Book 4 - Appraisal Institute of Canada

p o s t G r a d u a t e c e r t i f i c a t e i n v a l u a t i o nPGCV grads enhancetheir career opportunitiesn 2003, the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC),with its education partner, the Real Estate Division,Sauder School of Business, University of BritishColumbia, established the UBC Post-GraduateCertificate in Real Property Valuation (PGCV) leading tothe AIC’s highest level of professional accreditation, designationas an Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute(AACI). This program presents a unique opportunity forgraduates of recognized Canadian business/commercedegree programs to earn a prestigious post-graduatecertificate in real property valuation, while fulfilling theeducational requirements for designation by AIC.For more information on admission and requirementsfor the UBC/AIC post-graduate certificate in Real PropertyValuation, visit UBC’s web site at www.sauder.ubc.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Real _ Estate _ DivisionIn 2006, we had 27 graduates of the PGCVprogram. This year we congratulate 21 additionalgraduates on their achievements:David Jonathan Bassal, QuebecSteve Blacklock, British ColumbiaBlaise Clements, SaskatchewanDon Edey, OntarioShey Ergil, AlbertaKari Gage, British ColumbiaSara Highsted,Newfoundland and LabradorMelody Ming Yan Hui, British ColumbiaJanelle Kochan, AlbertaYen-Mei Li, OntarioTodd W. C. MacDonald,Prince Edward IslandBasil Papas, SaskatchewanLi Ming Qin, QuebecGuy Robertson, British ColumbiaErin D. Smith, British ColumbiaMichael Spatharakis, British ColumbiaStephanie U. Tong, British ColumbiaTerence Kevin Mar Tooley,SaskatchewanJason Tucnik, AlbertaDave Weber, AlbertaJulianne Wright, OntarioHere are some comments from our 2007 graduatesWhat prompted you to pursue the PGCV?In September, 2002, I accepted a position withthe Province of Prince Edward Island as an AssessmentIntern. Accepting the position meant that Iwould be obligated to obtain my CRA designationwithin a certain time frame. Already having a BBA,together with the announcement in 2003 that theAIC and UBC Real Estate Division established thePGCV program, made the decision an easy one.– Todd MacDonaldMy employer asked me if I wanted to take over hisbusiness when he retired.– Erin SmithNow that you have completed the program, doyou feel it was a good decision for your career inthe property industry?Yes. The courses that are included in the programare very focused and relevant to my career, especiallywith the opportunity to select two electives.– Dave WeberAs a PGCV graduate, I feel it was an excellentcareer decision to obtain the AACI designation, asit has and will continue to open doors in both thepublic and private sector.– Todd MacDonaldWould you recommend this program to other businessgraduates?Yes. If a person is interested in pursuing a careerin the property industry. It is a challenging programand provides a good depth of theory that can beapplied in the industry.– Dave WeberI believe the AACI designation is becoming morewidely recognized and valued. The process involvedin pursuing an AACI has been made less dauntingthrough the introduction of the PGCV program.– Julianne Wright34C a n a d i a nAppraiserVolume 51 • book 4 • 2007EvaluateurC a n a d i e n