College wins award for international projects
12/4/2009 11:21:05 AM
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was presented the Business Achievement Award for Growth in Domestic/Export Markets at the St. John’s Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards luncheon yesterday.
“I am extremely honoured and humbled to accept this award,” stated Corinne Dunne, Vice-President of Development and College Advancement at CNA. “We are proud of our role and success in the province and now very proud that we are able to continue to have a positive impact in other parts of the world. Qatar may be our crown jewel, but we do so much more in the way of international education.
“The success of our campus in the State of Qatar, and our various international projects around the world, are the result of the continued efforts and professionalism of our employees and partners in Newfoundland and Labrador and abroad.”
The award criteria included fiscal growth and economic impact on the province, the ability to meet increased demand and the competitiveness of market. College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) generated more than $10 million in revenue for the college in the 2008-09 fiscal year – all of which was reinvested back into CNA. Now in its eighth year of operation, the Qatar campus has far surpassed expectations with a project value of $1.7 billion – and continues to grow. Enrollment at CNA-Q is now at its highest with 1,738 full-time students.
The college is also exporting programs and partnering with government and the education sector in China. CNA diploma programs are being delivered at eight Chinese universities and the college is helping to support and train faculty at two of these educational institutions. Enrollments at partner institutions in China have increased from approximately 500 in 2004-2005 to 1,850 at the beginning of the 2009-2010 academic year.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Jamaican government in May 2009 followed by the signing of a contract for the delivery of an educational program in Jamaica in partnership with a Jamaican institution. The college could soon be welcoming international students from Jamaica to its campuses to study in a wide range of program areas.
“Aside from the positive financial impact for the college and our learning environment,” noted Dunne, “the role of educational export is very rewarding and we feel very privileged to have the confidence and friendship of our international partners – a key factor for our continued growth and success.”
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Roger Hulan
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College of the North Atlantic
(709) 643-7938
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