REGINA — University of Regina President, Dr. Jeff Keshen, and North West College President, Dr. Eli Ahlquist have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the joint delivery of a Community-Based Bachelor of Social Work degree program.
This partnership will provide an opportunity for students in northwest Saskatchewan to pursue a comprehensive and high-quality social work education without leaving the region.
The MOU marks a milestone in addressing the need for well-trained social workers in the province. The programming offered at North West College will offer a cost-effective delivery to both the NWC campuses that meets the needs of rural and Indigenous learners.
"Through our collective vision to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities by providing accessible education, this collaboration will not only expand opportunities for our students but also address the pressing need for qualified social workers in our region," said Dr. Eli Ahlquist, President and CEO of North West College.
“The signing of this agreement meets an important need in Saskatchewan because it provides for the establishment and joint delivery of a Community–Based Bachelor of Social Work degree in the province’s North West region,” said Dr. Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina.
The Bachelor of Social Work Program is scheduled to commence in the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. Interested students are encouraged to contact North West College for more information on program details, admissions, and enrollment.
— Submitted by North West College media relations
