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Selkirk College Statement Regarding Student Death in Motor Vehicle Accident

Selkirk College students and staff were involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 3A between Castlegar and Nelson on Thursday afternoon, June 30. Eighteen Selkirk College students and staff members, primarily from the Explore Program, were on the BC Transit bus that was involved in the collision. One student suffered serious injury in the crash and was transferred to Kelowna
Jul 04, 2022

New President Primed for Arrival of Fall Semester

The quiet of summer will soon be broken at Selkirk College with the arrival of students for the fall semester, bringing a new air of post-secondary excitement to campuses and learning centres across the region.
Aug 19, 2022

Dave Briggeman

Dave was born in Trail in 1964 and moved to Vancouver in 1983 to start an electrical apprenticeship. He completed his apprenticeship in 1988 and holds a Red Seal certification and a “B” level contractor license. In 1999, he along with his wife, Crystal, and daughter, Kelsea, moved back to Trail to start up Raves Restaurant. In 2005, Dave started his teaching career at Selkirk College and holds an

Susan Burr

Program Coordinator and Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing "I believe learning should be safe, fun and meaningful. There is nothing cooler than watching students gain knowledge and confidence as they move through the nursing program and enter the workforce." – Susan Burr, Nursing instructor My background is in biology (and treeplanting!) prior to nursing. Most of my nursing experience is

Jonathan Buttle

Instructor, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management “Most people at Selkirk are smiling. That says something about a place." - Jonathan Buttle, Instructor, School of Business Jonathan Buttle is an award-winning instructor (SCOPE 2019) and economist focused on public policy issues in Canada. He has worked on issues such as: the economic impacts of

Tammie Clarke

"Teaching for me is helping others believe in themselves and act upon their dreams." - Tammie Clarke, Nursing instructor. I am an alumnus of Selkirk College, receiving my diploma in nursing in 1990. Since then I received my certificate and CNA certification in Gerontology, my BN with Honours from Athabasca University, my Provincial Instructors Diploma from Vancouver Community College, my MA in

Linda Harwood

Instructor, English, Technical Writing & Communications “Selkirk College is a sturdy stepping stone to university degrees and careers, and I am very grateful and proud to contribute as a college professor to my beautiful communities in the West Kootenays and beyond.” – Linda Harwood, Instructor, English, Technical Writing & Communications Born and raised in Castlegar, I graduated from Stanley

Doug Henderson

Instructor, Mathematics "Math and stats play an important role in every scientific field (and many not-so-scientific ones). I love helping students get a better grasp on these useful tools." —Doug Henderson I’m an instructor of mathematics and statistics in the school of university arts and sciences. I also teach math courses for other schools at the college. I find it important to be hands on in

Martin Keyserlingk

Martin has spent the better part of his life working in the hospitality and tourism sector. Building his career on strong guiding, communicating, business and marketing skills, Martin has owned and managed backcountry snowcat and heliskiing companies and continues to work part time as a guide and consultant. Still sharing his love for skiing, entrepreneurialship and the outdoors, Martin is the

Amy Byers

Amy has been part of Selkirk for nearly 15 years. With the majority of her time spent in the Marketing & Communications and Enrolment Services departments, her focus has always been about enhancing and supporting the overall student experience. Originally from the West Kootenays, Amy holds a Bachelors of Arts & Science and enjoys golfing, skiing and playing hockey with her husband and two boys.

Study Hall

Study Hall is a facilitated virtual space where students from any program can come to work on assignments, prepare for quizzes or exams or complete readings. Study Hall Opens Fall 2023! Come to one or every session. Each two-hour session will include a quick goal-setting exercise at the start, a music-filled break and a check-in at the end. We Hold the Space. You Get Your Work Done. Sessions are

Advanced Manufacturing

Innovative Technologies Combining technology with existing or emerging industry is critical to the sustainability of our rural region. Being able to manufacture things locally and quickly is valuable. The incredible Kootenay landscape offers up unique challenges—parts and cutting-edge services can be hard to find. Our rural region is home to a diverse range of industry partners and businesses—from