News Briefs: September 21, 2016 issueJanice Simcoe moves into new position at college Janice Simcoe is the new director of Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen: The Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections at Camosun College. Simcoe has been with Camosun for 15 years. Brent Wasserman new DRC chair Brent Wasserman has been appointed the chair of the Disability Resource Centre at Camosun […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College launches gender-inclusive washrooms on both campusesFive single-occupancy washrooms at Camosun’s Interurban and Lansdowne campuses were recently re-designated as being gender-inclusive. The college added signage to these washroom doors stating that they are “all gender” washrooms and that “anyone can use this restroom, regardless of gender identity or expression.” Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) external executive Rachael Grant says that the […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College partners with Tanzania’s Arusha Technical CollegeCamosun College is in the process of developing a Gas Transmission Technician diploma program. The catch? It’s not going to be taught at Camosun. Instead, the program will be implemented many time zones away, at Arusha Technical College (ATC) in Tanzania. Camosun chair of Plumbing and Pipe Trades John Gordon says it’s been a great […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: September 7, 2016 issueCamosun instates gender-neutral washrooms Camosun College recently announced that some of their already-existing single-stall bathrooms are now gender-neutral. At Lansdowne, the gender-inclusive washrooms are located on the first floor of Dawson, the second floor of Paul, and the first floor of Richmond House. At Interurban, the gender-inclusive washrooms are on the first floor of Campus […] Continue Reading |
Camosun launches edible garden at InterurbanCamosun College recently announced that an edible garden is now open at its Interurban campus. But the college has actually had an edible garden for many years, according to Camosun Culinary Arts chair Gilbert Noussitou, who says there have been problems with students vandalizing the garden. “We’ve always had a difficulty in getting it maintained […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: August 10, 2016 issueCamosun launches new edible garden at Interurban There’s a new edible garden at Camosun’s Interurban campus. The garden will allow students in cooking programs to include more local and fresh herbs, among other things, into their cooking. The garden is located outside the Culinary Arts Centre. Camosun mourns passing of instructor Camosun College’s flags were […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: July 13, 2016 issueCamosun gets money for women in trades Camosun College has received $300,000 from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation to increase the number of women in trades programs. According to a press release, Camosun currently has 144 women enrolled in trades and is aiming to increase that number to 500 by 2020 with the money. […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: June 15, 2016 issueCamosun Chargers golfers get fifth The Camosun College Chargers golf team placed fifth overall in the recent Canadian University/College Championship, which was held at the Morningstar Golf Club in Parksville from May 30 to June 3. Camosun closed the final round with a collective total of 299. Chargers coach on CBC broadcast team for Olympics […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society concerned about campus securityThe April Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections contained a referendum question asking if Camosun students were in support of a funding increase to the Walksafer program; the vote did not reach quorum, so funding was not changed. This is an issue for CCSS Student Services Coordinator Michael Glover. Glover, who runs the Walksafer program, […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College seeking student input for Education PolicyCamosun is currently working on their Education Policy Renewal and Framework Initiative, which aims to address the current educational policy priorities of the college. It’s been approximately eight years since the college has had dedicated policy resources, something that Camosun Vice President of Education John Boraas says has been a result of budget cuts. “We […] Continue Reading |
