Feb 17 - Enrolment continues to climb

Led by strong increases in university-level credit courses, enrolment at Douglas College rose by 5.7 percent for the Winter 2011 semester.

The increases are in line with the College's five-year plan, which seeks to boost course offerings and grow the College.

"This semester's growth was largely in our university-level credit courses," says Scott McAlpine, President of Douglas College. "It shows that there's a public appetite for more post-secondary educational opportunities, and that's what the College is seeking to address in our strategic plan."

The five-year strategic plan calls for new university-level credit programs to be developed at Douglas College, as well as improved transfer opportunities to UBC and SFU. Post-degree programs are also being developed.

"Our plan is all about giving students access to as many high-quality educational opportunities as possible," McAlpine says.