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Becoming a university: The shifting landscape of postsecondary education in BC

Wednesday, November 19, 5-6:30pm
Green College - Coach House

Earlier this year, the government of British Columbia granted unviersity-colleges the new status of regional universities. Robert Fleming, Associate VP Academic, of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, will provide an overview of the changing landscape of university-colleges and elaborate on postsecondary policy shifts at the provincial level.

Kwantlen President David Atkinson will discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition from Kwantlen University-College to Kwantlen Polytechnic University. The audience have a chance to discuss the implications of these changes on postsecondary education in BC.

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Rita Irwin receives Killam Award for Mentorship

Rita Irwin, Professor of Art Education in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring for her sustained mentorship of numerous graduate students over many years. Rita will be presented with the award at the UBC Fall Congregation Ceremony on November 20th at 3:00 p.m. at 2008.

Wayne Ross receives Critics Choice Award

Congratulations to Professor Wayne Ross on receiving a Critics Choice Award from the American Educational Studies Association for his and R. Gibson's book "Neoliberalism and Education Reform" published in 2007 by Hampton Press.

Dr. Bryan Clarke Passes Away

Dr. Bryan Clarke, Professor Emeritus and former Head of the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, passed away on September 19th. Dr. Clarke established the first Canadian university-based preparation program for teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing and received a Master Teacher Award from UBC in 1972.

Pat Mirenda Now Fellow of International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

The Department of Educational and Counselling Pyschology's Pat Mirenda was made Fellow of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) in August 2008. The award honours members who have "made outstanding contributions to ISAAC through (a) scientific and/or practical contributions, (b) leadership within the field of augmentative and alternative communication, and (c) their dedication to the affairs of ISAAC.

Tom Sork Makes Hall of Fame

Thomas Sork, professor of adult education and associate dean of External Programs and Learning Technologies, is one of seven educators being inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame.

Richard Young Honoured by National Career Development Association

Education and Counselling Psychology's Richard Young has won the National Career Development Association Awards' Outstanding Career Development Quarterly Contribution Award. Young shares this honour with co-authors Sheila K. Marshall and Ladislav Valach.

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A third of soldiers return from Afghanistan and other war zones traumatized. Dr. Marv Westwood's counselling work helps returning soldiers transition to civilian life.

The Royal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon Command presented a $47,264 cheque at the Donor Wine and Cheese Reception Nov. 6th in recognition of Dr. Westwood. Westwood is also profiled in November's UBC Reports and the Vancouver Sun for Remembrance Day.