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Education & Research

Education Explore the diversity of terrain, ecosystems and wildlife in the forest through field labs, integrated projects and research, Integrated projects Students in Forestry Technology are tasked with assessing all timber and non-timber values in the forest. Other student work in the forest involves data collection, analysis, mapping and prescription writing. ​ Field labs Students get hands-on

Frequently Asked Questions: Convocation

Curious about Convocation? Browse these frequently asked questions. How do I know which year I will be invited? The timeframe for invitation to Convocation is studies between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024. If you have completed or are anticipated to complete your program in this timeframe, you will be included in the sign up for the event. If I am invited to Convocation, does that mean I

Sustainable Selkirk

Sustainable Selkirk We are 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. Making a Difference Find out how we're diverting organic waste from landfills using FoodCyclers. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg

Nonviolent Communication

Learn to listen more deeply and connect to people in a more meaningful way, without judgment or blame, so you can reduce conflict and resentment in your relationships while ensuring everyone’s needs get met.

Emergency Preparedness Week

Know what to do in an emergency and make sure you are ready to react quickly to protect yourself, your family and your community.
May 01, 2024

Healthy Campus

Holistic Health & Wellness College life is about more than just classes. We know it can be overwhelming to prioritize taking care of yourself, so we aim to create a web of caring, a culture of compassion, equality and social justice to enhance your experience. Selkirk College is a proud signatory of the Okanagan Charter . Mental Health Resources Gender Diversity & Inclusion Food Security Sexual

Lena Sherstobitoff

Lena was born and raised in the Kootenays, and living away taught her that there is no better place to be. She was thrilled to work at Selkirk College. "I am a Selkirk College alum and know how special the college experience can be," she says. "I am happy to be a part of an organization that provides so many positive experiences for the people who live here." Lena loves teaching and is always

Brad McVittie

"Technology is (finally) transforming education, making it accessible and affordable to people everywhere." — Brad McVittie I have an insatiable curiosity about the world that is nurtured every day at Selkirk College. I trained in evolutionary anthropology and went on to study primates in Central America and Africa, before finding my passion in education. I've worked in post-secondary education

Jennie Barron

Chair, Mir Centre for Peace; Instructor, Peace & Justice Studies “I am constantly impressed by the sensitivity, intelligence and passion for positive social change that I see in our students." —Jennie Barron Jennie has always had a passionate intellectual interest in social justice, community, and connection. These themes are a constant thread throughout Jennie's academic explorations, activism

Leesa Dean

Instructor, Creative Writing, English, Business Administrative, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management “I am so pleased to be back in my home region, contributing to the creative, cultural and educational development of Selkirk's diverse student population.” – Leesa Dean, Instructor Creative Writing, English Originally from Cranbrook, BC, Leesa Dean is a graduate of the

James Nicol

Instructor, Biology "Selkirk College has offered me a wonderful opportunity to pursue both my passion for teaching human biology while continuing to adventure in the mountains. I can also think of no better place in which to raise a family." - James Nicol, Instructor, Biology James describes himself as "a most fortunate member of the Selkirk College family." He strives to accommodate learners from

Gary Parkstrom

Gary has worked throughout his career to combine two disciplines of study: Geography and education. He holds a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Calgary where he completed a field-based thesis on the impacts of large avalanches and forestry practices on stream morphology in the Northern Selkirk Mountains. He has worked on fluvial geomorphology and Quaternary geology projects in

Raoul Kemper

Instructor, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Business Administration, Postgraduate Accounting, Postgraduate Business Management ''In teaching mathematics and physics in the Kootenays, I have managed to combine my passion for the outdoors with my love of STEM subjects and teaching students how the world works. '' – Raoul Kemper, instructor mathematics, physics, statistics Teaching Becoming a