College of the Rockies

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2. Where is College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca

3. Region at a Glance • Regional population 82,700 • Regional area 45,000 sq km • Main industries are forestry, mining, tourism, construction • Unemployment rate falling: 11.5% in 2003, 6.5% Mar ‘06 www.cotr.bc.ca

4. About College of the Rockies • Accredited public post-secondary institution • 35 educational programs • 6 campuses • University studies, career technical and vocational programs • Partnerships with universities & colleges in British Columbia & Canada www.cotr.bc.ca

5. College at a Glance • 2000 full time students -FTEs • 8,000 part-time, online and Continuing Education students • 770 employees - 225 full- time • $26.7 million annual expenditure www.cotr.bc.ca

6. Servicesat a Glance • On-campus student residence • Library, study centre, tutors • Computer labs, free access to internet & email • Extensive online education • Bookstore • On campus food services • Gymnasium, exercise room, track & field • On-campus climbing wall • Recreation coordinators www.cotr.bc.ca

7. International Centre Details Growing International Student Recruitment Program • 6 - 7 % of student body • 65 – 70 % ESL • 20 – 25 different countries represented College of the Rockies “Creating awareness and supporting internationalization and global learning opportunities for our students, staff and community …” www.cotr.bc.ca

8. Programs www.cotr.bc.ca

9. Health Specialties • Rural Health Care and Nursing including nursing, home care and family programs • Bachelor of Science Nursing program partner with University of Victoria • Licensed Practical Nursing program delivered in Vancouver private/public partnership College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca

10. Tourism Specialties • Canadian Rural Tourism Knowledge Cluster • High Demand Adventure programs • Adventure Tourism Business Operations (ATBO) • Mountain Adventure Skills Training (MAST) • International Expedition and Leadership College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca

11. Emergency Specialties • Partners including Cranbrook and Calgary Fire Departments • Internationally accredited through The Proboard • Programs • Fire Operations Certificate • Fire Management Diploma • Custom Fire Training • First Aid and Medical Training • Hazardous Materials • Risk Management College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca

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13. Online Expertise • 40 online courses in academic, administrative, upgrading and safety specialties; • 160 continuing education courses. • Several programs including Certificate in Business Administration can be completed entirely online. New courses are being added every year. • See COTR Online @ http://www.cotr.bc.ca/cotrOnline/ www.cotr.bc.ca

14. Tuition Fees ESL $ 7200 University $ 7200 Business Administration $ 7200 Tourism / Recreation $ 7200 Adventure Tourism Business Operations $11,600 Mountain Adventure Skills Training $13,500 Culinary Arts $ 9,500 Fire Training $16,200 Resident Care / Home Support $ 6,100 * Per Academic Year * APICE Scholarships available All fees subject to change www.cotr.bc.ca

15. Other Costs Residence Fees $ 425 per month $ 1500 per semester Homestay Fees $ 520 per month (including meals) Medical Insurance $ 54 per month Textbooks $ 200-500 per semester Transportation Free Bus Pass www.cotr.bc.ca

16. Articulation and Transfer • The BC articulation and transfer system allows for easy transfer and program planning between institutions • British Columbia Council on Admissions & Transfer - BCCAT Online • http://www.bctransferguide.ca/ www.cotr.bc.ca

17. Work Opportunities for Foreign Students • Working on campus • Working off campus • Post-graduation work program • Co-op and internship programs * A recent agreement between British Columbia and Canadian governments allows eligible international students to work off-campus while they finish their studies. The off-campus work permit program helps international students gain valuable work experience in Canada and deepen their understanding and appreciation of Canadian society. The program is one of several that are designed to help make Canadian post-secondary institutions destinations of choice for international students. www.cotr.bc.ca

18. International Partnerships • Customized training to meet your needs • Flexible, practical, hands-on training opportunities that can lead to Canadian credits towards Diplomas and Certificates • Staff Mobility and Exchanges with Sweden, Ecuador, Kenya and New Zealand • Development and Trade Projects in Ecuador, China and Kenya • Student & Young Professional Support • over 70 young professionals employed by COTR to work overseas in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Kenya, Mozambique, Ecuador & Guyana • New student exchange and mobility programs under development College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca

19. Why Choose College of the Rockies • Una situacion geografica espectacular, rodeado do montanas • Un costo de vida asequible, cuotas economicas • Atencion personalizada de los maestros, clases pequenas • Pocos estudiantes internacionales • Una poblacion segura, limpia y acogedora, sin multitudes • Instalaciones modernas a una corta distancia de centros de compras y del centro de la ciudad • Familias anfitrionas atentas que alojan solo uno o dos estudiantes en cada hogar • Moderna residencia para estudiantes en el campus, disponsible a los estudiantes internacionales todo el ano • Fechas de inicio flexibles para los estudiantes de ESL • La oportunidad de tomar cursos que otorgan credito para la universidad o colegio vocacional con estudientes canadienses cuado aun estan en el programa de ESL • La oportunidad de aprender ingles rapidamente en una comunidad y en un colegio donde predomina el ingles. www.cotr.bc.ca

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