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Campus Master Plan
Future capital planning at Selkirk College is focused on offering a range of amenities, services and experiences that contribute to a vibrant post-secondary learning environment. Charting Our Development The Campus Master Plan : Sets infrastructure and facilities priorities Is about creating spaces that inspire and help contribute to student success Lays out a vision for a compact, animated
Student Awarded National Bursary for Indigenous Learners
Each student’s experience of post-secondary is unique, but there is one vital tool that everyone needs to navigate the education system and truly thrive: support. For Selkirk College Nursing Program student Melissa Markin, one of this year’s recipients of the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri Charrette Bursary, that pivotal helping hand was extended when she
Jan 04, 2023
Education Plan
The Education Plan 2023–2027: Together for Success has engaged many people at Selkirk College in identifying important goals and objectives. Meeting the Needs of Today's Learners The plan: Sets priority actions that we believe will result in the continued and expanded success of our students Is vital to the continued growth of Selkirk College as an exemplary post-secondary institution Provides a
President's Office
Providing an accessible post-secondary education experience that is community based, that prepares talented, effective citizens for the future, and that supports innovation and creativity is at the very heart and identity of Selkirk College.
Former Presidents
Selkirk College held its first classes in September of 1966. The college’s first principal (the title changed to president in 1986) was Gordon Campbell, BC MA. Since that time, we have had the privilege of strong leadership provided by the following citizens of the West Kootenay and Boundary Region of BC. Title Years Active Name Principal 1966-1967 Gordon Campbell, BC MA 1967-1971 A.E. Soles, BA
Edie Lowes
Instructor, Postgraduate Hospitality Management Edie was a long-time instructor at Okanagan College in the School of Business at the Salmon Arm and Vernon campuses. She loves teaching software and accounting skills and is super excited to work with Selkirk College students. Edie recently relocated to Nelson and loves the community, lifestyle and people!
Ashley Fournier
Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ashley graduated from Queen's University in the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program in 2016 and completed her Master of Nursing in 2020 with the University of Toronto, specializing in Health Systems Leadership and Administration. Ashley has practiced nursing in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. She hopes to bring her experience of health systems
Adapted Training Mannequins Provide First Aid Equity
A new tool for first aid training is helping add an important level of comfort when it comes to life-saving measures.
Aug 31, 2022
Helping Indigenous Students Navigate Post-Secondary
The pathway of Indigenous reconciliation is long, but Rodney Noskiye is helping Selkirk College navigate the road to better understanding through building stronger connections. An alumnus in the School of Health & Human Services, Noskiye returned to the Selkirk College community late last year after working in Northern Alberta as a family support worker. Hired as the college’s first Indigenous
Sep 21, 2022
SCOPE Award Winners Focused on Learner Success
At the heart of educational outcomes and achievement at Selkirk College stands the dedicated faculty who nurture the quest for knowledge and provide students with skills for success. Four outstanding educators were recognized earlier this month as the 2022 SCOPE Award recipients. Hosted by the Selkirk College Faculty Association at the Mir Centre for Peace on the Castlegar Campus, the annual SCOPE
Oct 11, 2022
Selkirk College Turns Wood Waste Into Winter Heat
A new biomass boiler on Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus is diverting wood waste with a significant bonus to the bottom line. A load of wood chips from Salmo’s Porcupine Wood Products was delivered in mid-October, ushering in a new sustainable heat source era for the Nelson-based campus that was first opened in 1961. Funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training, the $1.8
Oct 12, 2022
Children Lead the Way in Castlegar Charcoal Art Exhibit
An interactive art exhibit inspired is shining a light on how to incorporate the energy of little ones into the pedagogy of early childhood care.
Oct 21, 2022
Selkirk College Honours Role Models for Commitment to Learners
A successful post-secondary journey requires an inspiring beginning. Two women who have assisted learners through early steps at Selkirk College are being recognized with Board of Governors awards for their efforts to help build remarkable futures. Ktunaxa Nation Elder Anne Jimmie and retired Nursing Program instructor Joanne van der Ham are the 2022 recipients of the annual honours. Jimme is the
Nov 24, 2022
New Practical Nursing Program Begins in January
The new program will address frontline health care needs and providing rewarding career opportunities for learners.
Nov 30, 2022
New Library Computer Lab Spurs Learners to Dive Deeper
In the age of multi-device information access at your fingertips, a freshly renovated computer lab at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus Library is urging students to explore the lifeblood of post-secondary learning. Made possible with funds provided by Columbia Basin Trust through its ongoing support of enhancing student experience, the new $100,000 computer lab has added more work stations, the
Dec 06, 2022
A Year of Exciting Outcomes and Building Stronger Futures
With almost 3,000 students and staff active in the Selkirk College community, the life-and-times of the regional post-secondary is very much a reflection of broader society. Expanding horizons and building tangible futures is the focus, while overcoming challenges and vanquishing obstacles is what ultimately creates exciting outcomes. After all our society has been through in the last two-plus
Dec 26, 2022
Together to Learn
Have your child cared for while you take Selkirk College Upgrading courses. Parents Learn, Children Play FREE onsite child minding FREE light breakfast and snacks provided Upgrading courses, fully funded Improve learning skills Upgrade for your Adult Dogwood or college Support from friendly instructors Start anytime, classes & self-paced Fun Crafts and Storytime activities for you and your
Textiles Studio Photo Gallery
All product photos were taken by Jeremy Addington.
Enrol in Co-op Education
Co-op education is a process of education that formally integrates students' academic study with periods of related work experience with an employer. A co-op work term is four-months long and aligns with the regular semester schedule. It allows you to access experiential learning in your field of study by applying your studies in a real employment setting. Co-op work terms are paid positions with