June 26, 2007

John D. Dennison, University of British Columbia

Summer Institute Speaker: John D. Dennison

Topic: Post-secondary education in British Columbia over five decades – The search for status

Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: SFU Burnaby campus, Room SSCB 9200

The primary focus of this discussion will be the development of post-secondary education in British Columbia since 1960 as the public system grew from one institution to over 30 throughout the province. Emphasis will be placed upon diversity, access, and quality as institutions sought greater status by offering more and more advanced credentials. In the process the meaning of the terms “university” and “degree” have been eroded to the point where public confidence has deteriorated. As a result an increased emphasis upon quality and institutional accreditations is recommended.

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John D. Dennison is a professor emeritus of higher education at UBC and is a former teacher and researcher. An author or co-author of four books, Dennison has published more than 100 journal articles on the history, development, and management of post-secondary education with a particular focus on community colleges. Among Dennison’s achievements is the recognition he received in 2000 as the Millennium Professor of Higher Education by the American Association of Professors of Community College Education.

For a complete list and more information about the Summer Institute 2007 public lectures, go to www.educ.sfu.ca/summer-institute07

Sponsored by the Faculty of Education as part of the “Education Matters Lecture Series”, the Summer Institute 2007 is a month-long series of public lectures intended to provoke conversations. The lectures would be of interest to teachers, educators, administrators, policy makers, students, and all global citizens.