificates - 6% Trades and Apprenticeship – 17% Diplomas – 10% Degrees – 43% Post-Graduate – 3% Non-Credential Continuing Education – 3% Contract Training – 2% Elder College – over 800 members
Adding Value
VIU is adding value to communities in the areas of: Aboriginal Engagement Cultural Enrichment Economic Development Environmental Protection Labour Market Development Research Excellence, and Social Development Knowledge Creation Aboriginal Engagement
Chancellor – Shawn Atleo Aboriginal Service Plan Elder Advisors The Gathering Place Learning Partnerships Aboriginal Programs University Bridging Program Teachers Education Program Bachelor of Arts, major/minor in First Nations Studies Child and Youth Care First Nations Forestry Bridging Program 18-24s shrinking (BC)
Source: BC Stats Aboriginal Population Growing
35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 Powell BC RDN ACRD CVRD River average Cowichan band:47% increase; 1201 to 1768 Source: BC Stats Cultural Enrichment: VIU is adding a rich and diverse layer of cultural access to the citizens of our region Book Festivals & Lectures Celebrations and Feasts Canadian Letters and Images Film Symposiums & Festivals Poetry Festival Chinese-Canadian History Project Music of the World Concerts Summer Jazz Academy Field Schools Diversity of our student profile Multicultural Days Milner Gardens Events Home Stay program Social Development Adult Basic Education at all campuses VIU is involved in initiatives that improve the capacity of society Parksville Tutoring Program at large Elder College Literacy Support Health and Human Service Programming Oceanside Healthy Aging Initiative Philosophers Café Urban Issues Film Festival Youth Skills Link Clemente program Economic Development Activity VIU is injecting thousands of dollars Student spending; rent, food, gas, into the local market place through shopping, restaurants operational spending VIU’s work in communities; Developing a skilled pool of workers Aquaponics Project VIU’s 2000 plus employees spend and BC Chair in Tourism volunteer in their communities Sustainability Our campuses host athletic, cultural Centre for Shellfish Research and other community events Certificate in Community Leadership Institute for Coastal Research Marketing – VIU’s marketing efforts attract students, citizens and investment to the region These are only a few of the hundreds of initiatives and ways VIU is contributing to the economies of the region Environmental Sustainability Aqua Port VIU is committed to exploring Biosolids Forest Fertilization new ways of teaching and Project operating that ensure the protection of our environment Brant Geese Patrol and our communities Climate wake up call Chase River Assessment Project Ghana Canada Project Nanaimo Land Trust Nile Creek Project Rockfish Bycatch Operational Sustainability practices (Energy Manager, Leeds certification) Water Resources Mapping Project Labour Market VIU provides skilled human capital to meet current and future workforce needs By 2013, 70% of all new jobs will require a post-secondary education * BC will experience slower economic growth in 2009 and 2010 than in previous years * The impact of world events on the local economy will be more severe in smaller communities – particularly where the economy is dominated by single industries By 2015 the domestic population of BC, with post-secondary training will meet only half of the needed skilled and educated labour in the province* Aboriginal people will play a key role in addressing the labour and skill shortage
*Source: Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development: 2009/10 – 2011/12 Service Plan Research Excellence VIU’s research efforts are Research Chair in Coastal attracting attention nationally Resource Management and internationally. Research Carnegie Academy for provides a powerful catalyst for Scholarship in Teaching and learners and communities to Learning grow innovation. International Centre for Sturgeon Studies Centre for Shellfish Research Heritage Research Group Fear and Anxiety Lab …..many others Research Highlights
Research Grants 07/08 Federal $1,500,000 | Provincial $1,000,000 Other $1,100,000 Student Research Highlights: $425,704 - to students for research awards and salaries 165 students hired as a result of research activities at VIU 50 students -received research scholarships, awards & internships “VIU will remain focused on teaching, learning and service to the community. Faculty and 2 students granted NSERC students are involved in research and other 868 awards, totaling $522,855 were forms of scholarship and professional activity awarded in the 2008/09 fiscal year because they sharpen that focus." From the Research Scholarship Working Group Report $ values approximate
VIU Funding Profile VIU, relies on multiple sources of funding to support and sustain our students and our operation SOURCES OF REVENUE 2008 / 2009 Amortization of Deferred Capital Contributions 4% Contracts 5% Other 2% Continuing / Community Education 1%
Ancillary Services 7% Research Grants 2% Ministry of Advanced Education PROVINCIAL 43% Tuition: International Fees 49% 9%
Tuition Fees and Mandatory Fees 21% Annual Capital Allowance 1%
Industry Training Authority 5% Dollars and Percent Revenue from Province % of funding has gone down while dollars invested has gone up 90.0
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Future Initiatives
Campus Master Plan Cowichan Campus to open by summer 2011 Trades Facility – Powell River Deep Bay Field Station – to open fall of 2010 International Sturgeon Centre Gathering Place Increase our focus on applied research The pace of change at VIU is not Partnerships with Aboriginal Peoples about to slow down VIU will continue to be involved in Economic Development initiatives Long Term Vision To grow our position as; A centre of excellence for teaching and learning with a strong focus towards student success A centre of international respected research A provider of high quality graduates who are in demand A major contributor to Vancouver Island culture, economy and knowledge base An institution that values a diverse range of training and education An institution that offers an enriched and intellectually stimulating environment for students and employees A university that provides access to all A leader in environmental sustainability A valuable community asset