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KwantlenUNIVERSITY COLLEGE

I Call to order

2 Confirmation of Agenda

3 Approval of Minutes Oct 20 2004

4 FPP Paralegal Diploma

5 AA in Creative Writing

6 Program Revision BBA Entrepreneurial Leadership

7 Mandate Membership

8 Next regular meeting Nov 17 2004

9 Adjournment

Degree and Program Assessment Committee DPACWed Nov 17 04 415 pm

Surrey Boardroom G 2110

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3 Approval of Minutes Oct 20 2004

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2Davidson David Chair

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8 McGillivray Judith

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14 Goedbloed Dana ex officio EdCo Chair

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Present Grant Allan

David Davidson ChairDana Goedbloed

Joshua Mitchell

Robert FlemingColin HaighCarol Hansen

Regrets Thor Pona

Panteli Tritchew

Guests Barbara DugganTally Wade

Degree and Program Assessment CommitteeDPAC

Wed Oct 20 04 415 pmSurrey Small Boardroom G 2105

MINUTES

Bevin Heath AnsleyCasey McConillJudith McGillivrayKaren Metzger RecorderSusan Morris

Linda RogersWendy Royal

1 Call to order

David Davidson called the meeting to order at419 pm2 Confirmation of Agenda

Moved by Casey McConill seconded by Linda Rogers to adopt the agenda as amendedDelete item 7 Policy L5 Approval of Advanced CertificatesMOTION CARRIED

3 Approval of Minutes Sep 22 2004

Moved by Judith McGillivray seconded by Colin Haigh to approve the minutes of the Sept 22 2004 meetingas amended

Susan Moms had been present and Robyn Rushfordsname should be removed from the list Add to item 7Appendix G Properly cite the BC Work Futures source

MOTION CARRIED

4 Concept Public Safety Communications Diploma

Tally Wade attended to present the concept for a Public Safety Communications Diploma program She explainedthat the proposed program will be an addition to the existing Public Safety Communications certificate programwhich was developed by Kwantlen in 1990 at the request of the industry It was redeveloped in 1995 to better meetthe needs of the industry at that time Kwantlenscertificate program is licensed to Mohawk College HamiltonMalaspina University College Nanaimo and University College of the Cariboo Kamloops Some of Kwantlenscurriculum has been sold to Grant MacEwan College Edmonton and Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat Theexisting certificate program prepares grads to be calltakers and dispatchers for fire police and ambulance emergencyservices the proposed diploma program will prepare students for supervisory positions in amalgamated call centreswhich are replacing local call centres because of advances in technology

Moved by Colin Haigh seconded by Wendy Royal to recommend approval of the program concept for aPublic Safety Communications Diploma pending the following revisionsThroughout the document refer to semesters one through four using consistent terminology

Degree and Program Assessment CommitteeMinutes of Meeting Oct 20 2004Page 2

B Basic Information For the full program proposal please include an enrollment management plan to show thenumber of citation and certificate students and to outline how the various exit and entry points will meet therequired FTE numbers Also flesh out rationale for the citation exit in the full program proposalC Access 1 Foundation Level CitationCertificate this may also be changed to Semester OneLevel IV Diploma change to Completion of semesters one through three or equivalent 45 credits3rd paragraph delete mechanical

Also 3rd paragraph add some wording to show that the testing is not for screening but to help make the studentsaware of what they will be doing and to determine any support they might needC Access 2 Delete last sentence

C Access 3 Delete 3rd sentence

D Student Profile I Move last sentence into the 1st paragraph

D Student Profile 2 Provide more information about the needs analysis

E Program Description 2 Replace the list of courses with more generic information Rob Fleming to provideguidance

E Program Description 3 Delete the first and htst sentences

E Program Description 5 identified by the Education Plan Also delete 2ndlast sentence

E Program Description 6 Add statement about Coop options not being available

F Outcomes 1 Delete community organizer itt last paragraph add information about the work citation graduateswill be prepared for

F Outcomes 2 4th paragraph add reference to conflict resolution skills

F Outcomes 4 Add statement about students meeting entrance requirements for baccalaureate degree programs1 Costs Please update as per consultation with Judith McGillivray item 4 replace course with programAppendix C Move PSCM Leadership from 3rd to 4th semester and PSCM Management from 4th to 3rd semesterFor semester four refer to credits rather than specific courses

Please make general copy edits as per document providedMOTION CARRIED

On approval from David Davidson that revisions have been made this can go forward to Education Council5 Minor in Public Relations

Barbara Duggan introduced the proposed changes to the Minor in Public Relations which have come about becauseof course changes for the Diploma in Public Relations program approved by Education Council in March 2003 Theproposed changes to the minor include reducing the number of credits from 19 to 15 removing a marketing courseand replacing courses with a total of 9 credits with updated more relevant courses

This minor consists of 15 credits of lowerlevels courses current standards for minors require 15 credits of upperlevels courses According to current standards anti nomenclature this packaging of courses would constitute aconcentration rather than a minor

Moved by Linda Rogers seconded by Susan Morris to recommend approval of the revision to the Minor inPublic Relations with the following proviso

Students currently registered in the program will receive a Minor in Public Relations on graduation until 2008students starting the program in Sept 2005 and later will receive a Concentration in Public Relations The Calendardescription will be updated to reflect this new information

MOTION CARRIED

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Degree and Program Assessment CommitteeMinutes of Meeting Oct 20 2004Page 3

6 Mandate Membership

This item was deferred to the next meeting as it is expected that the Liberal Education committee will make arecommendation that may impact the DPAC Mandate

7 Policy L5 Approval of Advanced Certificates

This item was pulled from the agenda David will get in touch with Jan Carrie Chair of the Policy ReviewCommittee re his concern about this policy

8 Next regular meeting Nov 17 2004 415 pm Room G 2110

9 Adjournment Carol Hansen moved to adjoum the meeting at 545 pm

Name of Institution Kwantlen University College

Title of Program Paralegal Studies

Credential to be awarded to graduates Diploma in Paralegal StudiesLength of Program 2 Years


A Executive Summary

Non Degree Program ProposalParalegal Studies

Institutional Contact Arthur CorenDiana Basaraba

Pam Galea

Title Dean School of BusinessInstructor

Instructor

Phone 6045993252 Email arthurcoren@kwantlenca6045992487 dianabasaraba@kwantlenca6045993382 pamgaleakwantlenca

Date November 9 2004

1 Summarize the purpose ofthe proposal

The purpose of this proposal is to provide graduates of the Certificate in Applied BusinessTechnology Legal Administrative Assistant Option with the opportunity to acquire furtherskills and knowledge to enable them to compete for advanced career positions in the legalenvironment Paralegals are able to manage client files perform legal research prepare legaldocuments and enhance client relations

A paralegal has knowledge of substantive and procedural aspects of law and is capable ofindependent legal work performed under the supervision of a lawyer Graduates of theprogram will find employment in law firms government agencies and law departments ofcorporations The educational outcomes are developed from a DACUM completed with theProgram Advisory Committee in Fall 2002 ICBC and curriculum developed at SelkirkCollege

Employers will benefit from the education included in this program by gaining highlyqualified paralegals Labour market data indicates a high need for this program Existingprograms meet a partial demand for the number of graduates being hired however a furtherdemand particularly in the Kwantlen catchment areas needs to be met

In addition this program will enhance the current legal administrative certificate programoffered at Kwantlen The certificate program is highly subscribed with a number ofgraduates seeking paralegal employment The proposed program will also provide studentswith an opportunity to ladder into further education

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2 Outline the key objectives and outcomes ofthe proposedprogram in one or two pages

A key objective of this Diploma is to prepare students for a career as a Paralegal within thelegal profession Paralegals are employed in a variety of specialized areas of law such asbankruptcy litigation domain litigation tax law sports law entertainment patent andcopyright immigration personal injury family law probate antitrust law collections andreal estate This list is not exhaustive but rather exemplary

Another key objective of this Diploma would be to provide students with the opportunity toobtain the education and skills required to be a successful Paralegal The curriculum willinclude areas such as knowledge in substantive law advanced procedural law clientinterviewing techniques skills in interviewing witnesses researching skills and drafting legaldocuments

A further program objective is that the twosemester diploma completion component of theprogram will build upon the established and successful Applied Business TechnologyCertificate Legal Administrative Assistant Option

Specific courses will be offered within the Applied Business Technology Department inconsultation with the Legal Advisory Committee ICBC and the British ColumbiaAssociation of Legal Assistants

Coop placements will be available for those students who at the time of graduating are notworking in a legal environment

Key Outcomes

Graduates of the Diploma in Paralegal Studies will attain the following

Acquisition of essential knowledge and skills required of a Paralegal

Positioned for advanced placements in the legal environment

Developed critical thinking skills analytical skills decision making skills andproblem solving skills pertinent to the success of a Paralegal

Opportunities to further their education by laddering into a Kwantlen UniversityCollege degree by completing the required bridging courses

Meet a recognised labour market demand

Program Rationale

3 Provide rationalefor the credential

The Diploma in Paralegal Studies is 60 semester credit hours and is consistent with therequirements for a Kwantlen University College diploma Policy L5 Requirements forGraduation

At present graduates of the Applied Business Technology Certificate Legal AdministrativeAssistant Option have to transfer to other institutions if they wish to obtain a ParalegalDiploma These institutes Capilano College and Vancouver Community College arelocated in North Vancouver and Vancouver respectively As most of the Kwantlen graduates

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live in the Fraser Valley and find employment in legal firms located in this area this hascreated a problem for them Either the graduates have had to relocate to the Vancouver areain order to pursue their career choice or have decided not to further their education because ofunavailability and travel

In May 2004 the Law Society of British Columbia Paralegal Task Force recommended to theBenchers elected members of the Law Society to administer the work of the society that theduties of the qualified Paralegal be expanded in which Paralegals could in some areas workindependently of lawyers and give legal advice for example in Small Claims Therefore it isanticipated that the demand for Paralegals will increase According to BC Works Futures2003 it is anticipated that the number of employed Paralegals will increase from2280 in1990 to4530 in 2008

ICBC also anticipates an increase in demand for qualified Paralegals and sees a need forKwantlen University College to offer a Paralegal Diploma see attached letter

In addition opportunity will be provided for students to ladder into the Bachelor of BusinessAdministration in Entrepreneurial Leadership degree or Bachelor of Arts Criminology atKwantlen University College by completing the required bridging courses Students may thenapply for completion of an LLB degree at the University of British Columbia

Furthermore individual or societal benefits can be expected by increased opportunities foradvancement employment Society will benefit by having welleducated and competentworkers available to work in both the community as well as in the legal environment

B Program Description

I State the goals and objectives ofthe new program

The role of the Paralegal as indicated in the Professional Conduct Handbook Chapter 12Supervision of Employees Section 4 states

There are many tasks that can be performed by a legal assistant working underthe supervision of the lawyer It is in the interests of the profession and thepublic for the delivery of more efficient comprehensive and better qualitylegal services that the training and employment of legal assistants beencouraged

This program will provide students with the ability to assist lawyers in their legal practiceStudents will study both substantive and procedural law while learning to work under thesupervision of a lawyer The program expands upon specific skills knowledge and attributeswhich have been introduced at the certificate level

The outcomes sought at the Certificate level include

Attend to matters of routine administration

Management of filesPreparing routine correspondence

Research legal issuesPrepare memorandaOrganize documentsDraft statements of account

At the Diploma level students will learn the following new tasks and functions

Draft documentation relating to corporate proceedings and corporate recordsDraft contracts of all kinds

Prepare briefs for litigationConduct negotiations of claims and communicate directly to the clientAttend to filing court documents in the appropriate courts and court registriesCollect information and draft documents including wills trust instruments andpleadingsResearch legal questions

2 Ident the target student audiences for this program

The target students will be comprised of graduates of the Applied Business TechnologyCertificate Legal Administrative Assistant Option or its equivalent with a PGPA of30 orabove Graduates with a PGPA of25 30 may be admitted after an interview with afaculty member

The Applied Business Technology program also holds an articulation agreement withSurrey and Delta School Districts wherein students may begin taking the program in grade11 and continue their studies at Kwantlen to achieve the Citation Those students will beencouraged to continue their studies into the Legal Administrative Assistant and Paralegalprograms

Some students from General Studies Business may choose to pursue studies in thisprogram They will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine their suitability

3 State how the institution satisfied itself that there is not unnecessary duplication in thesystem

Currently there are two institutions in Vancouver that offer a Paralegal Diploma CapilianoCollege and Vancouver Community College Capiliano College has a full time programwhile Vancouver Community College has a parttime program

Kwantlen University College would be the only institute to offer a Paralegal Diploma tostudents in the Fraser Valley thereby meeting the needs of the communities that Kwantlenserves

4 Provide evidence of labour market demand

Government of Canada Job Futures 2003 states that the annual growth of job opportunities isexpected to continue for Paralegals NOC 4211 and chances of finding work in thisoccupation are rated good Over the next five years this outlook is not expected to change

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The unemployment rate for Paralegals averaged 2 for 2003 compared to the nationalaverage of 5 This rate was among the lowest for technical paraprofessional and skilledoccupations According to Canada Job Futures many Legal Secretaries C 152 within fiveyears of working in a legal office were working as Paralegals

BC Work Futures 2003

It is anticipated that the number of Paralegals in the business sector will grow In 1990 therewere2280 employed Paralegals 13y 2008 it is projected there will be4530 employedParalegals

BC Association of Legal Assistants 2003 Salary Survey state that the average annual salaryranged 4500050000 The lowest salary was 27300 and highest 75000

Anecdotal Evidence

Wendy MacNicoll Administrative Assistant stated at the School of Business Curriculummeeting September 22 2004 that when she worked in Admissions she received a number ofenquiries as to whether Kwantlen University College offered a Paralegal Diploma

D Curriculum

1 Describe the skills knowledge or other attributes students will develop from the program

Graduating students will have acquired the skills knowledge and attributes required tobecome a Paralegal Upon completion of the Paralegal Studies Diploma program studentswill attain outcomes skills such as

Knowledge of substantive and procedural aspects of all areas of law

Gain a fundamental understanding of Rules of Court and statutes relating to all areasof law

Excellent business communications skills

A high degree of application of computer skills

Superior critical thinking skills and

Capable of working independently as well as competent team members

A complete list of applicable employability skills is attached see Appendix B

The Certificate curriculum Semesters I 2 33 credits includes

basic core subjects word processing business communications office procedurescomputer competency and bookkeeping

legal procedures relating to the main areas of law corporate law civil litigationconveyancing wills estates and family law and

two weeks work experience in a legal environment

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The Diploma courses Semesters 3 4 30 credits include

introduction to law

introduction to Canadas legal system

source of law in Canada

the role of Parliament provincial legislatures and the legislative process

role of judges

duties and responsibilities of lawyers

knowledge of British Columbia legislation relating to real property

knowledge of the law of real property

knowledge of transfer and registration of estates and interests in land in BritishColumbia

knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Court

knowledge of related statutes to conduct a civil case

develop legal research skills

acquire effective interviewing techniques

introduction to the substantive law of tort

knowledge of defences encountered in tort law situations

introduction to the law of contract

knowledge of law relating to the organization of businesses in British Columbia

introduction to commercial law

introduction to federal and provincial law relating to Family Law

knowledge of laws relating to the administration of trusts and estates

introduction of insurance law

work experience six months duration

Detailed course calendar descriptions are included in Appendix A

2 Describe the programcoursestructure

The program has two entry points Students enter the Certificate program and then enter theDiploma program

The program has three exit points the Citation Certificate and the Diploma The Citationallows students to begin with entrylevel work which may not be in a legal environment Thefocus in the Citation is upon entrylevel general office skills Upon completion of theCertificate students will have acquired the skills knowledge and attributes necessary to fulfill

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the requirements of a legal administrative assistant in a legal environment Completion of theDiploma will enable students to advance their careers in the legal environment as Paralegals

Delivery will be completed through a variety of modes including

Classroom related instruction

Students will study theory and concepts components in a classroom setting and throughindividual and group case studies research projects and project work

Specific skillsStudents will practice handson technological applications online legal research andcomputer skills in a computer lab

Work experienceMandatory two week work experience in a legal environment

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition PLAR or transfer credits through testing andevaluation will be provided for students who have demonstrated work experience related tocourse objectives Kwantlen University College Policy B14 Credit for Prior Learningoutlines the procedures for granting these credits

All courses for the program will utilize a letter grade system Kwantlen University Collegehas policies and procedures pertaining to evaluation in such courses which are detailed inPolicies C20 Student Evaluation and Grading and C42 Requirements for Graduation

3 dentify the provincial national andor international certifications and standardsachieved in the new program ifapplicable

The following certifications and standards are outcomes of the program

Applied Business Technology Citation

Applied Business Technology Certificate Legal Administrative Assistant Option

Applied Business Technology Diploma Paralegal Studies

Currently there are no external credentials available in the Paralegal field

E Program Consultations and Evaluation

1 List the other provincial postsecondary institutions consulted about the proposedprogram

I Donna Phillips Chair and Margot Spence Instructor Capilano College June 14 2002received coolly Capilano receives approximately 300 applications annually for 36 seatsavailable in the program The program at Capilano College is clearly unable to support thenumber of applications or the demand for workers

Julie Crothers Chair Applied Business Technology Douglas College September 6 2002supports the development of a Paralegal Diploma at Kwantlen

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Catherine McDonald Program Director University College of the Fraser Valley November5 2004 sees a need for an institute in the Fraser Valley to offer a Paralegal Diploma

Provide a list and summary of the nature of all other consultations

2 Kathy Slocombe Chair Legal Advisory Committee and Human Resources ManagerAlexander Holburn Beaudin Lang August 14 2002 June 15 2004 complete supportsee attached letters

Jean Chase Owner Kathy Jackson Associates Legal office support employment agencyMay 12 2002 does have a number of Legal Assistant job placements

John Maclnnes Counsel Special Counsel Department ICBC June 14 September 4 2002and June 16 2004 supports proposal Has reviewed proposed curriculum and approvedprima facie see attached letter

Jasbir Bains Past PresidentEducation BC Association of Legal Assistants August 28 2002supports proposal

2 State whether or not the program meets the program eligibility requirements as outlinedat wwwbcsapbcca

Yes

3 Indicate whatpoliciesprocedures are plannedfor ensuring adequate depth and breadthofongoing review and evaluation once the program has been implemented

Ongoing evaluation of the Diploma program will be completed by the Applied BusinessTechnology Legal Advisory Committee faculty reviews of curriculum feedback fromemployers and students All course outlines are reviewed through the divisional CurriculumCommittee before going to Education Council

Kwantlen University College Policy B12 Program Review outlines the program reviewprocess The Office of Institutional Analysis Planning will routinely collect data and alsoprovide student satisfaction and employment outcomes data through the provincial Collegeand Institute Student Outcomes project survey administered each year to former studentswho have completed all or a significant portion of a program

Formative ongoing reviews are conducted on a triannual schedule and the ParalegalDiploma will be reviewed every three years The triannual Level One Review measuredten to twelve core indicators that cover the criteria that have been approved and stipulatedby KwantlensEducation Council The committee conducting the Level One Review orany member thereof can recommend a Level Two Review Therefore under KwantlenPolicy a summative review can be initiated during any threeyear period

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At both levels of review the Program Review Team must include at least one facultymember one staff member and on external member The policy allows for additionalmembers in these or other categories

The Paralegal Diploma program will be reviewed in accordance with Policy B12 addhotline

4 Indicate whether safety and other risk management factors have been addressed whereappropriate

Kwantlen University College Policy G22 Health Safety will apply

F Admissions and Transfer

1 Indicate how the institution plans to ensure students ability to access the programthrough transfer

Applicants are required to meet Kwantlen University College general admissionrequirements and have successfully completed the Applied Business Technology Certificate

Legal Administrative Assistant Option or its equivalent

Before registering into Semester 3 all students will be interviewed by an instructor in theParalegal program Students will have completed English 12 B or equivalent as they arerequired to complete ENGL 1 100 in Semester 4

Z Describe how students will be able to transfer out of the proposed program into otherprograms within the same institution or at another institution

The program will be designed to allow for multiple entry and exit points as the followingdiagram illustrates

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3 Indicate how students will be able 10 transfer into related degreelevel programs ifapplicable

Provision has been made for students to ladder into the Bachelor of Business Administration

in Entrepreneurial Leadership degree or Bachelor of Applied Arts in Community CriminalJustice at Kwantlen University College by completing the required bridging courses Studentsmay then apply for completion of an LLB degree at the University of British Columbia

G Other

1 Include any additional information not addressed in the sections above that may behelpful in better understanding the major components ofthe proposal

Curriculum details of the program are attached in Appendix A

In 2002 a questionnaire was forwarded to students who had graduated over the passed fiveyears with a Legal Secretary Certificate See attached summary for results Appendix C

Appendix A 1

APPENDIX A

Paralegal Studies

Course Calendar Descriptions

Semester 3 Semester 4

CRIM 1107 Introduction to Canadas

Legal SystemENGL 1100 English students will needEnglish 12 B or equivalent

PARA 2100 Real Estate Law

Conveyancing 11PARA 2200 Corporate and CommercialLaw 11

PARA 2105 Litigation Procedures 11 PARA 2210 Family Law II

PARA 2110 Legal ResearchInterviewing Techniques

PARA 2220 Wills Estates 11

PARA 2115 Contracts Torts PARA 2230 Insurance Law

Work Experience six months duration

Semester 1 Semester 2

ABTY 1135 Computer Competency ABTY 1115 Bookkeeping BasicsABTY 1145 Word Processing ABTY 1203 Conveyancing 1ABTY 1 155 Business Communications ABTY 1204 Wills Estates 1

ABTY 1202 Corporate Law ABTY 1125 Office DynamicsABTY 1205 Litigation 1 ABTY 1206 Family Law I

ABTY 1399 Job Preparation andPracticumProject

Appendix A 2

PARALEGAL STUDIES DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Detailed course calendar descriptions

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This program is designed to prepare paralegals in the training and knowledge ofsubstantive and procedural aspects of law as well as being capable of independent legalwork performed under the supervision of a lawyer Paralegals are able to manage clientfiles perform legal research prepare legal documents and enhance client relationsGraduates of this program will find employment in law firms government agencies andlaw departments of corporations

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Year 1 Applied Business Technology Certificate Legal Administrative Assistant

Year 2 Paralegal Studies Diploma

Appendix A 3

PROGRAM OF STUDY

PREREQUISITES

Completion of Applied Business Technology Certificate Legal Administrative Assistantor equivalent one year certificate program from another institution

Note courses listed in Semesters 1 2 are approved courses

Semester 1

ABTY 1 135

Computer CompetencyStudents will produce databases spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Excel andAccess

ABTY l 145

Word ProcessingStudents will produce business documents using specific features of word processingsoftware

ABTY 1 155

Business Communications

Students will practice English language skills applying the mechanics of styledeveloping proofreading and editing skills and using words effectively They will applythese skills to a variety of business communications

ABTY 1202

Legal Office Procedures Corporate Law IStudents will study the Business Corporations Act and the terminology and proceduresrelating to corporate law They will prepare and process the documentation required forincorporation of a company for post incorporation for annual requirements and forregistration and filling with the Registrar of Companies

ABTY 1205

Legal Office Procedures Litigation IStudents will study the process of civil litigation in British Columbia They will learn thepreparation and processing of civil litigation documents including trial procedures andcollections procedures resulting from court judgments

Appendix A 4

Semester 2

ABTY1115

Bookkeeping BasicsStudents will practice basic bookkeeping functions for a service company They willperform all functions of the complete accounting cycle reconcile bank statements andperform payroll functions

ABTY 1 125

Office DynamicsStudents will practice career and interpersonal skills necessary for success in theworkplace They will work in teams to examine administrative ergonomic andefficiency functions of a business office

ABTY 1203

Legal Office Procedures Conveyancing 1Students will apply the procedures and documentations related to the transfer of realestate in British Columbia They will focus on the transfer of title of residentialproperties including strata title and mortgage financing

ABTY 1204

Legal Office Procedures Wills Estates 1

Students will prepare and process wills codicils applications for Letters Probate andLetters of Administration correspondence regarding estates distribution and passing ofaccounts

ABTY 1205

Legal Office Procedures Litigation 1Students will study the process of civil litigation in British Columbia They will learn thepreparation and processing of civil litigation documents including trial procedures andcollections procedures resulting from court judgments

ABTY 1206

Legal Office Procedures Family Law 1Students will be introduced to the process of family law in British Columbia They willteam the preparation and processing of family law documents including trial proceduresand collections procedures resulting from court judgments Student centered instructionwill focus on the legal procedures and documentation related to marriage agreementsseparation agreements division of family assets and defended and undefended divorcesStudents will become familiar with the requirements of the Divorce Act and the FamilyRelations Act

Appendix A 5

Semester 3

CRIM 1 I07 Note approved courseIntroduction to CanadasLegal SystemStudents will study Canadastwo legal systems with emphasis on the common lawsystem and will examine the nature and role of law in society and the different ways lawis made They will study the court system and processes the selection and role of judgesand the duties and requirements of lawyers Students will learn basic concepts inconstitutional contract tort administrative and human rights law and basic techniquesof legal research and reasoning

PARA2100 TBDReal Estate Law Conveyancing 11Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of real estate law and realproperty law By providing stepbystep guide to the transfer of land students will alsobe able to perform important elements of the transaction

PARA2105 TBDLitigation Procedures 11Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the Rules of Court statutesprocedures involved in the conduct of civil cases including small claims the use ofprecedents in litigation examine various types of evidence creditorsremedies debtorsremedies prejudgment and execution proceedings

PARA2I 10 TBDLegal Research interviewing TechniquesStudents will team basic techniques and methodology of legal research and legal writingSpecific topics will include case briefs annotated reports law review case commentsand locating decisions and statutes Students will also learn the skills and techniquesrequired for interviewing clients

PARA2115 TBDContracts Torts

Students will be introduced to the law of contracts and torts Emphasis will be on thelegal concepts involved in formation breach and remedies as well as negligenceincluding occupiers liability and motor vehicle cases In addition students will reviewthe guidelines for legal drafting of contracts and torts

Semester 4

ENGLI 100 Note approved courseEnglishStudents will apply principles of rhetoric analysis and academic writing in response toselected readings They will undertake critical analyses of both expressive and formalwriting and will develop their writing skills

Appendix A 6

PARA2200 TBDCorporate and Commercial Law 1IStudents will be introduced to the fundamentals of the laws affecting the organization ofbusinesses with focus on companies particularly those incorporated in British ColumbiaThe commercial law aspect of the course will provide students with an overview ofseveral areas of law that are commonly encountered in a business or commercialoriented law practice Students will also review securities law and practice in corporateadministration

PARA2210 TBDFamily Law IIStudents will Team the law and the family marriage and its dissolution rights and dutiesof spouses and parents custody access guardianship and adoption

PARA2220 TBDWills Estates II

Students will study common and statutory law pertaining to succession rights wills andthe administration of trusts and estates Students will gain a thorough knowledge of thefollowing legislation Wills Act Wills Variation Act Estate Administration Act andTrustees Act

PARA2230 TBDInsurance Law

Students will be introduced to insurance law including an overview of CanadianInsurance Law Specific topics include insurance law vocabulary types of insurancepolicies the insurance contract claims under the insurance contract ICBC motor vehicleinsurance and guarantees and indemnities

Appendix B 2

PARALEGAL STUDIES DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Paralegal Studies Employability Skills

Creative thinking and problem solving skillsMaking generalizations transferring knowledge and training to newsituationsThinking critically and acting logically to evaluate situationsApproaching practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety ofprecedents

Critically evaluating legal documents for accuracyDevising and implementing plan of action

Oral Skills

Receiving attending to interpreting and responding to verbal and non verbalmessages and other cues

Organizing ideas and communicating orally

Interpersonal SkillsWorking with others effectivelyDevelop rapport with peopleResolve conflicts

Flexible and open mind attitude towards change

Teamwork and Leadership SkillsParticipating as member of a teamContributing to the group effort and success

Personal management skillsSetting goalsDisplaying adaptability sociability and resource management as well aspersonal ethics

Meeting deadlines for production of assignments

Writing skillsCommunicating written information in appropriate documentsDrafting legal documents

Reading skills and Information Skills

Locating understanding and interpreting written information in a variety offormats

Apply researched materials to help resolve legal questionsLocate and use electronic sources for information

Appendix B 3

Visual literacyOrganizing and processing various legal precedents and other information

Mathematical Skills

Performing basic computations

Intercultural Skills

Working well with people from diverse backgroundsRespecting individual differences

Technological skillsWorking with a variety of softwareUsing the intemet for communication and research

Citizenship and Global PerspectiveUnderstanding how social organizational and global issues are interrelatedwith individual and local concerns

TO APPLIED BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSLEGAL SECRETARIAL GRADUATES

Name

Student No

What year did you graduate

Are you currently employed Yes No

If so in which area

Legal EnvironmentGeneral Office

Other please specify

Since graduating from Kwantlen have you taken further educationYes No

If so list courses

If Kwantlen University College were to offer a Legal Assistant Diploma would you beinterested

Not interested

2 3

Would you attend Parttime Full time

Extremely interested4 5

If you would be interested in taking the Legal Assistant Diploma at Kwantlen pleaseconsider writing a letter of support You may attach it to this questionnaire and send it inthe enclosed envelope or if you preferemail to pamgalea akwantlenca

Some topics to discuss in the letter of support may includeWhy you would support this diploma programHow is it going to benefit you and the community

How would you like to be contacted when courses are readyBy mailBy amail email address

Thank you for completing this questionnaire and your support Please return in theenclosed self addressed stamped envelope

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None

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None

None

None

None

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2001 Other Trinity Westem University Bsc Degree 2nd year2001 Legal Environment None



2002 Other Forest Industry None

2002 General Office None

2002 General Office None




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InsuranceBox 12155 1308 808 Nelson StreetCorporation Vancouver BC

of British V6Z 2112Columbia

October 21 2004

Kwantlen University College12666 72 AvenueSurrey BCV3W 2MB

Telephone 604 6463469

Attention Pam Galea

Dear Madam

Re Paralegal Studies Diploma

We are writing in support of Kwantlen University College implementing a Paralegal StudiesDiploma

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia retains approximately 110 law firms throughoutBC to defend actions brought against it and its policy holders In directing the conduct of ourlitigation we strongly encourage the employment of paralegals as an effective and economicaluse of legal resources

There are few British Columbia educational institutes offering programs in paralegal studiessuch that the demand far exceeds the supply of academically trained paralegals ICBC is notalone in wishing to increase the involvement of paralegals in the conduct of its legal work Manylaw firms and their clients express frustrations about the short supply of qualified paralegalsThis is particularly so outside the city of Vancouver

We see no reason for this chronic shortage of qualified paralegals to decrease unless thesupply substantially increases To that end we see a need for Kwantlen University College tooffer a Paralegal Diploma in the SurreyFraser Valley area

We have reviewed the curriculum for semesters 1 and 2 as well the calendar descriptions forsemesters 3 and 4 We approve in principle the curriculum and look forward to reviewing inmore detail the completed program

Yours very truly

John MactnnesSpecial Counsel Department604 6463469

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VIA COURIER

Kwantlen University College12666 72 AvenueSurrey BCV3W 2M8

Attention Ms Pam Galea

Dear SirsMesdames

Re Legal Assistant Program

It was a pleasure once again to be able to discuss the proposal for the Legal Assistantdiploma program at Kwantlen University College

Upon considering the research that you conducted and information obtained I endorse theprogram completely There is always a need and in fact a growing demand for LegalAssistants in British Columbia The BC Association of Legal Assistants has been working inconjunction with The Law Society to expand its members responsibilities in order to providea broader scope of legal services to the lawyer and ultimately the client

In support of this proposal I am happy to endorse the program at my firm throughcommunication with the Lawyers and also Legal Assistants who I feel could offer significantcontribution to the programscurriculum if requested

Yours truly

ALEXANDER HOLBURN BEAUDIN LANG

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Attention Pam Galea

DearSirsMesdames

Re Legal Assistant Program Kwantlan University College Surrey Campus

We understand that discussion is being held with respect to the implementation of a LegalAssistant Program at Kwantlan University College Surrey Campus We write in support of such aprogram Over the past several years our firm has hired several certified legal assistants and aswell has supported a number of legal secretaries who have taken or are taking courses to obtaintheir Legal Assistants certificates There is an ongoing need for support staff at this level

We have hired graduates from the Kwantlan University College legal secretarial program over theyears and have always been impressed with their training and skills The course is taught at thehighest level and the results are indicative of this It would be most beneficial to have a legalassistantscourse taught at this same high level of achievement

As well the location of the College would be of benefit to many of our employees as they live inthe DeltaSurreyFrllser Valley area and have difficulty attending classes downtown or in NorthVancouver

We are hopeful that the College will soon be offering a Legal Assistant Program and look forwardto receiving further information in this regard

Yours very truly

MERBERG ALTMAN BEATON MACLIO

Suite 1220 Airport Square 1200 West 73rd Avenue Vancouver BC Canada V6P 6G5A law Corporauon

HAMILTON DUNCAN ARMSTRONG STEWART

Kwantlen University College12666 72 Ave

Surrey BCV3W 2M8

Attention Pam Galen

Dear SirsMesdames

Re Proposed Paralegal Programme

BARRISTERS SOLICITORS

SUITE 1450 13401 106 AVENUE SURREY BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA V5T5T3

TELEPHONE 604 561 4677 FAX 604 5815947

Website wwwhdascom

email vjnhdascom

Our File No Qn

Date October 27 2004

We have been offering legal services in the Surrey area for over 30 years and over that period oftime have hired many legal staff and some of them have been trained at Kwanlen College in thevarious programmes offered there

We would like to advise that we wholeheartedly support the Collegesefforts to establish aparalegal training programme and would very likely be employing some of their graduates Theidea of a continuing programme which can contribute toward a degree if the individualscareercourse changes has merit

Yours truly

HAMILTON DUNCAN ARMSTRONG STEWART

Valerie J Newth

Administrator

IdosvjnAchntin uantlen College Paralegal leuerupl

Diana Basaraba

1101040452 PM

111 David

I am not sure if the previous email reached you so am resending

The letter you wrote is terrific but I need the letter on your letterhead I appreciate the time it tookfor you to write this letter as I know that you are busy

Please fax letter on your letterhead to

Pam Galea

Kwantlen University College12666 72nd Avenue

Surrey BCv3W 2M8

Fax Number is 604 5993277

Thanks a million for your help

Take care

Diana

David Nicol davidgmnicol@hotmailcom

To David Nicol davidgmnicol@hotmailcomcc Ibcc Pam GaleaempkwantlenCa

Subject Re endorsement of Legal AsstParalegal Program at KwantlenUniversity College

David Nicol To DianaBasaraba@kwantlencadavidgmnicoi@hotmai cc

Icom Subject Re endorsement of Legal AsstParalegal Program at Kwantlen102904 0335 PM University College

penny could you please do a letter for me to the address below text asfollows

i am a lawyer practicing in the area of family law I previously practicedfor many years as a partner in the firm of MacLean Nicol Family Lawyers

For quite a few years MacLean Nicol accepted practicum students from theKwantlen College Legal Secretarial Program We found that all of thestudents who came to work for us were very well trained and ready to assumeconsiderable responsibilities in our office As our firm grew we werefortunate to be able to acquire our new legal secretarial staff from thestudents who had done their practicum with us

I am sure that students trained in the proposed legal assistant or paralegalprogram at Kwantlen University College would be equally well prepared and Iwrite to provide my endorsement of the proposed program

I hope you will find my comments of assistance

ytdgmn

THANKS Penny could you send this letter byfax on monday you will have tocall kwantlen college to get the fax number

From Diana Basaraba DianaBasaraba@kwantlencaTo DGMN @Divorce bc ca

Subject Re endorsement of Legal Asst Paralegal Program at KwantlenUniversity College

Date Wed 27 Oct 2004 134631 0700

Hi David

I was wondering if you could send the letter of support as we need it topresent to the Administration If you have already sent please ignore

Please send letter to

Pam Galea


Surrey BCV3W 2M8

I appreciate your support regarding this matter

Diana Basaraba

Sent By RICHARDBLAW

Richards RichardsBARR31ERS AND SOLICrrOHSNOTARIES PUBLICAeaoolaled Professionals

November 1 2004

Kwantlen University College1266672nd AvenueSurrey BCV3W 2M8

Attention Pam Gales ABTY Department

DearSireMesdames

0045998800 Nov 4 04 917AM Page 22

10325 150th Street SurreyBCCanada V3R 4131

Telephone 604 5886844Facsimile 604 5888800

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I am writing this letter in support of the proposed Paralegal program at KwantlenUniversity College I am a former student of Kwantlen college having successfullycompleted the Legal Secretarial Applied Business Technology Program I graduatedfrom the Applied Business Technology program in April of 2003 and have since beenemployed at the law office of Richards Richards I am making thisrecommendation as I strongly believe that a Paralegal program offered by Kwantlencollege would be significantly beneficial as it is a continuation of legal training for thelegal profession Not only would this program enable students to further enhancetheir legal training but it would also make this program more easily accessible as Ibelieve that there are only two other colleges offering this program in the lowermainland

Please feel free to contact me at 604 6436203 ifyou would like any furtherinformation

30933480 Nelson AvenueAbbotsford BCV2S 8G1


Surrey BCV3W 2MB

Attention Pam Galea Applied Business Technology Dept

Dear Ms Galea

Re Legal Assistant Diploma

I am writing in response to your letter regarding the above mentioned diplomaprogram I fully support Kwantlen University offering this program As agraduate of the Legal Secretary program I would be very interested in returningto Kwantlen to upgrade my skills as a Legal Assistant I believe it would be verybeneficial for myself and for others who live in the outlying areas of yourcampuses because Douglas College in New Westminster is the only othercampus offering this program The location of your campuses would allowpeople who live out of the Greater Vancouver region the opportunity to partake inthis program

I have wanted to continue my education in the legal field but have found it difficultbecause of the reasons mentioned above If Kwantlen should offer this programin the future it would give me the opportunity to continue my education andwould allow other people to fulfill their goals as well

I look forward to further correspondence regarding this program and hope thatKwantlen decides to go ahead with offering this program I would love to returnas a student

Yours truly

Chelsea Redeker

Student No100050560

Ms Galea

Karl HuII To pamgalea@kwantlencakhull@stargateca cc

Subject Paralegal Diploma Program021103 1058 AM

Please respond to KerriHull

I am writing with respect to the Paralegal Diploma Program that is currently being developedat Kwantlen College I am a graduate ofKwantlensLegal Secretary Certificate program andam currently working at a small law firm in Langley I have been working in the legalenvironment for a little over 2 years and would like to upgrade to the LegalAssistantParalegal level I would appreciate it if you could answer a few questions for me inregards to this program Firstly will this course be offered as a part time evening course I amnot financially prepared to walk away from my job to attend school on a full time basis Isthere a difference between a Legal Assistant Diploma and a Legal Assistant Certificate If sowhat is the difference How many students will be accepted to the program When will theprogram be up and running and how much will the program cost

I look forward to hearing from you

Kerri Baldwin Legal SecretaryJM Le Dressay Associates

Agents for the Attorney General of CanadakhullQstarflateca

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Trina Mack To pamgalea@kwantlencatmack@stergateca cc

021103 1025 AM Subject Kwantlen College Paralegal Diploma Program

Please respond tosmack

Good Morning Ms Galea My name is Trina Mack and I have been a legalsecretary for a little over 10 years now I worked in Vancouver for myfirst two years and have now worked in Langley since 1994 I have alwayswanted to take a Paralegal Legal Assistant course but was unable to travelto Vancouver for college due to my work schedule and having two childrenI have always said that if Kwantlen ever had the program I would be veryinterested in it My question is would you have the program on afull timeparttime evening basis I have spoken to several legalsecretaries who are currently working 95 and would like to take it in theevenings It would be great to have the course program at Kwantlen Collegehopefully at the Langley Campus Thank you for your time and look forwardto hearing from you Trina

December 23 2002


Surrey BC V3W 9Z9

Attention Pam Galen

Dear SirsMesdames

Re Legal Assistant Diploma Program

Yours truly

odaJacqueline van Nostrand

JACQUELINE VAN NOSTRAND215 8400 Lansdowne Road

Richmond BC V6X 3G3

Telephone 604 2771759

I am very interested in the Legal Assistant Diploma program should it be offered at Kwantlen UniversityCollege 1 graduated from the Legal Secretarial Certificate program at Kwantlen in June of 1998 1 havebeen very interested in continuing my studies in this field however the main reason I have not is because theonly school that offers the Legal Assistant program is Capilano College and living in Richmond thecommute has been the main obstacle 1 would be very excited to hear of the program being offered at theRichmond campus 1 have many friends as well that have mentioned that the downfall of the course is that itis offered so far away

1 believe that there is a real need for this course in other areas of the Vancouver mainland and that theresponse would be enormous However 1 do have a suggestion to rename the program Paralegal DiplomaAfter working in the legal field for some time there seems to be a huge debate about the confusion betweenLegal Assistants and Legal Secretaries The firm 1 worked at last decided to formally change the title fromLegal Assistant to Paralegal as too many secretaries were referring to themselves as Assistants as they feltthat the title Secretary was not appropriate for the duties that they performed Many lawyers as well arestarting to call their secretaries assistants

Please contact me by telephone as soon as any courses are in place Thank you for accepting mysuggestions

November 7 2002


Surrey BCV3W 2M8

Attention Gordon Lee

Dear Mr Lee

Julie 13 Lipp8278 152nd Street

Surrey BCV3W 5T7

I graduated from Kwantlen College in May of 2001 I have been employed with BaumgartelGould since my work experience back in April of 2001

I have been looking into taking the legal assistant course since May of this year Unfortunatelyit is only offered in Vancouver which would mean that I would have a far way to commute Ihave held off applying for this because of that very reason

My time at Kwantlen College was incredible I found the teachers were friendly and that helpwas always at my finger tips When I attended at Kwantlen almost all of the students in myclass asked if the assistant course would be offered We were all very disappointed that itwasnt

I fully support the Legal Assistant Diploma Program and would be one of the first people toapply Having this course offered in the Surrey or Langley area would definitely benefit myselfand other people that I know

Sincerely

Julie B Lipp

LT1388130

HI Pam

Moore Jaime AGEX To pamgalea@kwantlencapamgalea@kwantlencaJaimeMoore@gems cc

2govbcca Subject Legal Assistant course

110602 1110 AM

I got your letter regarding the new Legal Assistant course that may be offered at Kwantlen I am VERYinterested in attending PART TIME if it was an option I think it would be excellent for experience for me andmay take me further in my career field right now Currently 1 am working at Crown Counsel office at MainStreet in Vancouver Provincial Court I love my job and actually just got prompted to Legal Secretaryworking downtown at 865 Homby at CASP Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions 1 will be movingthere in less than a month It would be excellent to take more schooling in the Legal field I would like foryou to send me ANY information that can be given about this course But 1 am definitely interested in takingthe course depending on the length of the course and the times that it would be at

I also have a friend that is very interested in taking the course as well but she has not taken the LegalSecretary course Would she still be able to take the Legal Assistant course

Thanks and talk to you soon

Jaime E Moore

Ps I dont know my Student Number they wouldntgive it to me over the phone and I have no time to gointo Kwantlen to get it

Jaime E Moore

Office Assistant

Vancouver Provincial CourtCrown Counsel

Phone 604 6604353

Direct 604 6604377

Email jaimemoore@gems2govbcca

November 8 2002

Kwantlen University College12666 72 AvenueSurrey BCV3W 9Z9

Attention Pam Galea ABTY

Dear Ms Galea

Re LEGAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA

SATINDER BAMRAH

15307 85A AVENUESURREY BC

V3S 614

604 5435961

Thank you for your questionnaire regarding the Legal Assistant Diploma at KwantlenUniversity College

1 support this diploma program because a lot of employers want to employ people with aLegal Assistant Diploma as opposed to those who have the Legal Secretarial Certificate1 have been turned down a couple of times because employers chose someone with aLegal Assistant Diploma over my Legal Secretarial Certificate

The Legal Assistant Diploma program would benefit the community by having graduateswith advanced and specialized up to date legal knowledge This in turn would enablegraduates to earn good wages

It will also be beneficial if you had a program where lawyers were willing to recruit yourgraduating students A lot of private colleges help their students obtain jobs from theirinventory of employers

1 was fortunate to get a parttime job at the law firm where I did my practicumUnfortunately due to there not being enough work and there being an excess of staff Iwas laid off in March 2002 Most law firms are not willing to train new graduates

1 would appreciate being considered for the Legal Assistant Diploma

Yo rs truly j

Satinder Bamrah

Cheryl Selvendran28 7400 Minoru Blvd

Richmond BC V6Y 3i5

November 19 2002

Pam Galva

Applied Business Technology DeptKwantlen University College12666 72 AvenueSurrey BC V3W 9Z9

Dear Ms Galea

Re Leval Assistant Diploma

This is to inform you of my interest in the above mentioned course I have been huntingfor the Legal Assistant or the Paralegal program for a few years now and have only foundit to be available with Capilano College

1 am glad to hear that you are working to bring this course around to Kwantlen UniversityCollege It will be very inconvenient for me travel to Capilano College in NorthVancouver as I live in Richmond I have my certificates both in the OfficeAdministration Legal Secretarial Option program and Information TechnologySpecialist program I have been looking to further my education in the legal area and amvery much interested in attending Kwantlen University once again

It will be best for me to travel to Kwantlen University located at Lansdowne andtherefore was wondering if you would be bringing this program around to all yourbranches

1 spotted great job opportunities for a qualified legal assistantparalegal than a legalsecretary and was yet disappointed to learn that it is not offered at many reputablecolleges and universities This does bring some hope to students like me as I have beenwaiting for a long time

Please feel free to call me at 604 279 8544 or email me at cheryl@murallicom

Sincerely

Cheryl Selvendran

Carla Skordal

8761 147 Street

Surrey BCV3S 6L9

November 18 2002

Kwantlen University College12666 72 AvenueSurrey BCV3W 2MB

Attention Pam Galea

Dear Madam

Re Legal Assistant Diploma Program

I am responding to the letter regarding the Legal Assistant Diploma program which iscurrently being developed at Kwantlen University College

I am a recent graduate of the Legal Secretary program offered at Kwantlen UniversityCollege and I am extremely interested in taking the Legal Assistant program

I think by offering the program at both Surrey and Langley campuses it will enable legalsecretaries that live and work in the suburbs to take the program Many legal secretariesincluding myself dont want to go all the way to Vancouver to continue their legaleducation

If you would like to contact me either call me at home at 604 5967333 after 530 pmoremail me at skorcard@yahooca

Yours truly

n

Carla Skordal

Hello

Sincerely

Biksa Amanda To pamgalea@kwantlencapamgalea@kwantlencaamandabikse@justic cc

egcca Subject Legal Assistant Diploma

112102 0925 AM

I received the letter regarding the possibility of Kwantlen College offering the Legal Assistant Diplomaand 1 would like to say that I would be very pleased if they did I work for the Department of Justice inVancouver along with number of other Legal Secretaries that have taken the Kwantlen College LegalSecretary course and would also be interested in the Legal Assistant course After 1 year of workinghere the Department pays for you course and all of the Secretaries here have to go to Capilano Collegesince that is the only College around that offers this course As for me and some of the other girls thatCollege is quite a drive for us and if Kwantlen were to offer this course it would be much closer andmore convenient I would also like to be kept informed of this matter as I do much of the course planningfor our department so that I can inform everyone here when this course might be offered

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Department of Justice Canada

Aboriginal law Section900 840 Howe Sven

Vancouver BC V6L 2S9

Phone 6046668594

Fax 6046662710

amandabiksaeiusticeacw

IMPORTANT NOTICE This message is intended only for the use ofthe individual or entity to which it is addressed and may containinformation that is privileged confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law lfthe reader ofthis message is nor the intended

recipient or the employee or agent responsiblefor delivering the message to the intended recipient you are hereby notified that anydissemination distribution or copying ofthis communication is strictly prohibited We would appreciate a reply should thisemail have been

delivered to someone other than itt intended recipient

August 30 2002

VIA EMAIL paml@telusnet

To Whom It May Concern

Stephanie Berkmanco Poulsen Company Law Corporation

1800 999 West Hastings StreetVancouver BC

V6C 2W2

Phone 604 681 0123Fax 604 6831375

The purpose of this letter is to support the proposed legal assistant program at KwantlenUniversity College I graduated from the Collegeslegal secretarial program in June of 2000 andfound their curriculum to be practical and thorough with an emphasis on problem solving skills thathas been consistent with the qualities sought by subsequent employers Since then I have beensteadily employed in this field beginning my first job one week after completing the course 1 ampresently a litigation secretary with Poulsen and Company where I have been working since January2001 I had had no clerical training or experience before attending Kwantlen

A legal assistant program at Kwantlen would provide the following advantages

a Kwantlen has four campuses located in communities throughout the Lower Mainland andeasily accessible by transit to students outside the downtown core

b In todays economy this field is a possibility for people seeking retraining afterdownsizing or layoffs have left them unemployed

c There is a need for legal support staff in the Lower Mainland As ajunior secretary withsix months experience I was offered four jobs within a week ofbeginning my search Ihave heard similar stories from other assistants

d The legal field is constantly changing and it is important that support staff upgrade theirskills and remain flexible Although most assistants specialize in one area of law takingcourses in different disciplines increases options salary possibilities and their value totheir employer

e A legal assistant degree can be a steppingstone to a number of careers without the heavydebt that a full time university degree usually incurs

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I am excited at the prospect of Kwantlenslegal assistant program and would certainlyconsider enrolling Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions

Yours truly

Stephanie Berkmann

7

November 9 2002

Kwantlen University College1266672 Avenue

Surrey BC V3W 2M8

Attention Gordon Lee Dean School of Business

DearSirsMesdames

Re Applied Business Technology StudentsLegal Assistant Diploma

Mrs Alicia Wakefield

1 1535526 AvenueSurrey BC V4P IC4

6045380080

I am writing as a graduate o f the Legal Secretarial programme with respect to theenclosed feedback form I was delighted to receive this information and to hear thatKwantlen University College is considering a Legal Assistant Diploma Programme

I would support this program for a number of reasons namely the absolute need for aLegal Assistant program in the Surrey area Although there are one or two schools suchas Capilano College that do offer this programme they are not as easily susceptible to usstudents in the Surrey area As it was already in my plans to attend a Legal Assistantprogram in the near future as 1 feel that becoming a Legal Assistant is the next step formyself in my career and has many advantages to offer I feel that further education in thelegal field will help build my personal confidence as well as my confidence with clients

I think that it is very important that the Legal Assistant program being developed atKwantlen should ensure that the courses to be offered were university transferablecourses I feel this would be beneficial to myself and other students in the community asit would also contribute towards a Bachelor of Arts degree I feel as a member of thelegal support community that the process to become a Legal Secretary or Assistant takesas much work and dedication as any other university transferable program or diploma Ialso think it would be beneficial that any Legal Assistant programme developed atKwantlen have an affiliation with the Legal Assistants Society of British Columbia

I believe that a Legal Assistant program at Kwantlen University College would benefitthe community because it would be the first of its kind available to students in Surrey Itwould cut down on the cost of commuting for Surrey students and it would provideanother opportunity to students who are already part of the legal support community tofurther their education and in doing so their opportunities in life

I would like to express again my wholehearted interest in the development of a LegalAssistant programme at Kwantlen University College Please feel free to contact me atthe above noted number for any further input on this programme I would be happy andeager to help in the process of the development of this programme

Yours truly

Alicia Wakefield

id

November 29 2002


Surrey BC V3W 9Z9

Joyce Van Gent9860 Grigg Road Chilliwack BC V2P 6H4

Via Canada Post

Attention Pam Galea

Dear Ms Galea

Re Applied Business TechnologyLegal Secretarial Option

I write further to your recent correspondence enclosing a questionnaire regarding aLegal Assistant Diploma

I believe that a Legal Assistant Diploma option would be an asset to KwantlenUniversity College Currently the closest college that I am aware of that offers sucha course is Capilano As you know this campus is in Vancouver quite a distancefrom Chilliwack I had planned on attending Capilano but due to financial reasons Icould not afford to live in Vancouver and go to school

If there were to be a class offered at Kwantlen University Langley Campus I couldattend parttime and work thus being able to afford to further my education

Sincerely

r3C71Joyce Van Gent

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October 18 2002

Kwantlen University College12666 72 AvenueSurrey BC V3W 2M8

Attention Ms Pam Galea

Nadine BeeksmaSuite 313 8660 Granville Avenue

Richmond BC V6Y 3H1

Tel 604 2146659

Dear SirsMesdames

Re Legal Assistant Program

It is my pleasure to provide this letter of support for the proposed Legal Assistant diplomaprogram at Kwantlen University College

I enrolled in the legal secretary program at Kwantlen University College in 1997 1998 and

had the pleasure of doing my practicum at the Vancouver law firm of Alexander HolburnBeaudin Lang I was hired on as a legal secretary following graduation and have beenemployed at Alexander Holburn Beaudin Lang ever since

I was very pleased with the level of education I received while enrolled in the legal secretaryprogram at Kwantlen University College The program curriculum covered all areas of lawgiving me the knowledge and confidence necessary to enter into the workplace The programinstructors were very informative and available to provide extra assistance when necessaryAnother aspect of the legal secretary program that I found beneficial was the use of a variety ofsoftware programs which assisted in further preparing me for the workplace Based on myexperience I believe that a Legal Assistant program would be an excellent addition toKwantlen Universityscurrent program selection and a great opportunity for those interested inentering the field of law

I look forward to hearing more about the proposed Legal Assistant diploma program in thefuture If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to contact me

Yours truly

CAoltkrtt Celto a

Nadine Beeksma

Pamela Galea

From Ming imagey@shawcaTo Pam1 @telusnetSent Sunday September 01 2002 312 PMSubject Paralegal Program

Dear Pam

I just wanted to send you a quick note to say that I am very excited and happy to hear about the paralegalprogram proposed for Kwantlen College I for one would wholeheartedly support such a program and wouldseek enrollment immediately just as soon as it were to become available I believe that this accreditationwould be an important asset to my career in the challenging years to come I also believe it would provide keybenefits the community overall in the long term

I wish you every success and support in your efforts thank you and good luck

Ming Yan

Page 1 of 1

9102

Date October 28 2004

To Degree Proposal Assessment Committee

From Arthur Coren Dea

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Re BBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership Course Substitutions for Graduation

At our October 27 2004 meeting the School of Business Curriculum Committee approved thefollowing

For the purpose of program completion andor graduation for the BBA in EntrepreneurialLeadership the following substitutions are approved

ACCT 3380 may be used in lieu of ENTR 3170ACCT 3320 may be used in lieu of ENTR 3120

School of Business

MEMORANDUM

These are considered one way substitutions As well a student may not receive credit for boththe ENTR and ACCT courses for graduation purposes

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE CREATIVE WRITING

Creative Writing is an excellent foundation for a variety of studies in the Arts Students who wish to major in CreativeWriting are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Creative WritingWithin the framework of the Associate of Arts degree students must complete at east 60 credits with a minimum of C ineach course including the following

1 All of

CRWR 1100

CRWR 1110

2 All of

CRWR 2300

CRWR 2310

3 At least one English literature course at the 2000 level

ENGL 2301

ENGL 2309

ENGL 2310

ENGL 2313

ENGL 2315

ENGL 2316

ENGL 2317

ENGL 2319

ENGL 2320

ENGL 2330

ENGL 2340

Transfer

Students who receive an Associate of Arts degree in Creative Writing from Kwantlen University College will haveappropriate course coverage to enter the Creative Writing major program at the University of British Columbia howeverthis dots not guarantee a position in the major program because admission in the Department of Creative Writing at theUniversity of 13rirish Columbia is also based on students portfolios

The Creative Writing major program at the University of Victoria requires an additional two courses in Creative Writing atthc 2000 level or higher Currendy students can fulfill these requirements by completing two of the following three coursesat Kwanden University College CRWR 3110 3120 or 3130 However completion of these two additional courses doesnot guarantee a position in the major program because admission in the Department of Creative Writing at the Universityof Victoria is also based on students portfolios

The Creative Writing major program at the Malaspina University College requires an additional three courses in Creative

Writing at thc 1000 or 2000 level or higher Currently students can fulfill these requirements by completing the followingthree courses at Kwantlen University College CRWR 3110 3120 or 3130 However completion of these three additionalcourses does not guarantee a position in thc major program because admission in the Department of Creative Writing atMalaspina University College is also based on students portfolios

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