What is Vancouver Island University’s direct and indirect economic impact on the communities it serves and on the island as a whole?
VIU Master of Business Administration students will answer these questions in a major study led by faculty researcher Dr. Rosmy Jean Louis. As part of their MBA internship program, the students have surveyed 2,000 students and 250 staff and faculty to assess spending habits in VIU’s four campus communities. They are analyzing the data and looking at other economic information from VIU’s Educational Planning office, Human Resources and Financial Services. Moving from a college to a university-college, and now a regional university, Vancouver Island University has contributed a great deal to the changing landscape of Vancouver Island politically, economically, socially and environmentally, said President Ralph Nilson. “The university is adding value to our communities through our work in economic development, Aboriginal engagement, cultural enrichment, environmental responsibility, labour market stability, research excellence and social development,” Nilson said. “The direct beneficiarie
