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$541,558 Distributed to students in 2023/24 631 Students supported in 2023/24 415 Donors in 2023/24 $1,544,519 Donations received in 2023/24 $ 9,870,761 Total assets 5 Board members
The Selkirk College Foundation is looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting Selkirk College students and post-secondary education in our region. Who Are We Looking For? Community leaders, business professionals and strategic thinkers Individuals committed to advancing our mission and creating a meaningful impact in our community A diverse membership representing the region and
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Program Pathway You can pursue two pathways after the Contemporary Music & Technology Program. Please note that students planning to transfer into a degree program at another post-secondary institution must check the transfer requirements of the program they wish to enrol in. Students must successfully audition at any receiving institution in order to further their studies. It is strongly
Human Services Program graduates may ladder into programs offered by other post-secondary institutions. Students must consult with the program advisor and must check the transfer requirements of the receiving institution. Pathways to a Degree in Human Services Education Assistant & Community Support Worker Program Pathway You can pursue two transfer pathways after the Education Assistant &
Business Administration Program Pathways You can pursue two pathways after the Business Administration Program. Through curriculum articulation agreements, Business Administration graduates from Selkirk College may receive at least two years' credit toward a four-year bachelor's degree at a variety of colleges and universities. Please note that students planning to transfer into a degree program
Resort & Hotel Management Program Pathways You can pursue two pathways after the Resort & Hotel Management Program. Through curriculum articulation agreements, graduates from Selkirk College may receive at least two years' credit toward a four-year bachelor's degree. Please note that students planning to transfer into a degree program at another post-secondary institution must check the transfer
A strategic leader, Brier has worked in the post-secondary sector since 2006. She has held positions focused on recruitment, admissions and student experience. Brier’s career started as an admissions & recruitment officer at the University of Calgary and progressed into the team lead for recruitment, which then led to four years overseas as University of Calgary’s senior student service officer in
Selkirk College acknowledges its ability to connect with and contribute to the college community by empowering underrepresented voices. This requires a deep commitment to addressing the impacts of colonialism, racism and injustice and the challenges they continue to present within the college community and beyond. To meet these commitments, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lenses must be
As a homegrown Kootenay kid and Selkirk College alumni, I am delighted to be back on campus, connecting with prospective students and their families in my role as a Student Recruitment Coordinator. My time at Selkirk College contributed to my eventual completion of a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications at Simon Fraser University. Like many students studying here, I benefited from starting
I was born-and-raised in the beautiful Kootenays. After pursuing my passion for traveling and completing my business degree, I wanted to come back and be immersed in Kootenay mountain culture. Now that I’m back, I can’t imagine being anywhere else and I take every opportunity to continue to travel, play and explore the area. As a student recruiter, I’ve spent many years supporting prospective
Engineering Program Pathway After studying with us, you'll get a strong background in math and physics and a firm foundation for your degree's remaining three years. Completing the Selkirk College Engineering Program within one year has transfer benefits, including guaranteed admission to the University of British Columbia Okanagan if all requirements are met. Please note that students planning to
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
With a master's degree in social justice and gender studies, Sarah Somerville has developed a strong feminist framework, which she uses to approach all of her work. Sarah’s previous academic work included identifying and reducing barriers for women accessing shelter spaces in Ontario, as well as examining local feminist history and activism in rural and isolated communities. She also has a long
Brian Lye is an internationally celebrated filmmaker, artist, and educator. His research interests are based in early cinema, play and human relationships with the natural world. His films have screened at festivals, galleries, and television networks such as the Sundance Film Festival, Melbourne Film Festival, Canal+, SBS Television Australia, Images Festival Toronto, Vancouver International Film
Angel Ventanilla is an internationally educated nurse and has worked in Canada for several years. She is finishing her RN upgrade and currently works as an LPN. She is also one of the graduates of the Gerontological Nursing Postgraduate Diploma Program at Selkirk College. Angel loves reading books and traveling. She has visited several countries and places, and learned a lot about diversity