2016
COMMUNITY REPORT
THANK YOU! UFV is your university—founded by the Fraser Valley community and for the Fraser Valley community. It has been a part of many of our lives, either directly through quality education or indirectly through the positive impact UFV grads make in our communities each day.
We measure our success by the success of our graduates, and each year brings many new stories that make us proud. But none of these stories would be possible if it weren’t for you—the great community we serve. This report shares some of the ways we have, together, changed students’ lives, built community, and enriched the world over the past year. We hope you enjoy it.
OUR 2015/2016 AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER 2015
NOVEMBER 2015
MARCH 2016
JUNE 2016
UFV’s new 46,700 square-foot Student Union Building is opened in cooperation with the UFV Student Union Society, providing an ideal space to promote student community, creativity, and collaboration.
UFV held its inaugural Town and Gown fundraising dinner, raising more than $40,000 for student scholarships.
In Chandigarh, India, over 700 students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the UFV India campus.
UFV celebrated the achievement of over 2,300 graduates. The University awarded honorary doctorates to Halldor Bjarnason, Linda Frimer, George Peary, and Luigi Aquilini.
Read about these stories and more at blogs.ufv.ca
CHANGING STUDENTS’ LIVES
UFV has always been home base for me, going back to my club basketball days. Our coach has wanted to build an energy around women’s basketball in the Fraser Valley, and I think our team has done that. To see how our program has grown over the years is very special. All of a sudden I blink, and it’s my fifth year. I don’t want it to end.
UFV FINANCIAL AID + AWARDS: HELPING STUDENTS REACH THEIR GOALS
KAYLI SARTORI Agriculture student and UFV Cascades basketball standout
Canada West 2015-16 scoring champion with an average of 18.4 points per game, Canada West first team all-star, CIS second team All-Canadian, and UFV Female Athlete of the Year total financial aid and awards in 2015/2016
WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE SAYING UFV National Average
Satisfaction with quality of education: 96%
86%
Satisfaction with choice of university: 95%
89%
students received UFV financial aid or awards in 2015/2016
Would recommend their university to others: 94%
88%
Read more at ufvcascades.ca
Never too late for life-changing education
Tery Kozma’s path has tilted mostly uphill. She was a foster child, then a single mom of two, and eventually found herself destitute and homeless at 40— living in a tent with an abusive spouse. Through the chaos, Tery always gave her time and energy to her community. “Volunteering was my sanctuary. I really enjoyed the feeling of contributing to an event or a cause.” At 42, she turned her life around, working in the oil industry as a camp manager before fixing her sights on the Hospitality Event Planning program at UFV. She wrote the entrance exam but failed the math component. But Tery refused to give up. She studied even harder and wrote it again, this time passing. “Being the oldest woman in class was at times difficult and frustrating,” she says, “but every day I’d tell myself at the end of it all I will walk away
with certification in event planning.” Over time, Tery became a mentor in her classes, helping younger students. At 50, she completed her certificate. Now, as one of the many Aboriginal students to graduate from UFV in 2016, Tery not only accomplished her academic goal but was also one of the University’s four 2016 valedictorians. Tery recently secured a fulltime position as a Volunteer and Cultural Outreach Coordinator for the Abbotsford Arts Council. “I tell any other mature person considering returning to school that there will be many challenges to face,” she says, “but the feeling of accomplishing what you set out to do and overcoming many obstacles will give you a sense of pride and self-actualization that you can do nearly anything.”
BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY
As I observed the nurses giving such good service to my dad, I wanted to give back somehow. I decided that the best way would be to create a lasting gift that would help others. I believe in supporting UFV because it is a way of giving back to the whole Abbotsford community. When the students graduate, they go out and help our community to develop further.
ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE FRASER VALLEY
DR. MALWINDER SINGH DHAMI
35,000
Long-time supporter of UFV
UFV alumni making a difference locally and beyond
direct spending to the Fraser Valley economy each year
YOUR CAMPUSES: LOCAL + BEYOND
HOPE
estimated total economic contribution (taking into account the multiplier on UFV spending along with increased productivity due to university activity)
Abbotsford King Road Campus Aerospace Training Centre Clearbrook Centre Chilliwack Canada Education Park (CEP) Trades & Technology Centre UFV Five Corners UFV Performance Theatre
MISSION CHILLIWACK ABBOTSFORD
10,936 KM CHANDIGARH, INDIA
UFV Mission Campus
skilled graduates per year
Hope Centre UFV India Campus
Established an endowment to provide an annual award to a third-year UFV nursing student who is known for his or her generosity or community leadership. Read more at ufv.ca/giving
Developing the next generation of mentors
Mentorship is an important part of education at UFV, but one community partnership is taking that focus outside campus boundaries and into the local community. The Human Services Career Program provides support to Chilliwack’s most vulnerable children, while developing the next generation of “natural helpers.” This partnership between UFV, Chilliwack Secondary School, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley was launched September 2016. UFV students in the program mentor Grade 10 students in sessions designed to prepare them to be peer helpers. These sessions include Peer Counselling, Resiliency and Anxiety Prevention, Mindfulness, Aboriginal Awareness, and Human Rights. When the Grade 10 students enter Grade 11, they will volunteer in elementary
schools, offering mental health literacy programs and acting as buddies to younger students. The mentorships emphasize fun, one-on-one informal interaction, conversation, and encouraging the younger student to try new things and develop skills. Annette Vogt, a faculty member in UFV’s School of Criminology, saw the value in the vision and signed on to help organize. “Pairing high school students with a UFV mentor helps them develop, and it’s a good experiential learning opportunity for the UFV students,” she says. Twenty UFV students from a variety of programs signed on to be mentors. As the program progresses, UFV researchers will be involved in monitoring and evaluating the program.
ENRICHING OUR WORLD
International students at UFV
I was slowly transformed by the mentors who invested in me, both at UFV and during my PhD studies. Now I’m experiencing the joy of mentoring undergrads. I don’t just teach them—I learn from them too. Teaching is not always linear! It’s fun to be on the other side, guiding new scientists.
OUR STUDENTS AROUND THE WORLD + THE WORLD COMING TO THE VALLEY
DR. MIKE HILDEBRAND
71
international partner schools
30
countries for UFV students can study in
48
countries represented by international students at UFV
131
students enrolled at UFV’s Chandigarh, India campus
UFV Distinguished Alumni Award winner
Conducts leading-edge spinal cord research as part of Carleton University’s Neuroscience department, in search of more effective ways to manage chronic pain. Read more at ufvalumni.ca
ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE + IMPROVING LIVES UFV RESEARCH CENTRES Agriculture Centre of Excellence: Supporting the agricultural economy in the Fraser Valley. Agriburban Research Centre: Studying landscapes to create thriving agricultural regions within cities. Centre for Education and Research on Aging: Facilitating collaboration in the Fraser Valley to learn more about the issues of the aging process. Centre for Global Development: Researching sustainable community development to help those living in impoverished conditions.
RESEARCH CHAIRS Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies: Strengthening linkages that lead to diverse experiences for students, faculty and community members Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research: Developing cutting-edge methodologies for the study of criminal and social justice issues. Centre for Social Research: Facilitating research on regional and international issues—to help create positive social change.
Hugh Brody, Canada Research Chair in Aboriginal Studies Dr. Irwin Cohen, RCMP Senior Research Chair in Crime Reduction Dr. Lenore Newman, Canada Research Chair in Food Security & the Environment
An electric passion for excellence
Alex Reimer caught a snowboard edge and fell, slamming his unprotected head to the ground. He woke the next morning gripped in a seizure. At the hospital, doctors discovered bleeding near the brain. In the hospital, a friend opened Alex’s phone. On the screen was one of his favorite sayings: You Only Live Once. Alex recovered from his injury with minor memory issues, but didn’t let them damper his enthusiasm for life. Eight years after the accident, the UFV Trades and Technical Studies graduate is still pushing himself to make the most of life—and helping others make the most of theirs. He recently contributed to a universal playground. “Why shouldn’t all kids be able to enjoy playgrounds?” he says. “That’s the last thing you want, to take fun away from any kid.” Barely 30, Alex juggles his electrical company with family life and being one
of the industry’s youngest electrical and instrumentation construction inspectors. While still in his 20s, he was lead contracting inspector for a $7-million compressor station — overseeing budgets, contractors, and the safety of a 60-person crew. Alex’s philosophy is simple: work hard, treat people fairly, and they’ll do the same for you. It’s something he learned from his instructors at UFV. “They talked to you like an adult,” he says. “They used humour, but they were also showing you what life was like in the real world. They worked hard, even after class, to help me understand the concepts.” Winner of the UFV Young Distinguished Alumni Award, Alex always finds time to study up on innovations in his field. “If you’re not learning, you’re sitting still,” he says. “And you only live once.”
WAYS TO
WITH UFV Even if you’re not a university student, there are many ways community members can benefit from programs at UFV. No matter what stage of life you’re at, UFV is here to enrich your life and help you reach your goals.
EXPECT FUN
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
Children love UFV. Whether it’s making weird goo at Science Camp, learning soccer skills, or using philosophy to solve puzzles, there’s lots to keep brains and bodies moving at UFV. ufv.ca/summer
Are you a working adult ready to take the next step in your career or start something new? UFV offers a wide range of practical programs designed to help you turn your career dreams into a reality. Continuing Education: ufv.ca/ce Trades: ufv.ca/trades Undergraduate: ufv.ca/future-students
NEVER STOP LEARNING Not a student, and a few decades too old for Science Camp? Don’t worry. Community members can choose from an array of interest-based courses—everything from gardening, to cooking, to bicycle frame making. ufv.ca/ce
GIVE BACK
GET CONNECTED
ENJOY AN EVENT
Calling all UFV alumni near and far! Don’t miss out on the great networking and other benefits that come with connecting to your alumni community. ufvalumni.ca
Come cheer on your athletics teams or attend a special lecture open to the community. Recent topics include peace-building, the power of storytelling, and volcanoes. events.ufv.ca
Many UFV students can only attend UFV because of the help they receive through generous donors in the community. Learn about the many ways you can help students at ufv.ca/giving.
PLANNING TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY?
UFV QUICK FACTS
WHAT WE OFFER
With an excellent reputation for quality of teaching, great supports for students, and over 100 academic, professional, trades, and preparatory programs, UFV will equip you to achieve your goals.
14 COLLEGES, FACULTIES + SCHOOLS
15
bachelor degrees, with majors and minors in more than 40 program areas
Faculty of Health Sciences School of Health Studies
Learn more at ufv.ca/future-students College of Arts Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Social Science School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Faculty of Professional Studies School of Business School of Social Work & Human Services
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Access and Continuing Education
Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies School of Trades
VARSITY + CLUB TEAMS
78 certificates + diploma programs
14
2
online courses
School of Graduate Studies
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
GOLF
SOCCER
year founded
faculty + staff
14,500
22
current students
average class size
170 70
19 110 trades + apprenticeship programs
1,400
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
adult training/ upgrading/ESL programs
master’s programs
1974
student research assistant positions
student clubs and associations
2,000
9,000
students gaining professional experience through work-study, co-op, practicum, and other programs
students earning a Co-Curricular Record, which leverages out-ofclassroom learning for job and academic applications
VOLLEYBALL
WRESTLING
ROWING
Follow our varsity teams at ufvcascades.ca. A variety of recreational activities including fitness classes and drop-in sports are available to students. Learn more at ufvcascades.ca/rec.
FINANCIALS (Fiscal year ending March 31, 2016)
38%
16%
PROVINCE OF BC GRANTS
TUITION + STUDENT FEES
OTHER REVENUE
Expenditures — $119,330,653
Revenues — $122,001,294
46%
70%
13%
17%
SALARIES + BENEFITS
FACILITY EXPENSES
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Capital/Assets — $165,822,878 Donations Received — $1,245,000