Adult Basic Education &
Centre for Continuing Studies
Education for your life
Statistical Profile –
College Regional 8:
Malaspina
% of Population 20+ With a University Degree 2006
40.3%
35.5%
28.9%
24.1%
16.2%
BC Average
Malaspina
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/col/college_8.pdf
Camosun
Capilano
Vancouver
25-54 Year Olds Without Post-Secondary Credentials
41.7%
37.2%
32.4%
28.1%
BC Average
Malaspina
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/col/college_8.pdf
Douglas
Vancouver
26.7%
Capilano
18 Year Olds Who Did Not Graduate Av 2007/082008/09
33.9%
29.8%
26.3%
25.0%
18.9%
Malaspina
BC Average
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/col/college_8.pdf
Douglas
Selkirk
Cailano
Community Relationship Building
CCS has extensive relationships with
business and professional sectors.
CCS and CAP have established strong
relationships with First Nations in our
region.
For many community members, CCS may
be the face of VIU.
Community Engagement
Support to community economic development through:
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Training for jobs.
Professional development.
Contract training services
ABE - grade 12 completion.
Continuum of lifelong learning opportunities.
Access & Diversity
 CCS and CAP programming is delivered at
all VIU campuses/sites, online programs,
and delivery “in community”.
First Nations Students
Aboriginal Identity - 2006
6.6%
4.8%
Malaspina
BC Average
2.0%
1.9%
1.8%
Vancouver
Douglas
Kwantlen
Expanding access and success for First Nations students is a
stated Ministry and Institutional priority.
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/sep/col/college_8.pdf
Community-Based Program Delivery
At all Four VIU Sites
Centre for Continuing Studies
 Our mission is to facilitate lifelong learning by:
 Developing, delivering and supporting educational
programming that is relevant, of high quality, accessible,
responsive, innovative, and adds value to community,
students and the institution.
 Building relationships with communities throughout
our regions.
 Contributing to community/regional economic and social
development.
 Generating new resources that can be used to support further
University initiatives.
Student Success Stories
Kim lost her job when a local mill shut down.
She is thrilled to be working in the health care
field. (Sterile Supply Technician
Graduate, VIU 2009)
We prepare students for the critical role of
hospital unit coordination. (2010 Graduate on
practicum at Cowichan District Hospital)
Planting seeds for future students
Grandkids
University
CCS and Community Engagement
Where CCS students
are from
Extensive network of relationships
New Faller
Training
A partnership
between VIU,
and
The BC Forest
Safety Council
Letters of support
Focus on First Nations Learners
A preparatory program and
partnership between VIU,
CSETS, House of Friendship
and Cowichan Tribes
All 17 graduates
enrolled in VIU Trades
programs
VIU FTE Enrolment Reports for CCS
Activity
09/10
08/09
655.1
540.43
486.24
395.19
132.46
107.94
36.4
Skills FTE
Certificates
37.3
Diplomas
TOTAL
Career & Academic Preparation
Includes:
 Adult Basic Education: High School equivalent courses in
English, Math, Sciences and Computer skills
 Literacy: Math and English courses for students who are
entering at a fundamental skills level. Volunteer Tutor
Program, providing training to volunteer literacy tutors,
and matching and supporting tutor/learner pairs.
 Access Programs: Employment and Life Skills programs
for persons with disabilities and barriers to learning.
VIU FTE Enrolment Reports for CAP
09/10
08/09
933.22
848.76
841.87
751.68
38.27
50.87
Aboriginal Bridging
46.19
39.32
Access Programs
ABE
TOTALS
Started in Adult Basic Education
Sophie Lee enrolled in VIU’s nursing degree
after completing ABE courses.
Dr. Tanya Griffiths credits her ABE experience at
the Cowichan Campus for encouraging her to
pursue a career in science.
After completing her Biology degree at VIU, she
completed her PhD at UBC.
Adult Basic
Education
Ryan Glover enrolled
in ABE without a place
to live, recovering from
a meth addiction.
Now, clean for 5 years,
Ryan is helping people
on the street turn their
lives around through
education.
Adult Basic
Education
Three generations of
students study at VIU –
TJ Bickerton, (ABE)
Mom
Deb Bickerton, (ABE)
Grandma
Irene Kopec
Access Program – Success Stories
Ivan at White Spot in
Qualicum
Brady at Tim Horton’s
Learning
about
Literacy
New
Volunteer
Tutors