University of the Fraser Valley
Public university in British Columbia, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), formerly known as University College of the Fraser Valley and Fraser Valley College, is a public university with campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1974 as Fraser Valley College, it was a response to the need for expanded vocational training in the communities of the Fraser Valley. In 1991, it became a university college, with degree-granting status.[7] As the University College of the Fraser Valley, it grew rapidly, becoming one of the largest university colleges in Canada.
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Motto | Iyaqáwtxw |
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Motto in English | Halkomelem: "house of transformation" [1] |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1974; 50 years ago (1974)[2] |
Chancellor | Andy Sidhu[3] |
President | Joanne MacLean[4] |
Academic staff | 710[5] (c. 2012) |
Students | 9,270[6] |
Undergraduates | 9,200 |
Postgraduates | 70 |
Location | , British Columbia , Canada |
Campus | Urban, 26 ha (64 acres) (Abbotsford) |
Colours | Green |
Nickname | UFV Cascades |
Affiliations | U Sports AUCC CWUAA CBIE CUP CASA. |
Mascot | Sasq 'ets |
Website | www |
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In recognition of the growing needs for higher education within the region and in the province, the provincial government granted full university status on 21 April 2008.[8] Student enrollment is now over 15,000 students annually.