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	The University of British Columbia has an impressive reputation for e-learning including partnerships with for example the Tec de Monterrey.		The University of British Columbia has an impressive reputation for e-learning including partnerships with for example the Tec de Monterrey.

	See the ['https://www.elearning.ubc.ca/ UBC e-learning web site] for more information on the use of technologies such as WebCT Vista, clickers, wikis, ePortfolios, Wimba and more. [http://ctlt.ubc.ca/distance-learning/courses/ 125 distance learning courses] are available across 30 different subjects - these may include both online and print media.		See the [https://www.elearning.ubc.ca/ UBC e-learning web site] for more information on the use of technologies such as WebCT Vista, clickers, wikis, ePortfolios, Wimba and more. [http://ctlt.ubc.ca/distance-learning/courses/ 125 distance learning courses] are available across 30 different subjects - these may include both online and print media.

	However the Annual Report 2006/2007 makes no mention of e-learning, blended learning or distance learning so that the status is judged to be [[NELI]] not [[MELI]].		However the Annual Report 2006/2007 makes no mention of e-learning, blended learning or distance learning so that the status is judged to be [[NELI]] not [[MELI]].

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	The ''University of British Columbia'' (UBC) holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, [[Canada]].		The ''University of British Columbia'' (UBC) holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, [[Canada]].

	The ~~spectacular~~ UBC campus is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city -- where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet viewers around every corner.		The UBC campus is considered a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city -- where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet viewers around every corner.

	Its web site is at http://www.ubc.ca		Its web site is at http://www.ubc.ca
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	The University of British Columbia has an impressive reputation for e-learning including partnerships with for example the Tec de Monterrey.		The University of British Columbia has an impressive reputation for e-learning including partnerships with for example the Tec de Monterrey.

			See the ['https://www.elearning.ubc.ca/ UBC e-learning web site] for more information on the use of technologies such as WebCT Vista, clickers, wikis, ePortfolios, Wimba and more. [http://ctlt.ubc.ca/distance-learning/courses/ 125 distance learning courses] are available across 30 different subjects - these may include both online and print media.

	However the Annual Report 2006/2007 makes no mention of e-learning, blended learning or distance learning so that the status is judged to be [[NELI]] not [[MELI]].		However the Annual Report 2006/2007 makes no mention of e-learning, blended learning or distance learning so that the status is judged to be [[NELI]] not [[MELI]].


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	The spectacular UBC campus is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city -- where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet viewers around every corner.		The spectacular UBC campus is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city -- where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet viewers around every corner.

	In e-learning circles, UBC is well-known as the place where [[Tony Bates]] worked for many years ~~and also as the birthplace of [http://www.webct.com WebCT] (now owned by [http://www.blackboard.com Blackboard]).~~		Its web site is at http://www.ubc.ca

			UBC is a member of [[AUCC]] and of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_of_Thirteen_(Canadian_universities) Group of Thirteen].

			In e-learning circles, UBC is well-known as the place where [[Tony Bates]] worked for many years


	~~Its web site is at http://www.ubc.ca~~		== VLE ==

			UBC is also as the birthplace of [http://www.webct.com WebCT] (now owned by [http://www.blackboard.com Blackboard]).

	UBC ~~is a member of [[AUCC]]~~ and of ~~the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_of_Thirteen_(Canadian_universities) Group of Thirteen]~~.		WebCT Vista is UBC's online course management system. With over 25,000 people accessing course sites each week, and hundreds of active courses, WebCT has become an essential tool for supporting online course activities.

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	'''Vision'''		'''Vision'''

	The University of British Columbia, aspiring to be one of the world’s best universities, will prepare students to become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.		The University of British Columbia, aspiring to be one of the world’s best universities, will prepare students to become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of [[British Columbia]], Canada, and the world.

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The ''University of British Columbia'' (UBC) holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. It is only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, [[Canada]].

The spectacular UBC campus is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city -- where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet viewers around every corner.

In e-learning circles, UBC is well-known as the place where [[Tony Bates]] worked for many years and also as the birthplace of [http://www.webct.com WebCT] (now owned by [http://www.blackboard.com Blackboard]).

Its web site is at http://www.ubc.ca

UBC is a member of [[AUCC]] and of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_of_Thirteen_(Canadian_universities) Group of Thirteen].

== Strategy: Trek 2010 ==
(sourced from http://www.trek2000.ubc.ca/index.html)

'''Vision'''

The University of British Columbia, aspiring to be one of the world’s best universities, will prepare students to become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.

'''Mission'''

The University of British Columbia will provide its students, faculty, and staff with the best possible resources and conditions for learning and research, and create a working environment dedicated to excellence, equity, and mutual respect. It will cooperate with government, business, industry, and the professions, as well as with other educational institutions and the general community, to discover, disseminate, and apply new knowledge, prepare its students for fulfilling careers, and improve the quality of life through leading-edge research. The graduates of UBC will have developed strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; they will have excellent research and communication skills; they will be knowledgeable, flexible, and innovative. As responsible members of society, the graduates of UBC will value diversity, work with and for their communities, and be agents for positive change. They will acknowledge their obligations as global citizens, and strive to secure a sustainable and equitable future for all.

'''Learning'''

(sourced from http://www.trek2000.ubc.ca/principles/learning.html)

The following Goals relate specifically to e-learning

* Create new programmes for both full-time and part-time students that address the life-long learning needs of citizens in a knowledge-based society.
* Continue improvements to all aspects of the learning environment, including upgrades to laboratories and classrooms, and re-examine the configuration of instructional space in the context of changing expectations about teaching and learning.
* Encourage Faculties to continue developing innovative approaches that expose undergraduates to research-based and experiential learning, including co-operative education and problem-based learning.
* Continually strive to improve the digital environment at all UBC sites.
* Enhance service and support for distance learners.
* Support innovative teaching and create new learning experiences through the application of leading-edge technology.

== e-learning ==

The University of British Columbia has an impressive reputation for e-learning including partnerships with for example the Tec de Monterrey.

However the Annual Report 2006/2007 makes no mention of e-learning, blended learning or distance learning so that the status is judged to be [[NELI]] not [[MELI]].

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