New UNBC President Don Cozzetto has identified the key priorities that will guide UNBC in the future.

“We’re in a rapidly changing economic and political climate, and the post-secondary landscape has been characterized by fierce competition for students, faculty, and staff,” says Dr. Cozzetto. “It is necessary that we embrace change in ways that promote excellence. This will be the theme of my presidency at UNBC.”

UNBC is currently experiencing growth at its Prince George and regional campuses. For example, the Provincial Government recently doubled the size of UNBC’s land on Cranbrook Hill and construction is underway of both the Teaching and Learning Centre and the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre. In the region, there are new campuses in Prince Rupert, Quesnel, and Terrace, and UNBC is working with the City of Fort St. John to develop a new campus in the North Peace.

On the academic side, UNBC has recently completed an Academic Vision that identified core academic strengths along with a commitment to a learning environment focused on student outcomes.  

“The arrival of a new president is often associated with the launch of a new, comprehensive strategic planning initiative, but UNBC already has a number of strategic reports that are of value. Now is the time for action,” says Dr. Cozzetto. “Input from individuals within the university, the community, and government have led me to identify six priority areas for UNBC.”