New Director of International Marketing, Recruitment and Business Development at VIU

Bruce Condie is Vancouver Island University’s new Director,


International  Marketing, Recruitment and


Business Development.

Condie, who starts work at VIU on Feb. 22, has been the


Director of International Education for Red River College in Winnipeg since


2006.

VIU has much to offer students who are looking for a high


quality education in a wide range of programs from high school to post-graduate


studies, Condie said. He is looking forward to attracting high quality


international students to the university.

“VIU is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the


country with one of the mildest climates. Vancouver Island offers a lot of


activities that are highly attractive to students and VIU can offer the best of


living in a smaller community with easy access to Vancouver and Victoria,”


Condie said.

A quick response time to student enquiries and applications


is one of the best ways to attract top students, he added.

“The quality students will have offers from a number of


institutions. If VIU is quick in approving an application, the chances the


students will pick VIU are significantly increased,” he said.

More than 1250 international students from more than 50


countries study at Vancouver Island University in a wide range of certificate,


undergraduate and graduate programs.

“Bruce’s worldwide and varied experience in administration


and leadership positions in international education will be invaluable to VIU


as we develop new markets and forge new partnerships with post-secondary


institutions around the world,” said Graham Pike,  Dean,


International Education at VIU.

International


students make significant cultural, economic and social contributions to the


university and the wider community and VIU has been a long-standing leader in


international education, Pike said.

“By offering truly global education, VIU maximizes the


options for international students wherever they choose to live,” Condie said.  “The


variety and high quality of VIU programs allows students to maximize their


educational experience so that they can embark on a successful career within


Canada.”

Global experience from VIU gives international students who


return to their home countries an advantage in their career options. Credentials


from VIU allow international students to compete successfully for jobs and


enable them to enhance the quality of lives in their communities, he said.   

Condie has worked within the field of education for more


than 20 years and has experience in a wide array of educational environments


including secondary, post-secondary and adult education.  Condie has successful experience in marketing


and the recruitment of international students, including two years as Director


of Ontario-based Georgian College’s new campus in Chandigarh, India. He was


also an administrator of English as a Second Language and literacy programs


with the Toronto District School Board for ten years.

Condie is currently completing an MBA in International


Management with the University of London.

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For more information, contact: Graham Pike, PhD, Dean, International Education, Vancouver Island


University,  250-740-6311, Graham.Pike@viu.ca