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Ian Luckhurst
Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Contributing to Learners Ian has had a desire to instruct in the profession of nursing at the University/College level for a number of years and he chose to pursue this goal at Selkirk College because of the strong reputation the nursing program has. After spending 15 years engaging in clinical nursing across many provinces/territories and dealing with a
Kim Rawkins
Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing I started teaching at Selkirk College in the Fall of 2015. I've been enjoying sharing my enthusiasm for nursing with my students and have been amazed by the supportive and passionate staff at Selkirk! My journey in the post-secondary education system started with a degree in Biology at UVIC. After working with fish for a short while I realized how much I
Sarah Lechthaler
Program Coordinator/Instructor, Allied Health (HCA, PN, NUC) My husband and I brought our young family to the Kootenays from Vancouver Island in 2003. The West Kootenay has been a beautiful place to raise my sons and build our lives. I joined the world of health care and education at Selkirk College in 2005. Since then, I have worked in several different health care settings and continued on as a
Melissa Bleier
Program Coordinator/Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program I joined Selkirk College in January 2015 as a Pharmacology Instructor in the National Pharmacy Technician Program. Later that year, I began teaching Pharmacology in the Pharmacy Technician program as well. I graduated from Dalhousie University in 2005 with a BSc in Pharmacy and have been working in practice since then. I am a community
Donna Drover
Ensuring the backbone of Selkirk College functions at its best to serve students, Donna oversees the daily operations of facilities and services that provide faculty/staff the ability to be successful. Originally from Revelstoke, Donna grew up in a CPR family that kept her family moving to different locations across Canada every couple of years. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from
Jamie Bliss
Instructor, Business Administration, Recreation, Fish and Wildlife, Law "Studying – and teaching – law is rewarding and relevant for me, because it brings together so many aspects of academic life. Research, critical-thinking, synthesizing complex ideas, presentation skills – all of the competencies I developed in my legal career are key outcomes for students in Selkirk’s School of Business.” -
Darcy Ingram
Instructor, History, Technical Writing & Communications I work on a lot of stuff. Over the past few years, I’ve taught history, political science and sociology at a number of Canadian universities. I’ve also published a variety of books and articles on issues, including wildlife conservation, environmentalism, war resistance, cycling politics and animal rights. Through all of that, I’ve maintained
Angelene Phillips
Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Angelene is an alum of the Selkirk College/UVic BSN program, graduating in 2013. Her background includes nursing within surgical, home care and long-term care settings. She has a master's degree in education with a focus on student transition and currently teaches theory and practice within years 1 and 3 of the BSN program.
Ian Dennis
Faculty Assistant, Researcher, Instructor, Geographic Information Systems Ian comes from working for Environment Canada, where for many years he used GIS analysis in the water science division, researching into acid rain, atmospheric mercury, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and reactive nitrogen. Prior to coming to Canada in 2001, Ian lived in the Cambridge, UK, following a career in medical
Kate Nott
Program Coordinator, SOAR & Instructor, School of Academic Upgrading and Development
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Work-Integrated Learning: Employers
Community organizations and businesses are critical partners in our goals to provide a high-quality education while contributing to the social, economic and environmental well-being of the region through work-integrated learning (WIL). WIL Benefits Manage short-term workflow pressures. Pre-screen new hires. Give back to the community or your profession. Access personnel with knowledge of new or
Work-Integrated Learning: Students
Put your classroom learning to work! Boost your employability and emerge better prepared for the workplace with work-integrated learning (WIL). WIL Benefits Use academic theory in the real world. Develop self-awareness. Work out of your comfort zone. Develop an awareness of global challenges and industry issues. Gain leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Develop practical skills. Take
Mir Centre for Peace History
The Mir Centre for Peace vision began in 1966 when the college inherited the buildings and site, but the rich history of this magnificent piece of land and the people who have lived here stretches back for centuries. Building a Mandate for Peace The Mir Centre was established in 1999 with the mandate of understanding and building cultures of peace through education. Mir— an ancient Russian word
Short-Term Programs
1 Language & Culture Experiences This program is offered during the fall, winter and spring terms. Join existing academic English language classes at your level. Take core classes in reading, writing, grammar and communication and choose 1-2 elective seminars. If you come for less than seven weeks (1 module), you would not be expected to write final exams unless you choose to. Activities You will
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main similarities and differences between the three core programs in Environment & Geomatics? The first year of each of the programs is common to all three, covering the basics in such areas as botany, geology/soils, hydrology, navigation, computers and GIS, measurements and mathematics. The second year is where the specialization begins. There is the opportunity for students to
Kim Drew
Kim enjoys working at Selkirk College because of all the great people he encounters daily. When not on the job, he loves kayaking, hiking, skiing and gardening.
Kim Green
"With 30 years of applied geoscience experience to draw on I am able to engage students by sharing with them from my own experiences and to mentor students interested in pursuing a wide range of geoscience careers." - Kim Green Before Selkirk College... Kim has worked as a geoscientist for over 30 years throughout western North America. She graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC)
Jennifer Lucke
"'Knowledge is power!' my mom always told me. I want to support and inspire others just as I have been supported and inspired throughout my own educational journey." —Jenn Lucke A Love of Nature Jenn has been a passionate learner since her dad first inspired her love of nature and science as a wee lass. She has lived a life full of adventures, living in various locations around B.C. and Alaska