News Briefs August 19, 2015 issue with web exclusive contentTerminated Camosun College president to receive $176,000 this year Camosun College’s new president, Sherri Bell, began her term on July 1, but the college’s previous president, Kathryn Laurin, is still getting her $176,000 salary for 2015, according to a recent Times Colonist story. Laurin had her contract terminated last June for reasons never made public, […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society Lansdowne executive alleges she was verbally abused at Canadian Federation of Students national meetingCamosun College Student Society (CCSS) Lansdowne executive Shayli Robinson, who is also Aboriginal Students Liason for the Canadian Federation of Students-British Columbia (CFS-BC), claims she was verbally abused and bullied at a recent Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) national meeting. Robinson says she ran for the national women’s representative position at the meeting (which took […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College student wins gold at national Skills Canada competitionWhen he was offered the chance to compete in the Skills Canada national carpentry competition, Camosun College student James King didn’t think he was quite up to the task. But King had been singled out by his teachers for his good work and the speed at which he got it done. “I thought, ‘Why me?’ […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: June 10, 2015 issueCamosun gets funding boost for shipbuilding and repair program Camosun College will receive $155,000 and will offer two cohorts for up to 28 student spaces in an entry-level ship-repair and shipbuilding program as part of BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. The program will be in partnership with the Industrial Marine Training and Applied Research Centre. […] Continue Reading |
New trades building set to open at Camosun’s Interurban campus in SeptemberCamosun College’s new trades building is set to open its doors in September. The $30-million Centre for Trades Education and Innovation will house the college’s automotive, heavy-duty commercial transport, nautical, sheet metal, welding, and metal fabrication departments. The 80,000-square-foot building, which is being built to LEED Gold standards, adds to Camosun’s existing 17,000 square feet […] Continue Reading |
Microwave maintenance making waves at CamosunThe microwaves on both Camosun campuses are a bit of a hot potato when it comes to the daily cleaning and maintenance they need, according to the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). The maintenance work is divided between CCSS staff and Camosun College custodial workers, but the CCSS says that somewhere in the division communication […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society elections a tight raceOn April 7, 8, and 9, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held their spring elections. Andrea Eggenberger is the new CCSS external executive, defeating Rachael Grant, who previously held the position. Eggenberger won by 13 votes. “It was a really close race,” says Eggenberger, who says she hopes to have more events as external […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: May 13, 2015 issueCamosun signs on for skill development in India’s sport sector Camosun College has entered into a memorandum of understanding to create educational partnerships with the National Skill Development Corporation in India. It is hoped that the memorandum, also signed by Alberta’s Bow Valley College, will lead to helping students develop skills in sport science and […] Continue Reading |
Sherri Bell named new Camosun College presidentSherri Bell is the new president of Camosun College. Bell, who will enter the position on July 1, has extensive experience in the public education system, working most recently as superintendent of schools for the Greater Victoria School District, where she’s been for the past 19 years. “I’m thrilled,” says Bell. “I am absolutely thrilled […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society spring elections bring in new student boardOn April 7, 8, and 9, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held their spring 2015 elections. Andrea Eggenberger is the new CCSS external executive, defeating Rachael Grant, who previously held the position. Eggenberger won by 13 votes. 409 students voted in the election (225 at Lansdowne and 184 at Interurban), which is 4.87 percent […] Continue Reading |
