AUPE shares updates on bargaining process at BVC, NWP, SAIT

Bargaining continues between the Alberta Union of Public Employees and several AB institutions. At Bow Valley College, AUPE Local 071 Chapter 011 and the employer have settled all remaining non-monetary items, but no agreement has yet been reached on wages. Representatives for AUPE at Northwestern Polytechnic Grande Prairie met with the institution for a first […]

Brock University and Bow Valley College have each recently taken steps to ensure ethical, trustworthy usage of technology on their campuses. Brock has released the Ethical Framework for Educational Technologies. The framework is intended to guide faculty and staff in the decision-making process around procuring, developing, and deploying digital tools. BVC has signed Cloud Security […]

Colleges and universities across Canada are turning to Indigenous art to connect communities, share stories, and spark reflection. At Bow Valley College, Tsuu-T’ina artist Nathan Meguinis is creating a mural featuring a grizzly bear, seven tipis, and an eagle’s first flight—symbols of growth and kinship that parallel students’ journeys. At First Nations University of Canada, […]

Bow Valley College and MaKami College are partnering to create a new pathway for students pursuing careers in legal administration. Students who complete MaKami’s Business Administrative Assistant Certificate can now transfer directly into BVC’s Legal Office Assistant Diploma with full credit for one semester. “Together we are streamlining the transition for students and helping them […]

Bow Valley College has launched its Digital Entertainment Nexus Production Hub, which provides students and industry professionals with a state-of-the-art facility for film, television, and digital media production. This facility offers a variety of tools and immersive technology, including an immersive audio room, a post-production editing suite, and a sound-insulated viewing room. Learners will gain […]

Bow Valley College is reducing 103 positions as it addresses a projected $15.4M shortfall in its 2025–26 budget, reports CTV News. Of these positions, 97 are currently filled and six are vacant. BVC attributed its budget shortfall to declining international student enrolment and changes to funding for programs such as Language Instruction for Newcomers to […]

St Mary’s University and Bow Valley College have signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement to create a pathway to a degree for BVC graduates. Starting in July, eligible graduates of BVC’s Early Childhood Education and Development Diploma program can transfer directly into a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies at St Mary’s, receiving credit for […]

Several postsecondary institutions have appeared among the 2025 Alberta’s Top Employers listing. The competition evaluates employers from across the province according to criteria such as workplace, benefits, and community involvement. Five postsecondary institutions appeared on the final list of 85 employers: Bow Valley College, MacEwan University, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, the Southern Alberta […]

Bow Valley College and the University of Manitoba have each incorporated virtual reality (VR) into their programming. Nursing students at BVC’s School of Health and Wellness are getting hands-on experience through a virtual reality training program that lets them take on different roles and interact with simulated patients in a controlled environment. Additionally, the technology […]