Office of the President

Welcome

Hello, and welcome to the Office of the President.

Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.

Please take a moment to watch the video below as Elder Deanna George offers a territorial welcome.

I believe that VCC has a unique and important purpose in the city of Vancouver and the province of British Columbia. We have strived to keep “community” at the core of our identity. Our overarching purpose is to improve lives, and education is only the beginning. Through education, we advance equity, sustainability, reconciliation, justice, well-being, and more.

Some very exciting initiatives lie ahead for the VCC community, many of which are highlighted in VCC's 2022-2025 Strategic Innovation Plan. I encourage you to explore this ambitious initiative, as we outline how VCC will embrace the future of post-secondary education and career training in B.C. with cutting-edge infrastructure, thoughtfully designed programs, and a culture of sustainable innovation.

Thank you for joining us on this journey.

Best regards,

Ajay Patel
President and CEO
Vancouver Community College