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Capilano College

College Achievement
and Support Program

C.A.S.P.

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Achievement and
Support Program

Entrance Requirements
For admission to C.A.S.P. at Capilano College, you mu st have
either a secondary school certificate or equivalent (G .E.D.), or be
18 years of age or over. For students without grade 12 completion,
evidence of success in academic upgrading is required. A personal
interview is also required. Successful applicants are admitted in
September for the Fall semester. There may be, each year, a limited
number of positions available for a January (Spring semester)
entry.

Are You

English Placement Test Requirements

- in need of improving your essay writing, reading, and study
skills?

C.A.S.P. wants you to be working at the most appropriate level
in English. All students who have not recently done so MUST
arrange to take the English Placement Test before entry. Please
call C.A.S.P. for a list of times that this test can be taken. In
addition, diagnostic testing in the reading area is undertaken by
all students. The results of these assessments are used to help
students with appropri ate course planning.

- curious about the opportunities and responsibilities awaiting you
in post-secondary education?
- interested in increasing your chance of success in your first year
of college?

Would You Like to

Financial Assistance

- take on the challenges of collP.ge with social and academic
support?

It is the responsibility of each student, if eligible for
assistance through his/her Band, to make arrangements for postsecondary funding. This should be done as much in advance as
possible. Information on other forms of financial aid (B.C. Student
Assistance Program, First Citizens Incentive Bursaries, etc.) is
available from the C.A.S.P. program office as well as the Financial
Aid office ("M" Building, local 297).

- develop effective study skills?
- develop communication and leadership skills while exploring Native
and other cultural issues?
- investigate future academic and career opportunities?

Tuition Fees and Other Costs

Then Consider C.A.S.P.
The College Achievement and Support Program is a one year
program being offered at Capilano College in cooperation with the
Anderson Lake, Burrard, Mt. Currie, Sechelt, and Squamish Indian
Bands along with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs. The
program is similar, but not identical, to the successful College
·Achievement Program that has operated at Fraser Valley College in
Chiliwack and Abbotsford for the past seven years. In 1985-86 the
first group of students was served by this program and the 1986-87
term will likely see C.A.S.P. courses available to second year
students.
There are three main components to C.A.S.P.:
1.

A set of core support courses designed to allow students to
attain their maximum academic potential.

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The full amount of your tuition costs cannot be determined until
your final course selection. In 1985-1986, the fees for ONE
SEMESTER (four months) for a five course program (15 credit hours,
which is considered average) were approximately $360.00. Textbooks
and supply costs can range from $100 to $200 per semester.

Housing
There is a Housing service at the college to help you find
suitable acconmodation if you are planning to move to North
Vancouver. The C.A.S.P. office offers information as well on room
and board available to Native college students. Students should
start their "hunt" for accommodation at least a month before they
plan to begin classes.
Sometimes, moving to the city involves a difficult adjustment.
C.A.S.P. staff are always available to help make the move to the
College and North Vancouver an easier one.

Interested? Then ...
1.

Please make sure that you have read this brochure carefully and
completely.

2.

Obtain a copy of the current Capilano College Calendar and
Semester Timetable. Read these carefully to familiarize
yourself with course possibilities of interest to you.

3.

Fill out both the C.A.S.P. Application Form and the Capilano
College Application for Admission Form. Mail these, along with
your secondary school, A.B.E., or College transcript, to
C.A.S.P., Capilano College, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver,
B,C, V7J 3H5,
.

4,

When we receive you application, we will send you a letter
acknowledging receipt and asking you to phone us to arrange for
a personal interview (986-1911). During the interview you will:
a)
b)
c)

be made more familiar with the program and course offerings
be encouraged either to present your English Placement Test
score or arrange to write the test before registration
be encouraged to write the G.E.D, test within the coming
year (if you do not have a grade 12 certificate),

5.

After the interview your completed application form will be
forwarded to the Registrar's office for processing.

6.

You must provide us with a CURRENT contact phone number and
address so that we can inform you of your college registration
date and procedure. Tentative Capilano College registrati9n
dates are:
Spring 1986 - January 2, 3, 6, 7
Fall 1986 - August 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
Spring 1987 - January 2, 5, 6, 7

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2.

Counselling and a set of support services that help students to
make the transition from wor k or high school to academic life at
Capilano College.

3.

A Native Student Centre, centrally located on the Lynnmour
campus in North Vancouver, which has been created and specially
furnished for students to relax and to learn in a comfortable,
supportive environment. Programs and events for both C.A.S.P.
students and the non-Native College community are offered
through the Centre: direct involvement of the five Indian Bands
served by Capilano College is a regular part of C.A,S.P.
activities.

(The counselling services and student centre are also available
for the benefit of all Native students enrolled at Capilano College
in programs other than C.A.S.P.)

Core Courses
SPRING 1986
C.A.S.P. 101 (Intensive Study Skills II)
This course is offered as a continuation of C.A.S.P. 100 and
provides for the improvement of college reading and study skills.
Basic course content includes strategies for reading the college
text, time management, note taking, study organization, exam
preparation, critical reading, answering essay questions on exams,
and spelling improvement.
C.A.S.P. 111 (Career Planning in the Computer Age)
An introduction to personal career planning, this course
explores successful job hunting and confidence building strategies.
Students will "make friends with a computer" in this course as well
as complete a supervised job practicum with a community agency.
FALL 1986
C.A.S.P. 100 (Intensive Study Skills I)
This course has been designed to provide the opportunity for the
development of effective college reading and study ski l ls at an
introductory level. Basic course content includes strategies for
reading the college text, time management, note taking, memory
skills, vocabulary expansion, and study organization.
C.A.S.P. 110 (Personal Development and Cultural Studies)
In this course personal growth is emphasized through an
increased understanding of the way individuals are affected by
various groups: family, school, colll1lunity, and cultural. An
introductory Native Studies component is included. Peer support
groups will be created during the course and the development of
various college skills, including communication and leadership
skills, will be encouraged.

SPRING 1987

(See Spring 1986 courses.)

Other Courses
In addition to the C.A.S.P. courses and English, students may
enroll in other courses on a full or part-time basis (at the College
preparatory or first year levels).
Capilano College opens the door to an exciting range of career
programs and academic courses. A full listing can be found in the
college calendar, but the following gives an idea of the range
covered:
Adult Basic Education
- English
- Social Studies
- Science
- Mathematics
Anthropology
Art
Business Office Training
Commerce
Computing Science
Early Childhood Education
English
Geography

Health & Human Services
Hi story
Legal Assistant Studies
Mathematics
MJsic Therapy
Outdoor Recreation
Political Science
Psychology
Retail Management
Sociology
Theatre Arts
Women's Studies

For those students requiring help with course planning, C.A.S.P.
provides academic counselling in cooperation with the College
Counselling department. Note that some Career programs require
students to undergo a separate admissions procedure.

Other Services
The College Achievement and Support Program is designed to
increase the chance of success during the first year of studies and
then beyond. Through tours and guest presentations, students become
familiar with the many support services available on campus:
(A) Counselling Department

Achievement Resource Centre
(C) Media Centre (Library),
AV/Film, and M.P.C.
( D) Athletic & Fitness Programs
( E) Student Society
(B)

Career Resource Centre
(G) Health Services
( H) Extension Programs
( I ) Financial Aid
(J) Placement/Advising Centre
(K) Computer Labs

( F)

In Summary
C.A.S.P. offers you an exciting opportunity to succeed in your
first year of college work in a comfortable, stimulating, and
culturally supportive environment.
The challenges are demanding and the work is hard. If your
desire to learn and to acquire new skills is a strong one, though,
there )s no better opportunity to take a first successful step
towards your academic or career goal.
Positions are limited and there is a high degree of interest in
this program. If you are a member of the Anderson Lake , Burrard,
Mt. Currie, Sechelt, or Squamish Indian Bands and are interested in
becoming a successful C.A.S.P. student, contact any of the
individuals below WITHOUT DELAY. If space permits, applications
from other prospective students will be considered.
Jane Dick, Education Coordinator, Mt. Currie Indian Band
894-6335 or 894-6601
Vivian George, Education Coordinator, Burrard Indian Band
929-4168 or 929-6407
Terry Hood, Coordinator C.A.S.P., Capilano College
986-1911, local 228/289 or 988-7628
Philip Joe, C.A.S.P. Advisory Committee, Squamish Indian Band
985-7711
Jackie Nahanee, Education Coordinator, or Gloria Wilson, Social
Development Director, Squamish Indian Band
985-4111
Gertie Pierre, Education Coordinator, Sechelt Indian Band
688-3017 or 885-2273
Linda Williams, C.A.S.P Program Assistant, Capilano College
986-1911, local 288/289, or 985-4088
C.A.S.P. PROGRAM OFFICE AND RECEPTION
NATIVE STUDENT CENTRE AND SEMINAR ROOM

room H406/H408
room L203

C.A.S.P. LUGO - The eagle design was created by Ben Pierre, a
Chatelech Secondary School student in Sechelt.

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Capilano College
Serving North and West Vancouver, Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast
Administrative offices 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 (604) 986-1911