Chargers recognize student athletes
The Camosun Chargers recently recognized graduating volleyball student athletes. On Saturday, February 1, Chantelle Dobie, Kris La Guardia, and Liam Conlin were recognized at Seniors Night. As of press time, both Chargers men’s and women’s volleyball teams are 8-8 this season. See camosun.ca/chargers for more info.
Camosun announces West Shore programming
Camosun College recently announced some of the programs it will be offering at its new West Shore combined campus. The college will be offering the Information and Computer Systems Technologist diploma, the Early Learning and Care diploma, and the Health Care Assistant certificate program, as well as Arts and Science courses, at the campus as of September 2025. The five-storey campus is a joint partnership between Camosun, Royal Roads, and the University of Victoria; it will also have space for School District 62 (Sooke) and Justice Institute of British Columbia programming.
Former Camosun president appointed as school board trustee
Former Camosun College president Sherri Bell was recently appointed as trustee to carry out the Greater Victoria School Board’s duties until the next board elections in 2026. Bell was appointed after education minister Lisa Beare dismissed the entirety of the current Greater Victoria School Board, saying the board had refused to work with local First Nations, police, and other key stakeholders in the interest of student safety. This stems from a 2023 board decision to cancel the district’s school police liaison program.
Boraas retires
After 25 years with Camosun, vice-president of education John Boraas retired after a 40-year career in education on January 24. First joining the college in 2000 as dean of School of Access, Boraas was heavily involved in developing the college’s Indigenization initiative and its Truth and Reconciliation response, and was dedicated to initiatives and supports to enhance the college.
Camosun recognized as a top school in Canada
Camosun has been recognized by CourseCompare, a platform for education insights and ratings, as the second-best college in the Vancouver category, only below British Columbia Institute of Technology. The college’s high ranking is attributed in part to its trades training programs, providing students looking to further their education, a step toward a degree. Particularly, the range of the college’s trades programs made them most notable. Camosun’s two-year Massage Therapy diploma program was mentioned as well on the list, ranked 14th for best massage therapy schools in Canada.
College hosts career fair
Camosun’s Career Lab recently hosted their first Mega Career Fair. On Tuesday, February 4 at Interurban and Thursday, February 6 at Lansdowne, the college offered the opportunity for students to connect with over 120 guests from various industries.