The College of New Caledonia in Prince George is cancelling its kinesiology diploma program as part of budget cuts. The two-year program is a point of entry into a bachelor of health sciences, and to careers in health and rehabilitation.
It was one of eight programs the college’s board of governors voted to axe in a special meeting on Oct. 23. The other seven programs were the ABT Admin Assistant; ABT Online Office Clerk; ABT Online Office Assistant; Social Service Worker Applied Diploma; Applied Science Engineering Certificate; and Post-Diploma programs in Human Resources Management, and Tourism and Hotel Management.
The college said in a statement that the programs were eliminated due to an $8 million revenue shortfall tied to a decline in international student enrolment.
Bruce McKay, CNC’s vice-president academic, says there was low demand for the program from both domestic and international students.
“The longer-term viability of the program just isn’t there, unfortunately,” he said.
The college says it will support the students currently enrolled in the program “by providing clear pathways to complete their studies.”