Brendan Wilson is an instructor and research scientist in Selkirk College's School of Environment & Geomatics and Selkirk Innovates, where he has taught since 2001. Originally from the Bow Valley in Alberta, Brendan has had a life-long interest in subalpine and timberline forest communities. He completed a B.Sc. Hons. in Applied Environmental Biology at the University of Technology in Sydney
Instructor, Human Services Diploma, Child and Youth Care Specialty Matty Hillman's pedagogy is a reflection of various aspects of his identity and is deeply influenced by his experiences as a child and youth care practitioner, educator, artist and father. His approach to teaching tends to be theoretical, relational and student-centred. As an instructor and alumnus of Selkirk College’s Human
This course is designed for those who have never driven a forklift or are new to forklifts. Spend the first day learning about forklifts, how to drive them and practice driving.
Ryan comes from a mathematics and computer science background. He received a M.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa in 2013. During his M.Sc., his research was in transcendental number theory and diophantine approximations. Since then he has gained an interest in how mathematics can be used to solve real life problems. He has worked on projects in areas ranging from machine learning
Mark has been living in the Nelson area for nearly 30 years and has been involved in the residential construction industry for most of that time. He has his own construction company doing mainly new home construction and is involved in almost all aspects from start to finish. He's eager to work with a new generation of aspiring carpenters and pass on the expertise he has gained through his own
Success for post-secondary students requires a foundation that is vast in both support and inspiration. At the annual Selkirk College convocation ceremony each spring, the Board of Governors recognizes contributions through awards for Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Educator and Honorary Diploma. Learn about some exceptional people who have made a difference in higher education. 2024
There are currently four employee groups at Selkirk College. All employees are covered by either a collective agreement (faculty and support staff) or set terms of employment (exempt or non-union temporary employment contracts). Selkirk College Faculty Association (SCFA) The Selkirk College Faculty Association is a bargaining unit representing instructional faculty and faculty assistants in
In practice, the management of the college on a day-to-day basis is done by the college administration, headed by the president, who is appointed by the Board of Governors. By legislation, the Selkirk College Board of Governors is responsible for management, administration and control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of the college. Selkirk College Board of Governors Board members
Ami considers herself math and numbers geek. She has never taught in a proper school, but has tutored for more years than she wants to admit. Monitoring exams is a great fit.