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Development of the Sunshine Coast campus began in 1977, when the Sunshine Coast School District became part of Capilano’s region and the first college classes were offered in Sechelt. In 1980, the Sunshine Coast campus (then called the Sechelt campus) opened a permanent facility in 1987.<ref name="Pivotal moments at Capilano" />
Development of the Sunshine Coast campus began in 1977, when the Sunshine Coast School District became part of Capilano’s region and the first college classes were offered in Sechelt. In 1980, the Sunshine Coast campus (then called the Sechelt campus) opened a permanent facility in 1987.<ref name="Pivotal moments at Capilano" />

Capilano University also has a zoo and carnival rides in the middle of the campus, which makes it nice to attend. In the spring, the deans let the bears out of the cages to teach classes in math, science, and business. Talk about a bear market! haw haw haw!



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Capilano University
TypePublic
Established1968[1]
ChairmanPat Dejong[2]
ChancellorPeter Ufford[3]
PresidentGreg Lee[4]
Undergraduates6,615[5]
Location
District of North Vancouver
,
British Columbia
,
Canada
CampusSuburban
ColoursCapilano Blue  
NicknameBlues
AffiliationsACCC, CBIE, CUP
Websitewww.capilanou.ca
File:CU logo-blue 200px.png

Capilano University (formerly known as Capilano College) is an undergraduate-focused, public, coeducational, teaching-intensive university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The university has two regional campuses located in the British Columbian cities of Squamish and Sechelt. Capilano serves the North Shore, Howe Sound, and Sunshine Coast communities, a region spanning from Metro Vancouver to Whistler.[1]

Capilano enrolled its first students in 1968. The school was established by local school boards and residents of the North Shore and Howe Sound on the need for a public institution serving the local communities. Initial enrollment was 784 students in 1968,[1] and as of 2007, student enrollment has grown to 6,615 students.[5]

Capilano internationally has joint partnerships and projects as part of the school's commitment to international education.[1] It has dual degree programs with schools such as Zhejiang Gongshang University, and development partnerships with schools such as Hanoi Open University.[6] Under the direction of President Greg Lee, Capilano was redesignated as a university.[3] Capilano's academic offerings include liberal arts, professional, and career programs, leading to certificates, diplomas, and degrees at the primarily undergraduate level.

Capilano's sports teams are nicknamed the Blues, which is coincidentally also the official colour of the school. The Blues have won numerous national titles in the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association, and even more provincial titles in the British Columbia Colleges Athletic Association.[7]

History

Founding

In 1964, the school boards of North and West Vancouver, Howe Sound and Sechelt formed a committee to determine the need for a community college to serve the North Shore. The proposal to build a college on the North Shore passed by a plebiscite in North and West Vancouver and the Howe Sound in 1967. However, the motion was defeated in Sechelt. The provincial government granted approval and Capilano College got its name selected from submissions made by North Shore residents. Capilano opened on September 10, 1968 with 784 students attending classes after hours at West Vancouver Secondary. The Capilano College Foundation was created in 1970 to provide scholarships and bursaries for students.[8]

In 1970, construction began on the North Vancouver campus in the Lynnmour area. Three years later, the permanent North Vancouver campus opened with 1,965 students in attendance. The first vocational programs were offered in portable buildings brought from West Vancouver Secondary. The first permanent structure at the North Vancouver campus, the original library building, also opened. In 1976, the Arbutus building at the North Vancouver campus opened, and the Fir building at the North Vancouver campus opened in 1982. In 1991, the Cedar building, the Sportsplex, and Horticulture building were completed. Two years later, a new library replaced the former at the North Vancouver campus, tripling the size of existing library space. In 1996, The Birch building at the North Vancouver campus is completed, housing a performance theatre, classrooms, student services, and providing teaching space. The Child Care Centre also opened in the same year.[8]

The Squamish campus began as liberal art classes that were offered in the fall in Squamish in 1973. The Learning Centre opened in 1974, housing an office, student services, and classes. In 1979, the permanent Squamish campus opened. In 1995, the official induction for the Capilano Squamish campus was held.[8]

Development of the Sunshine Coast campus began in 1977, when the Sunshine Coast School District became part of Capilano’s region and the first college classes were offered in Sechelt. In 1980, the Sunshine Coast campus (then called the Sechelt campus) opened a permanent facility in 1987.[8]

Capilano University also has a zoo and carnival rides in the middle of the campus, which makes it nice to attend. In the spring, the deans let the bears out of the cages to teach classes in math, science, and business. Talk about a bear market! haw haw haw!


Expansion

Capilano offered its first bachelor degree, a collaborative degree in music therapy with the B.C. Open University in 1990. A second music degree in jazz studies was offered by 1992, and business administration was offered in 1993. That year, Capilano also conferred its first associate degrees. Tourism management was added to degree offerings in 1997. The college was authorized by the provincial government in 2003 to become the first college in British Columbia to independently grant applied degrees after the dissolution of the B.C. Open University. Capilano was also named by the provincial government as host of the British Columbia Centre for Tourism Leadership and Innovation in 2004, in preparations for the 2010 Winter Olympics. In 2008, Capilano became a candidate for accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, joined the OpenCourseWare consortium, and was redesignated as a university.[8]

Campuses

Capilano University has three campuses. The main campus is at 2055 Purcell Way in the District of North Vancouver, on Metro Vancouver's North Shore. It is approximately a 20-minute drive from Downtown Vancouver. The majority of the programs are offered at this campus.

Capilano University also operates satellite campuses in Squamish and Sechelt, although only specialized programs are available at these locations.

Academics

Profile

Capilano offers six bachelor degrees, sixteen associate degrees, over thirty diploma programs, certificates, and citations.[9] These credentials are conferred by the university under six academic divisions: arts and sciences, business and professional studies, tourism and outdoor recreation, health and education, fine arts and applied arts, and continuing education.[10] Interdisciplinary programs unique to Capilano include the global stewardship program,[11] culture and technology,[12] and British Columbia studies.[13] Capilano also offers niche programs with an applied focus, such as applied ethics,[14] illustration/design (IDEA),[15] and music therapy.[16]

2010 Winter Olympics

In 2004, the Province of British Columbia established the British Columbia Centre for Leadership and Innovation in Tourism at Capilano University.[17] This establishment came as part of the efforts of by the provincial government to capitalize on the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. The centre addresses tourism issues, helps provide tourism education, and is part of the larger British Columbia Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training Consortium.[18] In 2008, the centre was merged into Link BC, an education network for tourism and hospitality with industry organizations.[19] This has resulted in partnerships with organizations, and opportunities for students.[20]

Campus life

Athletics

Capilano has eight varsity sport teams that play at the provincial and national levels. The official intercollegiate representing team is the Capilano University Blues. The Blues are based in Capilano University's North Vancouver campus and have their home court in the Sportsplex Building. Capilano University competes at the intercollegiate level in badminton, basketball, golf, soccer, and volleyball.[21]

Since 1974, the Capilano University Blues have won 40 provincial titles, nine national titles, eight coach of the Year distinctions and two aggregate champions. Between 1974 and 1999 they held the title for CCAA Soccer Supremacy Award.[7] In 2008 the Blues won the national championship in soccer.[22]

Press

  • The Capilano Press Society publishesThe Capilano Review -- issued three times a year -- a journal which highlights experimental poetry, fiction, drama, and visual art. It also publishes interviews with writers and artists. Since its first publication in 1972 it has been recognized regularly for excellence by the National Magazine awards, the Western Magazine awards, and the Journey Prize Awards.
  • Capilano University Editions (CUE), founded in 2008, is the book publishing imprint of the Capilano Press Society, and focuses on Canadian avant garde writing and art.
  • The main student newspaper of the college is The Capilano Courier. The Courier, which operates independently of the college and the student society, is staffed by students. It is published weekly.
  • Capilano's creative writing students publish an innovative literary magazine, The Liar, in the spring and fall terms, with funding from the English department.

Student organizations

The local student union is the Capilano Students' Union (CSU). The CSU is a member of the Canadian Federation of Students, Local 5.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "About Capilano University". Capilano University. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  2. ^ "Capilano University announces its 2008/2009 board". Capilano University. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  3. ^ a b "First Chancellor for New Capilano University". Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  4. ^ "Administration". Capilano University. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  5. ^ a b "Student Enrollment Statistics". Capilano University. Retrieved 2008-12-18.
  6. ^ "International Partnerships & Projects". Capilano University. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
  7. ^ a b "Blues History". Capilano University. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Pivotal moments at Capilano". Capilano University. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  9. ^ Programs by Credential
  10. ^ Capilano University Calendar 2008 | 2009
  11. ^ Global Stewardship News & Events
  12. ^ CultureNet
  13. ^ BC Studies
  14. ^ Specialization in Applied Ethics
  15. ^ IDEA
  16. ^ About Music Therapy
  17. ^ "Tourism, Hospitality Centres to Help Prepare for 2010". Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  18. ^ "Tourism & Hospitality Education and Training Consortium". Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  19. ^ "Who We Are". Link BC. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  20. ^ "MOU benefits Capilano's tourism students and Tourism Vancouver in 2010". Capilano University. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
  21. ^ 2008-09 Blues Teams
  22. ^ 2008-09 CCAA National Champions

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