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In Revit Architecture 2011 Essential Training, author Paul F. Aubin shows how to create compelling architectural designs using the modeling tools in Revit. This course covers the entire building information modeling (BIM) workflow, from design concept to publishing. It also covers navigating the Revit interface, modeling basic building features such as walls, doors and windows, working with sketch-based components such as roofs and stairs, annotating designs with dimensions and callouts, and adding 3D geometry. Exercise files are included with the course.
Most buildings have columns, in at least some locations. Even many houses have a column or two in the basement, or on the exterior portico. Whether your project has one column or hundreds, the process to add them is fairly simple. In this lesson, we'll look at adding columns to a project that has column grids, and we'll also look at how we can add columns freestanding without grids. There are actually two kinds of columns in Revit. There is an Architectural column and a Structural column. The process to add them is fairly similar. The use case for each is slightly different. The Architectural columns are typically intended for an architect to use for placement purposes and/or to be used more like a column wrap, or a finished column material, where the Structural columns are typically used for the actual structural material that's holding up the building.
So do you need to use both? No, you can use one or the other, but you certainly can use both together in the same project, if you want to. Both would be found here with the Column tool. If you click the dropdown portion of the button, you can see them both clearly listed: Structural Column and Architectural Column. Now I'm going to start this lesson with the Architectural column. Again, these tend to be graphically more simple. They don't tend to evoke material or structural capabilities; rather, they just mean to show that there is a post here, or a column here, and so forth.
Now, if you want add a freestanding column, it's as simple as just clicking. A column can go anywhere that it likes to go. Now I'm going to zoom in slightly here. If an Architectural column happens to intersect a wall, you're going to see that the column will actually merge into the wall material. So that's actually a really handy feature. I'm going to undo the placement of those previous two columns. Since we have a column grid here that was actually created in the Grids lesson, and I have fleshed it out a little bit and added a few of the missing grids, we're going to go ahead and place these columns relative to those gridlines.
Now let's talk about some of the options that appear before we actually place the real columns here. The first thing I'd like to talk about is this is our first command where we're seeing the Options bar in Revit. So that's this slot of space that appears here horizontally across the top of the screen. There are a few settings here: Rotate after placement, the Height of the column, Room Bounding, and so on. We'll talk about Room Bounding in a much later movie. Let's talk about Height right now. What this is going to show us is all the levels that are available in our project.
So we talked about levels in a previous movie, and we did talk about the importance of levels as our sort of horizontal datums running through the project. We're working on Level 1 right now, as you can see in the Project browser, the Level 1 floor plan. The default behavior for an Architectural column is for it to go up to Level 2. You can see grayed out next to it that that makes a 9-foot tall column, in this case. That behavior is what I want to accept. So I'm going to go ahead and choose that, but notice that I could take these columns and put them all the way up to either the Low Roof or the High Roof, if I wanted to.
I could even make them Unconnected, which would allow me to type in any height that I like. So I could make the columns 15 feet tall, 20 feet tall, whatever I need it to be. So pay attention to that setting right there. Over here on the Properties palette, we can do a couple of things. We can choose the size of column we're interested in. The template that we began this project with includes three different sizes: a 24" x 24" and 18" x 20" and 18" x 18". I'm going to go with the 24" x 24". And then this setting right here is a pretty nice setting. Because we're going to place the columns relative to column grids, this setting will actually keep them attached to the column grids.
I'm going to go ahead and place a few and show you how that setting behaves. Now notice when I put my mouse nearby the gridlines, Revit will automatically sense those and highlight them for me. So all I have to do is click, and that column is now attached to that grid intersection. So it's a pretty quick process of just sort of moving around the building and snapping to those column grid intersections to get these columns placed precisely at those locations and attaching them directly to those gridlines.
Now, once I've done that, to complete the command, like any command, I can click the Modify tool, or press Escape twice, and let's go ahead and see what that behavior that was on the Properties palette is all about. If I were to move this grid line, notice how that's going to take all the columns along with it. So that Attachment option that we had there, if that box is unchecked, the columns would stay behind. But with it checked, the column grid actually has control over the position of all the columns. And that's a first indication of sort of a constraint system in Revit.
We're going to see tons of examples of this throughout the software, but that's just our first example of that.
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Today:[Exodus Chapter Thirty-Four (Concluded] Living with an Unveiled Face. In the conclusion of this chapter God lays out commands including every person appearing three times a year before the Lord. These three feasts represent the three personal experiences available to us in God: Salvation, Baptism in the Spirit and the Baptism of Fire. We see also Moses manipulating the people regarding the Glory that shines supernaturally on his face. He would hide his face so they wouldn't see the glory fade. Leaders and Christians do the same when they hold people at arms length and conduct themselves like religious celebrities. … (click link or title to continue)
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This past week, Yair Lapid delivered his first speech as Finance Minister of the new Israeli government. In most countries, this might not sound like edge-of-your-seat material. But Israel is not most countries. What began as an effort by Lapid to explain his austerity budget quickly devolved into a shouting match with the Knesset's ultra-Orthodox (or Haredi) members, who accused Lapid of unfairly targeting their community with his cuts.
As currently drafted, Lapid's budget slashes government subsidies in half for religious schools that do not teach a core curriculum of science, math and English—a move designed to encourage ultra-Orthodox institutions to offer those subjects. At the same time, Lapid's Yesh Atid party is spearheading a Knesset committee which proposes ending most military service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox, as well as cutting 30% of funding for their seminaries.
"No one hates you," Lapid insisted, over repeated interruptions from members of the Knesset's ultra-Orthodox parties. "The only thing that happened … is that you are not in the coalition. This is called democracy."
Despite such protestations of goodwill, sharp fault-lines between the secular Lapid and his Haredi interlocutors were apparent. When one lawmaker baldly accused Lapid of attempting to starve ultra-Orthodox children by cutting subsidies to large Haredi families, he responded sharply: "The entity that is responsible for supporting children is their parents," an implicit indictment of the many ultra-Orthodox families currently living off government handouts, while one or both parents remain unemployed.
"To bring a child into this world is a weighty responsibility," Lapid continued pointedly, "and you must not have children on the assumption that other people will support them, but rather on the assumption that you must support your own children."
Haredi lawmakers also harangued Lapid over his use of Facebook on Shabbat, a period when even non-religious Knesset members typically refrain from posting. Lapid bristled and shot back, "I post news on Shabbat because I don't keep Shabbat. I don't tell you what to do on Shabbat, you don't tell me what to do on Shabbat." When MK Moshe Gafni refused to drop the subject, the Knesset meeting chair Meir Shitreet cut him off with the wry riposte, "MK Gafni, I am sure that you don't use the internet!" To which Lapid added, "Heaven forbid."
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Do you agree with this Best RPG Ever list?
Can we class League of Legends in the RPG category yet?
If Lore decides RPG, then having the opposition controlled by other human players shouldn't matter. Riot even incorporates some of the victories into their lore, such as that first Noxus vs Demacia battle.
I'm just asking because if Dark Souls and Demon Souls is in the RPG genre instead of being Action Adventure, then hot damn we can have LoL, DOTA and maybe even Angry Birds for best RPGs.
Mass Effect is on there but ME2 & 3 are absent? Get this garbage out of here...
Man I hate bein SOOOOOOOOBA!!!!!!
-Damien- posted...
Bethesda still can't figure out how to make their character swing the swords properly, let alone a combat mechanic as awesome as Dark Souls's. good combat mechanic is essential for any action RPG. Skyrim is just a medieval Sims, game if you want to do domestic stuff in a medieval environment. But for action RPG in dark fantasy setting, Dark/Demon's Souls are the standard
Yet you ignore the mods of skyrim. It's an unrivaled moddable fantasy game experience which is the main reason why it deserves to be high on the list. And I would call the magical attacks and archery are downright minimalistic in dark and demon souls. Besides, everyone knows your a troll.
Recommended games: Guild Wars 2, The Witcher 2, Skyrim, Batman arkham city, Brutal Legend
Terrible games: Dark Souls, Demon Souls, Diablo 3, X-Com, War Z
No, its missing some like Panzer Dragoon saga
Law of the universe states the strong shall survive and the weak fall by the way, I don't give a damn what idealistic plan is cooked up, nothing changes that
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If you think FF7 is bad, you definitely did not play it when it was released. It changed the videogame industry when it launched. Playing it years later, it's easy to find faults in it, but it's still a juggernaut.
I did play it at release I bought it as soon as it came out. It wasn't as good as 6 AND not only that when FF tactics was released state side 3 months later it was heads and tails better than FF7. Final Fantasy 7 is the most over rated game ever made.
I can think of several RPG's that were classics that should have been up there way before FF VII
Phantasy Star 1-4 and PSO (In general the PS series was better than FF but less people had access to them since they were Sega System exclusives.)
All of these games made and defined the genre and the games that were to follow:
Wizardry series
Might and Magic series
Questron series
Phantasie series
Bards Tale series
the SSI/TSR Gold Box series, Pools of radiance series and the Krynn Series.
Eye Of the Beholder series
One of The Greatest RPG of All time has to probably be Ultima IV that game was immense for it's time and it had one of the most indepth systems to ever be seen before or after in a video game. He didn't even put it in the other Ultimas the fear of fouling it all up kept people on the straight and narrow.
Final Fantasy imo was no where near as ground breaking as any of those. They were the very roots of RPG's in gaming.
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-Damien- posted...Bethesda still can't figure out how to make their character swing the swords properly, let alone a combat mechanic as awesome as Dark Souls's. good combat mechanic is essential for any action RPG. Skyrim is just a medieval Sims, game if you want to do domestic stuff in a medieval environment. But for action RPG in dark fantasy setting, Dark/Demon's Souls are the standard
those large amounts of mods do not substitute broken fundamental mechanic. it's hard to look a like a badass 'dragonborne' if your character animates like a robot or can't swing a sword properly
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Also, replace FFT with Tactics Ogre and take off FFIX and X.
FF Tactics is easily the better game sorry.
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Persona 4 at number 2 makes the list a joke. I really liked Persona 4, but it is not even close to being the best RPG ever.
Dark Souls is too high and Pokemon is too low. That's my only observation. (And only my opinion.)
Still waiting for Diddy Kong Racing 2
No and I haven't even red it. Everyone's opinion is different.
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HOLLYWOOD, FL (December 1, 2004) World championship boxing comes to Hollywood, FL with an exciting lineup of bouts. The first card to hold a world championship fight in Hollywood, FL features current IBF flyweight champion Irene Pacheco facing undefeated challenger Vic Darchinyan. The card, to be held at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino takes place Thursday, December 16, and will consist of six scheduled bouts. The title defense for Pacheco is a reschedule from the September 3 date which was canceled due to hurricane Francis.
The event is being promoted by Warriors Boxing Promotions, Inc., in association with the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The event is during the grand opening of the Seminole Paradise outdoors at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The world title fight is free to the public that attend the grand opening.
IBF flyweight champion Irene Pacheco (30-0, 22 KOs) of Barranquilla, Colombia defends his title against the mandatory challenger Vic Darchinyan (21-0, 16 KOs) of Sydney, Australia in a 12 round championship bout. Upon turning professional in 1993, Irene Mambaco Pacheco has compiled an outstanding record. In 1999, Pacheco, the 57 southpaw, captured the vacant IBF Flyweight title in his 24th professional bout by defeating Luis Cox Coronado by way of a ninth round technical knockout in Pachecos hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia.
Since then, Pacheco has defended his title impressively six times with four victories coming by way of knockout victory. Pachecos power and skill is unrivaled in the flyweight division. In his most recent bout, Pacheco defeated Damean Kelly by way of a seventh round knockout in September 2003. Pacheco was in control from the opening bell and had Kelly down three times in round six. The December 16 bout against Vic Darchinyan will be Pachecos fifth time fighting in the United States. Pacheco has defended the IBF flyweight title four times in the United States. At 33 years old, Pacheco is going strong and is in the prime of his career.
Twenty-eight year old Vic Darchinyan (21-0, 16 KOs), is looking to become world champion on December 16 when he faces Irene Pacheco for the IBF Flyweight championship. Darchinyan, originally from Armenia, now fights out of Australia under the promotion of former three-time world champion Jeff Fenech. The undefeated Darchinyan might be the toughest fight of Pachecos career. Standing 55, the southpaw, Darchinyan, has a reputation of being a punishing body puncher. This could be key in slowing down the fast and skillful Pacheco. All 21 of Darchinyans fights have taken place in Australia. September 3 will be Darchinyans first world title challenge as well as his first bout in the United States. Darchinyan, the former Australian and IBF Pan Pacific Flyweight champion earned his mandatory position to fight for the title by defeating Wande Chor Charoen of Thailand on December 12, 2003 by way of a fifth round knockout. Since then, Darchinyan defeated Falazone Fidal, in April, by way of a second round technical knockout in his final preparation bout for Pacheco.
The co-main event features up and coming heavyweight Kendrick Releford. Releford (11-4-1, 5 KOs) the World Boxing Organization No. 15 rated heavyweight is coming off back to back wins over Ramon Garbey and former North American Boxing Federation champion Elieser Castillo. Despite the four losses, the 22 year old Releford, who turned pro at 19 years old, is quickly becoming a strong contender.
The undercard features junior welterweight Juan Urango (13-0-1, 5 KOs) back in action for the first time since his draw with Mike Arnoutis in August.
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LUMBERTON — Starting on Wednesday morning, the future players of Robeson County football will be practicing within shouting distance of some of its current stars.
While the Lumberton High School football team is working through its summer drills, the eighth annual Mike Brill Football Clinic will be having 6- to 12-year old kids from across the county working their way through their own.
It is the first time in history the two will be held at the same time.
"It's going to be a little different now. A little busier," Brill said. "You have 100 high school kids out there and I'm going to have between 60 and 110. But at the same time, I think they're going to see a lot of stuff."
Brill's camp runs from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which includes lunch following each day. There is a $75 fee. It precedes NFL star Vonta Leach's annual camp on Saturday.
With the camp coming off one of it's most successful years, the former South Robeson and Lumberton coach has high hopes for this year's.
"I hope it goes as good as it did last year," he said. "I'm kinda disappointed that the coaches at Lumberton can't do it, but they have to practice in the mornings. It's just to dag-gone hot out there."
Brill is filling the gaps in the coaching roster with football minds. Several of his former players who are currently in college have already committed to helping with the camp, and there are other coaches from around the area who are also going to be helping.
As far as the camp itself, there aren't going to be many changes to the normal routine.
"They're actually going to be doing the things that we do with our high school kids on the field," Brill said. "The drills, the skill techniques. We're trying to teach the kids now, at that age, a little bit more than just putting it under your arm and toting it."
The final day will include a visit from NFL stars.
"Vonta (Leach) will be there. Shawn Locklear will be there and we're hoping Jacoby (Jones) is going to get in a day early," Brill said. "I'm trying to get Terrance Copper, who was Vonta's roommate at East Carolina and played for the Chiefs and the Saints."
When working with younger kids, it can be difficult to drill in the fundamentals, but Brill said he's developed a plan through the years.
"I have one coach that always does them because he's got a lot of patience," he said. "You play games with those guys to try to get them to learn what they are doing and because their attention span is real short."
As far as the older kids are concerned, there is a bit more Brill feels can be done with them.
"Now they're getting athletic and you can see the kids that can do and the kids that can't do quite yet," Brill said. "The difference is the attention span between the groups, so you have to have coaches that are patient and at the same time know what they're doing."
The reward for Brill comes when youth leagues start up, and the technique the kids have learned are put to use.
"If they start doing some of the things that we teach, that's what makes it kinda neat to watch," he said.
While there is a focus on the skills and learning the game, Brill's clinic has a more serious goal. With Robeson County coming in as one of the poorest areas in the nation, getting kids into summer camps is tough.
"Probably 98 percent of my camp is scholarship oriented," he said. "My camp is for kids that normally wouldn't get to go to a paid camp. I've given 85 scholarships this year."
Brill said the goal is to give kids who normally don't have the opportunity to attend a camp, the chance to get into a sport and keep them off the streets.
"For me it's about how we get the kids into the camp, and not the ones who can pay for themselves," Brill said. "We really try to get that needy kid that's doing good in school, has not been a discipline problem and last year, the coaches did one heck of a job."
With all of his experience, Brill has seen the positives that can come from sports, as well as the negatives that can occur when students drop out.
"It's getting harder for coaches to keep them oriented in sports," he said. "That's why I always wanted mine to play three sports. It's those kids that want to specialize, I believe that are going to go by the wayside. I've been here a long time, and watched kids come and go and I've seen some kids that could play on the next level that are in jail now."


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Google Invested $3 Million in Cree LED Lightbulbs
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Google's investing in bright ideas.
Dean Kamen, the man best known for Segway, was at TEDMED 2010 talking about all sorts of cool things.
The one that's closest to being here today is a new LED lightbulb that features lighting technology created by Cree, and produces 450 lumens from a power draw of just 7 watts. It'll retail for $25 and be sold door-to-door through Kamen's FIRST youth program.
Several hundred thousand of these bulbs are already produced, thanks to Google's support of a $3 million investment. It's not quite the Google Lightbulb, but now we know the search giant wants to help you find your stuff with better lighting.
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2alextheblue , November 3, 2010 1:49 AMI'll hold out for semi-affordable 60 watt equivalent LED bulbs, thanks. These ones are too dim and too costly for most of my fixtures.
2nebun , November 3, 2010 2:08 AMdamn, i guess everyone is jumping on the "be green" bandwagon...i just hope that the light bulb does not steal my passwords, lol
-6festerovic , November 3, 2010 2:32 AM7 watts? I could run a server with that.
8False_Dmitry_II , November 3, 2010 2:33 AMnebundamn, i guess everyone is jumping on the "be green" bandwagon...
Getting stuff like this finally done really should have nothing to do with being green. It's to do with how long they last and how much less it costs to use.
After all, with the old incandescents technically the light they give off is a byproduct. They really just produce heat.
There's alot of other stuff that should be done for practical reasons only. Things like hybrid cars though are pointless if you did want to be "green" since the manufacturing process for the batteries isn't green at all to begin with.
6husker , November 3, 2010 2:35 AMKind of a drop in the bucket for Google.
-7Travis Beane , November 3, 2010 2:40 AMThe unfortunate thing is that LED's, at this time, aren't much more efficient than fluorescent bulbs.
Sodium lamps (both high pressure and more so low pressure) are even more efficient.
LED's just last a lot longer.
7claec , November 3, 2010 3:04 AMBugger, at first glance I thought it was talking about a 450 lumen flashlight for $25 and I got excited. But seriously, $25 for a lightbulb? Give me 25 CFLs! 13 watts and 825 lumens and much better lighting.
I'd buy it if it gave out at least 1400-1500 lumen for $8.
1toastninja17 , November 3, 2010 5:29 AMNot bad really. Pretty awesome in fact.
Google is going to start branding everything now haha, that'd be cool. Like a google drink!
1danwat1234 , November 3, 2010 5:36 AMThat isn't any better than a modern spiral fluroscent bulb. I am holding in my hand a MaxLite bulb; 18 watts for 1150 Lumens.
=63.88 Lumens/watt.
This LED bulb thing is 450 Lumens for 7 watts. 64.28 Lumens/watt.
LED technology isn't there yet! The only advantage is no mercury.
> LED technology isn't there yet! The only advantage is no mercury.
That's a big advantage. Other advantages:
- they last much longer
- they don't flicker
- instant full-brightness ON (no warm up time)
- dimmable
0Shadow703793 , November 3, 2010 12:05 PMAlexTheBlueI'll hold out for semi-affordable 60 watt equivalent LED bulbs, thanks. These ones are too dim and too costly for most of my fixtures.
Agreed. However, I think this would work very well for a small desk lamp,etc.
1False_Dmitry_II , November 3, 2010 1:42 PMdanwat1234LED technology isn't there yet! The only advantage is no mercury.
Their two biggest problems in getting to mainstream are getting the color of the light correct, and getting them to be less directional with the light they output.
8rubix_1011 , November 3, 2010 2:24 PMLight bulbs, the original search engine.
2marokero , November 3, 2010 2:30 PMdanwat1234...64.28 Lumens/watt.LED technology isn't there yet!
Cree's own XP-G emiters already put out 132 lumens/watt. What needs to happen is price to come down on LED products. A triple XP-G star sells for around $22 each, and needs a driver that can cost almost as much. Once prices go down, and color gets better fidelity, then LEDs will take off. That triple XP-G star can put out 1000 lumens at 9.9W, and there are other LED products like Luminus Devices' SST-90 that puts out over 2000 lumens from a single emiter... oh yeah, heat is another issue, a BIG issue to be addressed.
1Onus , November 3, 2010 2:40 PMAs my CFLs begin to wear out, I hope the issues of cost and diffusion on LED lighting can be addressed. As they are now, I may still buy one for a desk lamp just for the coolness factor.
0marokero , November 3, 2010 3:05 PMWhenever I can I try to replace CFL and incandescent bulbs with an LED solution. If I can't find one, I build one. Like the Riegel.LR I built for my living room (~2000 lumens and it only uses 36W):
I might tackle my kitchen next, as one of the CFL tubes keeps failing, and it's not nearly as bright as I'd like it to be. Not cheap, but I love building these.
0dark_lord69 , November 3, 2010 3:15 PMAlexTheBlueI'll hold out for semi-affordable 60 watt equivalent LED bulbs, thanks. These ones are too dim and too costly for most of my fixtures.
I have to argee, these bulbs only put out the old equiqellent of 30 watts. Not bad for a dim bedroom mood lighting but not enough for most purposes.
Let me know when they can put out at least 800 lumens and cost about $5 (or less).
0ccx , November 3, 2010 3:15 PMThese are no better than the early days of CFLs. I got 3 LED lights from Sams club awhile ago in the 20-30$ range. 2 are no longer working after what I would guess is less than a few hundred hours of running and the 3rd only half the LEDs lights up. Ill buy them again but not until a major company like GE has tested them. CFLs are good enough for the time being.
1Anomalyx , November 3, 2010 3:22 PMI'm just glad to hear that LED lighting is still gaining momentum. I hate the light CFLs give off. Personally I'm a fan of sunlight (computer nerd who likes sunlight... isn't that the strangest thing you've ever heard?), but for artificial lighting I like LED light because it's cheap to power and doesn't hurt my eyes/head like fluorescent lighting does, whether it be compact or not. My only complaint is the ridiculous dimness and blueness of any LED light bulbs I've been able to find so far. I'll be more than happy to buy some bright white ones when the technology gets more robust.
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A leading university is by definition a crossroads for influential thinkers and investigators in a wide range of disciplines. When continuing education is situated at a hub whose spokes extend into science, medicine, technology, business, culture, politics and every area of social inquiry, the constant interplay of innovative ideas can only benefit lifelong learners. This is particularly true at the University of Toronto, which has built a worldwide reputation by upholding the highest standards of excellence in teaching and globally relevant scholarship and research. As an integral part of the university, the School of Continuing Studies is sustained by U of T's tri-campus infrastructure and energized by its intellectual vitality. That's why countless alumni join us each year to carry on learning. Our students see SCS as a portal through which they can enhance their lives by connecting to an institution that promotes positive change on a global scale. #1 The University of Toronto was ranked #1 in Canada and #17 globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2010-2011. This authoritative survey measures the institutional excellence of the world's top 200 universities in research, teaching and knowledge transfer. 80,000 U of T is Canada's largest university. In 2009 we had more than 80,000 students � almost 10% of them international � along with over 20,000 faculty, instructors and staff, and an alumni population approaching half a million. 10 Nobel laureates were based at U of T at significant points in their careers. LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 7 Hussein Amad Investment strategist, Business & Professional Studies instructor " eachingattheSchoolofContinuingStudiesgives T metheopportunitytosharemyknowledgeandexperiencewithpassionatelearners,"saysHussein,an award-winninginstructorwhowasChiefInvestment StrategistforUBSBank(Canada)andnowheads theinvestmentfirmYorkvilleAssetManagement. "Ienjoyhelpingpeopleadvanceintheircareersand makeagenuineimpact." Adrian Lee-Chin Investment analyst, CFA, Business & Professional Studies student " choolwasnotmyfortegrowingup,"recallsAdrian. S "IneverfeltasmotivatedtolearnasIdotoday." Aresearchanalystcoveringaportfoliooffundsat PortlandInvestmentCounsel,hesuccessfully preparedforhisCFALevelIdesignationattheSchool ofContinuingStudies."NowIstriveforperfection� becausemycareerdependsonit." Why at the School of Continuing Studies? We're recognized leaders in lifelong learning. The breadth of our curriculum, the high calibre of our instructors, our innovative responses to urgent needs � all reflect our passion for seeing individual achievements transformed into collective success. The School of Continuing Studies meets the needs of a diverse group of adult learners, in the classroom and online, with expertly designed non-degree courses and programs delivered by instructors who are leaders in their fields and dedicated to sharing their knowledge and experience. A core value defining every initiative we pursue is responsiveness: We constantly evolve our curriculum to meet the individual needs of our students and match the rapid pace of economic, technological and social change. We work with businesses, industry organizations and professional associations to identify new priorities. At the same time, we frame our responses within a clearly articulated strategy that provides a touchstone for every decision we make. As we launch this campaign, we're about to table our third consecutive strategic plan well before the timeframe of the previous plan has concluded � because we've once again met our goals ahead of schedule. At SCS, we uphold the number one rule for any credible organization: practice what you preach. We offer a wide range of courses on effectively managing organizations to be more cost-efficient, productive, accountable and in tune with the marketplace. And that's precisely how we run our school. Vital Statistics Students 15,000 Enrolments 22,000 Online enrolments 4,600 Courses 510 Certificate programs 55 Average Student Age Business & Professional Studies 34 English Language Program 25 Arts & Science 53 Languages & Translation 35 Creative Writing 41 Enrolments by Program Area Business & Professional Studies 13,100 English Language Program 3,100 Arts & Science 2,400 Languages & Translation 2,000 Creative Writing 1,400 LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 9 Our Students SCS students represent a remarkable range of backgrounds, goals and expectations. What they share in common is a keen interest in education designed for the needs of adult learners � delivered in an approach that recognizes their unique life experiences and the challenging demands they're juggling. Our students include: � recent college and university graduates seeking to advance their careers � mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs who want to upgrade their knowledge and skills � internationally educated professionals augmenting credentials for the Canadian context � students from abroad who need to improve their English for study and work � people in later life expanding their intellectual and cultural horizons. Ingrid Palmer Human resources professional, Business & Professional Studies student " eturningtoschoolhashelpedmegrowpersonally R andprofessionally,"saysIngrid."It'sprovidedme withtheknowledgeandconfidencetogoaftermy careerdreams."HopingtoexpandherrolewithSears Canada,shecompletedtheCertificateinHuman Resources."Thepayoffwasalmostimmediate.When Ibeganmycourses,IwasanHRManager;I'vesince beenpromotedtoBusinessCapabilityDirector." Our Instructors SCS instructors combine academic credentials and professional experience with a deep level of engagement and a genuine passion for their areas of expertise. They include corporate CEOs and entrepreneurs, medical doctors and engineers, U of T professors and distinguished alumni, social activists and rising literary stars. Varying widely in their teaching approaches, they have a common passion for sharing their knowledge with others. Our school is in the enviable position of always being able to recruit talented instructors � because they come to us. The University of Toronto, like the city it helps to define, is a hub for people who are recognized leaders in their fields and who gain enormous satisfaction from giving back to the community by passing along their enthusiasm for learning. Linda Stojcevski Risk management executive, Business & Professional Studies instructor " ontinuingeducationiscrucialinrapidlychanging C businessenvironments,"Lindasays.CurrentlyDirector ofGlobalRiskManagementwithCanadianautoparts giantMagnaInternational,sheseesfirsthandthe valueofconstantlyenhancingskillsandaddingnew capabilities."Itenablesorganizationstoremain competitive.Andforindividuals,it'sanopportunityfor enrichmentandprofessionalgrowth." Why do we need to invest right now? So we can move quickly to help more Canadians fulfill their potential. Like a successful enterprise that seeks capital to make the next leap forward, we believe that a strategic investment in the School of Continuing Studies today will yield a positive return tomorrow. At the School of Continuing Studies, we've reached a critical threshold in our "Success will largely depend on the evolution. We can continue to respond effectively to the changing needs of our extent to which society actively engages students, steadily building on the success of our business model as we realize and makes demands on the skills and knowledge of all its citizens, promotes our goals. However, we see an opportunity to accelerate that momentum and the use of individuals' competencies, and take the school's reach, relevance and impact to a new level. encourages individuals to think, act and We're proud of our success in managing SCS as a self-sustaining enter- be engaged." prise with a positive bottom line � and that's precisely why we represent a worthwhile investment. Highly successful companies invite new investment � Canadian Council on Learning, Taking Stock of Lifelong Learning in not because of gaps in their balance sheets, but because they want to accel- Canada 2005�2010: Progress or erate their success � to reach bold objectives, and yield measurable returns, Complacency? that much faster. At SCS, the returns from our work in progress are measured by the success of our students in pursuing their careers, expanding their horizons and helping to create a more diverse, collaborative and well-informed society. Our evolving enterprise will keep on getting better � and will do so exponentially with a strategic injection of support. 12 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW? Craig Platt Police sergeant, Business & Professional Studies student " yconfidenceandabilitieshavesoaredsinceIcame M totheSchoolofContinuingStudies,"saysCraig,an officerwiththeHaltonRegionalPoliceService.Ashis responsibilitiesgrewwiththeCommunityPolicing SupportBureau,thesergeantsoughtfurthermanagementandleadershipeducation.Hefoundwhathe waslookingforatSCS."Theinstructorstrulyhavea passionforimpartingknowledge,andtheybackitup withreal-worldexperienceandexamples." Shila Desai Entrepreneur, accountant, Creative Writing student "enrolledintheCreativeWritingprogramtofollowa I passion,"explainsShila,"andthenamiraculousthing happened:atinycross-sectionofCanadiansociety listened,evenapplauded."BorninKenya,shebecame aCharteredAccountantintheU.K.beforefoundinga successfulinternationalmanufacturingcompanyin Toronto.Buthergreatestsatisfactionhascomefrom sharingstoriesofAfricanlifewithfellowCanadians. "Asa17-yearimmigrant,Ifeltforthefirsttimethat Itrulybelongedtothisgreatcountry." What are we planning to do, exactly? We've developed a comprehensive strategy for expanding and enhancing the School of Continuing Studies. Over several years, we've conducted extensive research and complemented those findings with the insights of specialized experts. The result is a master plan that will guide our investment in six key initiatives: 1. Help newcomers realize their potential The Centre for Internationally Educated Professionals 2. Take online learning in new directions The Digital Learning Initiative 3. Help worthy students reach their goals Bursaries and Awards Program 4. Extend our reach across three campuses Tri-Campus Infrastructure Program 5. React quickly to meet emerging needs The Innovation Fund 6. Create a new home for our school The Building Fund LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 15 1. Help newcomers realize their potential Challenge: To help early- and mid-career professionals who were educated abroad gain traction more quickly in Canada and contribute more effectively to the nation's prosperity. Solution: The Centre for Internationally Educated Professionals Ola Alawiye Banking sector professional, Business & Professional Studies student " Originally from Nigeria, Ola completed the requirements to become a Project Management Professional and was quickly hired by a major Canadian bank. "The course on Passing the PMP Certification Exam was an excellent opportunity to learn," he says, "not only from a very experienced instructor, but also from a network of high-calibre students. Two months after finishing the course, I had multiple job offers in exactly the types of positions I was looking for." 16 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW? Funding required: $10 million (This includes capital funds for renewing and upgrading an existing building.) Need: Many newcomers to Canada who have a post-secondary education and practical experience find themselves underemployed and frustrated in their attempts to pursue rewarding careers. To date, efforts to help these internationally educated professionals realize their goals have been largely remedial. Continuing education has bridged gaps in r�sum�s by sharpening skills or providing credentials in fields that offer promising opportunities. There has also been a strong emphasis on English-language and cross-cultural training. These remain priorities. But now our focus is on unleashing potential. We want to help motivated, well-qualified people apply their talent and global perspectives more effectively in the Canadian marketplace, creating an impact with their entrepreneurial drive and vision. The Centre for Internationally Educated Professionals will provide the springboard these talented people need to advance their careers � or pursue new directions � and help fuel Canada's continued socio-economic progress in the 21st century. Mandate: As a hub for learning and informa- $4.97 billion is the estimated annual cost to Canada's economy of failing to recognize immigrants' qualifications and experience. Source: Conference Board of Canada, Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) Professional Education � the Centre's principal focus, financial engine and long-term relationship builder � innovative course development reflecting the needs of both professionals and employers � programs leading to certification or accreditation by recognized professional bodies English-Language Communications � experiential, professionally relevant communications and cultural fluency programs � a leading-edge communications lab Comparative Education Service (CES) � an authoritative national resource that evaluates the credentials of newcomers in relation to Canadian employment and professional qualifications � guidance on continuing education courses that will close gaps in learning or credentials Advisory and Networking Services � advice on augmenting or redirecting existing qualifications to meet market needs � web-based assessment tools, information sharing and employment leads � mentoring, internships, networking events and specialized career counselling Administration and Infrastructure � a visionary leader who will advocate for the advancement of immigrant professionals � specialists in curriculum design, student services, partnership building, marketing communications and IT support tion sharing, the Centre will be home to the following programs, services and initiatives: LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 17 2. Take online learning in new directions Challenge: To unify and advance the School's e-learning capabilities with a flexible platform that embraces social media, mobility and collaborative content development. Solution: The Digital Learning Initiative Mohit Arora ProjectManagementProfessional, Business&ProfessionalStudiesinstructor " The enthusiastic response to our online courses makes clear why digital learning must be a priority for the School of Continuing Studies," says Mohit, who applies his diverse industry expertise as an instructor in the Project Management program. A recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award, Mohit is an e-learning champion: "People rely on instant communications all day long. With busy careers and family responsibilities, they want that convenient access to learning as well." 18 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW? Funding required: $5 million Need: The value of online learning has long been clear at SCS. People in our target audience are often challenged by the constraints of fixed course times and physical classrooms. Many have difficulty fitting travel to our campuses into lives already dominated by commuting. And those who must juggle careers and families have even less "free" time. The 40 courses we offer online make education accessible to thousands of people who otherwise might not be able to pursue their goals. It's not simply a matter of bridging distances. In an era of instantaneous communications, digital learning is what more and more of our prospective students expect. We've therefore identified two key goals: � Create a unified, consistent platform � and the infrastructure to support it � from our array of existing e-learning solutions, which were launched to meet differing objectives. � Build an online strategy that looks past current priorities � and beyond the tweaking of traditional models that characterizes much of e-learning � to explore a new realm of possibilities for accessible, constantly evolving, collaborative education. Mandate: The Digital Learning Initiative will 15% of all courses offered by Ontario colleges and university undergraduate programs are delivered online. Source: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, 2011 22% of current SCS enrolments are for e-learning courses. Enhancing Our Online Learning Platform � Course development: instructional design; original and third-party content development � Course management: configuration of learning management system; copyright administration; library integration � Student support: registration; advising; in-course admin and technical support � Instructor development: familiarization with the online environment � Technology management: server security; course authoring software; mini-applications � Marketing/communications: exploring new target sectors and geographical markets Extending the Boundaries of e-Learning � Social media: creating online environments in which students and instructors are equally present; extension of learning communities outside SCS � Flexible access: development of content for smartphones, tablets and other channels � Innovative applications: discussion spaces, collaboration apps and other tools � Instructor networks: integrating teaching input from around the globe � Open innovation: collaborative content creation by students, instructors and outside experts � Multiple content sources: cost-effective access to the best available information � Customized learning: adaptive courseware that analyzes student strengths, provides feedback and adjusts curriculum � Flexible convenience: variable course lengths and start dates; self-service administration increase our potential reach to include a global community of learners, gaining from their insights and collective efforts. At the same time, we'll develop new sources of revenue. And we'll set a benchmark for other institutions to follow. LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 19 3. Help worthy students reach their goals Challenge: To support qualified students with financial needs, and to reward exceptional achievements, so that more people can take advantage of the opportunities we offer. Solution: Bursaries and Awards Program Victoria Shepherd Not-for-profit executive, Business & Professional Studies student " I recently received a promotion to Executive Director of my organization," Victoria explains. "Completing the Certificate in Strategic Leadership, and then receiving the Larry Chester Award, certainly contributed a great deal to my assuming this new role." As head of the Audio-Video Licensing Agency, Victoria faces increasingly complex business challenges. "The School of Continuing Studies provides an invaluable opportunity to learn from the experts in your profession and network with your peers." 20 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW? Funding required: $2 million Need: Many people take our courses to gain additional knowledge and professional credentials in order to advance their careers. Some struggle with harsh financial realities as they try to support themselves and their families on relatively modest incomes. This is particularly true for many internationally educated professionals. Sometimes, despite our efforts to be supportive in every way, excellent prospective students are unable to take courses at the School of Continuing Studies because they lack the necessary resources. In these cases, we want to be in a position to offer financial support as well. It's been gratifying to see our current bursaries help so many highly deserving recipients go on to achieve their objectives � and that's why we want to do more. At the same time, by expanding our awards portfolio we'll be able to recognize more students for achievements that truly set them apart, adding strength to r�sum�s and inspiring winners to tackle new challenges. Mandate: Our expanded Bursaries and Awards Current Awards: � Larry Chester Excellence in Leadership Award (for students in the Certificate in Strategic Leadership program) � Random House of Canada Student Award in Writing � Marina Nemat Award for Creative Writing Current Bursaries: � Michael J. Herman Bursary for Arts & Science, Languages and Creative Writing � Academy for Lifelong Learning Bursary � Naming an expendable bursary or award requires a minimum investment of $15,000 ($3,000 annually for five years) Impact: The difference that a bursary or award can make is clear from just a few of the many messages of appreciation we receive from recipients each year: "Being a newcomer to Canada, I need funding for my study. The bursary enables me to start my study immediately and speed up my integration into Canadian society." "I have not been in school for several years, and this will be my first experience at the University of Toronto. I am excited and looking forward to gaining new knowledge of English and completing this course successfully. I am better prepared to be a good communicator." "Receiving this bursary will allow me the opportunity to upgrade my skills in order to secure employment and ultimately a Certificate in E-Business and Web Marketing. As a single mother currently on a very low income, I am very grateful for the hope and encouragement that allow people like me to reach for their dreams and never give up." Program will consist of (a) bursaries based on demonstrated financial need, according to clearly established criteria, and (b) awards for merit. � A bursary or award bearing a donor's name can either be directed generally to all students or targeted to a specific program. � Naming an endowed bursary or award requires a minimum investment of $30,000 ($5,000 annually for six years). LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 21 4. Extend our reach across three campuses Challenge: To add infrastructure so we can better meet the needs of continuing education students at U of T's Mississauga, Scarborough and downtown St. George campuses. Solution: Tri-Campus Infrastructure Program Edward Asare-Quansah CFO, Chartered Accountant, Business & Professional Studies instructor " When I teach at U of T Mississauga," Edward explains, "many students tell me they'd never be able to continue their studies if they didn't have a campus close to home." A chartered accountant with extensive experience in finance, Edward is the CFO of a global renewable energy company. "I always try to get people to see financial statements as a map, not a maze. It should be the same with continuing education � we need to make it easy for students to get where they want to go." 22 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW? Funding required: $2 million Need: As the demand for continuing education has grown, we've noted a high proportion of interest from Toronto's suburban communities. Several of our key audiences tend to live in these areas: mid-career professionals with young families; newcomers to Canada; and people at later life stages who are keen to expand their intellectual horizons. In response, we've extended the reach of the School of Continuing studies across U of T's distinctive tri-campus system. We work with our academic and administrative colleagues on all three campuses to ensure we're developing courses that meet the needs of their communities and mesh with other offerings along the continuum of learning. At this point we feel that interest in the Scarborough and Mississauga catchment areas is sufficiently strong that the School should establish a stronger presence on these campuses, rather than piggyback on infrastructure designed for undergraduate and graduate students. Making this step in a reasonable time period will require an investment beyond what we can finance from current revenue, even taking into account anticipated steady growth. With a one-time infusion of capital, we can put in place the resources to further increase that growth rate � and help U of T deliver an even greater return to the public that supports us. Scarborough SCS courses include: � Financial Accounting (in Cantonese) � Understanding Financial Statements � Quantitative Methods � Critical Thinking � Project Management � Business Law (in Cantonese) Mississauga SCS courses include: � Accounting & Finance � Financial Literacy for Managers � Business Strategy � Leadership � Human Resources � Innovation � Risk Management � Project Management � Facilities Management � LEED � Marketing � Retail Merchandising � Communication � English Essentials � English for Professionals � Creative Writing � Mini-Med School Mandate: The Tri-Campus Infrastructure Program would fund the following initiatives: � Physical resources: office space on the Mississauga and Scarborough campuses to house School of Continuing Studies staff, provide a contact point for instructors and welcome current and prospective students. � Technological resources: information and communications technology, including computers and software for instructors and students and admin support systems. � Marketing/communications: development and implementation of marketing and public relations programs aimed at surrounding communities, including events planning, local sponsorships, media relations and multi-channel advertising. � Human resources: A small complement of full- and part-time staff to handle on-site student services, marketing/communications and administrative support. LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 23 5. React quickly to meet emerging needs Challenge: To respond to the rapidly evolving priorities of our students with new courses and programs, as well as innovative teaching methods, technologies and resources. Solution: The Innovation Fund Andrea Chun Lawyer, media commentator, Business & Professional Studies instructor " Language should never be a barrier to learning," says Andrea, who helped pioneer Business Law in Cantonese at the School of Continuing Studies. A graduate in law from U of T, Andrea has a private practice in Toronto and is also a news commentator for Fairchild, the Chinese-language TV and radio network. She is deeply committed to enhancing learning opportunities for the Chinese community. "Knowledge is the key that opens many doors. Offering courses in Cantonese ensures that those doors are fully open." 24 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW? Funding required: $5 million Need: Continuing education must be hyper-re- sponsive to the needs of adult learners as they constantly reassess their personal and professional goals. At the School of Continuing studies, we focus constantly on gauging where prospective students are heading next � and then respond with the right courses and programs. For example, in deepening our connections to Toronto's dynamic Chinese community, we identified a need for more formalized business education in the Canadian context (see sidebar). Similarly, in an effort to fill a significant skills gap in Canada's booming life sciences sector, we received federal government funding to develop New Pathways to Employment in Biotechnology, enabling students with scientific educations to earn valuable credentials and pursue new career paths. And we've met growing public interest in health and wellness issues by partnering with the U of T Faculty of Medicine to deliver our popular Mini-Med School program on the St. George and Mississauga campuses. All such initiatives require quick responses to identified needs. But securing the necessary funding often requires a lengthy process, during which vital opportunities can be lost. We need to be more nimble in delivering effective solutions � and that means having financial resources at hand. Business Courses for the Chinese Community In 2007 the School joined forces with Sing Tao (Canada) Daily Newspaper to develop the Certificate in Canadian Business Management Essentials, the only continuing education business program offered by a Canadian university in Cantonese. Mandate: The Innovation Fund will provide a ready source of capital for investing in priority programs and services. Following a rigorous but streamlined approval process, we'll bring together ad hoc groups of experts � both internal and external � to incubate, develop, pilot and launch new initiatives, and to provide marketing and communications support until a program or service has momentum. Potential Innovation Opportunities Our shortlist of strategic priorities, to be finalized once the Innovation Fund is in place, includes: � Updating and creating new courses and certificate programs in Cantonese. � Investigating current needs and emerging trends with Canadian employers. � Exploring new areas of economic development, from nanotechnologies to green industries to social media platforms. � Developing hybrid courses combining online and in-class learning. � Creating a dynamic relationship management system to (a) capture more data on students' needs to guide future planning and (b) maintain contact with students, suggesting additional courses and providing networking opportunities. LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 25 6. Create a new home for our school Challenge: Tofindmuch-neededteaching, collaborationandworkspacesinresponseto currentdemand�andtoprovideforthe School'scontinuedgrowth. Solution: The Building Fund Current School of Continuing Studies Proposed site of new building 26 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW? The goal of the Building Fund is to construct a new home for the School of Continuing Studies on the site of the University Women's Club (at left, with red awning), two doors north of our current building (far left) at 158 St. George Street. Funding required: $15 million Need: The School of Continuing Studies has been in its current administrative home since 1974. The renovation and extension completed in 2004 � under the award-winning direction of Moriyama & Teshima Architects � made better use of available space while creating a more welcoming environment for students and the public. However, after seven years of steady growth, the building is now strained to its limits and has no room to accommodate additional programs and initiatives. Our goal, therefore, is to design and construct a new building on the site of the University Women's Club, two doors north of our current building on St. George Street. This will enable us to consolidate program development, student support, information systems and administration in a single, purpose-built structure � achieving the kinds of synergies that are difficult to sustain today, when many of our teams are working in overcrowded offices or based elsewhere on campus. Our plan also provides for learning spaces and resource areas serving both students and instructors. A Perfect Location The proposed site for the new School of Continuing Studies building is on St. George Street just south of Bloor, at the heart of the University of Toronto's vibrant downtown campus. It is less than a minute's walk from the St. George subway station, a convenient hub for both east-west and north-south travel across the city, as well as connections to GO and other transit systems. The new building will be designed to accommodate all of the School's current programs and services, as well as future initiatives, including: � The Centre for Internationally Educated Professionals � The Digital Learning Initiative � meeting/multi-purpose spaces � smart classrooms � state-of-the-art communications lab � multimedia resource centre � student services � instructor resource centre Mandate: The Building Fund will enable us to accelerate development work currently under way and advance this milestone project through the major steps to completion. These include: � securing of the proposed site at 162 St. George Street � request for proposals from architectural firms � review and selection of a winning building design � detailed engineering and construction planning � review and approvals with various regulatory bodies � ongoing management of the construction process � completion of the building within two years LEARN.UTORONTO.CA 27 Why would you want to support our school? To have a genuine impact on Canada's future. Thanks to the collective efforts of our students, instructors and staff, the School of Continuing Studies has earned a global reputation as a leader in lifelong learning. But even more fundamental to our success has been the strong support of our community. It's the commitment of individuals and organizations throughout the Greater Toronto Area � and right across Canada � that has enabled us to demonstrate the value of investing in continuing education. Now we've identified a remarkable opportunity to build on our progress to date � and take some dramatic steps forward. The six initiatives we've identified in this case for support will open new doors for people who've already shown tremendous promise and want to continue fulfilling their potential. At the same time, we know that an investment in educational excellence will benefit all Canadians as our country evolves, socially and economically, to meet changing global realities. Let us show you all the ways that the School of Continuing Studies is making a difference � and how, with your help, we can have an even bigger impact on Canada's future. Marilynn Booth, Director University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies 28 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW? What's the next step? We realize there is a lot to digest in this case for support and imagine you may have questions � about our overall goals, or the details of a specific initiative, or anything in between. We'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you further and explore your interest in lending support to our campaign. Please contact: Nory Siberry Executive Director, Development School of Continuing Studies 416-946-5388 email@example.com For more information on the School of Continuing Studies, visit our website: learn.utoronto.ca Design:UnderlineStudio,Printing:AndoraGraphics The School of Continuing Studies has reached a critical threshold in our evolution. We can continue to respond effectively to the changing needs of students through our commitment to academic excellence, innovative programs and quality of service. However, we see an opportunity to accelerate that momentum and take our school's reach, relevance and impact to a new level. We want to move more quickly to fulfill our potential � so that more Canadians can fulfill theirs. 30 SCS, WHY US? WHY NOW?