It is my pleasure to present the Ministry of Advanced Education Service Plan 2004/05 – 2006/07.

This plan provides a high-level overview of the activities that the Ministry, in cooperation with our system partners and with other ministries, will undertake to ensure that all British Columbians enjoy the benefits of a top-notch post-secondary education system.

We are proud of our accomplishments to date, having increased the number of student spaces in the public post-secondary system, reallocated programming to reduce critical skills shortages, expanded research activity, enhanced accountability and reduced red tape.

As this plan indicates, Government is committed to building on these accomplishments. Together with our system partners we will continue improving the quality of post-secondary education in British Columbia, and ensuring that students have access to the learning opportunities they need and deserve.

Honourable Shirley Bond
Minister of Advanced Education

February 4, 2004