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Katie Comrie
Katie has lived in the area for over 15 years and considers Castlegar her "new hometown." She and her daughter regularly explore all that the Kootenays have to offer and enjoy many outdoor pursuits. Katie has been an educator in the public school system for 20 years and brings the accompanying knowledge and expertise to her position as Healthy Campus coordinator. She completed her masters of
Resources & FAQs
The College Readiness Tool (CRT) is an adaptive assessment. This means that the questions are chosen for you on the basis of your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level. Because the test works this way, you must answer every question when it is first given. You can change your answer to a particular question before moving on to the
Amanda Sigurdson
Amanda graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in 2021. Her nursing career has primarily focused on mental health. Her background includes nursing in geriatric psychiatry, expanding to acute inpatient psychiatry and psychiatric emergency services on Vancouver Island. In the West Kootenay, she gained experience working in opioid antagonist treatment. In her spare time, Amanda
Martin Tagseth
Martin Tagseth received his first formal art education in Alberta, earning a Fine Art Diploma from Red Deer College in 1989. He then traveled to Halifax, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1991. Tagseth’s studies next took him to The Ohio State University where he received his MFA degree.and finally to Norway’s Insstitutt Keramisk
Robin DuPont
Robin’s education in the field of ceramics has been wide-ranging and includes educational training from four institutions, in three different countries. With a completed BFA from Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, AB, Canada, Robin also studied at Kootenay School of the Arts, in Nelson, BC, Canada, at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia and completed his MFA
Frequently Asked Questions - Practical Nursing
What is the admission process? Acceptance to the Practical Nursing Program is based on a first-qualified basis given that the applicant meets all the requirements. What exactly does “first qualified” mean? To be considered “qualified,” you’ll need to submit the following items: Selkirk College Application Form PNP application form Requisite Skills and Abilities declaration form English language
Application Information
The next intake starts January 2025! Applications will be accepted starting February 2024. How to Apply 1 Submit an online application and payment using EducationPlannerBC Apply to Selkirk College Follow the prompts to submit an official application and required application payment. Once you have received an acknowledgment letter with an assigned student number, please follow Step 2. The program
Assessment Services
External Exams External exam services are available to anyone attending an institution or professional organization other than Selkirk College. College Readiness Tool This tool is designed to assess your readiness for post-secondary and help you prepare for a successful educational experience. Typing Tests Zoom tests qualify as in-person for employment purposes, such as Interior Health, Fraser
Childcare Services
Students can access two childcare centres, one on our Silver King Campus in Nelson and one on our Castlegar Campus. Supporting Families Nelson Childcare Operated by Kootenay Kids, this centre can accommodate infants, toddlers and 3-to 5-year-olds. Castlegar Childcare Operated by Kootenay Family Place, this centre can accommodate infants, toddlers and 3-to 5-year-olds.
Viewbook
Discover the Selkirk College experience. Explore our viewbooks.
Board Members
Margaret Sutherland, Chair, Appointed Member Margaret Sutherland retired as executive director of Decoda Literacy Solutions, BC’s provincial non-profit literacy organization. Previously, she worked in her community in communications and as a regional manager for Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. Margaret has been active in her community as a member of the Castlegar Library Board, Columbia
Student Leadership
Make a Difference Become a leader on campus! There are student representatives on the Selkirk College Board of Governors and the Education Council. Board of Governors There are two student positions. Education Council There are four student positions. Student Ambassadors Connect with a student ambassador—or become one! Help students access on-campus resources. Student Leadership Events Organize an
Past Projects
The International Youth Internship Program was a partnership with Bow Valley College in Alberta and College of the Rockies. The program, which was funded through Global Affairs Canada , aimed to offer all post-secondary graduates in Canada the opportunity to gain professional experience through international development work.
Awards
Thank You, Change-makers! Every year, we present Selkirk College Environmental Sustainability Awards to a student and an employee who have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability. We thank them for their outstanding leadership in encouraging a culture of sustainability campus and in our community. Student Recipients Avianne Clempson 2021/22 Avianna hosted TEDxSelkirkCollege
Tales of SROAM Success
Since its humble beginnings as an upstart one-year program on Nelson’s Silver King Campus in 1980, the Ski Resort Operations & Management Program (SROAM) has become a foundational post-secondary educational training ground. Found in every corner and crevasse of the outdoor industry, 40 years of SROAM grads make a daily difference throughout the Kootenays, across the country and around the globe
Remembering Dr. Myler Wilkinson
December 4, 2020, marked the passing of Dr. Myler Wilkinson, former instructor of Peace Studies and English at Selkirk College. Born April 5, 1953, in Vancouver BC, Myler was a lifelong athlete and friend, with an infectious smile, ready jokes and glowing interest in every person he met. Myler's life took him throughout the world as an accomplished scholar and a visionary educator as he shared a
Work-Integrated Learning
Win-Win Partnerships Get a leg up launching into the workforce with experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities. Work integrated learning is an approach that allows students to apply their education in real-world settings through different types of partnerships with industry and community-based organizations. Our partners get access to highly motivated student talent and help grow a
Nursing Student Life
What Does Life as a Nursing Student Look Like? Everyone's educational experience is a little different, but there are certain characteristics that we celebrate about learning here. Third-year Selkirk Nursing Program students Kara and Jennifer provided this information as part of a project they worked on in partnership with Interior Health in 2020/21. Small Class Sizes and a Supportive Community
Selkirk Innovates Equipment
Selkirk Innovates houses over $2 million in specialized equipment . Our equipment, combined with the technical expertise of our creative, skilled and passionate staff and students, supports our partners in developing and advancing their products and services. 3D printers FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 5+ x Ultimakers 10+ x Ender 3 v2 3 x TronXY Large Format 3D Printer Intamsys FunMat Pro 410 SLA
Facilities & Equipment
Visit our facilities to meet your applied research and innovation needs, collaborate with creative minds and access over $2 million in specialized, cutting-edge equipment. Where Innovation Happens Selkirk Technology Access Centre A hub for advanced technologies in Trail. Applied Research & Innovation Centre A hub for applied research in Castlegar.
Academic Integrity
The International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) defines academic integrity as a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. By embracing these fundamental values, instructors, students, staff, and administrators create effective academic communities where integrity is at the foundation. Without them, the work of teachers, learners
Accountability
We're setting goals to improve our environmental sustainability—and making sure we meet them. Measuring our progress helps us understand where we’re at, plan for the future and see that we’re making a real difference. Tracking Our Progress There are a few ways that we stay on top of our commitment to environmental sustainability. Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System The
Land & Body
Welcome Spaces & Learning Spaces Indigenous learning spaces, facilities and dedicated ceremonial spaces help promote intergenerational transfer of knowledge, skills and stories. Fostering Cross-Cultural Understanding By offering a base for community dialogue and cross-cultural understanding, these spaces support our vision of a resilient, dynamic and equitable future. The Gathering Place The
Community & Spirit
Relationships, Experiential Learning & Programming We are committed to the intentional process of establishing and maintaining respectful and right relationships with Indigenous governments, organizations, families and learners. Memoranda of Understanding In recognition of the importance of building long-term relationships with the First Nations people of the Southern Interior and West Kootenay