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University Status for UCFV

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Monday, April 21, 2008
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The University College of the Fraser Valley will become a university, to be called the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Premier Gordon Campbell and Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today.

Pending amendments to B.C.’s University Act, the new University of the Fraser Valley will focus on the training needs of the region and build on its provincial, national and international reputation in its key areas of specialization and excellence which include its School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Trades and Technology Centre – Advanced Vehicle Technology Program; Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies; and Aviation.

Amendments to B.C.’s University Act will be required to allow for the designation of the new university.

The BC Government News Release can be found at: http://www.gov.bc.ca/ or on the PSEA website at Government News