Douglas College is the largest public degree-granting college institution in British Columbia, Canada. Close to 17,000 credit students, 8,500 continuing education students, and 4,210 international students are enrolled here. Douglas College offers bachelor's degrees and general university arts and science courses, as well as career programs in health care, human services, business, and the creative arts
History
Founded in 1970, the College is named after the former Governor of British Columbia, Sir James Douglas. In 1981, Kwantlen College split off from Douglas College.
CORE PURPOSE
We inspire our students to do what they love and be good at it, providing educational experiences that challenge and enlighten, and open doors to lives of passion and purpose.
VISION
To graduate resilient global citizens with the knowledge and skills to adapt, innovate and lead in a changing world.
DOUGLAS COLLEGE VALUES
These guiding principles shape the Douglas College learning community and govern our decision-making.
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
We do the right thing. We treat each other with fairness and respect, and we model ethical behavior in our academic, interpersonal, and administrative practices.
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
We challenge ourselves. We strive for excellence in our academic programs, or teaching, our student and employee services, and our administration.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We embrace uniqueness. We recognize, celebrate, and support the cultural, ethnic, religious, physical, and individual diversity of our students and employees.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
We take the long view. We uphold our responsibility as careful stewards of the financial, physical, and environmental resources entrusted to us.
COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIP
We care. We support each other and our community partners in our role to cultivate resilient global citizens and to advance a more prosperous, just, and fair society.
