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Simon Fraser University Surrey attracts record numbers
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Terry Lavender, 604.268.7408, terry_lavender@sfu.ca
Terry Lavender, 604.268.7408, terry_lavender@sfu.ca
September 15, 2003
SFU Surrey opened its doors for the fall semester, doubling its student population with a record intake of students to its innovative TechOne program in the School of Interactive Arts & Technology. More than 370 new undergraduate students and 30 graduate students joined the returning class at SFU Surrey. The campus now boasts a student population of 800 students, 200 more than last year.
SFU Surrey faculty and staff were busy over the summer preparing the Surrey campus for the increased number of students. A new classroom was built, computer labs were equipped and the SFU Bookstore set up a temporary textbook store for Surrey students.
SFU Surrey Campus Director Joanne Curry anticipates even greater numbers next year, when new programs in computer science, business administration and continuing studies courses are offered. The present location in the Central City shopping centre, is a temporary one and is already stretched to its limits, she says.
"We're exploring options for a longer-term location for SFU Surrey," Curry says, "and are committed to a permanent presence in Surrey."
Curry notes that SFU Surrey is located in the fastest-growing region in British Columbia, with an estimated 10,000 new post-secondary spaces needed by 2010. "We have plans and proposals underway to expand our capacity to serve the growing demand for post-secondary education in the South Fraser region with added programs and a larger facility."
Website: /www.surrey.sfu.ca/
SFU Surrey faculty and staff were busy over the summer preparing the Surrey campus for the increased number of students. A new classroom was built, computer labs were equipped and the SFU Bookstore set up a temporary textbook store for Surrey students.
SFU Surrey Campus Director Joanne Curry anticipates even greater numbers next year, when new programs in computer science, business administration and continuing studies courses are offered. The present location in the Central City shopping centre, is a temporary one and is already stretched to its limits, she says.
"We're exploring options for a longer-term location for SFU Surrey," Curry says, "and are committed to a permanent presence in Surrey."
Curry notes that SFU Surrey is located in the fastest-growing region in British Columbia, with an estimated 10,000 new post-secondary spaces needed by 2010. "We have plans and proposals underway to expand our capacity to serve the growing demand for post-secondary education in the South Fraser region with added programs and a larger facility."
Website: /www.surrey.sfu.ca/