Royal Roads University

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Royal Roads University (RRU) is a public university established in 1995. It is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and was formerly Royal Roads Military College (RRMC). [http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/]

History

Originally used by the Coast Salish, the land was developed for agriculture by European immigrants and their descendants. In 1906, the coal magnate and politician James Dunsmuir purchased the land to build an estate. The Canadian government acquired the buildings and grounds from his descendants in 1940 to serve as a naval training establishment, which came to be known as Royal Roads Military College. In 1995, the military college was closed and the land and facilities leased by the government of British Columbia then converted into Royal Roads University the same year [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Roads_Military_College] . Royal Roads University maintains strong ties with the Canadian Armed Forces [http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/inroads-newsletter/2007-dec-jan-2008/Long_history_with_Canadian_Forces.htm] .

Many of the academic staff stayed on when the university went public in 1995 and some still remain [http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/rru-news/2006/rebirth-of-rru.htm] . Hatley Castle in the centre of the campus houses a small Canadian Military museum. Royal Road's graduate programs are targeted towards military personal and other public servants [http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/inroads-newsletter/2007-dec-jan-2008/Long_history_with_Canadian_Forces.htm] . The alumni of Royal Roads Military College are considered alumni of Royal Roads University and are always invited by the university to participate in alumni events and the alumni network. Bob Skene, Royal Roads University Chancellor from 2003-2006 stated "As a national institution of higher learning, I believe we should be adopting and honouring our military legacy as an institution with 66 years of history". [http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news events/convocation/2007/fall/Installation+of+the+Chancellor.htm]

Academics

Royal Roads University offers applied and professional programs at both the undergraduate and graduate degree level. The various programs are offered on-campus and online. Programs are delivered in three formats: i) on-site with 100% face to face learning, ii) blended, with part of the program taught in a face-to-face residency and the balance on-line; and iii) completely on-line. Residency based programs range from one to three weeks, and are often held on-campus, but select programs host their residencies in unique locations in the world.
Undergraduate studies
♦BA in International Hotel Management;
♦BA in Justice Studies;
♦BA in Professional Communication;
♦BCom in Entrepreneurial Management;
♦BSc in Environmental Management;
♦BSc in Environmental Science
Graduate studies
♦MA - MSc in Environment and Management;
♦MA in Conflict Analysis and Management;
♦MA in Disaster and Emergency Management;
♦MA in Environmental Education and Communication;
♦MA in Human Security and Peacebuilding;
♦MA in Interdisciplinary Studies;
♦MA in International Hotel Management;
♦MA in Leadership;
♦MA in Learning and Technology;
♦MA in Professional Communication;
♦MA in Tourism Management;
♦Master of Business Administration (MBA);
♦MBA in China
Executive Education
Conflict Analysis; Custom Leadership Programs; Destination Development; Developing Leadership Impact;Environmental Education and Communication; Environmental Practice;Executive Coaching;Health Systems Leadership; Leadership Continuing Studies; Learning and Technology; Project Management; Public Relations Management; Strategic Human Resources Management; Sustainable Tourism; Tourism Leadership

Centres

Royal Roads is the home to the Centre for Non-Timber Resources (CNTR) and Centre for Health Leadership and Research (CHLR). [http://www.royalroads.ca/research/researchers/research-unit-cntr.htm] It is also the future home of the Robert Bateman Art and Environmental Education Centre, forecast to open in 2011. This centre will house the art work of this outstanding Canadian artist and become a dynamic new place for academic programs, executive education and continuing studies. It will also house the Canadian Centre for Environmental Education (CCEE)--a partnership between Royal Roads and ECO Canada [http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/news-releases/2006/rru-home-of-bateman-art.htm press release]

Student Association/Government

Campus and grounds

[ http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/Campus Map ] The campus and surrounding grounds of Royal Roads University are situated at Hatley Park National Historic Site. Royal Roads leases the land from the Department of National Defence for $1 per year and assumes all stewardship responsibilities related to the site including the cost of site management, operations, the protection, preservation and restoration of heritage assets, which include all buildings on the site as well as many heritage gardens and educating the public about the site's historic and natural attributes.

The grounds, a mix of landscaped gardens and natural woodland, still go by the name of Hatley Park which the Dunsmuirs gave their estate (it is not a designated park). Hatley Castle and its surroundings have made appearances in numerous movies and TV series programs such as "Smallville" where it serves as the Luthor Mansion, and the second and third "X-Men" films where the university is transformed into Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.

Visitors to the 565 acre Hatley Park can tour the extensive walking trails, as well as the Hatley Castle museum. The museum is free to enter, and contains historic, local memorabilia as well as a gift shop. Tours of the castle itself are available (schedule is seasonal) and access to the heritage gardens (approx 20 acres) have a visitor fee that helps offset the cost of preserving the site.

General Ranking

Royal Roads participated in the Maclean’s ranking of universities for the first time in 2008. Based on the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Royal Roads was ranked 1st for an active and collaborative learning experience, 2nd for level of academic challenge, 4th for senior year student satisfaction, 5th for supportive campus environment, 28th for student-faculty interaction, and 37th for enriching educational experience. See [http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2008/02/19/2008-student-surveys-complete-results/ MacLean's] and [http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/news-releases/2008/Macleans-rates-RRU.htm Royal Roads media release] .

Business School Ranking

The BCom and MBA programs at Royal Roads were ranked by Corporate Knights Magazine in July 2007. The Royal Roads BCom program placed 28th out of the 47 BCom programs in Canada. The MBA placed 20th out of 35 MBA programs. [ [http://www.corporateknights.ca/ Home ] ] . In 2008 Corporate Knights Magazine dropped the Bcom ranking from 28th to 36th out of 47 Bcom programs in the country. [http://www.corporateknights.ca/special-reports/68-knight-school-guide/166-knight-schools-2008.html] The MBA program dropped from 20th to 31st with the assessment pool for the ranking growing from 35 to 38 MBA programs. [http://www.corporateknights.ca/special-reports/68-knight-school-guide/166-knight-schools-2008.html]

Notable Alumni

Dennis Fotinos, President and CEO of Enwave Energy Corporation.
Philip Lieberman, Managing Director of Scotia Capital Inc.
Kellie Garret, Senior Vice President of Farm Credit Canada and named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Woman by the Women’s Executive Network in 2007.
Capt. Kelly Williams, Director of Maritime Strategy for the Department of National Defense.
Doug Stables, President of Bluewater Technologies Corporation.
Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation and former CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op.

ee also

*Canadian Centre for Environmental Education (CCEE)
*University of Victoria - neighbouring school
*Camosun College - neighbouring school
*List of universities in British Columbia
*Higher education in British Columbia
*Education in Canada
*Royal Roads Military College

Books

* Peter J.S. Dunnett “Royal Roads Military College 1940-1990, A Pictorial Retrospective” (Royal Roads Military College, Victoria, BC 1990)
* 4237 Preston, Dr. Adrian & Peter Dennis (Edited) Swords and Covenants. Rowman And Littlefield, London. Croom Helm. 1976.
* H16511 Preston, Dr. Richard A. Canada's Royal Military College: A History of the Royal Military College, Toronto, University of Toronto Press, 1969.
* H1877 Smith, R. Guy C. (editor) As You Were! Ex-Cadets Remember. In 2 Volumes. Volume I: 1876-1918. Volume II: 1919-1984. Royal Military College. [Kingston] . The R.M.C. Club of Canada. 1984
* To Serve Canada: A History of the Royal Military College since the Second World War, Ottawa, University of Ottawa Press, 1991.
*4669 Roht, Toivo (CMR RMC 1960) "Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean, Royal Roads Military College and Royal Military College 1955-2006" 2007
* Maurice Robinson, Bev Hall, Paul Price 'Royal Roads : a celebration' Natural Light Productions, Victoria, B.C., 1995.

References

External links

* [http://www.royalroads.ca/ Royal Roads University]
* [http://www.royalroads.ca/programs/faculties-schools-centres/faculty-management/master-business-administration/mba-china/ Asian MBA Program]
* [http://www.hatleypark.ca/ Hatley Castle]
* [http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/our_universities/royal_roads_e.html Royal Roads University]