Following the UFV announcement on Monday, BC Premier Gordon Campbell announced yesterday that Kwantlen University College will be redesignated Kwantlen Polytechnic University, pending amendments to BC's Universities Act. "As a polytechnic university, Kwantlen will be better positioned to serve the fast-growing segment of the population with higher education needs that are increasingly career-focused." Kwantlen will build on its international reputation in key areas of specialization and excellence including: trades and technology; community health studies, which includes a unique bachelor of psychiatric nursing program; the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture; and applied design programs. BC media release | Kwantlen media release