Belleville, Ontario, February 9, 2017 – January enrolment increased at Loyalist College with new January registrations numbering 355 this year, the largest number of January starts in the College’s history, Governors were advised at the February 9 Board meeting. The increased numbers are the result of more program offerings in January, increased enrolment of international students, as well as retention efforts.
“We are seeing increased numbers of students starting their programs in January, and at other times of the year,” explained Ann Drennan, Acting Vice-President Academic. “Registrations in the New Year include over 150 new international students, bringing the total population of international students studying at Loyalist to over 300 – double the international enrolment of the previous year.”
“In fact, the College has met the international enrolment goal for 2020, well ahead of the plan,” said Loyalist President & CEO Ann Marie Vaughan.
President Vaughan also commented that the increase in January registrations reflects the “new reality” of post-secondary studies, with individuals enrolling in studies at various times of the year to meet their schedules. “We know that people want to study year round, and will register not only in September, but also in January and throughout the year. It means that we must be flexible in our program delivery, and the College is well positioned to provide opportunities for studies for individuals to meet their individual needs. In addition to studies on campus, this could include online or distributed learning through Continuing Education,” she added. “This is an exciting time for post-secondary learning, and whether an individual is beginning a job or taking a new direction in a career, there is always a way to access new skills and knowledge.”
Acting Vice-President Academic Ann Drennan noted that the College’s Academic Plan takes into consideration particular numbers of students for academic programs, based on demands for career paths, and research and input from partners including Advisory Committees.
New programs being introduced at Loyalist for September 2017 include Radiation Safety, Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE), Computer Networking, Project Management, and Advanced Service Leadership. Continuing Education opportunities are also available at loyalistcollege.com. Visit the website for more information at any time, or contact an advisor at 613-969-1913, ext. 2100 to discuss your career interests.
About Loyalist College
We put you to work™. When it comes to grads getting jobs, 87.4 percent of the College’s most recent graduates found employment within six months of graduation compared to the provincial average of 83.6 percent, according to Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released in April 2016. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior student services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and The Bay of Quinte Skills Centre, which is LEED® Silver certified, are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. The College is a key driver of the social and economic health and prosperity of the area and contributes 5.4 percent to the Gross Regional Product. This represents an overall effect on the regional economy of $530 million – based on a 2014 Report by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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