Government introduces new international student cap
New guidelines have been introduced for post-secondary institutions by the BC government capping the number of international students at 30 percent of total enrollment at any given institution. The government says the new limit is intended to alleviate the strain institutions are facing to better provide services to students. To ensure the cap is being followed, public colleges and universities will submit international education strategic plans for the provincial government to monitor. Additionally, the guidelines include tuition-fee transparency and improved student services, housing supports, and standards to ensure domestic and Indigenous students aren’t displaced. International students currently make up 21 percent of Camosun’s student population.
Camosun Business students awarded by college
Camosun’s School of Business awarded $99,837 in awards to 95 Camosun business students this year in partnership with the College Foundation. Recipients demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, social responsibility, creative expression, and community service. Additionally, the college recognized over 790 students on the dean’s honour roll; these students achieved a GPA of 8.0 or higher in completing 12 or more credits. To see a full list of the students who won visit camosun.ca/news/school-business-2024-awards.
Arts and Science award ceremony honours students
Camosun’s School of Arts and Science hosted an awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, presenting 89 awards to highly accomplished students. The awards totalled $85,000, made possible by donors of the Camosun College foundation; see camosun.ca/news/school-arts-science-student-awards-2024 for a list of the award winners.
Red Seal grads get first convocation
For the first time in Camosun history, Red Seal graduates were recognized at Camosun’s convocation ceremony this year. A Red Seal endorsement is the authentication of a graduate’s knowledge and skills necessary to practice their trade in Canada. A total of 31 students from nine trades were recognized this year at the ceremony.
Camosun awarded three applied-research grants
Camosun College is among three Canadian institutions to be awarded three Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) grants, totalling nearing $600,000, to equip students with necessary real-world skills and boost innovation in local industries. The Camosun awards are intended to fund CNC and CMM fabrication equipment, advanced manufacturing testing equipment, and fiber laser cutting equipment. The awards are funded by the College and Community Innovation program, the primary federal funding source for college applied research.