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'''Royal Roads University''' is a public university located in Victoria, British Columbia and was formerly [[Royal Roads Military College]].<ref name="royalroads.ca">http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/historic-overview.htm</ref>
'''Royal Roads University''' is a public university located in Victoria, British Columbia and was formerly [[Royal Roads Military College]].<ref name="royalroads.ca">{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/historic-overview.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Historic Overview |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Royal Roads is steeped in West Coast history. The university's main building, Hatley Castle, was completed in 1908 for coal and rail baron James Dunsmuir, who was Premier and Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia during the first decade of the 1900s. At the outbreak of [[World War II]], plans were made for King [[George VI of the United Kingdom|George VI]], his wife Queen [[Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon|Elizabeth]], and their two daughters, Princesses [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Elizabeth]] and [[Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon|Margaret]], to reside in Canada. Hatley Castle was purchased by the federal government in 1940 for use as the King's royal palace,<ref>[http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/whatsnew/sp/sp_may07_2004.htm Office of the Lieutenant Governor: Speech by Iona Campolo, Retired Heads of Mission Association's Gala Dinner, Royal Roads University, Hatley Castle, Victoria, BC, February 5, 2007]</ref> however, it was decided that having the Royal Family leave the UK at a time of war would be too big a blow to morale, and the family stayed in London.
Royal Roads is steeped in West Coast history. The university's main building, Hatley Castle, was completed in 1908 for coal and rail baron James Dunsmuir, who was Premier and Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia during the first decade of the 1900s. At the outbreak of [[World War II]], plans were made for King [[George VI of the United Kingdom|George VI]], his wife Queen [[Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon|Elizabeth]], and their two daughters, Princesses [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Elizabeth]] and [[Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon|Margaret]], to reside in Canada. Hatley Castle was purchased by the federal government in 1940 for use as the King's royal palace,<ref>[http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/whatsnew/sp/sp_may07_2004.htm Office of the Lieutenant Governor: Speech by Iona Campolo, Retired Heads of Mission Association's Gala Dinner, Royal Roads University, Hatley Castle, Victoria, BC, February 5, 2007]{{dead link|date=December 2008}}</ref> however, it was decided that having the Royal Family leave the UK at a time of war would be too big a blow to morale, and the family stayed in London.


After the death of Dunsmuir and then his widow Laura, the family sold the estate to the federal government in 1940 to be used by the military. HMCS Royal Roads (named after an offshore naval anchorage) was commissioned in December 1940 to train reserve officers for service in World War II.<ref name="royalroads.ca"/>
After the death of Dunsmuir and then his widow Laura, the family sold the estate to the federal government in 1940 to be used by the military. HMCS Royal Roads (named after an offshore naval anchorage) was commissioned in December 1940 to train reserve officers for service in World War II.<ref name="royalroads.ca"/>
The institution had several names before it eventually became [[Royal Roads Military College]] in 1968 (achieving full degree-granting status in 1975). 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<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Roads_Military_College</ref>. Royal Roads University maintains strong ties with the Canadian Armed Forces <ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/inroads-newsletter/2007-dec-jan-2008/Long_history_with_Canadian_Forces.htm</ref>.
The institution had several names before it eventually became [[Royal Roads Military College]] in 1968 (achieving full degree-granting status in 1975). 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.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Roads_Military_College</ref> Royal Roads University maintains strong ties with the Canadian Armed Forces.<ref name="royalroads2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/inroads-newsletter/2007-dec-jan-2008/Long_history_with_Canadian_Forces.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Long history with Canadian Forces |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


Many of the academic staff stayed on when the university went public in 1995 and some still remain<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/rru-news/2006/rebirth-of-rru.htm</ref>. Hatley Castle in the centre of the campus houses a small Canadian Military museum. Royal Road's graduate programs are targeted towards military personel and other public servants<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/inroads-newsletter/2007-dec-jan-2008/Long_history_with_Canadian_Forces.htm</ref>. 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".<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news events/convocation/2007/fall/Installation+of+the+Chancellor.htm</ref>
Many of the academic staff stayed on when the university went public in 1995 and some still remain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/rru-news/2006/rebirth-of-rru.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Rebirth of Royal Roads |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref> Hatley Castle in the centre of the campus houses a small Canadian Military museum. Royal Road's graduate programs are targeted towards military personel and other public servants.<ref name="royalroads2007"/> 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".<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news events/convocation/2007/fall/Installation+of+the+Chancellor.htm</ref>


== Royal Roads University Museum==
== Royal Roads University Museum==
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The [[museum]] is located in the lower level of [[Hatley Park National Historic Site|Hatley Castle]], on the campus of the [[Royal Roads University]] and former campus of the [[Royal Roads Military College]]. The Museum mandate is to collect, conserve, [[research]] and display material relating to the [[history]] of the Royal Roads Military College, its former cadets and its site.
The [[museum]] is located in the lower level of [[Hatley Park National Historic Site|Hatley Castle]], on the campus of the [[Royal Roads University]] and former campus of the [[Royal Roads Military College]]. The Museum mandate is to collect, conserve, [[research]] and display material relating to the [[history]] of the Royal Roads Military College, its former cadets and its site.


The Royal Roads Military College Museum is a member of the [[Canadian Museums Association]] and the Organization of Military Museums of Canada Inc. The Royal Roads Museum is an accredited museum within the [[Canadian Forces]] Museum System. <ref>www.rmc.ca/other/museum/index_e.html Royal Roads Museum </ref> The museum has formed a cooperating association of friends of the
The Royal Roads Military College Museum is a member of the [[Canadian Museums Association]] and the Organization of Military Museums of Canada Inc. The Royal Roads Museum is an accredited museum within the [[Canadian Forces]] Museum System.<ref>[http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/index_e.html Royal Roads Museum]</ref> The museum has formed a cooperating association of friends of the
museum to assist with projects. <ref> Canadian Forces Museums http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/cfao/027-05_e.asp </ref>
museum to assist with projects.<ref> Canadian Forces Museums http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/cfao/027-05_e.asp </ref>

==Academics==
==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 around the world. <ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/governance/rru-coat-of-arms.htm</ref>
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 around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/governance/rru-coat-of-arms.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Royal Roads University Coat of Arms |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>

===Undergraduate studies===
===Undergraduate studies===


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==Centres==
==Centres==
Royal Roads is the home to the Centre for Non-Timber Resources (CNTR), Centre for Teaching and Educational Technologies (CTET); and Centre for Health Leadership and Research (CHLR).<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/research/researchers/research-unit-cntr.htm</ref> It is also the future home of the Robert Bateman Art and Environmental Education Centre and will house Bateman's artwork. It will also house the [[Canadian Centre for Environmental Education (CCEE)]]--a partnership between Royal Roads and [[ECO Canada]] <ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/news-releases/2006/rru-home-of-bateman-art.htm press release</ref>
Royal Roads is the home to the Centre for Non-Timber Resources (CNTR), Centre for Teaching and Educational Technologies (CTET); and Centre for Health Leadership and Research (CHLR).<ref>[http://www.royalroads.ca/research/researchers/research-unit-cntr.htm ]{{dead link|date=December 2008}}</ref> It is also the future home of the Robert Bateman Art and Environmental Education Centre and will house Bateman's artwork. It will also house the [[Canadian Centre for Environmental Education (CCEE)]]--a partnership between Royal Roads and [[ECO Canada]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/news-releases/2006/rru-home-of-bateman-art.htm |title=press release |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


== Student association/government ==
== Student association/government ==
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== Campus and grounds ==
== Campus and grounds ==
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!Building
!Building
!Year
!Year
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|Cedar Building
|Cedar Building
|1900s
|1900s
|The original [[Tudor]]-style [[dairy]] and cattle barns were converted into laboratories and classrooms for [[physics]] and [[oceanography]]. The building was refurbished in 1998 into [[research]] and [[computer]] laboratories<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/cedar.htm</ref>
|The original [[Tudor]]-style [[dairy]] and cattle barns were converted into laboratories and classrooms for [[physics]] and [[oceanography]]. The building was refurbished in 1998 into [[research]] and [[computer]] laboratories<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/cedar.htm |title=Royal Roads University - CEDAR Building |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Hatley Castle
|Hatley Castle
|1908
|1908
|Administrative centre of [[Royal Roads University]] and drawing room where classes are held. From 1941 until 1943 when Grant Block was completed, the Castle served as dormitory and mess hall for cadets and staff officers at [[Royal Roads Military College]]. Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=7944 Hatley Castle Registry of Historic Places of Canada </ref>
|Administrative centre of [[Royal Roads University]] and drawing room where classes are held. From 1941 until 1943 when Grant Block was completed, the Castle served as dormitory and mess hall for cadets and staff officers at [[Royal Roads Military College]]. Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=7944 |title=Hatley Castle Registry of Historic Places of Canada |publisher=Historicplaces.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|[[Image:Hatley Castle front entrance Aug 2006.jpg|thumb|right|220px]]
|[[Image:Hatley Castle front entrance Aug 2006.jpg|thumb|right|220px]]
|-
|-
|Mews Conference Centre
|Mews Conference Centre
|1912
|1912
|James Dunsmuir's stables and garage later converted to classrooms, [[dormitory]], social centre and conference centre. Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=2842 Stables Registry of Historic Places of Canada </ref>
|James Dunsmuir's stables and garage later converted to classrooms, [[dormitory]], social centre and conference centre. Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=2842 |title=Stables Registry of Historic Places of Canada |publisher=Historicplaces.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|-
|-
|sports complex
|sports complex
|1942
|1942
|[[gym]]nasium, [[weight room]], [[Physical fitness|fitness]] studio, [[Squash (sport)|squash]] courts, outdoor [[tennis]] courts *Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=2944 Gymnasium Registry of Historic Places of Canada </ref>
|[[gym]]nasium, [[weight room]], [[Physical fitness|fitness]] studio, [[Squash (sport)|squash]] courts, outdoor [[tennis]] courts *Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=2944 |title=Gymnasium Registry of Historic Places of Canada |publisher=Historicplaces.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Grant Building
|Grant Building
|1943
|1943
|main academic building, laboratories, [[cafeteria]], and offices named for first Commanding Officer of [[HMCS Royal Roads]], Captain John Moreau Grant. The building was recently renovated. Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=3664 Grant Building Registry of Historic Places of Canada </ref>
|main academic building, laboratories, [[cafeteria]], and offices named for first Commanding Officer of [[HMCS Royal Roads]], Captain John Moreau Grant. The building was recently renovated. Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=3664 |title=Grant Building Registry of Historic Places of Canada |publisher=Historicplaces.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Nixon Building
|Nixon Building
|1955
|1955
|Opened in 1955 by the Princess Royal ([[Princess Anne]]) and was named after the Commanding Officer of the Royal Naval College of Canada when it was re-established in Esquimalt in 1918.<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/nixon.htm</ref>
|Opened in 1955 by the Princess Royal ([[Princess Anne]]) and was named after the Commanding Officer of the Royal Naval College of Canada when it was re-established in Esquimalt in 1918.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/nixon.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Nixon Building |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|
|
|-
|-
|Swimming pool
|Swimming pool
|1959
|1959
|two-storey, white concrete building composed of horizontal cubic volumes Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=2845 Swimming pool building Registry of Historic Places of Canada </ref>
|two-storey, white concrete building composed of horizontal cubic volumes Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=2845 |title=Swimming pool building Registry of Historic Places of Canada |publisher=Historicplaces.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
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|-
|Arbutus Building
|Arbutus Building
|
|
|academic classrooms, administrative offices, a computer lab, and a [[Canteen (place)|canteen]]<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/arbutus-building.htm</ref>
|academic classrooms, administrative offices, a computer lab, and a [[Canteen (place)|canteen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/arbutus-building.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Arbutus Building |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Gate House
|Gate House
|
|
|(or White House) an administrative centre<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/gate-house.htm</ref>
|(or White House) an administrative centre<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/gate-house.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Gate House |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Boat House
|Boat House
|1989
|1989
|In 2007 renovations to the Boathouse were completed and the space became the new home of Royal Roads University Foundation. The Go Rowing and Paddling Association of Canada also runs rowing activities out of this building.<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/boathouse-waterfront.htm</ref>
|In 2007 renovations to the Boathouse were completed and the space became the new home of Royal Roads University Foundation. The Go Rowing and Paddling Association of Canada also runs rowing activities out of this building.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/boathouse-waterfront.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Boathouse and Waterfront |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Millward Wing (of the Nixon Building)
|Millward Wing (of the Nixon Building)
|1991
|1991
|Offices, dormitories, named for former Commandant Air Vice Marshall James Bert Millward [[Distinguished Flying Cross|DFC]] (Bar), GdG(F), CD, RCAF 1949-52 the 4th Commandant of [[Royal Roads Military College|RRMC]].<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/millward-wing.htm</ref>
|Offices, dormitories, named for former Commandant Air Vice Marshall James Bert Millward [[Distinguished Flying Cross|DFC]] (Bar), GdG(F), CD, RCAF 1949-52 the 4th Commandant of [[Royal Roads Military College|RRMC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/campus-information/campus-map/millward-wing.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Millward Wing |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>
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|}
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==Business school ranking==
==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.<ref>[http://www.corporateknights.ca/ Home<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. In 2008 Corporate Knights Magazine dropped the Bcom ranking from 28th to 36th out of 47 Bcom programs in the country. <ref name="corporateknights.ca">http://www.corporateknights.ca/special-reports/68-knight-school-guide/166-knight-schools-2008.html</ref>The MBA program dropped from 20th to 31st with the assessment pool for the ranking growing from 35 to 38 MBA programs. <ref name="corporateknights.ca"/>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corporateknights.ca/ |title=Home |publisher=Corporateknights.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>. In 2008 Corporate Knights Magazine dropped the Bcom ranking from 28th to 36th out of 47 Bcom programs in the country.<ref name="corporateknights.ca">{{cite web|url=http://www.corporateknights.ca/special-reports/68-knight-school-guide/166-knight-schools-2008.html |title=Knight Schools 2008 |publisher=Corporateknights.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref> The MBA program dropped from 20th to 31st with the assessment pool for the ranking growing from 35 to 38 MBA programs.<ref name="corporateknights.ca"/>

==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*Dwain Bell, Vice President Distribution of Terasen Gas Inc.<ref name="theglobeandmail.com">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050930.gtrob10guide/BNStory/einsider/?pageRequested=all</ref>
*Dwain Bell, Vice President Distribution of Terasen Gas Inc.<ref name="theglobeandmail.com">{{cite news|last=Shulgan |first=Christopher |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050930.gtrob10guide/BNStory/einsider/?pageRequested=all |title=globeandmail.com: 2005 executive education guide |publisher=Theglobeandmail.com |date=2008-12-28 |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


*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. <ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/people-at-rru/profiles/fsas/Garrett-Kellie-MAL.htm</ref>
*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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/people-at-rru/profiles/fsas/Garrett-Kellie-MAL.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Kellie Garrett - MAL |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>

*Capt. Kelly Williams, Director of Maritime Strategy for the Department of National Defense. <ref name="theglobeandmail.com"/>
*Capt. Kelly Williams, Director of Maritime Strategy for the Department of National Defense.<ref name="theglobeandmail.com"/>

*Doug Stables, President of Bluewater Technologies Corporation.<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/inroads-newsletter/2007-June-July/Alumni_News.htm</ref>
*Doug Stables, President of Bluewater Technologies Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/inroads-newsletter/2007-June-July/Alumni_News.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Alumni News |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


*Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation and former CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op.<ref>http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/convocation/2007/fall/Speech+-+Peter+Robinson.htm</ref>
*Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation and former CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/convocation/2007/fall/Speech+-+Peter+Robinson.htm |title=Royal Roads University - Speech - Peter Robinson |publisher=Royalroads.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


*Lorraine McLachlan, President and CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association.<ref>http://alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/index.aspx?sid=731&gid=7&pgid=816</ref>
*Lorraine McLachlan, President and CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/index.aspx?sid=731&gid=7&pgid=816 |title=University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) - UTAA Board of Directors 2007-2008 |publisher=Alumni.utoronto.ca |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


*Jennifer Walinga, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in rowing.<ref>http://www.pacificsport.com/Content/Main/Victoria/Board.asp</ref>
*Jennifer Walinga, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in rowing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pacificsport.com/Content/Main/Victoria/Board.asp |title=Board of Directors |publisher=Pacificsport.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


*Vice-Admiral Jean-Yves Forcier, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific, Commander Canada Command, currently Head of Program for the Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management at Royal Roads.<ref>http://www.mdn.ca/site//newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2583</ref>
*Vice-Admiral Jean-Yves Forcier, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific, Commander Canada Command, currently Head of Program for the Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management at Royal Roads.<ref>http://www.mdn.ca/site//newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2583</ref>


*Dave Mori, President of the Entrepreneurs Association of Tokyo.<ref>http://www.itvjapan.com/our_hosts.asp</ref>
*Dave Mori, President of the Entrepreneurs Association of Tokyo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itvjapan.com/our_hosts.asp |title=Feature - Kevin Pereira, Creative Director, Hypu Advertising |publisher=Itvjapan.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


*David Hamilton, Deputy Minister of the Legislative Assembly and Chief Electoral Officer of the Northwest Territories.<ref>http://www.neb.gc.ca/clf-nsi/rpblctn/rprt/nnlrprt/2007/nnlrprt2007-eng.html</ref>
*David Hamilton, Deputy Minister of the Legislative Assembly and Chief Electoral Officer of the Northwest Territories.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neb.gc.ca/clf-nsi/rpblctn/rprt/nnlrprt/2007/nnlrprt2007-eng.html |title=NEB - Reports - 2007 Annual Report |publisher=Neb.gc.ca |date=2008-07-09 |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


*Hugh MacDonald, former VP Strategic Alliance Management at CIBC, currently owner of HR Macdonald Training and Development, Inc.<ref>http://www.trafford.com/08-0466</ref>
*Hugh MacDonald, former VP Strategic Alliance Management at CIBC, currently owner of HR Macdonald Training and Development, Inc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trafford.com/08-0466 |title=Trafford Publishing: The Arts of Influence: Soft Power and Distant Relationships |publisher=Trafford.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 18:06, 28 December 2008

48°26′23.13″N 123°28′40.26″W / 48.4397583°N 123.4778500°W / 48.4397583; -123.4778500

Royal Roads University
MottoLiving Our Learning
TypePublic university
Established1940 Royal Roads Military College converted into Royal Roads University 1995
ChancellorPeter Robinson
PresidentDr. Allan R. Cahoon
ProvostDr. Angelo Belcastro
Students2,668
Location
Canada Victoria
,
British Columbia
,
Canada
Campusurban
ColoursWhite   & blue  
AffiliationsAUCC, IAU, CVU, CBIE
Websitewww.royalroads.ca

Royal Roads University is a public university located in Victoria, British Columbia and was formerly Royal Roads Military College.[1]

History

Royal Roads is steeped in West Coast history. The university's main building, Hatley Castle, was completed in 1908 for coal and rail baron James Dunsmuir, who was Premier and Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia during the first decade of the 1900s. At the outbreak of World War II, plans were made for King George VI, his wife Queen Elizabeth, and their two daughters, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, to reside in Canada. Hatley Castle was purchased by the federal government in 1940 for use as the King's royal palace,[2] however, it was decided that having the Royal Family leave the UK at a time of war would be too big a blow to morale, and the family stayed in London.

After the death of Dunsmuir and then his widow Laura, the family sold the estate to the federal government in 1940 to be used by the military. HMCS Royal Roads (named after an offshore naval anchorage) was commissioned in December 1940 to train reserve officers for service in World War II.[1]

The institution had several names before it eventually became Royal Roads Military College in 1968 (achieving full degree-granting status in 1975). 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.[3] Royal Roads University maintains strong ties with the Canadian Armed Forces.[4]

Many of the academic staff stayed on when the university went public in 1995 and some still remain.[5] Hatley Castle in the centre of the campus houses a small Canadian Military museum. Royal Road's graduate programs are targeted towards military personel and other public servants.[4] 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".[6]

Royal Roads University Museum

The museum is located in the lower level of Hatley Castle, on the campus of the Royal Roads University and former campus of the Royal Roads Military College. The Museum mandate is to collect, conserve, research and display material relating to the history of the Royal Roads Military College, its former cadets and its site.

The Royal Roads Military College Museum is a member of the Canadian Museums Association and the Organization of Military Museums of Canada Inc. The Royal Roads Museum is an accredited museum within the Canadian Forces Museum System.[7] The museum has formed a cooperating association of friends of the museum to assist with projects.[8]

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 around the world.[9]

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), Centre for Teaching and Educational Technologies (CTET); and Centre for Health Leadership and Research (CHLR).[10] It is also the future home of the Robert Bateman Art and Environmental Education Centre and will house Bateman's artwork. It will also house the Canadian Centre for Environmental Education (CCEE)--a partnership between Royal Roads and ECO Canada [11]

Student association/government

Main article: Royal Roads University Student Association

Campus and grounds

Building Year Significance
Cedar Building 1900s The original Tudor-style dairy and cattle barns were converted into laboratories and classrooms for physics and oceanography. The building was refurbished in 1998 into research and computer laboratories[12]
Hatley Castle 1908 Administrative centre of Royal Roads University and drawing room where classes are held. From 1941 until 1943 when Grant Block was completed, the Castle served as dormitory and mess hall for cadets and staff officers at Royal Roads Military College. Registry of Historic Places of Canada [13]
Mews Conference Centre 1912 James Dunsmuir's stables and garage later converted to classrooms, dormitory, social centre and conference centre. Registry of Historic Places of Canada [14]
sports complex 1942 gymnasium, weight room, fitness studio, squash courts, outdoor tennis courts *Registry of Historic Places of Canada [15]
Grant Building 1943 main academic building, laboratories, cafeteria, and offices named for first Commanding Officer of HMCS Royal Roads, Captain John Moreau Grant. The building was recently renovated. Registry of Historic Places of Canada [16]
Nixon Building 1955 Opened in 1955 by the Princess Royal (Princess Anne) and was named after the Commanding Officer of the Royal Naval College of Canada when it was re-established in Esquimalt in 1918.[17]
Swimming pool 1959 two-storey, white concrete building composed of horizontal cubic volumes Registry of Historic Places of Canada [18]
Arbutus Building academic classrooms, administrative offices, a computer lab, and a canteen[19]
Gate House (or White House) an administrative centre[20]
Boat House 1989 In 2007 renovations to the Boathouse were completed and the space became the new home of Royal Roads University Foundation. The Go Rowing and Paddling Association of Canada also runs rowing activities out of this building.[21]
Millward Wing (of the Nixon Building) 1991 Offices, dormitories, named for former Commandant Air Vice Marshall James Bert Millward DFC (Bar), GdG(F), CD, RCAF 1949-52 the 4th Commandant of RRMC.[22]

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

Based on the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Royal Roads University 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 MacLean's and Royal Roads media release.

In 2008 the Globe and Mail Canadian University Report gave Royal Roads grades in particular categories along with 55 other universities. The grades are based on the Globe and Mail student satisfaction survey. Royal Roads was one of the 14 universities in the under 4000 students assessment pool and received the following grades:[23]
A: Class sizes; and campus atmosphere.
A-: Student-Faculty interaction, Ease of course registration, Student services, Libraries; and Campus technology.
B+: Quality of Education, Quality of Teaching, Recreation/Athletics, Buildings and facilities; and Academic reputation.
B: Courses availability/variety.
C+: Career preparation.
C-: Extracurricular activities.
D: Food Service, Student Residence; and Campus Pubs/Bars.
B+: Overall Average of Student Satisfaction

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.[24]. In 2008 Corporate Knights Magazine dropped the Bcom ranking from 28th to 36th out of 47 Bcom programs in the country.[25] The MBA program dropped from 20th to 31st with the assessment pool for the ranking growing from 35 to 38 MBA programs.[25]

Notable alumni

  • Dwain Bell, Vice President Distribution of Terasen Gas Inc.[26]
  • 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.[27]
  • Capt. Kelly Williams, Director of Maritime Strategy for the Department of National Defense.[26]
  • Doug Stables, President of Bluewater Technologies Corporation.[28]
  • Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation and former CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op.[29]
  • Lorraine McLachlan, President and CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association.[30]
  • Jennifer Walinga, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in rowing.[31]
  • Vice-Admiral Jean-Yves Forcier, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific, Commander Canada Command, currently Head of Program for the Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management at Royal Roads.[32]
  • Dave Mori, President of the Entrepreneurs Association of Tokyo.[33]
  • David Hamilton, Deputy Minister of the Legislative Assembly and Chief Electoral Officer of the Northwest Territories.[34]
  • Hugh MacDonald, former VP Strategic Alliance Management at CIBC, currently owner of HR Macdonald Training and Development, Inc.[35]

See also

Books

  • Peter J.S. Dunnett “Royal Roads Military College 1940-1990, A Pictorial Retrospective” (Royal Roads Military College, Victoria, BC 1990)
  • Maurice Robinson, Bev Hall, Paul Price 'Royal Roads : a celebration' Natural Light Productions, Victoria, B.C., 1995.

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  2. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor: Speech by Iona Campolo, Retired Heads of Mission Association's Gala Dinner, Royal Roads University, Hatley Castle, Victoria, BC, February 5, 2007[dead link]
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  5. ^ "Royal Roads University - Rebirth of Royal Roads". Royalroads.ca. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
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  7. ^ Royal Roads Museum
  8. ^ Canadian Forces Museums http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/cfao/027-05_e.asp
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  14. ^ "Stables Registry of Historic Places of Canada". Historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
  15. ^ "Gymnasium Registry of Historic Places of Canada". Historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
  16. ^ "Grant Building Registry of Historic Places of Canada". Historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
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  18. ^ "Swimming pool building Registry of Historic Places of Canada". Historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
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  30. ^ "University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) - UTAA Board of Directors 2007-2008". Alumni.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
  31. ^ "Board of Directors". Pacificsport.com. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
  32. ^ http://www.mdn.ca/site//newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2583
  33. ^ "Feature - Kevin Pereira, Creative Director, Hypu Advertising". Itvjapan.com. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
  34. ^ "NEB - Reports - 2007 Annual Report". Neb.gc.ca. 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
  35. ^ "Trafford Publishing: The Arts of Influence: Soft Power and Distant Relationships". Trafford.com. Retrieved 2008-12-28.

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