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Counselling Services
Career, Academic and Personal Counselling Looking to change your career or determine your next steps? Need help with decision-making or course planning? Struggling with depression, anxiety, grief or relationship issues? Having trouble coping with stress? We're here to help. It's normal and okay to feel overwhelmed and unsure. We are here to support you. Our team aims to create a safe and
Our Team
Courtney Rombough Danica Weager Todd Solarik Sahana Madhyastha Dene Shipowick Matty Hillman Selkirk College counsellors are professionals trained to provide a variety of counselling services. They assist students to gather information, make plans and decisions, put plans and decisions into action, generate options, cope with crisis, and understand themselves and others. When appropriate, referrals
Frequently Asked Questions: Office Administration & Technology
Not sure about the English or math Requirement? School transcripts will help us determine whether you have the required English and math levels. Students that do not meet all admission requirements may complete the Selkirk College Readiness Tool (CRT) to confirm required math and English levels. Can I do this in my spare time? The Office Administration & Technology Certificate is a full program of
Indigenization Plan
Our Journey Together: Land, Life, Learning: Indigenization Plan 2019–2024 supports truth, reconciliation, Indigenization and decolonization at Selkirk College by providing a framework to enable a stronger future for all learners and staff. waý • ki’su’k kyukyit • weyt-kp • tawnshi • greetings Selkirk College acknowledges the traditional territories of the First Nations of the West Kootenay and
Important Dates – Office Administration & Technology
The Office Administration & Technology program is designed to allow for flexibility and options. Office Assistant Fall 2024 August 26: Fall term instruction begins December 20: Fall term instruction ends Winter 2025 January 6: Winter term instruction begins February 28: Winter term instruction ends No courses offered March through August Bookkeeping This certificate program has in intake in
Sustainability Initiatives
Join us in working hard to reduce our impact on the natural world by adopting more sustainable practices, reducing our carbon footprint, using resources responsibly and doing our part to mitigate climate change. Our Commitment in Action TEDx Countdown Countdown is a global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, turning ideas into action. The goal is to build a
Stephen Colbourne
Steve spent nearly a decade teaching in K-12 schoolboard classrooms, including a contract in the Arctic, followed by a couple of years in the college-based adult upgrading sphere, before moving from Newfoundland to British Columbia and joining the Selkirk College Academic Upgrading & Development team in 2019. His university background spans both the humanities and sciences, as well as education
Marianne Batty
"Selkirk's Adult Education programs provide an exceptional opportunity for learners to achieve success and reach their goals. I'm excited to be involved!" — Marianne Batty Marianne Batty is a dedicated Academic Upgrading Instructor at Selkirk College with more than a decade of experience. Marianne strives to make complex concepts in science and math accessible and engaging for her students. Known
Dyllan Lachelt
Dyllan Lachelt is a Selkirk College alumni with a passion for literature, reading, and writing. She began taking Creative Writing courses at Selkirk College in 2015 and has been continually engaging in higher education since then. Dyllan graduated from Selkirk College in 2018 with an Associate of Arts Degree, and then from Thompson Rivers University in 2021 with a Bachelor's Degree in English
Learning Resource Centre
Connect with Us Connect with us in person at the Learning Resource Centres on Castlegar, Tenth Street and Silver King campuses. We are also available online via Zoom or by phone. We provide one-to-one learning support, offer workshops and facilitate peer tutoring. If you are looking for academic support or helpful resources, we are happy to help.
Maria Van Der Star
Instructor, Academic Upgrading, Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness (SOAR) Raised in Burlington, Ontario, Maria completed her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees at Queen’s University in 2008. Spending the next couple of years traveling, she eventually landed in Vancouver where she began to work with individuals with diverse abilities in recreational settings (adaptive
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 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 BC and Alaska. Initially getting a
Kate Tait
With a background in mathematics and research, Kate brings a wealth of experience to her role in ensuring student success as department head of Student Access & Support. Kate's focus is on creating an environment where every student feels supported and empowered. In this role Kate ensures that essential services such as counseling, accessibility services for students with disabilities, and
Lisa Young
Instructor, Academic Upgrading, Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness (SOAR) Lisa qualified from Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland almost 20 years ago as a social care/service worker and subsequently worked in homeless services as a frontline case worker for people living with substance abuse, mental health and physical health issues. During a year spent in South America, Lisa
Karen Shoniker
Karen Shoniker brings extensive experience and passion to her role as an instructor in the School of Academic Upgrading & Development at Selkirk College. While teaching and serving as the Math Department Head at a high school in Whistler, Karen developed an understanding of the British Columbia curriculum and the challenges faced by high school students. This background equips her to effectively
Nathaniel Howard
Nathaniel graduated with a degree in Viticulture from Charles Sturt University, in Wagga Wagga, Australia, in the early-2000s. After a few years making wine and pruning grapevines, he made a career change to teaching high school science. He has taught in schools in both Australia and Canada, and has been employed by Selkirk College's School of Academic Upgrading & Development since 2009. Nathaniel
Marita Harinen
Marita Harinen is a graduate of Biological Engineering at the University of Guelph. She is passionate about teaching and has more than 10 years of experience. She is an instructor in Academic Upgrading (mathematics and intake). In addition to teaching math at Selkirk College, Marita is a Student & Campus Life Programmer within the Athletics & Recreation Department. She is a certified personal
Giving
There are many ways to support student endeavours. Every gift bolsters our commitment to offer students powerful learning experiences that build confident and imaginative citizens, ready to thrive in their community and beyond.
Andrea Kosling
Andrea has been at Selkirk College since 1999 and has been working as an Adult Upgrading instructor at the Nakusp Learning Centre since 2008. Andrea grew up in Germany, and after finishing high school went to study at Selkirk College, where she completed a Liberal Arts and Science Diploma in 1996. She went on to the University of British Columbia and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English
Giving Day
This Giving Day, help make all our students’ aspirations come true. Donate Now Thank You for Your Generous Donations! This year, we raised $28,222 that will directly support student success and allow students to thrive. The 97 individual donations and four fabulous sponsors made Giving Day a tremendous success. The Giving Day Trail Run was a blast with so many families coming out to run the trails