Introduction The following list outlines some of the characteristics of individuals who attend Columbia College and become successful students. Characteristics of More Successful Students: Learners that have a more clear occupational or career goal Learners that...

We Are One No matter how we may have been brought up to see each other differently, we are all quite simply “human beings”. Regardless of where we were born, the language we speak, or the color of our skin, we are all human beings. Regardless of the homes we live in,...

Introduction The following headings relate to the specific groupings of high school students that Columbia College is currently structured to serve from an academic perspective. Students With Special Needs Students who are moderately mentally challenged (55 to 70 IQ)....

The following items are presented as a brief list of recommended changes to PDD. Move from Funding Agencies to a “Client Voucher System” Move the department from signing annual contracts with each agency, to approving licenses for agencies. Move the department from...

Ground Rules for Interacting with Others Dr. J. T. (Tom) Snell The following list of items was prepared to assist individuals in understanding the basic ground rules that all individuals should follow when learning or working with others in a group whether that be in...

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Success Orientation and Customer SatisfactionThe understanding that the individual and organization they work for do not succeed in the long run until those to whom they provide services or products to are successful. The desire to understand the changing needs of...

The Value of Work as it Relates to Education Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell Some individuals today question the value of either work or practica as an important element in a learner’s education.  However, they should understand “all genuine education comes about through...

The Future Direction of Higher Education January 5, 2010 Prepared by Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell Introduction As labor costs continue to rise in the future, both advanced as well as developing nations will be challenged to develop an even more productive workforce.  As...

THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EDUCATION IN CANADA Prepared by Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell     Introduction Since the inception of universities in North America nearly 400 years ago and colleges some sixty years ago, our post-secondary institutions...

Being a Professional Dr. J. T. (Tom) Snell Being a professional is much more than having a certain level of education or belonging to a professional body.  In fact, most aspects of being a professional are not taught in college or university programs.  Professionals...

Introduction The following list of items identifies some of the approaches to educational administration which enable an institution of higher education to reduce its costs of operation while maintaining educational quality. Management Practices In order to graduate...

COMPARING THE COST OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN ALBERTA   During meetings with Mr. Bruce MacDonald from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, he agreed that in 2007/2008 the cost to deliver one year of academic education at an Alberta university was...

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS ARE DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL   Current Situation  About 25% of Alberta students drop out of high school each year prior to completing their grade 12. About 75% of English as a Second Language (ESL) students drop out...

THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF HIGHER EDUCATIONPrepared by Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell       Introduction As labor costs continue to rise in the future, both advanced as well as developing nations will be challenged to develop an even more productive workforce. As...