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    LIFELONG LEARNING
    attention Senate
    TEL 25138
    from
    Helen Wussow, Dean, Lifelong Learning
    RE 2 011/12 Senate Committee on Continuing Studies Annual Report to Senate
    DATE
    October 19, 2012
    Please find enclosed for Senate's information, the Senate Committee on Continuing
    Studies' Annual Report for 2011/12.
    This year was a busy one for the Committee, as seen by the number
    of certificates that
    were modified and the several new certificate programs introduced to take the place
    of
    others that were retired. Non-credit education continues to serve students of all ages
    with the types
    of flexible learning opportunities they seek.
    On behalf of the University, I would like to thank the members of the Senate
    Committee on Continuing Studies, who take of their valuable time in order to provide
    guidance on alternative learning modes and course delivery times to better serve the
    Lower Mainland community and students across the globe.
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    Helen Wussow
    Chair, Senate Committee on Continuing Studies
    Dean, Lifelong Learning
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    SENATE COMMITTEE ON CONTINUING STUDIES
    ANNUAL REPORT TO SENATE FOR 2011/2012
    Composition and Mandate
    The current membership of the Senate Committee on Continuing Studies (SCCS) is the Dean of Lifelong
    Learning (chair), Dean of Libraries, three faculty members, two at-large members, one convocation
    member and one student (see Appendix A). The SCCS meets twice each year (during the fall and spring
    semesters) and is responsible to Senate for policy with respect to the overall development of the
    University's continuing education credit and non-credit programs. The Committee also reviews, at regular
    intervals, existing and proposed non-credit programs; develops procedures for the approval of various
    categories of credit-free instruction; and receives, for consideration and approval, programs proposed as
    suitable for non-credit certificate granting status. The SCCS reports its activities annually to Senate.
    Numbers included in this report are based on the fiscal year 2011 - 2012.
    Actions of the SCCS in 2011-2012
    The Senate Committee on Continuing Studies met on two occasions: October 28, 2011 and
    April 13, 2012.
    At the Fall 2011 meeting the Committee:
    • ratified the Annual Report to Senate for 2010/11
    • approved Continuing Studies Non-credit Certificate and Diploma Graduates
    At the Spring 2012 meeting the Committee:
    • approved a proposal for a name change in the Public Relations Certificate Program: PRP250
    Copy Writing: The Art and Craft of Creative Selling changed to Writing for the Web
    • approved a proposal for a course name change to the Certificate in Editing: PUBL210 Publication
    Design and Print Production changed to EDIT240 Document Design and Production for Editors
    • approved a course change to theJournalism Certificate Program to New MediaJournalism
    Certificate
    • approved a proposal for the discontinuance of the Publishing Certificate
    • approved a proposal for changes to the Certificate in Business Communication and Professional
    Writing
    • approved a proposal for a Digital Communication Certificate Program
    • approved a proposal for changes to the Certificate in Dialogue and Civic Engagement
    • approved a
    proposal for a new Certificate in Professional Coaching
    • approved a
    proposal for changes to the Certificate in Sustainable Community Development and
    Certificate in Urban Design
    • approved Continuing Studies Non-credit Certificate and Diploma Graduates
    Total enrolments in Lifelong Learning's non-credit courses may be reviewed in Appendix B. This
    appendix also shows enrolments in credit courses (both face-to-face and online) offered through Lifelong
    Learning.
    Please note: a comprehensive version of the 2011-2012 Lifelong Learning Community Report
    is available at
    http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/continuinc-studies/foniis-docs/SFU-
    Lifelong-Learning-Comniunity-Report-201 l-2012.pdf
    SCCS Annual Report to Senate. 2011/12
    Page 2 of 4
    Appendix A
    Senate Committee on Continuing Studies, 2011 -2012 Members
    Helen Wussow, Lifelong Learning (Chair)
    Charles Eckman, Bennett Library
    Robert Gordon, Criminology
    Daniel Laitsch, Education
    Lynne Quarmby, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
    Tracey Leacock, Education
    Peter Ruben, Biomedical, Physiology & Kinesiology
    D'ArcyWarner, Convocation Senator
    Jens Lundgreen-Neilsen, Student At-large
    SCCS Annual Report to Senate, 2011/12
    Page 3 of 4
    APPENDIX B
    2011/2012 ENROLMENT
    IN SFU LIFELONG LEARNING
    COURSES, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS
    Program
    DEGREE COMPLETION
    Centre for Online and Distance Education
    Integrated Studies Program
    SFU NOW: Nights or Weekends
    NOW student enrolment (621)
    Daytime student enrolment (1.8751
    CONTINUING STUDIES
    City Program
    English Language and Culture Program
    International Teaching Assistants Program
    Interpretation and Translation Program
    Management and Professional Programs
    Justice and Conflict Resolution
    Business and Management
    Career and Life Planning
    Seniors and Liberal Arts Programs
    Writing and Communications Program
    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    Community Education Program
    Continuing Studies in Science and Environment
    Philosophers* Cafe
    TOTAL CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT ENROLMENT
    SCCS Annual Report to Senate. 2011/12
    Page 4 of 4
    Fee-Based Registrations
    Free and Sponsored Registrations
    14,646
    464
    2,496
    615
    1.367
    112
    151
    52
    2.256
    559
    3.465
    2.211
    843
    29.237
    1.914
    161
    1.519
    921
    292
    828
    3.036
    8.671

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