Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus is planning for the future delivery of post-secondary education and training in the qathet region.
The plan will ensure program delivery reflects the needs of the community while contributing to the health and well-being of the region, according to a VIU media release.
Input from the community will inform the plan. Feedback is being collected through an online survey as well as an in-person focus group session. The survey is a quick way for local residents to give their opinion and be entered into a draw featuring an array of prizes from local businesses, the release stated.
“This is an opportunity to help us shape the next two decades of postsecondary education in the qathet region,” stated tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus administrator Liam Haggarty. “VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ is committed to delivering courses and programs tailored to the needs and priorities of our community. This process will guide us forward.”
The in-person session will further explore and develop themes that have emerged from VIU’s meetings with community partners over the past months and from the survey.
“We have received input from key community stakeholders, including Tla’amin Nation, City of Powell River, qathet Regional District, SD47 administration, Brooks high school students and teachers, and various community organizations,” stated Nathan Jantz, project lead, strategic development initiative. “The feedback has been invaluable, providing direction for this survey and engagement."
To learn more and take the survey, go to pr.viu.ca/strategic-development-plan.
The tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus was gifted its name by Tla’amin Nation’s executive council in 2022 and means “house of learning.” This year marks the 50th year of operation at the local campus.
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