Focus on Our Students:
The Student Experience
Vice-President Fredericton
Annual Report
October 2012 – October 2013
PROUDLY UNB “UNB has a long history, marked by a tradition of excellence. Our future calls upon us to be innovative and entrepreneurial.We are one of few public universities in North America that can offer an intimate, personal and collegial campus experience with a strong capability and capacity for research that enters the classroom through world-class, award-winning faculty.We must use this unique value proposition for the benefit of our province and our university.”
– University of New Brunswick Strategic Plan, November 5, 2010
Values
Vision
Our values are a source of pride that we recognize as central to UNB:
Our vision is to be the university of choice for passionate minds.
s We seek truth through academic excellence in our teaching, learning and research. s We respect individuals and their freedom of thought and expression. s We engage the global community to foster opportunity and enrich lives. s We embrace the highest ethical standards in our pursuit of excellence.
Purpose Our purpose is to seek and advance knowledge.
Mission Our mission is to create the premier university environment for our students, faculty and staff in which to learn, work and live. We will provide an exceptional and transformative education for our students, by encouraging initiative and innovation, unlocking their creative potential. Our graduates will be prepared to make a significant difference – creating opportunities for themselves and for others. We commit to understanding and solving the problems of today and tomorrow, serving our community and engaging with our alumni, retirees and partners around the world.
UNB STRATEGIC PLAN Overarching Goal Our aim is to be the best teaching and learning institution in Canada, balancing and integrating excellence in education and research.
Supporting Goals s Provide an exceptional and transformative student experience s Leadership in discovery innovation and entrepreneurship s Financial resilience and responsibility s Building a better university s Building a better province
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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT FREDERICTON, DR. ANTHONY SECCO
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT FREDERICTON, DR. ANTHONY SECCO Last fall, I had the honour of attending the Academic All-Canadian Breakfast. This is an annual celebration of varsity student athletes who have achieved Canadian Interuniversity Sport Academic All-Canadian status for their outstanding academic performance. As in each past year, it was a wonderful experience. To be among these dynamic students and share in their accomplishments, I felt like a proud parent. It is a feeling I experience often at UNB when I consider what our entire student body is achieving in our classes, on our campus, and beyond. Our students are raising money for our community. They are making a difference in countries around the world through travel study programs. They are developing ideas for new technology and business ventures that have garnered awards for innovative thinking. And
We are all working together to create and maintain an exceptional transformative learning environment that responds to our changing world, and the changing needs of our students.
they are volunteering their time to help new students succeed and feel at home at UNB.
pressure for universities to offer affordable
computer systems, new courses, expanded
Our active, engaged student body exemplifies
degrees, while in Ontario there is a push
summer course offerings, and more.
more than academic excellence; our students
for greater efficiency and accessibility in the
hold the hope and promise of a bright future.
delivery of programs. And there is a growing
Our students also hold high expectations and place considerable demands on themselves, and on us. They want to succeed and they are
consensus that government should move from the traditional enrolment-based funding model to one based on outcomes.
Such challenges have inspired us to look at more ways to not just bring the world into the classroom, but to take the classroom into the world. We recognize that our students are more aware of, and invested in, political,
looking to us to support them, and to help
These raised expectations come at a time
social, and environmental issues than perhaps
prepare them to be tomorrow’s community,
when we are seeing increased competition for
any previous generation. Today’s students
business, and political leaders. At the same time,
students, locally, nationally, and internationally,
have a profound sense of responsibility and a
they are challenging us to change the way we
a trend driven by shifting demographics. Here
dedication to making a difference. They have
deliver learning so that it meets their changing
in Atlantic Canada, we’ve noted considerable
clearly demonstrated this in the conversations
needs. They want more flexible timetables.
shrinkage in the 18-24 year-old age group
I have with them through “Tuesdays with
They want more active, experiential learning.
that traditionally represents the majority of
Tony” and the significant amount of money
They want programs with a career focus. And
our student population. This adds a layer of
they raise each year via residence house
they want to know the outcomes they can
urgency to our efforts to develop and deliver
charities - $250,000 in the last five years. By
expect for their financial investment and hard
the best possible programs and services to
offering our unique travel study programs, we
work. In short, they expect a more vibrant and
our students.
are making the world more accessible for our
relevant post-secondary education experience,
Looking back over the past year, I believe
students, giving them opportunities to have
one that disrupts the status quo, much like the
UNB in Fredericton is rising to these
technologies they have embraced.
challenges, providing our students with a
It is not just our students who are demanding
learning experience and campus that is one
more of us. Government and the public are
of the most progressive and student-focused
or media.
asking post-secondary education institutions
among post-secondary education institutions
Such is the impact of these programs that
to better demonstrate the value of what we do
in Canada. This is manifested in investments
I have committed $200,000 per year for
for the funding that we receive. For example,
in student support services, scholarships,
three years for travel study programs that
in parts of the United States, there is increased
travel programs, renovated facilities, upgraded
will see our undergraduate students heading
an impact by leaving their comfort zones and experiencing other countries and cultures in a way that is not possible through textbooks
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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT FREDERICTON, DR. ANTHONY SECCO to destinations such as Mexico, Turkey,
online instruction can complement or enhance
our faculty and staff. Seeking that dedication
China, Italy, London, Paris and New York
traditional classroom learning.
is a key factor in hiring decisions; in all of my
Another way in which we are responding
interviews with tenure-track faculty applicants,
City. That investment will help cover travel costs for students who otherwise would not have been able to participate in these threeweek programs. Through their travels, and the connections they make, they will gain a stronger appreciation of other cultures, and bring back ideas that can contribute to campus life, and to the well-being of our communities.
to challenges, and meeting the demands of today’s student, is by setting priorities among our programs. We have reduced the number of openings for both Nursing and Education based on prevailing labour market trends and funding, while accommodating industry growth with a significant increase in enrolment
We also see the potential to incorporate
in our engineering, science, and computer
conversations on current events – fracking,
science programs.
Greenpeace protests, political scandals, and more – into our curricula. And we are examining how the accessibility and convenience of
Our ongoing dedication to providing a transformative learning environment where students thrive is shared and made possible by
I ask them to describe how they have contributed to the student experience in their careers to date and how they will help make us “the best teaching and learning institution in the country”. Faculty and staff commitment and achievements are celebrated through our annual teaching excellence awards and service innovation awards, further encouraging them to build on our legacy of innovation and quality in education. All of these initiatives have created enthusiasm for UNB as the place to be for an outstanding student experience. We have achieved substantial growth over last year in the number of incoming high school students and new transfer students, and a slight increase in overall undergraduate enrolment for 2013. Our persistence, attrition, and retention rates are also improving. Meanwhile, our efforts to innovate and deliver the best possible learning experience are drawing the attention of magazines such as Maclean’s, which once again ranked UNB 4th in the nation in the Comprehensive University category for 2014. We also achieved improvements in several categories, including an increase for the second year in a row in the Most Innovative standings, a five point increase in the Best Overall ranking, and the top spots in both the budget assigned to libraries and the Holdings Per Student. Additionally we jumped three spots in the category of budget devoted to student services – a particular and continued emphasis of my office. But the real measurement of our success in delivering a more dynamic learning environment lies in the achievements of our dynamic students, for example: s the money they have raised for charities and the thousands of volunteer hours they have committed to community organizations throughout New Brunswick; s the plays that our drama students have mounted to the delight of audiences and
UNB has more than 80 exchange/travel study programs in 32 countries
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the initiatives and investments we have made
low-income communities when they travelled
at UNB this past year, are a result of the efforts
to South America;
of many.You will see how we are all working
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s the Currie and Sir Howard Douglas scholarships that outstanding students have earned based on their dedication to academic excellence; and
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s the achievements of 88 student varsity athletes
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Canadians from across the country, marking
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Dr. Anthony Secco Vice-President Fredericton
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VICE-PRESIDENT FREDERICTON ORGANIZATION CHART
VICE-PRESIDENT FREDERICTON ORGANIZATION CHART
Vice-President Fredericton Anthony Secco
Assistant to Vice-President Beatrice LeBlanc Assistant Vice-President Fredericton
Associate VP Academic (Learning Environment) Shirley Cleave
Special Assistant (Student Experience) Gillian McLean
Dan Coleman
Admin Asst/Quality Assurance Coordinator
Admin Asst Gwen Attard
Bev Black Director, Libraries (Fredericton) John Teskey
Acting Dean of Arts John Ball
Dean of Kinesiology Wayne Albert
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Dean of Business Administration Dev Mitra
Dean of Computer Science
Dean of Engineering
Ali Ghorbani
David Coleman
Interim Dean of Law
Dean of Nursing
John Williamson
Gail Storr
Dean of Renaissance College Cynthia Stacey
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Vice-President Finance & Corporate Planning
Academic Administration Officer Trina Calhoun
Assistant Vice-President (Resource Planning & Budgeting)
Executive Director, College of Extended Learning
Lloyd Henderson
Tim Walker
Deans of Faculties
Dean of Education Ann Sherman
Acting Dean of Forestry and Environmental Management Van Lantz
Registrar, Office of the Executive Director, Registrar U First: Student Recruitment David Hinton Susan Mesheau
Executive Director, Residential Life, Campus and Conference Services
Director, Security and Traffic Bruce Rogerson
James Brown
Acting Dean of Science Stephen Heard
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GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Focus: Developing the Whole Person s Residences continue to make a difference in
Leanne Wells A contest launched by U First: Student Recruitment, encourages students to post photos that capture the UNB student experience and tag them with the hashtag #UNByearbook on Instagram. Prizes are given to the top five photos every month. Over 460 photos have been submitted to the contest to date. The above photo was picked up by Fredericton Tourism, Tourism New Brunswick and Tourism Canada, exposing the UNB student’s photo to 27,000 viewers.
developed and administered a Summer
the community as students raised thousands
Employment Program for UNB students.
of dollars for selected charities. Collectively,
Funded through a grant from the New
UNB residences have contributed $250,000 in
Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary
funding to charities over the past five years.
Education,Training, and Labour, the program
s Ten Geological Engineering and Earth Sciences students visited mines in Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and
provided career-related job experience to students who have demonstrated financial need. s The Library participated in its first ever
Austria during the Silver Standard–McAllister
experiential learning initiative, partnering
Field trip in May 2013 under the leadership
with the Faculty of Arts for the Arts 3000
of Prof. David Lentz (Earth Sciences), and Dr.
Internship in Archives and Special Collections.
Kay Thorne (NB Energy and Mines).
History student Tony Goss was selected for
s Four student groups from Renaissance College were finalists in the Student (Verb) Charities contest, which encourages students
the internship and he worked with Archives and Special Collections staff to create a wiki chronicling the University’s history.
to create public awareness campaigns about the
s The College of Extended Learning launched
importance and impact of charities in Canada.
Leap into First Year, a summer term program
s Now upgraded toVersion 10.2, the Desire2Learn
that offers students early exposure to UNB’s
learning management system gives students ondemand access to course materials, while allowing instructors to make notes and supplemental materials available to students. s UNB’s Financial Aid Office, Student Employment Service, and Counselling Services
campus, resources, and orientation activities to help improve recruitment and retention. s The UNB Community Health Clinic (CHC) was recognized by three organizations for providing outstanding experiential learning for undergrad, Nurse Practitioner, and international exchange students. It was the
Information Services Librarian Takes Care of Business Information Services Librarian Leanne Wells has been encouraging Faculty of Business professors and students to check out the campus’ library resources and see how they enrich the learning experience. Since fall 2012, Wells has held 39 integrated instruction sessions with 1,200 undergrad and graduate students, raising awareness of the library’s vast array of business publications, books, and other information assets. Student feedback has been positive, with several indicating that the sessions have been a great help to them in finding and accessing vital research, perspectives, and data for their courses. In addition to her outreach sessions, Wells continues to host ‘Taking Care of Business’ office hours on Wednesdays in Singer Hall, where students and faculty can meet with her and ask questions about the library. Neville Jones residence raised $12,300 last year for a local Fredericton charity by pushing a bed for 120 km around the campus soccer field.
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GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
UNB Students Take Road Less Travelled With Innovative New App Two brothers attending UNB are paving a road to success with a new cell phone app that they are launching through the University’s entrepreneurial programs. Drew and Coady Cameron invented TotalPave, an application that allows engineers to detect and report roads that need repairs before potholes start to form. Drew is an MBA student and Coady is studying MSE Civil Engineering.
UNB Community Health Clinic
Grand Prize Winner in the Pond-Deshpande
to theatre training, staging successful shows
Social Enterprise Pitch Competition, a finalist
such as Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale and
in Progress Media’s Innovation in Practice
Don Hannah’s While We’re Young, and student-
Program, and it received a Community
directed productions of contemporary
Service-Learning (CSL) Award from the J.W.
Canadian plays.
McConnell Foundation. s In collaboration with U First: Student
s Faculty of Arts students once again participated in Fredericton’s annual 48-Hour Film
Recruitment,Admissions, various faculties, and
Competition, a weekend-long event that sees
NB Learning Centres, the College of Extended
students and local filmmakers collaborate to
Learning is developing non-credit online
create short films.
prep courses for students who need academic upgrading to gain admission to UNB programs. s Third-year nursing students enrolled in a
s Three Faculty of Business Administration students earned one of three first-place prizes in the Are You Smarter Than a CEO? case
community development clinical course
competition last winter.The competition
created Diabetes: Connect, Prevent & Manage.
invites business students from across Atlantic
This resource booklet features information on
Canada to pitch solutions to challenges facing
everything from healthcare professionals and
three regional businesses.
community resources to healthy living and physical activity. s The UNB Ergonomics Design Team finished among the top five finalists in the 6th Annual Auburn Engineering North American Ergonomics Design Competition. s UNB’s renowned drama program continues to offer students a comprehensive approach
The Coady brothers initially pitched the idea for TotalPave at the 2012 regional Nicol Competition, hosted at UNB by the International Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC). After earning first place honours at the National Nicol Entrepreneurship competition, the brothers took the app through UNB’s Activator Program, working with MBA students to refine their business strategies. Last March, TotalPave won the grand prize at the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation Breakthru Competition. The Coady brothers received $100,000 in equity investment, plus approximately $60,000 in cash, and $32,000 in in-kind assistance. The price, speed, and updatability of TotalPave will result in considerable savings for governments on road repairs and paving.
s The Department of Philosophy started the Hemlock Society, a new end-of-term dinner and awards event intended to create bonds between students, faculty, and staff. s All first-year BBA students were sorted into houses named after famous business scholars this past year to promote increased student engagement and academic success.
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GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
International Internship Takes Student to a Whole New Stage of Learning When Renaissance College student Tess Page signed up for an international internship in Rwanda last summer, she saw it as an opportunity to get to know people with very different world views. What surprised her was how much she had in common with the youth she met there.
s The International Business and
competition that fosters a sense of belonging
Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC) hosted
and encourages academic excellence among
a Week of Entrepreneurship. Highlights
new undergraduates.
included a campus-wide online scavenger hunt that introduced students to entrepreneurial opportunities at UNB, and entrepreneurs in the community, while helping to build their social media skills.
“They want an education, a social circle, and to stay in the loop on a local and international scale. Even though I was far from home, the people I met made me feel like home wasn’t so far away after all.”
s CS Square is an innovative program that is
The third-year BPhil student spent nine weeks in the African nation helping young people stage a touring production of Romeo and Juliet. It was the opportunity of a lifetime for Page, made possible through a partnership between the College and Youth Bridge Global, a nonprofit that facilitates youth theatre productions in domestic and international developing communities.
panels, it offers students the opportunity to
s Kinesiology students formed their own MEDLIFE UNB chapter and raised money for a planned trip to Ecuador in May 2014. MEDLIFE stands for Medicine, Education, and Development for Low Income Families Everywhere.The students will set up mobile
enhancing the learning experience of Faculty
medical clinics and support community
of Computer Science undergraduate students.
development and education initiatives to help
Through workshops, hackathons, and industry
Ecuadorian families live healthier lives.
work on extracurricular technical projects and explore subjects not covered in class. s With help from the J. Herbert Smith
s More than 80% of Forestry & Environmental Management students found summer employment in their respective industries. On average, students earn between $10,000
Centre and the International Business
and $20,000 during the summer and often
and Entrepreneurship Centre in Business
return to these companies for permanent
“I’m passionate about working with the teenage and young adult age group, and I had done research on Rwanda’s rich and tragic history. It was also an opportunity to exercise what I’d learned in the BPhil program, so it was the right choice for me.”
Administration, engineering students were
employment upon graduating.
Internships are part of Renaissance College’s curriculum, with students participating in a summer one in Canada between their first and second years and an international one between their second and third years.
s Inspired by the world of Harry Potter, the
awarded startup space for four businesses in the new Planet Hatch incubation centre at the Fredericton Knowledge Park.
49 current and prospective program partners to enhance collaborations that will continue to provide opportunities for UNB students
Faculty of Computer Science held the third-
to study abroad, and for international
annual House Cup, a year-long points-based
students to study here.
Page spent her internship providing logistics support and language assistance to cast members, helping them learn lines in French and English in addition to their native Kinyarwanda. “Their English language skills improved greatly and that will have a huge impact on their ability to find jobs and continue their education. The project also gave people an opportunity to be real about what they have faced in Rwanda. And I think they gained confidence in their ability to be vocal on issues that their country is facing.”
Faculty of Science Orientation
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s The International Relations Office met with
GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE s In total, 67 students participated in UNB’s
sites, and various New Brunswick companies,
international travel study programs this past
transforming these locales into classrooms for
year.These programs promote thinking that
hands-on, real-world learning.
contributes to positive change and a deeper appreciation of different cultures and socioeconomic systems. Destinations included China, France, Italy, London, and NewYork City. s Final-year Forestry & Environmental
s The International Relations Office engaged in several projects designed to help domestic students think globally and act locally.They include In Search of the Global Post-Secondary Graduate – Transforming International Experience
Management students participated in the
into Intercultural Competency, a toolkit which
FOR/ENR Camp, an intensive, six-day in-
will help students identify and develop
field experience designed to improve students’
essential skills that are only possible through
integrative, observational, and interpretive skills
international experience and give them more
with respect to environmental conditions.
confidence in conducting their job search.
s The College of Extended Learning continues
Projects also encouraged students to assist
to extend the classroom beyond the campus through Living the Learning. Staff
international students as they settle in and become engaged in the campus community.
accompanies students to farmers’ markets, museums, craft studios, local attractions, historic
Keillor Steeves(back centre), was a Currie Scholar and volunteer.
Kinesiology Students Make Moves to Volunteer on Campus, in the Community Kinesiology students Keillor Steeves and James Fowler are just two examples of how UNB students demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, and commitment to the community this past year. A Currie Scholar and Governor General’s Silver Medal recipient, Steeves graduated in May 2013 with BScKin Honours and a Biology Minor. During the academic year, he made a significant contribution to the Faculty, providing teaching assistant and tutor support for Human Anatomy labs, Biomechanics, and Exercise Physiology; serving as the KIN Camp Coordinator in 2012; and advising his peers on MCATs and medical school preparation. He is currently attending the University of Toronto’s school of Medicine in Mississauga. Described as a quiet, giving person, Fowler is a three-time Dean’s list student in his final year of the BScKin degree program. A Peer Mentor at KIN Camp for the past three years, Fowler was also involved in the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation, the Fredericton Community Kitchen, and Red Shirts this past year. Last May, he was part of the UNB Leadership team, a student-led group that raised $10,000 to buy supplies for a medical and dental relief mission to Honduras. Fowler plans to pursue medicine upon graduation and will be returning to Honduras in May 2014 as one of the Medical Chairs.
U First: Student Recruitment hosted nearly 400 prospective students and parents for campus tours, an increase of almost 53% over the year before.
James Fowler in Honduras
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GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Co-op Work Term Creates Opportunities for Students to Develop Skills Work terms offer UNB students an invaluable opportunity to put the skills they’ve learned to use and to expand on classroom instruction. Just ask Liam Guitard. He believes he probably learned more about the particulars of customer relations management during his UNB Media Services work term than he did earning his BBA degree. “I was able to take part in true organizational change. As a student, that kind of opportunity is hard to come by.” Guitard was one of two Faculty of Business students hired last year by Media Services, which supports innovation in teaching and learning through promoting multimedia literacy and the production of rich media content. During his work term, he researched new project management and data analysis systems to streamline processes and workflow, and created a project tracking database for managing fees and expenses. Director of Media Services Joy CummingsDickinson was impressed by Guitard’s work, adding that co-op work terms have proven beneficial for her department and the students they hire. “We’re providing them with an avenue to showcase their creative talents, while giving them applied experience and an opportunity to build a portfolio that will put them on a solid footing as they start their career. And we gain from a fresh student perspective through their creative editing and shooting styles.” Andrew Wright was another student hired by Media Services last year. “The great thing about this co-op position is that I have been able to apply many of the concepts that I learned during my BBA undergrad program,” says Wright, who developed a communication plan and social media strategy for the department. “This experience will be a huge asset for me going forward with a career in marketing.” Guitard is also thankful to the Media Services team for seeing the value in experiential learning and student engagement. “I hope that Media Services continues to find ways to work with students in real learning partnerships as these have a lasting impact on the UNB student experience.”
Andrew Wright
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Focus: Programs that are engaging, challenging and relevant s The Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) program
s A new Faculty of Business Administration
for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics continues
course - The Environment, Society and Business
to benefit both first-year students who need
– is exposing students to the environmental
mentoring and upper-year students who serve
impacts of our society’s business practices and
as leaders. Students focus on academics, and the
lifestyles.
program complements community-building initiatives run through the Peer Mentors in the Science Student Leadership program, such as fundraising events for the local food bank.The PAL program appears to enhance academic success, as participants earn grades in PAL courses about half a full letter grade higher than non-participants. s Dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for Aboriginal students,The Aboriginal Nursing Initiative actively recruited 11 new students into the Faculty of Nursing’s first-year program and retained 15 Aboriginal nursing students this year. It also launched a new mobile app to improve access. s The Faculty of Arts is easing students into the post-secondary education world with Arts 1100.This new nine-credit hour course offers an introduction to the development of Western civilization along with skills development support in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
s The Faculty of Computer Science continued to demonstrate innovation in its first-year courses, with supplemental hands-on learning, on-the-spot feedback, small class sizes, and the recent inclusion of no-technology and mandatory attendance policies, which improved retention rates. s Twenty-two students registered for the new Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) credit course.This course is the cornerstone of a proposed ABA credit certificate program, which has been submitted for Senate approval by the Department of Psychology in partnership with the College of Extended Learning. s The College of Extended Learning introduced new online and Open Access Learning Programs (OALP) this past year - two Psychology courses, two Math courses (one in conjunction with the Saint John campus), one Sociology course concerning Violence Against Women, and four redeveloped English courses.
GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Twenty-two alumnae and thirty-one students from Renaissance College participated in the mock interviews. The UNB Alumni Association also contributed to the event, offering two $250 draw prizes for students.
Mock Interviews Prepare Students for the Real Deal Job interviews can be particularly nervewracking, especially when you have little or no experience with them. But Renaissance College students received some timely tips and insights to build their skills and confidence, thanks to a partnership between the College and UNB Associated Alumnae. Teaching Excellence Award Winners 2013 University of New Brunswick faculty members on the Fredericton campus were celebrated for their commitment to teaching excellence and for their role in providing an exceptional and transformative student experience. From left to right: Val Reeves, Faculty of Science; Bob Maher, Faculty of Business Administration; Ron Weed, Faculty of Arts; Jasen Golding, Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management; Eric Hildebrand, Faculty of Engineering; Shirley Cleave, Associate Vice-President (Learning Environment) who presented the awards; and Frank Collins, Faculty of Engineering. Missing from the photo: Rod Cooper, Faculty of Computer Science; Mark Hirschkorn, Faculty of Education; Brian Lowry, Faculty of Engineering; and John McEvoy, Faculty of Law.
Focus: Demonstrate and Reward Teaching Excellence s Jasen Golding, an instructor in the Faculty of
outlined in WorkSafe NB’s Back In
Forestry and Environmental Management,
Form (BIF) program.The students made
received the Dr. Allan P. Stuart Memorial
recommendations to the program’s
Award for Excellence in Teaching this past year.
administrators and Faculty of Nursing
The award recognizes outstanding teaching on
members who use the program.
the basis of nominations from UNB students and faculty. s In KIN 4041, Dr.Vicky Chester’s Movement
s In RSS 4024, Dr. Fred Mason assigned History of Pucks, Parks, and Playgrounds students a project: to prepare nominations for the NB
Disorders students supported the work of
Sports Hall of Fame in the Athlete,Team,
licensed health professionals by conducting
and Builder categories.To date, students have
three-dimensional kinematic and kinetic gait
submitted 38 nominations resulting in eight
analysis on patients who suffer from movement
successful inductees.
disorders. Dr. Chester’s achievements have been recognized with a 2013 Kira Award nomination. s In KIN 4161, Dr.Wayne Albert led his
s In RSS 3223, Dr. Shannon-McCallum taught her Youth Development through Recreation and Sport students how to use the internet and social media tools such as Twitter to continue
Occupational Biomechanics students in
their learning beyond the classroom, be
evaluating the patient transfer techniques
educators, and share topics relevant to their field.
Last January, the College and Alumnae conducted mock interviews for first-year students preparing for their Canadian internships. Students applied for mock positions and submitted a résumé and cover letter to land an interview. Participating students were first interviewed by two alumnae and then invited to reflect on their performance afterwards using questionnaires provided by Renaissance College. Next, interviewers offered feedback to students on their performance in the interviews and then evaluated their résumés and cover letters, noting their strengths and opportunities for improvements.
English Language Program Enriches Student’s Life It was September 2005 when 12-year-old Bowen Xu enrolled in the College of Extended Learning’s Intensive English Language Enrichment Programme. The daughter of a family that had recently immigrated to Moncton, she was one of 20 school-aged children given the opportunity to participate in the program, thanks to sponsorship from School District Two. Over the next four weeks, Xu was immersed in the English language, preparing her to join her regular classes. Eight years later, Xu reunited with ELP personnel who were involved in the immersion program in 2005. The impact of the ELP learning experience remains with her. She is currently enrolled as a second-year student in UNB Fredericton’s Geological Engineering program.
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Focus: Renewal and Improvement of Facilities s Classrooms in Tilley Hall, the Science
Doggedly Determined Students Delighted by Therapy Event When third-year student and UNB Red Shirt Jeremy Murray heard the University was going to host a dog therapy event during last spring’s exams, he quickly signed up as a volunteer. “My family has five dogs and I like being involved on campus,” says Murray, who is currently studying Film Production. “So this was a good fit for me.” Murray’s excitement was shared by more than 120 students who came out to spend an evening with eleven certified therapy dogs and their handlers and owners. Designed to help ease the stress of exams, the event was made possible through a partnership between the Saint John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, UNB Fredericton, and the UNB Student Union.
Complex, and Forestry underwent upgrades
the most up-to-date technology, the Harriet
and renovations based on student and
Irving Library upgraded its John McNair
instructor input. Feedback on the renovations
Learning Commons workstations with Dell
has been very positive.
‘all-in-one’ computers.
s Thanks to funding from Graham Farquharson,
s Commercial space in the Student Union
the Faculty of Science continued to revitalize
Building is fully leased, giving students
teaching facilities, improving the functionality,
convenient access to a wide range of shops
safety, and accessibility of the Cellular/
and services on campus. Renewed five-year
Molecular Biology lab, and upgrading Earth
leases include SUB Hairstyling, SUB Towne
Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics classrooms.
Clothing, Cellar Pub, Flannery’s Jewellers,
s The refurbishment of the 1984 section of
s Conference Services led the winning bid for
project will ensure that the Library remains
the 2015 Canada-Wide Science Fair, which
an accommodating space where students can
will bring more than 1,000 people to the
pursue their academic work.
campus for eight days of sessions on science,
s Conference Services completed the first stage of a full renewal of the Wu Conference Centre.The Centre’s new interior design and fixtures will ensure that it remains a premier conference and meeting space.
Students Serve up Coffee Cup Recommendations for a Social Enterprise Some people search far and wide for the perfect cup of coffee. This past year, Renaissance College students searched for the perfect coffee cup. Social enterprise CÉ D’ICI, which operates two cafes, engaged Mathematical and Economics Approaches to Problem-Solving students to apply the skills they’ve learned in class to find a cup that fits with the organization’s values. Students evaluated more than 250 candidates, grading each one based on local, environmental, social justice, and financial considerations. “I think it was a huge opportunity that we’ve had,” says student Kyla DeHaan. “I didn’t think that we were actually going to be applying [our knowledge] to real-life situations and be able to present it in front of very professional people.”
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and others.
the Law Library continues.This multi-year
This was the second time that this event has been held on campus, and survey results showed that most students felt ‘better’ or ‘so much better’ from interacting with the dogs.
Students shared their findings with the organization last April. Kelsey Wilson, Project Coordinator at CÉ D’ICI was impressed by their efforts, adding that the cup they selected could soon be used in the café in Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne.
s Looking to provide students with access to
Law Library
technology, engineering, and mathematics.This will be the first time for New Brunswick to host this event.
GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Focus: Enhancing Access & Enrolment s Now in its fourth year, ‘Tuesdays With Tony’ has engaged approximately 200 students to date on what they love about UNB and gathered their thoughts on ways to improve the campus and learning experience. s A new Twitter account, @UNB_VP_Tony,
UNB, and the development of a First-Year Experience Council. s UNB and the International Relations Office welcomed 120 exchange students from around the world in the 2012-13 academic year, and 71 in September 2013. Increasing
was created to facilitate increased interaction
the proportion of international students at the
with students, gather feedback, and share news
undergraduate level benefits our student body
on ways to get involved on campus.
through exposure to different cultures, socio-
s Retired employees are continuing their involvement with the University and helping
economic systems, and ideas. s To promote campus pride, the UNB
students with their studies through a new
Fredericton Community Engagement
volunteer program launched in partnership
Committee initiated Red & Black
with the UNB Retired Employees
Wednesdays, offering prizes to any student,
Association.
faculty, or staff member spotted wearing UNB
s The First-Year Experience Strategic Retreat, a two-day retreat held last February by
colours or clothing. s The Transportation and Traffic Task Force
the Associate Vice-President (Learning
made great strides in improving pedestrian
Environment) and Student Affairs and Services,
safety on campus, introducing solar powered
has led to several new initiatives for students.
radar speed signs and portable crosswalk signs.
They include a Peer Mentor Round Table, the redesign of the Commencement ceremony to strengthen each student’s connection with
s To better understand our students and how they interact with the university, the Resource Planning and Budgeting Team updated its
Varsity Reds Take Top Honours Regionally, Nationally For years, UNB’s varsity athletic slogan has been ‘Champions of Academic and Athletic Excellence,’ and once again the University’s athletes demonstrated why as 42% of its 211 student-athletes achieved CIS Academic AllCanadian status for 2012-13. “That’s one of the highest percentages I’ve ever seen,” says John Richard, Director of Athletics, noting that the national average is 24%. “It was another great year when we clearly exemplified our slogan.” UNB student-athletes and teams claimed several top honours this past year. They include: s the men’s hockey team, which took home the regional and national gold medal; s swimmer Monica MacDonald, who was named a CIS Top 8 Academic All-Canadian; s Sam Stewart, who earned first-place Team All-Canadian Honours and CIS MVP in women’s wrestling; and s the men’s volleyball team, which took the regional title. With such an outstanding performance, it’s no surprise that UNB’s coaching staff also received considerable acclaim and accolades this past year. Most notably, Miles Pinsent, head coach of the men’s soccer team, was named AUS Coach of the Year and CIS Coach of the Year. “To be recognized by your peers both locally and nationally, that speaks to the quality of the coaches we have here,” adds Richard.
Sample of a ‘conversation’ through the Twitter account administered by U First: Student Recruitment.
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GOAL: BUILD A BETTER UNIVERSITY
Scholarship is a Dream Come True for UNB Student
Persistence/Attrition/Retention (PAR) Phase I reports (baseline persistence/attrition trends
(ISAO) launched an International Student
It wasn’t Megan Smith who answered the phone when the Currie Scholarship judge called. But she could tell who her father was talking to by the way the conversation unfolded. And she could tell she had been selected for a scholarship that would make it possible for her to go to UNB.
for the University by Campus) and built Phase
Peer Advising Program.The advisors provide
II (persistence/attrition by program) and Phase
support and advice to international students
III (graduate PhD time to complete) reports.
related to settlement services and the renewal
s Several academic advising initiatives to improve student success and retention were
“It was a dream come true,” says Smith of the four-year, $50,000 award. “I wouldn’t have been able to come here without the Currie Scholarship because it wasn’t financially possible, even with student loans.”
launched through the office of the Associate
The Cornwall, PEI resident and Bluefield High School graduate was one of four students who received the prestigious Currie Scholarship last year. The other recipients were: Jaclynn Beckett, Saint John, NB, Harbour View High School Jordie Taylor, Red Rapids, NB, Southern Victoria High School Tyler Young, Rexton, NB, Bonar Law Memorial High School Smith says she had fallen in love with the University during a campus visit and had applied for another UNB scholarship but did not receive it. She was looking at postsecondary education options closer to home when her high school guidance counsellor surprised her with a Currie Scholarship application form. But the joy of discovering she had another chance at a UNB scholarship did not compare to that of realizing she was among the lucky few chosen for one. “I never thought I could receive a scholarship like this. Good grades never came easy to me, so this was a validation of all my hard work and a major accomplishment for me.” The scholarship was established by businessman and philanthropist Dr. Richard J. Currie, who has been an inspirational leader for the University, its officials, faculty, and students like Smith. “He’s an absolutely amazing man with fantastic wisdom and advice. He takes an interest in and cares about each and every recipient, and I’m privileged to know him.” Currently studying Nursing, Smith is grateful to Currie for making it possible for her to be part of UNB’s dynamic learning experience. “I love it here. It’s fantastic. I’m glad I made the decision to come here and it’s been a great journey so far.”
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VP Academic (Learning Environment).They
s The International Student Advisor’s Office
of study/work permits, and they promote opportunities for integrating on campus and in the community. s Enhanced technology capabilities are providing
include a new Academic Advising Support
for safer campus conditions.They include an
Coordinator, the development of an Academic
upgraded CCTV Enterprise system, with
Advising Council, the creation of a dedicated
interior and exterior cameras mounted around
listserv for advisors, and several professional
campus to monitor everything from parking
development workshops.
lots to low-lighted areas.
s The Crime Prevention Officer has been highly
s More students are receiving support where
active in both student orientation and residence
they need it thanks to Student Affairs and
presentations, and with the local fire department,
Services. A special section of the Student
to enhance campus and student safety.
Success Workshops series is being offered to
s The Centre for Enhanced Teaching and
first-year Faculty of Science students, and the
Learning partnered with The Student Accessibility Centre to launch the Accessible Learning Committee. The Committee has
Writing and Study Skills Centre opened a new drop-in writing consultation centre in the Engineering Library.
created an online resource bank and video
s Using funding from the Department of Post-
for making instruction more accessible to
Secondary Education,Training, and Labour,
students with diverse learning needs. These
The Student Accessibility Centre successfully
resources are now being shared across Atlantic
implemented a Note Taking Project.This
Canadian universities.
initiative has increased the number of students who receive note taking support.
GOAL: BUILD A BETTER UNIVERSITY s Online term courses continue to grow enrolments and provide essential access and flexibility to students on campus and at a
Student Abroad Programs Open a World of Opportunities for Students
distance, allowing them to study when and where it is convenient for them. s The Faculty of Science continues to enhance the learning experience as Math/Stats reduced its class sizes, while Biology tested new learning approaches, including a student response system (LectureTools) and two-stage midterm exams. s A redesigned website was launched last summer by the Law Library, featuring more direct links to frequently used resources on the home page, fillable forms for reference and interlibrary loan services, for comments and suggestions, and improved organization of links to electronic resources. s The Faculty of Law upgraded its arrangement with Wolters Kluwer Limited (formerly CCH Canadian), a leading provider of software, content, and services to legal professionals, for Increased student pedestrian safety
s The International Student Advisor’s Office (ISAO) hired a Cross-Cultural Program Coordinator to expand the support services offered to international students, such as social, orientation, and cultural events, while promoting internationalization across campus.
their online products. The new campus-wide license allows all faculty to access resources on tax, insurance, labour, and employment law; estate administration; and health and safety. s Each year, the Faculty of Kinesiology holds KIN Camp, an orientation camp for incoming students, both first year and upper-year transfers. Held off-campus, it is a day-and-
The ‘Ask me’ button campaign and the fold-out campus map were two new projects coordinated by the VP’s Special Assistant (Student Experience). Building on the success of the information kiosks that assist new students during the first week of classes, more than 50 staff, faculty, and student leaders participated in the new ‘Ask me’ button campaign, making themselves available to answer student questions. Over 1200 maps were distributed to students at the 2013 fall information kiosks.
Julia Howland For UNB Faculty of Science student Julia Howland, the chance to travel to James Cook University in Cairns, Australia last year was a biologist’s dream. “The chance to see and study the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest was incredible,” says Howland, who is majoring in biology. “It was a great opportunity to attend lectures from leading conservation biologists in a location where new conservation strategies are being implemented today.” Howland was one of 67 UNB students who participated in international Student Abroad programs last year. Made possible through agreements between UNB and universities worldwide, students spend a term studying overseas, earning credit toward their UNB degrees. They also develop essential life skills, such as independence, cross-cultural communication, and the ability to adapt to new circumstances. “Living overseas opened my mind up to how important it is to explore all the opportunities that I can and to not be afraid to approach others when I need some help,” says Matraça Lamey, a psychology student who spent a year at the University of Birmingham in the UK. “I have met many students from other countries, gained so much worldly knowledge, and feel more culturally educated not just about English culture, but also more enriched about cultures worldwide as well.” “I would not hesitate to recommend the Student Abroad program to other UNB students,” says Howland. “It was one of the most unbelievable experiences I’ve ever had and it is a great way to travel without taking time off of school.”
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GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE a-half experience that helps students feel
Management’s orientation program continues
fun program where everyone has something
to give first-year students a glimpse of what
valuable to contribute.
they will be studying with guest speakers
s Over the past year, the Faculty of Computer Science’s recruitment team visited more than 5,000 students in 65 high schools. s Student counsellors from UNB Engineering’s Worlds UNBound Program visited 21 schools across southern New Brunswick, engaging
Transition From High School to University Easier with UNBetween
more than 4,700 K-8 students in hands-on
UNB students are finding the transition from high school to post-secondary learning easier thanks to UNBetween.
campers on campus for week-long sessions last
A summer camp that has been offered to Engineering students for the past three years, UNBetween is described by senior instructor and Assistant Dean Frank Collins as an experiential learning exercise in disorientation.
s The Faculty of Forestry & Environmental
welcome, while promoting Kinesiology as a
science and engineering projects.The program also welcomed approximately 200 young summer and offered outreach camps for the Boys and Girls Club of Fredericton, Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John, and the Elsipogtog
and site visits that include local forests, the Mactaquac Fish Hatchery, and the Fredericton Water Treatment Plant. s Working with the faculties of Business Administration and Education, the International Relations Office applied for and received recognition as a foreign degree granting institution by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago.This recognition facilitates the continued delivery of programs in Trinidad and Tobago while paving the way for the introduction of new programs with our partner,The University of West Indies/ROYTEC.
First Nation.
“We realized that university is a big leap for students because there’s a bit of an environmental shock,” says Collins. “We created an immersive experience where they can test their study and coping skills to see what their strengths are, and where they need help in order to succeed.” The week-long program is unlike most other university orientation camps. It mixes classes and strategically timed social events to give incoming students a real sense of what life on campus will be like, and all the pressures and choices they will face. “For every camp we’ve run, attendees have performed 10% better than students with similar grade averages who didn’t participate. That’s a significant percentage, because that can mean the difference between earning your degree and leaving university.” Last year, thirty-five Engineering students participated in the UNBetween program, and a camp was held for Science students for the first time. Plans are in the works for a camp this summer designed for international students. “Students get to know each other and their instructors, and they have an opportunity to reflect on their own skills. Those are just some of the reasons why they love the program.”
Each year, the Faculty of Kinesiology holds an orientation “Kin Camp” for incoming students, both first year and upper year transfers. This camp is held at an off-campus site and is typically a day-and-a-half experience, including an overnight stay, and is led by 3rd and 4th year Peer Mentors under the supervision of the undergraduate director and coordinator of student support services. This past September, the team of Peer Mentors was an exceptional group (some were volunteering for the 3rd year in a row!), who provided positive learning activities for over 75 new students.
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GOAL: PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
UNB and Higher Ed Points Partnership Transforms Aeroplan Plan Miles into Tuition Dollars Faculty of Science Peer Mentors at their annual cheque presentation and donation to the Fredericton Food Bank.
s The College of Extended Learning is piloting a new model for Online Student Engagement using funding from the Department of PostSecondary Education,Training, and Labour. s The first two recipients of the Honourable
by the Faculty of Law and help to remove the financial barrier to a legal education. s The International Relations Office advised the Faculty of Kinesiology in the design of a Masters of Sports Science, a double degree
Charles and Edith Hughes annual entrance
program that will be offered in Barbados in
scholarship have been selected: James Kitchen
partnership with the University of the West
and Roy Stewart.The scholarships, valued at
Indies Cave Hill Campus.
$9,000 each, are among the largest awarded
UNB is breaking new ground in its ongoing efforts to offer financial support to students. The University is one of only three across the country to team with HigherEdPoints.com in the launch of a program that turns Aeroplan points into post-secondary education tuition and fee payments. Through this unique partnership, any Aeroplan member can contribute points to a student studying at a post-secondary education institution in Canada. By donating 35,000 points, plan members can provide $250 in credit against tuition, residence, and meal plan fees. Points can be donated directly to an individual UNB student, or to the University to assist a student in financial need. “A lot of the time, you get those points and you don’t use them,” says Bachelor of Science in Forestry student Stewart Hillhouse, who received $250 in credit from Higher Ed Points founder, Suzanne Tyson. “Now, you have the opportunity to give it to your children or grandchildren and help them pay for school.”
The Faculty of Education held its second-annual community building orientation at O’Dell Park, a fullday workshop of team building and problem solving for K-12 Bachelor of Education students.
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ENROLMENT TRENDS & STATISTICS
ENROLMENT TRENDS & STATISTICS UNB F UG Enrolment FT - Overall 8000
OVERALL UNBF UG Enrolment FT Overall enrolment is affected by a variety of factors. As have many Maritime universities, we have been facing enrolment challenges for the last several years. We are starting to reverse the trend, and despite reductions of seats in Nursing and Education which have an impact on enrolment numbers, we have seen a slight increase in overall enrolment in 2013 versus 2012.
7000
6000
5000
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Source: UNBF Office of the Registrar
UNB F Canadian UG Enrolment FT New, Incoming
1200
NEW, INCOMING CANADIAN UNBF UG Enrolment FT New, incoming Canadian full-time enrolment (high school and new transfer) on the Fredericton campus in fall 2013 grew by close to 5% over fall 2012.
1000
The additional investment in recruitment appears to be generating traction. Many faculty and staff are involved and recruitment efforts, led by U First: Student Recruitment were strategic, game changing and effective. Nearly 400 students and parents were hosted for campus tours this past year, an increase of almost 53% over the year before. The Fredericton campus Open House was the most successful ever, with over 700 visitors and 90 students admitted on the spot. Parent/ Student Night events were held across the country, with a total of 850 attendees, an increase of 100 over fall 2012. Our U First team helped to ensure that UNB was one of the first in the country to partner with HigherEdPoints.com, providing students with the option to pay tuition and fees using loyalty program points.
800
600
The U First recruitment team has a dedicated online recruiter, who implements a robust social media content strategy. The use of online advertising has doubled traffic to the UNB Fredericton future students website; and the use of a social media monitoring service feeds approximately 7,000 mentions of UNB per month from blogs, forums,YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. After just a few months, over 100 prospective students have been identified through these platforms. We have seen an increase of 115 new Twitter followers over last year, and the number of “Likes” on the UNB Fredericton recruitment Facebook page have increased by 300 in the same period.
400
200
2006
2007
2008
2009
Year 1 High School Source: UNBF Office of the Registrar
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2010
2011
New Transfer
2012
2013
Twenty-six high school guidance counsellors from across the country were invited to the fourth annual fall Hello UNB Tour, in which all faculties and many others participated. Excellent feedback has been received from our guests and we are seeing new students from most of these schools as a result – some schools to which we previously did not have access. One Toronto-area counsellor wrote, “…Three of my students have now applied to UNB; another student asked me last week what I thought of UNB because there was ‘a lot of buzz’ about the school…”.
ENROLMENT TRENDS & STATISTICS
UNB F Attrition Rate (cumulative) for new students from high school 40%
UNBF Attrition Rate (cumulative) for New Students from High School Upper year enrolment has been the main source of our past enrolment decline. Our focus on retention and first year experience is having an effect in lowering attrition rates.
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
2003 2004 2005 2006 End 1st Year
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 End 2nd Year End 3rd Year
Source: UNBF Office of the Registrar, RPB Team
UNB F Canadian UG FT - by Province of Origin PE 4.32% NL 2.67%
OVERALL (by Province) UNBF Canadian UG Enrolment FT
ON 4.43% Other 4.04%
NS 9.24%
NB 75.3%
Source: UNBF Office of the Registrar
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ENROLMENT TRENDS & STATISTICS
ENROLMENT TRENDS & STATISTICS (continued) UNBF UG Enrolment FT - Overall 8000
OVERALL (Canadian/International) UNBF UG Enrolment FT
7000
Our overall international enrolment has been growing steadily over the last five years.
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Canadian
International Source: UNBF Office of the Registrar
Average Undergraduate Class Size for Fall
50
UNBF Average UG Class Size (Fall Term) Our small average class size allows us to provide a more personalized learning environment and is a very positive attribute in recruitment efforts.
40
30
20
10
2007
2008
2009
1st & 2nd Year Classes
2010
2011
3rd to 5th Year Classes
Source: (basedOffice on Macleans data) (based on Maclean’s survey data) Source: UNBF of thesurvey Registrar Data available for 2007 to 2011 only as of our Fall 2012 submission to Macleans
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2012
ENROLMENT TRENDS & STATISTICS
UNBF Admission Average Profile 2006-2013 90
UNBF Admission Average Profile 2006-2013
89
The increasing admission average profile speaks to the rise in quality of our student body.
88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80
2006
2007
2008
Median
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Mean
UNBF Total Annual Value of UG Scholarships and Needs-Based Bursaries
Source: UNBF Office of the Registrar
6,000,000
UNBF Total Annual Value of UG Scholarships and Needs-Based Bursaries
5,000,000
Our investment in scholarships and bursaries has grown significantly in the last six years.
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Transfer Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships
Bursaries
Total
Entrance Scholarships Source: UNBF Office of the Registrar, UNBF Financial Aid Office
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