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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Memorandum
To: Ron Heath
Registrar /Secretary of Senate
Re: Senate Committee on Continuing
Studies - 1994-95 Annual Report
From:
Jack Blaney, Chair
Senate Committee on
Continuing Studies
Date:
February 14, 1996
As you requested, I am forwarding for submission to Senate a written
summary of the 1994-95 Annual Report from the Senate Committee
Continuing Studies.
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Senate Committee on Continuing Studies
ANNUAL REPORT ?
May 1, 1994-April 30, 1995
This report describes actions of the Senate Committee on Continuing Studies, the
activities of the extension credit and distance education programs, and highlights
several areas of program development by Faculties, departments and schools at
Simon Fraser University.
Actions of the Senate Committee on Continuing Studies
Credit-Free Program Approval
The SCCS approved and forwarded to SCAP a proposal for a Non-Credit Post-
Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Employment Communication Skills. This
program was approved by Senate on January 9, 1995
Reports
Mark Selman, Director of the Extension Credit Program, reported on a proposal
for an undergraduate degree program for CP Rail employees who had some
post-secondary education but no degree and who wanted to complete their
degrees. The program would be funded completely by CP Rail. Courses would
encompass communication, critical thinking, social/ economic contexts and team
building. Note: Subsequent to this report period, BC Hydro joined the project,
sharing equally with CP Rail the program's 34 available seats.
Statistics
Detailed statistical information on all extension credit programs and credit-free
programs is available through the Office of Analytical Studies.
Extension Credit Courses and Enrollments
Extension credit programs include the Burnaby Campus Evening Program
(including Intersession and Summer Session), SF0 at Harbour Centre
undergraduate programs, the Faculty of Education off-campus programs, the
SCES/SFIJ Program, Centre for Distance Education courses, and the Senior
Citizens Program, as well as the various certificate and diploma programs. In the
period covered by this report, 1050 credit courses were offered through these
programs, with a total of 31,268 enrollees. Enrollments in these programs
accounted for 27.4% of the total undergraduate annualized FTE for the
University in 1994-95.
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Compared to 1993-94, there was an increase of 10.06% in the total number of
courses offered through Extension Credit (from 954 in 1993-94 to 1050 in 1994-
95)and an 8.48% increase in the total number of enrollees during 1994-95 (from
28,823 to 31,268 enrollees).
One hundred and thirteen undergraduate courses were available by distance
education during 1994-95, an addition of rune compared to last year. The total
number of offerings was 247, an increase of 24 (10%) from 1993-94. The total
number of enrollees in distance education courses was 11,127, an increase of 13%.
Distance Education
Two hundred and forty-five hours of video programs were broadcast on the
Knowledge Network in support of 70 distance education course offerings in the
period covered by this report.
Funding was received from the MSLT Innovation Fund to design multimedia
components in four distance education courses in each of Business
Administration, Criminology, Kinesiology and Psychology to facilitate a blended
approach which combines independent study with concentrated periods of
classroom instruction.
Funding was received from CIDA for a two year project in partnership with the
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University of Havana on Ecotourism and Small Business. This project will adapt
and implement an ecotourism and small business program aimed at
entrepreneurs, using the 'train the trainers' approach.
Program Awards
In
a competition among universities across Canada, two SF0 programs received
top national Awards of Distinction from the Canadian Association for University
Continuing Education: the SF0 Labour Program's Summer Institute for Union
Women and the David Lam Centre for International Communication program
titled "Bunka No Kizama".
Credit-Free Programs
Credit-free program initiatives during the year included:
Immersion Basic Japanese and Cross-Cultural Communication for the Wood
Products Industry
A specially designed program to introduce Japan and interaction with the
Japanese to Canadian forest industry firms whose main interest is selling wood
products in the Japanese market.
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Internet Program
A series
of courses designed.to
help explore this new world. Courses included
Introduction to the Internet, Communicating on the Internet, and an Internet
Workshop for Writers and Publishers.
Executive Management Development Program
The Faculty of Business Administration's new Executive Management
Development Program provides an opportunity for executives and managers
from all sectors to improve their effectiveness, increase their
knowledge and
develop new perspectives while building on their existing business skills.
Getting the Missing Fish Story Straight
In
the fall of 1994 the Faculty of Science initiated a new science programming
area in Continuing Studies. Its first program, held in March '95, was a highly
successful landmark meeting of scientists and industry experts in a public forum
to present findings and exchange opinions on the management and sustainability
of B.C.s fishing industry. The meeting has led to a series of public forums
focusing on fisheries-related issues in partnership with nine local coastal
communities, a substantive briefing book for participants, and a Rogers Cable
series. The forums will conclude with a meeting of community representatives in
April '96 in Vancouver to prepare a report identifying avenues for better
community involvement in the management of fishery
resources.
Stepping Out: Co-op Career Preparation Program
Offered twice annually since the
fall of 1992, this program continues to enroll an
average of
100 undergraduates in each session.
David See-Chai Lam Centre for International Communication
The Centre's East Asian languages and cross-cultural communication programs,
its business culture workshops, and its special community events continue to
grow in number. During this report period, the Centre developed and offered 88
programs to 1238
enrollees.
Seminar Series on Community
The Graduate Liberal Studies Program's subscription seminar series focusing on
"community", which began in the fall of 1991 on the topic "In Search of
Community", continued its success with three series of twelve seminars and 379
participants. The 94/95 topics of "Ethics and Community" and "Habermas,
Community and the Public Sphere" Parts I and II, followed "Nationalism,
Ethnicity and Community" (fall1993) and "Nature and Human Community"
Parts I and
II
(spring 93 and fall 92).
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Conferences
During the reporting period, University Faculties, schools and departments
sponsored 19 conferences, involving 2,582 participants.
Conference topics ranged from
Healing and the Creative Arts,
sponsored by the
Gerontology Research Centre and the Dean of Applied Science,
The International
Ginseng Conference,
sponsored by the Department of Geography,
Memories
of
Sexual Abuse: Scientific, Clinical and Legal Issues,
sponsored by the Department of
Psychology,
Geeorge Woodcock: Man of Letters
sponsored by the Department of
English.
Simon Fraser also hosted the annual Canadian Association for University
Continuing Education and Canadian Association for Distance Education
conferences.
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON CONTINUING STUDIES
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ANNUAL REPORT MAY 1
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1994 - APRIL 30,
1995
Undergraduate Extension Credit Courses
This report
includes course and enrollment data for programs offered by Faculties,
departments, schools and centres through extension credit. Included are the Burnaby
Campus Evening (CE) program (which includes the Intersession (IS) and Summer
Session (SS) programs), SFU at Harbour Centre (HC), Centre for Distance Education
courses (CDE), Faculty of Education off campus programs (ED/OC), the SCES/SFU
Program (NEP), and the Senior Citizens Program (SR), as well as the various Certificate
and Diploma programs. In the period covered by this report, 1050 credit courses were
offered through these programs, with a total of 31,268 course enrollees. Enrollments in
these programs accounted for 27.4% of the total undergraduate annualized FTE for the
University in 1994-95.
Compared to 1993-94, there was an increase of 10.06% in the total number of courses
offered through Extension Credit (from 954 in 1993-94 to 1050 in 1994-95) and an
8.48% increase in the total number of enrollees during 1994-95 (from 28,823 to 31,268
enrollees). One hundred and thirteen undergraduate courses were available via distance
education during 1994-95, an addition of nine compared to last year. The total number of
offerings of these courses was 247 an increase of 24 from 1993-94. The total number of
enrollees in distance education courses was 11,127, an increase of 13% relative to
1993-94.
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Table 2 lists the number of students enrolled in Certificate and Diploma
Programs
during
1994-95:
Table 2: Certificate and Diploma Statistics (headcounts)*
Certificate
Programs
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94-3
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Actuarial Mathematics
9
11
6
B.C.
Studies
1
1
2
Chinese Studies
13
19
22
Computing
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9
8
Criminology - Advanced
1
2
4
Criminology - General
3
4
6
Teaching ESL Linguistics
102
110
118
Family Studies
9
22
18
French Canadian Studies
1
3
3
French Language Proficiency
21
33
30
Health & Fitness Studies
46
79
66
Liberal Arts
330
520
466
Literacy Instruction
28
41
36
Native Studies Research
0
1
1
Public History
9
19
16
Senior Citizens
8
47
43
Spanish Language Proficiency
9
16
23
Urban Studies
19
33
32
Women's Studies
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Total
609
971
902
Post Baccalaureate Diploma Programs
94-2
94-3
95-1
Applied Sciences
19
30
34
Arts
126
247
261
Business Administration
0
0
1
Education
247
243
218
Science
Total
407
536
530
* Certificate Programs consist mainly of lower division cotirses and are generally equivalent between to one-half and one full
year of university study (between 18 and 30 credit
ho-r).
The Post Baccalaureate Diploma offers those who hold a Bachelor's or advanced degree the opportunity to develop and follow a
program of individualized study not usually provided by graduaxe or professional degrees. Students with faculty advisors identify
goals and develop a program of study. It is comprised of
30
credit hours of third and fourth year courses, and some graduate
courses if appropriate.
Core post baccalaureate diploma programs offer a planned cose of study in several fields.
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Table 3 lists enrollments in the thirteen'core' diploma prog
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(data included in Post Baccalaureate
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Diploma Program statistics):
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Table 3: Core Diploma Programs
(headcounts)
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94-3
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Community Economic Development
7
32
41
Computing Science
8
11
10
Criminology
18
30
31
Teaching English as a Second Language
16
13
16
Environmental Toxicology
3
5
7
Ethnic and Intercultural Relations
3
6
8
Gerontology
20
52
55
Humanities
1
10
10
Kinesiology
3
3
5
Occupational Science
0
1
1
Public History
8
15
17
Social Policy Issues
8
12
10
Urban Studies
Total
99
197
217
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Table 4 lists Certificate and Diploma Program graduands for 1994-95:
Table 4:
Certificate and
Diploma Graduands
June 1994
by Faculty
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APSC
Post Baccalaureate Diploma
2
2
PBD
in Computing Science
0
1
Certificate in Computing Studies
0
3
Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies
31
34
PBD
Occupational Science
2
0
PBD
Kinesiology
1
3
ARTS
Post Baccalaureate Diploma
7
11
FBI)
in Community Economic Development
2
2
PBD in Criminology
3
5
FBI) in Teaching English as a Second Language
3
7
PBD in Ethnic and Intercultural Relations
3
0
PBD in Gerontology
6
13
PBD in Humanities
0
0
PBD in Public History
0
1
PBD in Social Policy Issues
2
3
PBD in Urban Studies
1
1
Certificate in Chinese Studies
4
5
Certificate in Criminology (Advanced)
1
0
Certificate in Criminology (General)
3
0
Certificate in Teaching ESL Linguistics
50
42
Certificate in Family Studies
3
0
Certificate in French Canadian Studies
1
0
Certificate in French Language Proficiency
20
27
Certificate in Liberal Arts
392
310
Certificate in Native Studies Research
4
1
Certificate in Public History
7
5
Certificate for Senior Citizens
3
3
Certificate in Spanish Language Proficiency
7
3
Certificate in Urban Studies
9
17
Certificate in Women's Studies
0
0
EDUC
Post Baccalaureate Diploma
87
72
Certificate in Literacy Instruction
11
12
SCI
Post Baccalaureate Diploma
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1
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PBD in Aquaculture
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PBD in Environmental Toxicology
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Certificate in Actuarial Mathematics
Total ?
673 ?
588
The number of people attending classes, day or evening, at the Burnaby or Harbour Centre campus, as
special audit students during 1994-95 was 67.
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Credit-Free Activities
and
Enrollments
1994/95
The University's credit-free courses, programs and enrollments are summarized below. Table 5 is a
breakdown by program type, Table 6 is by the sponsoring academic unit and the administrative/service
unit. A detailed listing of all the activities summarized here is available in Analytical Studies and/or
Continuing Studies.
Table
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Activities by
Administrative!
Service Units
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Total
Activities by
Program Type
Academic Units
Lecture/Colloquium
Total activities
39
Total enrollment
2,384
Individual Course/Seminar/Workshop
Total activities
342
Total enrollment
6,569
Program of Courses/Series of Lectures
Total activities
176
Total enrollment
5,185
Conference/Symposium
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Total activities
19
Total enrollment
2,582
Department Colloquium
Total activities
90
Total enrollment
1,228
Distance Education Course
Total activities
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7
Total enrollment
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43
Educational Telecommunications Programs
Total programs
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70
Total enrollment'
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6,564
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31 ?
70
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748 ?
3,132
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135 ?
477
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2,730 ?
9,299
176
5,185
19
2,582
90
1,228
7
43
70
6,564
Total activities:
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909
Total enrollment: 28,033
In this instance enrollment means credit student registrations in the distance education course to whom
the programs were directed. The total viewing audience cannot be determined.
Note:
Enrollment numbers in 35 of the activities sponsored by academic units were not recorded
although the activity has been counted.
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30,
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ACADEMIC UNITS SPONSORING CREDIT-FREE ACTIVITIES
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Centre for Tourism Policy and Research
(5
events/1 37 enrollments)
David See-Chai Lam Centre for International Communication (87 events/1163 enrollments)
David See-Chai Lam Centre for International Communication and the Gerontology
Research Centre (1 event/75 enrollments)
Faculty of Applied Sciences (13
event079
enrollments)
School of Communication (8 events/72en.rollrnents)
School of Communication and School of Resource and Environment Management
(1 event/enrolment not recorded)
School of Computing Science
(15
eventsP_S2erirollments)
School of Engineering Science (13events/269 enrollments)
Total activities - 143 events/2347 enrollments)
FACULTY OF ARTS
Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing (1 eventi60 enrollments)
Centre for Canadian Studies (8 events/I 15 enrollments)
Criminology Research Centre (1 evcnts/52 enrollments)
Dean of Arts Committee for Liberal Arts at Harbour Centre (11 events/274 enrollments)
Department of Archeology (I e
v
ent/ 40 enrollments)
Department of Economics (i events/1085 enrollments)
Department of English (4 events/69 enrollments)
Department of French (6 events/145 enroflmenis)
Department of Geography (1 evenil385 enrollments)
Department of History (2 event.s/120 enrollments)
Department of Political Science (11 events/enrollment not recorded)
Department of Psychology (13 eventsf231 enrollments)
Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies
(5
events/75 enrollments)
Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies and Institute for the Humanities
(1 event/20 enrollments)
Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies and Women's Studies
(1 event/15 enrollments)
Department of Women's Studies (1 events/20 enrollments)
Division of Interdisciplinary Studies (4 eventsf315 enrollments)
Faculty of Arts (1 events/60 enrollments)
Gerontology Research Centre (14 events/276 enrollments)
Gerontology Research Centre and the City Program Steering Committee
(1 event/47 enrollments)
Graduate Liberal Studies Program (13 events/409 enrollments)
Institute for the Humanities and the Dean of Arts Committee for Liberal Arts
at Harbour Centre (2 events/1 30 enrollments)
Institute for the Humanities, Community Economic Development Centre and
Labour Program (2 events/65 enrollments)
Institute for the Humanities, Department of Political Science and Labour Program
(1 event/10 enrollments)
School for the Contemporary Arts (46 events/924 enrollments)
School for the Contemporary Arts and the Centre for Image Sound Research
(2 events/86 enrollments)
Total activities - 194fTotal enrollments - 5028
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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- Council for North American Business Studies (14 events/626 enrollments)
Council for North American Business Studies and the City Program Steering Committee
(I event/25 enrollments)
Faculty of Business Administration
(85
events/2352 enrollments)
Total activities - 961Total enrollments - 2663
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Total activities - 32/Total enrollments - 1490
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Department of Biological Sciences (1 events/103 enrollments)
Department of Chemistry (1 eventlôOenrollment.$)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics (12 events/409 enrollments)
Faculty of Science (1 eventl210 enrollments)
Total activities - 151rotal enrollments - 782
CROSS-FACULTY PROGRAMS
Gerontology Research Centre, Dean of Applied Science (1 events/200 enrollments)
School for the Contemporary Arts and The David See-Chai Lam Centre for International
Communication(3 events/600 enrollments)
School of Communication, Departments of English and Women's Studies
(1 event/enrollment not recorded)
School of Communication, Departments of English, Political Science, Sociology
and Anthropology (1 event/enrollment not recorded)
Semester Sampler Series (16 events/456 enrollments)
Total activities - 22/Total enrollments - 1256
INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COMMITFEES
Design Program, SFU Advisory Committee (I events/200 enrollments)
Labour Program, SFU Advisory Committee (14 eventsf390 enrollments)
The City Program Steering Committee (17 events/1040 enrollments)
Writing and Publishing Program, SFU Advisory Committee (114 events/1533 enrollments)
Total activities - 146/Total enrollments - 3163
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Total activities - 4
/Total enrollments - 232
AFFILIATED PROGRAMS
Total activities - 18/Total enrollments - 991
VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC
Total activities - 3/Total enrollments - 39
ADMINISTRATIVE/SERVICE UNITS
Academic Computing Services (126 events/1739 enrollments)
Department of Recreation (37 events/1076 enrollments)
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Library (3 events/663 enrollments)
Total activities - 166/Total enrollments - 3478
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