OUR REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2002

Camosun College reaches far and is one of 's leading community colleges with a 30-year reputation for educational excellence. Through public funding, community partnerships and self-funded initiatives, Camosun provides a comprehensive range of academic and professional programs in arts, wide sciences, business, technology, trades, health and human services and adult upgrading to 7,600 credit students and as a member 11,400 continuing education students each year. of your A diverse and innovative post-secondary institution, Camosun serves the learning needs of the people of southern Island and the Gulf Islands from community. two main campuses, Lansdowne and Interurban.

Our Mission: Camosun College is a comprehensive educational institution providing our community with access to the knowledge and skills relevant to the future economic and social development of the region.

Our Strategic Goals: • Meeting Community Needs • Creating High Quality Learning & Working Environments • Facilitating Student Success • Developing Faculty and Staff • Strengthening Relationships With Our Publics • Improving Institutional Effectiveness • Maintaining a Sound Financial Position

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Participating, Collaborating, Creating, Achieving

A valuable community partner

Giving Back Fitness & Recreation Over the past 31 years Camosun College has emerged as a leading community Camosun employees raised over 14,500 students, employees and college in this province and beyond. Our reputation is one of excellence. $27,000 for the United Way this year. community members enjoy the In the last three years, staff and recreation and fitness programs As one of the few comprehensive colleges in BC, we offer a diverse range of faculty have given more than $70,000 offered annually through the College’s programs and services to more than 19,000 students each year. We have one to the campaign. The United Way, Recreation & Athletics department. of the largest co-operative education programs, offer a wide selection of trades and Santa’s Anonymous, the Run for the technology programs and maintain the second biggest nursing program in BC. Cure, Operation Trackshoes, and the Library Resources Mustard Seed are just some of the South Island and Gulf Island In the next few years significant change is expected in our post-secondary local community charities Camosun residents take advantage of Library system. Accountability, above all, will be emphasized. employees support. services at both campuses. Loans of books, audio tapes, paperbacks, Participating in the community, collaborating with partners, Shaping Relevant Programs magazines, journals, films and creating innovative programs and supporting 400 alumni, business leaders and videotapes are available. our students’ successes continues to professionals sit on advisory be of tremendous importance in committees to review Camosun’s Reaching Out to High Schools our accountability. career and technical programs and 2,700 high school students, provide advice on future trends. parents, counsellors and teachers In this report, we highlight a few of This community input helps ensure on and the our accomplishments in these areas. programs are relevant to learner and Gulf Islands are met every year by community needs. Camosun representatives who We celebrate our successes and share discuss the learning and career some of the work Camosun College is Bon Appetit! opportunities available. doing now to prepare students for Camosun’s award-winning, student- prosperous lives today and in the future. operated restaurants serve delectable Dental Health Services gourmet meals to hundreds of 1,300 community members annually Dr. Elizabeth Ashton community members each year. use the professional dental health Hotel/Restaurant Administration education services provided at students create delicious four-course minimal cost by the Dental Assistant lunches every Tuesday and and Dental Hygiene students at the Wednesday at the Dunlop House Dental Health Education Centre at at Lansdowne Campus. Professional Lansdowne Campus. President Cook Training students serve five- Camosun College course gourmet dinners Tuesday Life-changing Learning through Friday at the Classroom 11,400 people each year enroll Restaurant at Interurban Campus. in Camosun’s Continuing Education courses for professional and personal Meeting Places development and skills training. 100,000 people each year attend conferences, concerts, athletic events, community meetings, special lectures, fund raising events and ceremonies hosted or supported by Camosun College.

College Management Team Board of Governors Foundation Board of Directors Dr. Elizabeth Ashton, President Mr. Peter Baillie, Board Chair Mr. Doug Taylor, Chair Mr. John Boraas, Dean, School of Access Programs Mr. Paul Merner, Director, Educational Research Dr. Elizabeth Ashton Dr. Elizabeth Ashton Mr. John Ronald & First Nations & Development Mr. Alan Danesh Mr. Peter Baillie Ms Linda Ross Ms Toni Burton, Director, Co-op Education Ms Thelma Midori, Dean, School of Health Ms Maureen Duncan Mr. Thomas Chan Mr. James Warr Mr. Kevin Carter, Director, Technology Learning Services & Human Services Mr. Kim Hesketh Mr. Larry Chung Mr. Rick Wiegel Mr. Greg Conner, Director, Human Resources Mr. Richard Olesen, Dean, School of Business Ms Tracey Kalimeris Ms Margaret Lucas Mr. Martin Wilkinson Ms Pat Felker, Director, Policy Development Mr. Baldev Pooni, Dean, School of Trades & Technology Mr. Stacy Kuiack Mr. Norm McEvoy Mr. Brian Genge, Director, Physical Resources Dr. Robert Priebe, Vice President, Education Mr. Peter Lloyd Mr. Charles Molnar Ms Susan Haddon, Director, College Relations & Student Services Ms Ann Moskow Mr. Robert Noble & Development and Executive Director of Ms Kate Ross, Director, Student Services/Registrar Ms Louise Oetting Ms Jan Noble Grewar Camosun College Foundation Ms Dawn Sutherland, Director, Contract Training Mr. John Overall Mr. Robert Ramshaw Mr. Dave Knapton, Dean, School of Arts & Science & International Education Dr. David Reagan Mr. Peter Lockie, Executive Director, Finance/Bursar Mr. Michael Subasic Mr. Guy Whitman, Vice Chair Camosun Community Report 2002 3

Participating in the Community

Economic impact

Camosun College has a considerable 15 largest organizations in the Capital social and economic impact on the Regional District. Victoria region and the province of British Columbia. Employee salaries, capital expenditures and student spending With more than 800 employees, an combine to help Camosun College A world of music, a community of ideas annual payroll of over $53 million and generate over $156 million each a student enrollment of 19,000, year in economic activity for Camosun College is among the the community. More than 10,000 listeners each week from Victoria and around the globe tune in to Helping create a world of education Village 900 AM, Camosun College’s own student-run Camosun College helps communities, Camosun’s Contract Training radio station. individuals and organizations department is involved in programs around the world in achieving their provincially, nationally and

education and training goals through internationally: Photo: Ray St. Arnaud its Contract Training and International • BC Foster Care Education Program Education department. • Destinations Tourism Employment Camosun offers Village 900, a Program (BC) Student-teachers in Vietnam, non-profit music and instructional • SEAMEO Marketing & Distance Camosun College has a for example, are learning how to radio station operated by first Education Project (South East

apply learner-centred teaching and second-year Applied significant and growing Asian Ministers of Education methods in their early childhood Communication students. Organization) impact on our community.

education classes. • Sustaining and Extending Technical ‘The College is becoming Unique among campus stations, Vocational Education & Training even more important as Camosun College faculty, in Village 900 not only broadcasts ‘ (Jordan) partnership with the University of news and alternative global roots the demand for workers • -India Institute Linkage Danang in central Vietnam, have been music to the people of Victoria and Project (India) with applied skills and helping to train new teachers and beyond, but provides hands-on • Developments in Early Childhood applied training increases assist the country in developing new broadcasting training to Education (Vietnam) curriculum and teacher certification for communication students and in the workplace. those teaching young children. educational programming for university transfer students. College faculty and staff provide Peter Baillie specific expertise in staff training, The station runs 24/7 and can Chair, Camosun College education system design, curriculum be heard on the web around Board of Governors design and other areas. the world. CEO, Epic Biosonics Inc.

Camosun College Foundation Donors 2001

Corporations and Associations BC Dental Hygienists Association Camosun College Recreation & Athletics Program City of Eagle, Idaho Adanac Recovery Ltd. BC Hydro & Power Authority Camosun College Student Society Coast Capital Savings Credit Union Adult Basic Education Association of BC BC Moving & Storage Ltd. Canadian Food Service Executives Assoc. Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd. Advance Collision Ltd. BC Restaurant & Foodservices Assoc. - Victoria Branch Canadian Home Builders' Assoc. - Victoria Considine & Company Aim Funds Management Inc. BC Restaurant & Foodservices Assoc. Canadian Information Processing Society Construction Association of Victoria Air and Waste Management Assoc. - Vancouver Island BCTV Sub Inc. Canadian National Scholarships for Women Cook Street Village Wines Albion Fisheries Ltd. Beverage Service Program - HIEAC Canon Imaging Solutions Canada Inc. Daniel H. Campbell Painting ALCO Ventures Inc. Bibby-Ste-Croix Capital Health Region Daniels Electronics Ltd. Alzheimer Society of BC Braefoot Community Association Carl E. Peterson Architect Inc. Delta Kappa Gamma-Lambda Chapter Andrew Sheret Limited Brewpub & Guesthouse Cedar Cove Consulting Dominion Information Services Association of BC Education Professionals Brown Bros. Agencies Limited Certified General Accountants Assoc. of BC Dr. T. Arthur Barber Inc. Attractions Victoria C-1 Contractors Ltd. Certified Management Accountants EDS of Canada Ltd. B & G Rentals Camosun College Alumni Association CH TV Electrical Contractors Association of BC Bayotek Camosun College Board of Governors Chaine des Rotisseurs Farmer Construction Ltd. BC & Yukon Hotels' Assoc. - Zone Camosun College Faculty Association CIBC Fairwinds Golf & Country Club BC Council of Garden Clubs Camosun College Hotel & Restaurant Student Society City Bingo Association Food for Thought Catering Ltd. 4 Camosun Community Report 2002

Collaborating on Le

Co-op partnerships make education work Creative software solutions Camosun graduate Jennifer Maxwell for local business says her training in the Environmental Technology Co-op program prepared What if you needed instant access The Capstone Project has students her “extremely well for almost any job to your entire store inventory while work full-time under faculty supervision in my field.” Jennifer’s co-op on the road? What if you were a with an industrial partner on a well- education work with BC Ferries and the day-trader and wanted to pre-test defined project using their Ministry of Environment impressed her your favorite stock trading system programming and analysis skills. employers and instructors so much for maximum profitability? that she won Honourable Mention at Camosun’s Computer Systems the National Co-op Student of the Year For the last 17 years, Camosun Technology program trains professional Awards in 2001. student programmers have helped computer programmers and analysts more than 500 small businesses, for employment in the information

Photo: Ray St. Arnaud government agencies and community technology sector. Students also groups develop computer software acquire industrial experience Employers are essential partners in solutions for their business challenges. through paid terms of co-operative Camosun offers programs in providing practical experience for work experience. partnership through: Camosun students. Through the Every year Camosun’s second-year Saanich Adult Education Centre College’s highly renowned Co-operative Computer Systems Technology Education program more than 500 students work with real clients in local Victoria Conservatory of Music employers locally and around the world businesses and government to create Saanich Indian School Board hire Camosun co-op students, giving custom-designed software packages. Victoria Native Friendship Centre them the most invaluable work Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre experience of their lives.

Camosun maintains university transfer Camosun offers the largest co-operative agreements with: Helping accounting students education program of all community British Columbia Open University colleges in the BC/Yukon region with Emily Carr College of Art and Design reach their goals faster over 580 students enrolled and more Kwantlen University College than 14 program areas offered. Students interested in becoming The intense and challenging program Malaspina University College Certified Management Accountants combines self-study with periodic Okanagan University College Students can choose from co-op can now get their professional weekend classroom sessions and opportunities in: designation faster through an exams, and prepares graduates for Trinity Western University innovative partnership between the entrance into the Strategic Leadership University College of the Cariboo • Electronic, Mechanical and Civil College’s School of Business and the Program leading to a CMA University College of the Fraser Valley Engineering Certified Management Accountants designation. University of British Columbia • Computer Engineering and Association (CMA) of BC. University of Northern British Columbia Computer Systems Technology The CMA FastTrack program • Business, Hotel/Restaurant, Public The CMA FastTrack program prepares exemplifies Camosun’s commitment and Office Administration college or university graduates and to providing flexible and relevant Camosun offers block transfer • Office Management those who have completed specific programming to the community. opportunities with: • Professional Golf Management accounting courses to prepare for the Athabasca University • Applied Communication CMA national exam in only 10 months Lethbridge University • First Nations Community Studies instead of three to five years part-time. Royal Roads University • Environmental Technology University of California – Long Beach University of Michigan University of Ottawa University of Regina

Camosun College Foundation Donors 2001

Fuller Pearlman McNeil Lawyers IBM Canada Ltd. John Crowther Memorial & Injured Players Fund McIlveen Lumber Industries (Alta.) Ltd. G.W. Etty Construction Idar Bergseth Designs Inc. Jones Emery Hargreaves Swan Mechanical Contractors Association of BC GardenWorks Independent Concrete Ltd. JR Brennan Financial Services Inc. M'is Kow'a AO Development Society Glengarry Golf Links International Assoc. of Administrative Professionals, Jubilee Esso Moore Smith Buston & Trucke - CHTD Great Canadian Beer Festival Society Victoria Chapter King Bros. Limited Mt. View Tree Service Ltd. Hapin Construction Ltd. IODE Garry Oak Chapter Kiwanis Club of Cordova Bay National Event Management Hawthorne Bookshop Ltd. IODE Royal Bride Chapter Kiwanis Club of Victoria Nisika Community Services Highton Holdings Inc. Island Assessment Services KJG Golf Services Inc. North Douglas Sysco Food Services Holy Cross Parish Island Net AMT Solutions Group Inc. KPMG Northwest Math Conference 2000 Hotel Grand Pacific IVL Technologies Ltd. Lansdowne Appliances Optimist Club of Victoria Houle Electric Limited Jace Holdings Lionheart Tax & Financial Services Ltd. Otter Kayaking Hughes' Trucking Ltd. Japanese Friendship Society Local Government Management Association of BC Owen Business Systems Ltd. Hutcheson & Co Chartered Accountants Joey Tomato's Mediterranean Grill McCain Foods (Canada) Pangaea Systems Inc. Camosun Community Report 2002 5 arning Opportunities

Community partnerships help train A collaborative skilled trades workers approach to nursing

Carpentry and plumbing students “It’s a win-win. The students get When new mother Catherine Broome and faculty have teamed up with real-life practical experience and gave birth to her son Ian this year, Victoria Kiwanis Club to help single the community gains some much- parents improve their lives and their needed affordable housing for she knew she had the comfort of a children’s lives. families who need a safe place professional student nurse by her side. to stay while they learn to lead productive and independent lives.” Kiwanis House, an eight-suite Second-year Nursing student non-profit housing unit, recently Bob Chambers stayed with Catherine opened at the corner of Hillside and Camosun College promotes throughout most of her pregnancy Cook Avenues. Thanks to fundraising the rewards of skilled trades and delivery as part of Camosun’s efforts and a community partnership careers. Within the next six between Kiwanis and Camosun’s years it is expected that more collaborative Nursing program. entry level trades programs, much than 400,000 jobs for skilled

of the building work was completed trades and technical workers Camosun is well known for its

will become available in BC. Photo: Camosun A/V Services by Camosun students. expertise in educating nurses to work

with individuals and families from a “More than 70 students did much health promotion perspective. The of the actual construction over two ‘ College’s Nursing program emphasizes years through volunteer labour,” says Supporting student success is the responsibility Carpentry Instructor Thomas Newton. of everyone at Camosun College: the Board, the both theory and practical experience “Having Camosun students doing faculty, the staff and of course the students where students are directly involved most of the construction saved us ‘themselves. We're all about learning. with clients in local hospitals and about $50,000 in labour costs,” said community agencies. Keith Myers, chair of the Kiwanis housing project. Bob Priebe Vice President, Education & Student Services Camosun’s nationally accredited Nursing program collaborates with nine other post-secondary institutions in BC to offer students seamless My co-op experience enhanced transfer to partner colleges and the my skills, giving me practical University of Victoria, so they may

Carpentry experience in every aspect of the complete their Baccalaureate in Nursing degree. Instructor ‘restaurant business. Everyday I

Thomas Newton and student take care of menu planning, book- helped to build keeping, ordering, inventory, public ‘ Kiwanis House. relations and yes, cooking! I'm thankful for my diverse training New mom Photo: Anne Wheeler Catherine because I may need to fill in Broome and anywhere at a moment's notice. her son Ian with Nursing student Bob Pano Ghinis Chambers. Hotel/Restaurant Administration Co-op Graduate Owner/Manager, Olive Grove Restaurant Photo: Ray St. Arnaud

Parkes & Moysey Chartered Accountants Saanich Firefighters' Association Suburban Motors TimberWest Forest Company Peace Pressure Welding Ltd. Saanich Sunrise Rotary Club Swiftsure Insurance Associates Ltd. Times Colonist PEO Sisterhood - Chapter AJ Scotiabank The Anglican Synod of the Dioceses of BC Tires Unlimited PEO Sisterhood - Chapter AR Shearwater Mapping Ltd. The Bookshop Touch Furniture Restoration Ltd. Procura Systems Inc. Sheet Metal Workers' International Assoc.-Loc 276 The Canadian Club Of Victoria UMA Engineering Ltd. Rogers Media Sierra Systems Consultants Inc. The Executive Network Inc. United Way of Greater Victoria Rotary Club of Colwood SKAL Club of Victoria #426 The Fairmont Empress University Women's Club of Victoria Rotary Club of Saanich Snow Cap Enterprises Ltd. The Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation UOTOKI Rotary Club of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church The Post-Secondary Employers' Association Vancouver City Savings Credit Union Rotary Club of Victoria Harbourside St. Matthias Church Thetis Park Nature Sanctuary Society Vancouver Island Advanced Technologies Society Royal Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary Sterl Investments Inc. Thrifty Foods Vancouver Island Building Supply Dealers Assoc. S.A. Diving Inc. Sterling Pacific Investigations Ltd Thomas Chan Inc. Vancouver Island Meeting Planners & Suppliers S.V.I. Basketball Association Strathcona Hotel Thurber Management Ltd. Victoria A.M. Association 6 Camosun Community Report 2002

Creating Innovative, Student-C

English Instructors Barb Latham (left) Flexible and accessible learning and Debbie Gascoyne offer full and How would you like your college For English instructor Debbie Gascoyne, partial on-line English courses. "Going courses served: on the web, over the distributed education means access. on-line has broadened my understanding radio, in the classroom? “On-line teaching works particularly well of what I can be as a resource to my for those who can’t make it to the students. Because I use a problem- Many Camosun College instructors are classroom. I’ve had students from Salt solving approach, where the teacher is working to create greater flexibility and Spring Island to Switzerland taking the resource, distributed education is accessibility in their courses through English courses.” really compatible with my teaching ‘distributed education’. philosophy," says Latham. Faculty in French, Math, Geography,

Photo: Ray St. Arnaud “Distributed education is a way of Physics, Psychology and Public presenting information to students,” Administration are also working to says English Instructor Barb Latham. offer web-based and radio-based credit Whether it’s using WebCT, an on-line courses. Camosun now offers a mix web-based learning application, or of more than 20 courses in fully Camosun offers full-time, part-time On Course with Village 900 radio or video, distributed education on-line mode and a variety of others Besides preparing future journalists combines teaching techniques to create with on-line components. and lifetime learners more than 70 for careers in print, audio, video and dynamic learning environments and comprehensive academic, technical web communications, Camosun’s promote active learning. “For students, distributed education student-operated radio station, Village allows them to be active learners and and vocational programs in: 900 AM, offers credit courses on air. “I use WebCT bulletin boards and other critical thinkers, taking responsibility for WebCT files as a resource for students, their own learning,” says Gascoyne. On Course is an innovative distributed instead of printing off a lot of information “From their perspective, distributed

• Access/Upgrading education project developed by or distributing it orally. It’s my ‘smart education is totally student-centred.” Camosun faculty and staff. The daily classroom’,” adds Latham. • Arts & Sciences magazine-style show broadcasts university transfer credit programs in • Business English, Geography and Psychology

• Health and Human Services so that students can learn at home.

• Trades and Technologies On Course offers courses through Camosun's Continuing Education MS Office Fast interviews, panel discussions, audio • Continuing Education Track program has given me great self-confidence field trips, readings and speeches. ‘ and a sense of empowerment. I wouldn't have • Co-operative Education This unique approach to education is also entertaining and informative ‘believed it possible to learn that amount in such • Contract Training for all community listeners. a short time. The ability to organize and manage • International Education data is a skill I will take with me always.

Fran Hunnicutt Continuing Education Student

Camosun College Foundation Donors 2001

Victoria Association for Community Living West Saanich Athletic Association Foundation for Education & Advancement in Technology Individuals Pearl Arden Victoria Chinese Commerce Association Westcan Terminals Ltd. Ministry of Attorney General Bob Abernethy Patti Arlidge Victoria City Police Athletic Association Western Joint Electrical Training Society Ministry of Small Business,Tourism & Culture Margaret Acker Jeanette Armstrong Victoria Downtown Management Promotion White & Peters Ltd. Ministry of Women's Equality Laura Acton Don Arnold Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre Wilkinson Steel and Metals Oak Bay Lodge Foundation Helen Adami-Hawley G. Kenneth Arnott Victoria Guest Services Network Yates Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapist Corp. Royal Bank Financial Group Foundation Evelyn Adamson Elizabeth Ashton Victoria Horticultural Society Zonta Club The Birks Family Foundation Leanne Adkin Valerie Auchinachie Victoria Imperial Lions Club The CanWest Global Foundation Wayne Aitken Alan Austin Victoria Medical Associates Foundations and Government The Credit Union Foundation of BC Ilhan Akbil Melanie Austin Victoria Native Friendship Centre Allan Forsyth Charitable Foundation The Victoria Foundation Gordon Alexander Baoqin Bai Victoria Natural History Society BC Gaming Commission - Vancouver Vancouver Foundation Alan Allnutt Audrey Baines Victoria Real Estate Board BC Gaming Commission - Victoria Leatha Amort Wendy G. Baker Victoria Rhododendron Society BC Government Laurie Anderssen Phillip Ballatore Viking Air Limited Canadian Hospitality Foundation Josje Andmore Ada Barker Weldco Chartered Accountants Education Foundation of BC Judi Andrew Randy Barr Michael Andruff Shirley Bassett Camosun Community Report 2002 7 entred Learning Environments

First Nations Advisor Ruth Lyall helps others succeed. Education and support for

Photo: Ray St. Arnaud First Nations students A global approach Ruth Lyall is from the Kwakwaka’wakw Fundamental to advanced English Peter Wong is an international student For over 18 years, the College has Nation. Six years ago she enrolled in and Math upgrading courses are from Hong Kong. He chose Camosun welcomed students from countries like the inaugural class of Camosun’s First also offered to adults through close because a friend from home Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Germany, Nations Family Support Worker program partnerships with the Victoria Native recommended it. Kenya, China, Kuwait, the USA and – a program that trains Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Saanich Japan, just to name a few. students to work with individuals and Adult Education Centre. After he completes his University families in their communities. Transfer Commerce program at the Not only do they bring invaluable Lansdowne Campus, Peter plans to intercultural understanding and global Today, Ruth has a Bachelor of Social pursue his degree at the University of perspectives into the classroom, Work degree and is a First Nations Victoria. His dream is to someday open international students bring a richness Education Advisor at Camosun. She Coming soon: First Nations Civil an International Village in Canada. of friendship and diversity. now works to help others succeed. Engineering Access Program Camosun is scheduled to offer a Whether preparing for university, “A lot of international students come More than 400 First Nations students new nine-month First Nations Civil a future career, or just looking to here,” says Peter. “It's great because from 30 tribal backgrounds choose Engineering Technology Access increase their proficiency in English, you get to make friends with people Camosun College because of the program at Interurban Campus in close to 500 students from around the from all over the world.” support services and specialized September 2002. globe study at Camosun annually. programs offered. Designed specifically for First Nations Educational planning, financial support students, the program will be of and cultural support, such as an annual interest to those who are looking for welcoming feast, monthly elders dinners a career in engineering, but who may and other special events are all provided not have the Math, English and by the First Nations Education and Physics credentials to enroll in an Peter Wong Services Office. A First Nations Student engineering diploma program. likes the Association is open to all interested First international Nations students. The program offers basic skills, atmosphere an introduction into Computer of Camosun Programs like the two-year First Nations Aided Drafting (CAD), Geographic College. Community Studies and the 10-month Information Systems (GIS) and First Nations Family Support Worker surveying skills. Students also program are also available. examine engineering approaches

Photo: Ray St. Arnaud in First Nations communities.

Keith Bateman Dorthy Boisvert Cindy Brown Ross Casey Etta Connor Ted Daly Maureen Duncan Maureen Fatin Jamie Baxter Clarence Bolt Michelle Brown Clara Cauduro Daphne Conrad F.M. Damant Mel Dundas Pat Felker Frances Beckow Jane Bond Andrew Bryce Maureen Cauduro Joanne Cony Johanne Daoust Troy Dunning Carol Fengstad James Begg Janet Bonneau Bryan Burkinshaw Carrie Charlesworth Barb Cooper Ann Davenport Cecilia Duprey Lois E. Fernyhough Norma Bell John Borass Helen Burns Susan Chen Ross Cooper Robert Davies Ronald Eberle Jamie Forsyth Joe Benge Penny Bornhold Peter Burrage Andy Chen Bruce Courtnall Ralph DeLisle Jacqueline Eddy Laura Friesen Idar Bergseth Heather Bos Toni Burton Phil Chiddell Glen Crawford Ruby Della-Siega Sheila Edgington Barry Gaetz Jack Beukema Amar Bouallouche Lee Burton Stan Choinacki Lynne Crawshaw Cory Dent Chris Edley Dianne Gallagher Neal Bhagwanani Bernardine Boudreau Rob Calnan Ida Chong Stephanie Creamer Jamie Doran Irene Edwards Josh Gardner Gira Bhatt Chris Bowles Kerm Carlson Wayne Chow Maureen Creed Jean D. Dougan John Edwards William Garner Marc Bissley Karen Boyarchuk Catherine Carr Bill Christie Patrick Crofton Joan Douglas Murray Ellis Tami Garrett Barbara Bjerring Norene Bradshaw Jan Carrie Larry Chung Ralph Crozier Barb Doyle Sarah Ellis Brian Genge Alex Blackwood Jo Ann Braidwood Megan Carrigy Margie Clarke Ann Cullen Robin Drader Shirley M. Embra Michael Gibbins William Blair Mr. & Mrs. W. Brisbane Elvin C. Carter Janet Cohen Don & Elaine Curling Nora Dryburgh Carl Eriksen James A. Gibson Adam Boge Hugh Bristor Ward Cartier Jack Colbert Gloria Dafoe Phoebe Dunbar Susan Farrell Keith Gibson Edward Boge Zoe Broom Kathleen Casey John Conklin Quinn Daly Alan Duncan Peter Farrow Tyler Gibson 8 Camosun Community Report 2002

Creating Innovative, Student-Centred Learning

Environments Camosun has been a great experience for me. Without the (Mechanical Engineering) Access program I wouldn't be here. My instructors motivate ‘ First-year business students use ‘me. The co-op education program gives me valuable laptops and teamwork to learn work experience I know I didn't have before. I know business basics. I'm going to graduate with a meaningful diploma. “The BASIS program is great! You

get to know your classmates really Derek Mohninger well and you get to learn how each Second-Year Mechanical Engineering Technology Student course relates to all the others at the same time. We learn statistics but we understand it in relation to how it is used in marketing. I use my laptop for everything!” Jonathan Smallwood Bridging the gap for engineering students First-Year Business Student

Photo: Ray St. Arnaud Camosun’s Civil, Electronics, The 2.5-year Technology programs Mechanical and Computer Engineering then provide students with applied Technology programs have earned high skills and nine months paid work Teamwork and technology create praise from employers and universities experience through co-operative across Canada for their unique education placements. ‘just in-time’ learning approach to student-centred learning. The final six-month Engineering Camosun business students are The laptops allow for ‘anytime- The programs have been designed Bridging programs give students theory getting real-life work experience anywhere’ interactions with classmates, in three steps to help upgrading and practice to qualify them for entry through a new curriculum concept team members and faculty. students access the technologies, into the third year of an engineering or that integrates teamwork and complete diplomas, and if they wish, applied science degree program. technology as learning tools. “Incorporating technology and bridge easily into third-year university teamwork helps mirror more realistically engineering programs. “This innovative approach to education The Business Administration Integrated the kinds of applications students can means our students are prepared for Stream program (BASIS) was launched expect in the workplace,” says BASIS Camosun’s first-level Engineering the workplace or university. More than by the College’s School of Business Program Leader Alec Lee. “As far as Access programs help students half of our graduates choose to last year. It is a new eight-month I know, we are the only program in upgrade their English, Math and complete their engineering degrees program that fuses 12 core first-year North America with integrated Physics skills to prepare them for entry at UVic or UBC,” says Dana. business administration courses into business courses using computer- into one of the Technology programs. one full-time class. based learning.”

Strategic planning, accounting, marketing, management, staffing, data processing, product pricing, service, promotion and distribution Dana Lajeunesse (right) came are all taught through one major to Camosun with a strong project – a comprehensive business interest in sciences and plan. Students create business plans manufacturing but needed by forming teams and using e-mail upgrading to enter a technology and web-based conferencing with program. “I started out in their own laptop computers. upgrading and worked my way into the Mechanical Engineering Technology program,” says Dana. “Now I teach engineering technology; it’s fun and challenging.” Photo: Ray St. Arnaud

Camosun College Foundation Donors 2001

Erica Gifford James Graham Thelma Guerber Valorie Hemminger Andrew Horowitz Marina & Joseph Jaffey David Knapton Cornelius Laubental Margo Gilliland Maureen Grant Rob Guthrie Kelly Henault Sheila Howard Mary Jameson Dr. Hal L. Knight Maureen Laughton Delmar Gilson Margaret Grayson Susan Haddon Miranda J. Henderson John D. Howe Elaine Johnson Susan Knowler Nicole Lawless Linda Glanville Merle Green Gillyan Haden Charlie Hewitt David Howells Rob Johnson Robert Kobewka Alec Lee Rick Glanville Sheldon Green Andrew Hall Pat Hiebert Margaret Hughes Karin Kaercher Dennis Konasewich Stewart Lee Evelyn Goedhart David G. Greig Peter Hamer Clara Higginbottom Fred Hughes Pram Kashyap Rhonda Korol Vivian P. Leik Allen Goldade Jan Noble Grewar Ted Hanlon Shirley Hinch Blair Humphrey Jacqueline Kavanagh- Peter Kung Linda Leone Jean E. Gollmer Philip Grewar Bruce Hardy Richard Hobbs Dianne Humphrey Wade Linda Kusz Darren Leong Eileen Gormley Howard Groom Ilsa P. Hartley Steve Hocking Leonard Humphrey Maryann Kawahara Leslie Laird Diane Leslie Doug Goubault Kathleen K. Groteke Beryl Hastings Sarah Hood Clint Hutzulak Roy Kendall Dana LaJeunesse Chi-Ming Leung Dr. Frank Gouws Paul Gruno Linda Haynes Neil Hopgood Beverley Jackson Rosemary Kelso Leon Lalsingh Paula Leweke Chris Graham Marjorie Guerber Sheryl Haynes Lori Horne Gertrude Jackson Christine Kirchner Kara Larkin Elaine Lewis Elaine Graham Stephen Guerber Bill Hayward Patricia Horne Jessica Jones Monica M. Kjerstad Barb Latham Rodney Lidstone Camosun Community Report 2002 9

Achieving Success

A home town hero Success comes from hard work

Professional Golf Management student Fourth-year sheet metal apprentice Upon successful completion of their and Camosun Charger golfer Debbie Kevin Johansen believes his success classroom and work terms, Camosun National Janes knows what it’s like to be a ‘home comes from hard work. The former trades students who pass their college golf town hero.’ sign shop owner entered Camosun’s interprovincial exams are accredited champion Entry Level Sheet Metal Technician to work anywhere in Canada. Debbie Debbie was dubbed so after she won program a few years ago because the Janes. the National Canadian Colleges Golf sign business was becoming very The Sheet Metal Technician program is Championships in Ontario last fall. competitive and he needed a change. one of nine trades programs in which Her outstanding effort helped propel the Camosun offers apprenticeship training. Camosun Chargers team to the 2001 “Learning how to work with metals and

Photo: Ray St. Arnaud Canadian championship title. The year other materials was familiar but different Camosun’s Carpentry, Welding, before, Debbie won silver at the first- enough to give me a new career,” says Electrical, Plumbing/Pipefitting, ever annual college golf championships. Kevin. “I came to Camosun because it Autobody Repair and Refinishing, had a good reputation and was close Automotive Mechanical Repair, and Now the best female college golfer in to home.” Professional Cook Training programs Canada, Debbie says her ambition is to all offer apprenticeships. Go Chargers! teach golf at Victoria's Cordova Bay Golf After four years of on-the-job training After eight years in Club after graduation next year. interspersed with six weeks of class Camosun also offers entry level the BC Colleges’ time per year, Kevin is completing his trades training in: Aircraft Structural Athletic Association sheet metal apprenticeship. When he Technician, Automotive Mechanics, (BCCAA) and the Camosun is one of only seven colleges Athletic Association (CCAA), the in Canada to offer a CPGA (Canadian graduates from Camosun, he’ll be able Carpentry, Electrical, Heavy Camosun College Chargers have carved a name for Professional Golf Association) certified to write his interprovincial red seal Duty/Commercial Transport themselves in intercollegiate volleyball, basketball Professional Golf Management program. journeyperson exams and continue Mechanics, Plumbing and Pipe and golf. Since 1993 the Chargers have won: working with J.B. Sheet Metal in Trades, Sheet Metal, Sheet Metal The unique program combines a two- Victoria, a custom fabrication company. Technician and Welding. National gold medals: 2001 – Women’s Golf year Business Administration diploma 2000 – Men’s Golf with a one-year certificate in Professional Golf Management. With successful National silver medals: completion of their CPGA requirements, 2001 – Men’s Golf graduates are eligible to become head 2000 – Women’s Golf Sheet Metal professionals, associate professionals, apprentice Provincial gold medals: and assistant professionals. Kevin Johansen 2002 – Men’s Volleyball says success 1998-99 – Men’s Volleyball For Debbie, success will be realized 1997 – Men’s Golf means working when she graduates and gets to teach 1996 – Men’s Golf hard and staying the sport she loves best. employed. Provincial silver medals: 1999-2000 – Men’s Volleyball 1995 – Men’s Golf Photo: Ray St. Arnaud Provincial bronze medals: 1995-96 – Men’s Volleyball Camosun offers professional support services to help students succeed: CCAA Student-Athlete Awards: 11 BCCAA Student-Athlete Awards: 25 Academic Advising Disability Support Services Ombuds Services Assessment Centre Employment Strategies Courses Prior Learning Assessment Many thanks to St. Margaret’s School, Spectrum Bookstores Financial Aid Recreation & Athletics Community School, the Arbutus Ridge Golf and Career Exploration Workshops First Nations Support & Student Society Sexual Health Services Country Club and the Cordova Bay Golf Course for Career Resource Centres Free Program Info Sessions Student & Alumni Employment Services offering practice aand play facilities to Camosun Child Care Centres Language Help Centre Student Society Computer Labs Learning Skills Services Women’s Centre College athletes. Counselling Library Writing Services Dental Clinic

Bob Lindsay Margaret Lucas Carol Martin James McKenzie Mary-Ellen Meunier Dolores Morin Edward Nicholas Ray Parks Donald Lindsay Sang-Kiet Ly Graham Matthews Corey McLain Winston Michell Lloyd Morin Barbara A. Nightingale Adele Patterson Fraser Lindsay Andrew Macauley Wayne Matthews Pat McLaren Val Mieras Tracey Morris Paul Nijjer Yvonne Pattison Irene Lindsay Carter MacDonald Ken Mawdsley Daniel McLean Elaine Miller Kerry Morrison Margaret Nixon Lynda Paulley Lee Lindsay Irene MacDonald Heather Maxey Iris McMullen Joyce Mills Teresa Morriss Robert Noble Dianne Perry Gary Linford Ann MacGregor Lily Maxwell Paul D. McNair Joan Mitchell Ann Moskow Richard Nordlund Jack Perry Anna Ling Jean Macgregor Wayne Mayes Sandra McTavish Takahiko Miyake Jamie Murphy Will Norton Mark Perry Donald Little Niall MacNaughton Rodd McCormick Richard Meehan Joanne Mockford Maureen Murphy-Dyson Colleen O'Dowd Carl Peterson Stephen Lloyd Phyllis Manchester-Duval Holly McDonald Alfred Mendels Dani Moffit Jeff Nahnybida Connie O'Neill John Peterson Gene Lockerby Paul Mantell Todd McGill John Meredith D. A. Mollard Amber Nakazawa Pat M. O'Neill Heike Pfeutzner Doug Loraas-Pletsch Frank Mariscak Penny McGregor Paul Merner Charles Molnar Jeff Neilson John Owen Robert Phillips Joey Loukes Mary Martell Blane McIntosh Doris E. Messum Tom Molnar Bryan Nendze Brian Palin Laurie Phipps Kimberley Lucas Julia Martin Eleanor McKenzie Elizabeth Metcalfe Danny Moore Leo Neufeld Jack Parks Godfried Pimlott 10 Camosun Community Report 2002

The three things students need to be successful are a positive‘ Achieving Success attitude, a willingness to work Build on what ‘hard and long hours, and a you know readiness to learn. Graduate Neil Klompas believes the key National 2001 Chefs and Gilbert Noussitou to success is to “find something you Cooks Apprenticeship Professional Cook Training Instructor enjoy doing and build on what you’ve Champion Melissa Craig. already accomplished.”

Neil chose to take Camosun’s two-year Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry A recipe program five years ago because it offered quality lab time and an internship option. for success After graduating in 1999, Neil went on to Melissa Craig says her recipe finish an internship with the BC Cancer for success is simple – it’s Research Centre in Vancouver. He was

doing something you love. Photo: Heidi Bada one of the only Camosun graduates to be awarded the prestigious NSERC (Natural For Melissa, a graduate of Camosun’s Sciences and Engineering Research

Professional Cook Training apprentice Photo: Angela Henry Council) Summer Studentship in his program, that something is cooking. second year. Business Melissa is the third consecutive student Neil then transferred to UBC to complete Camosun student to win the Frances a B.Sc. and the Diploma in Accounting annual Canadian Federation of Hooker program. Today Neil works for the Chefs and Cooks National plans on accounting firm of KPMG in their Apprenticeship Competition. opening her Biopharmaceuticals Assurance Group. own First He is a staff accountant and a Chartered Past Camosun apprentices James Nations Accountant (CA) articling student. Town, a Chef de Partie at the restaurant. Metropolitan Hotel in Vancouver, “Don’t worry about changing direction Photo: Ray St. Arnaud and Jerry Kwan, a Sous-Chef at the along the way,” he says. “Simply build Royal Colwood Golf Club, were also on what you’ve done and focus on what national winners. you enjoy. Research the jobs in your field Success is perseverance and ensure your skill set matches market Now a Chef de Partie at Sooke demand. Above all, enjoy your time at To say that Frances Hooker is inspiring Frances is now working on her certificate Harbour House, Melissa says the Camosun. It was one of the best times is an understatement. Frances is a in Enterprise Development through work is difficult, with long hours, but of my life.” business student from the Coast Salish Camosun's School of Business. she loves what she does. “I can’t Nation who says that her success is due Her immediate goal is to complete her imagine doing anything else.” to perseverance, a supportive family program and finish her business degree and the encouragement of Camosun at Royal Roads University. Her ultimate “Melissa is a typical example of the I am impressed with the sheer College employees. goal is to open up her own Victoria talent we have right here on restaurant, serving traditional First Nations amount of lab time Camosun Vancouver Island,” says Professional

“I started out with basic skills and cuisine with a contemporary edge. students receive. After Cook Instructor Gilbert Noussitou. I wouldn't be here today if it weren’t ‘graduating, I was working for the staff and faculty here,” says “First Nations people are known for their

Camosun’s highly renowned and alongside third and fourth year Frances. “I’ve taken adult basic nature of hospitality. Food is central to award-winning 12-month Professional education, Career and College Skills that. I want people to feel, smell and co-op students at UBC. My lab Cook Training program prepares ‘ 100; I’ve talked to counsellors and taste the culture.” skills were on par, if not students with skills from basic food advisors. I’ve been a student-aid and preparation to culinary creations in superior to theirs. Camosun I’ve tried to teach other students what Perseverance has paid off for Frances. fine dining. Camosun College is the I’ve learned. All of these things have She already has financial supporters and has the competitive edge in only Vancouver Island community supported me and helped me to build First Nations chefs from across the science education. college to provide apprenticeship my confidence and self-esteem.” country interested in her business plan. training to aspiring chefs. Neil Klompas Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry Graduate

Camosun College Foundation Donors 2001

Elizabeth Ploughman Bob Ramshaw Lynne Richards Linda and William Ross Bobbie Seeds D.I. Smith Craig Stoneman Halinka Szwender Nikki Pohynayko Larry Ramstad Sally S. Richardson Terry Ross Janice Sexton Jason Smith N.T. Stonington Donna Tall Neil Porter Ann Ratel Michael Richman Judy Russell Cindy Seymour Vagn & Ruth Sorensen Karen Story Teresa Tassell Susan Porter Mary Jo Read Kirby Rimer Eugene Sander Tim Sharp Tony Spiteri Herbert Strandberg Robert Tate Kelly Potter Elizabeth Ready Lori Ritchie Mahindar and Margaret Shemilt Julie Spooner Carol Stubbs Linda Taylor Byron Price David Reagan Lisa Robertson Anne Sangha Martin Silverman Robert Spooner Inga Suchantke Rosalind M. Taylor Bob Priebe Donna-Marie Redden Daniel Romila Esther Schley Roy Silverthorn Mary Jane Spray Dawn Sutherland Bryan Teixeira Tia Primrose Carolyn Rempel John F. Ronald Julia-Rae Schur Brenda Simms Raymond St. Arnaud Mary Suzan Lynn J. Tetarenko Miles Primrose Craig Rencher E. J. Ross Donald Schurman Frank Sims Ralph Stanbridge Gerry Swallow Agatha Thalheimer Brad Prystupa Beverley Renny Kathleen Ross Linda Scotten Gladys Smith Deborah Stephenson Ann Swanson David Thomas Camosun Community Report 2002 11

Building a Solid Foundation

Camosun students benefit greatly from At Pangaea Systems we have been

Camosun College Foundation: 2001 Figures the funds, endowments and gifts in kind generously donated by those who believe avid supporters of Camosun College’s

Endowments $6 million in the value of education. Computer Technology program for more Donations in 2001 $1.2 million ‘than five years and hope to continue Gifts in Kind $78,333 The Camosun College Foundation thanks ‘ our support for many more. The 2001 Donors 715 the 715 donors from our community who Total # of Donors 2,500 contributed more than $1.2 million for Camosun graduates we have hired are Bursaries Granted $247,300 bursaries, scholarships, learning resources enthusiastic, well-educated employees Bursary Recipients 900 and classroom equipment this year. Scholarships Granted 250 who hit the ground running.

Community endowment funds provide Brian Kenworthy scholarships and bursaries to almost 1,000 Pangaea Systems Inc. students annually, enabling them to pursue educational goals, which might otherwise be unattainable.

The Camosun College Foundation now

The bursary I received has relieved a maintains an asset base of over $6 million since its establishment in 1981. This makes great deal of my financial burden. Such the Camosun Foundation the largest a generous gift is a great incentive‘ for fundraising body among Western Canadian ‘me to excel in my studies. Please be community colleges. assured your gift has gone to a grateful To find out how you can help and appreciative student. Camosun students through gifts of equipment, donations, trust funds, Rob Ander bequests, endowments or property, Fine Furniture Student please call 370-4233. Shirley Embra Building Trades Bursary Recipient

The CanWest Global Foundation pledged $200,000 toward new digital cameras and editing equipment for Camosun’s Applied Communication program this year.

“This ultimately increases the students’ opportunities for employment and provides the broadcasting industry with Camosun graduates who possess skills to meet the advances in technology.”

Ron Eberle CH-Vancouver Island General Manager Photo: Lawrence Ormerod

Beverley C. Thomas Dave Tomczyk Lynne Viczko Joan Werrun Theron Wiggins Francis Yee Planned Gifts Jean N. Thomas Edd Tomczyk Rose von Schelling Helen West Martin Wilkinson Sharyl Yore Camosun College Foundation appreciates the long-term John Thomas Mel Topping Douglas Walman Brett Westcott Julie Wilmott Anthony Young commitment of individuals who make provisions for a Joyce Thompson Veronica Tory Len Wansbrough Jason White Brent Wilson Jayme Young planned gift through their estates. Iris V. Thomson-Glen John M. Turner James Warr Maxwell J. & Freda White Catherine Winter Mary E. Youson Bill Thorstenson Gillian Tweed Russ Warren Margaret Whitehead Douglas Woodall Daisy Hayes Charitable Remainder Trust Peggy Tilley Jane Vaesen Michael Weddell Guy Whitman Judith Woodland Estate of Ena Wilson Jean Tilske Peter Vaines Edward Wellheiser Darrell Wick Donna Woods Estate of Dora Goodrum Michelle Tinis Patricia Van Munster Robert Wells Rick Wiegel Jack Woodward Pamela Tobin Pat Vickers Kerry Weninger Lucia Wiewiorowski John Yang Many thanks to these and other generous donors who wish to remain anonymous. 12 Camosun Community Report 2002

Facts and Financials

Camosun College: Funding and Costs (2001 Budgeted)

Revenue $ Million % Government Grants 41.1 61.4 Tuition 12.5 18.7 Fast Facts: Fees for Services 11.1 16.6 Other 2.2 3.3 • Camosun College is one of the Total 66.9 100.0 most comprehensive community colleges in BC offering 70 Expenditures $ Million % different certificate and diploma Base (government supported) 49.4 73.8 programs and over 300 university Self-funded Activities 17.5 26.2 Total 66.9 100.0 transfer courses.

• More than 19,000 credit and Camosun College: Enrollment continuing education students

Credit Program Enrollments for Fall 2001 attend Camosun each year. Enrollment Total % • The College offers the largest Access 1,223 16.1 co-operative education program Preparatory 475 6.3 University Transfer 2,444 32.2 in the BC/Yukon region. Career/Technical 2,299 30.3 • One third of Camosun’s co-op Vocational 1,148 15.1 Total 7,589 100.0 students are offered a job before they graduate.

Full-time Students 4,136 54.5% Part-time Students 3,453 45.5% • Camosun is one of the 15 largest Lansdowne Campus organizations in Victoria and has Admissions/Registration International Students 489 6.4% an economic impact of over $156 3100 Foul Bay Road million per year. Victoria, BC V8P 5J2 Average Age: 23.5 T: (250) 592-1556 % Female: 51.6 • The College now offers more than F: (250) 370-3551 % Male: 48.4 20 credit courses on-line.

Interurban Campus Credit Program Enrollments by Municipal Region • Students can take entire credit Admissions/Registration courses on the radio through 4461 Interurban Road Region % Village 900 AM. Victoria, BC V9E 2C1 Victoria 16.9 T: (250) 370-3841 Saanich & Gordon Head 36.4 • Camosun boasts the best Oak Bay 13.6 women’s college golf team in F: (250) 370-3750 Western Communities 8.1 Canada and the best men’s Esquimalt 7.6 college volleyball team in BC. For information on the Sidney & Gulf Islands 3.8 Community Report contact: Other 13.6 • The Camosun Foundation offers College Relations & Development the largest bursary program Camosun College Credit Students Come From % among Western Canadian 4461 Interurban Road High school 31 community colleges providing Victoria, BC V9E 2C1 Workforce 51 financial help to more than 1,000 T: (250) 370-4232 Other 18 students annually. F: (250) 370-4240

Non-credit Enrollments

Continuing Education (Non-credit Enrollments) Year 2001 11,469

Average Age: 39 % Female: 60 % Male: 40

Employees (2001 Budgeted FTE's) www.camosun.bc.ca

Instructors & Other Faculty 424.0 Support Staff (CUPE) 352.8 Administrative & Other Exempt 41.7 Total 818.5

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