- We implemented a student Covid vaccination scholarship contest in order to encourage students to get vaccinated for Fall. Over 500 students submitted proof of vaccination and several won tuition waivers.
- We introduced three new science-oriented associate degree concentrations (Associate of Arts in Mathematics, Associate of Science in Mathematics, and Associate of Science in Computer Science)
- Faculty Professional Development and Support:
– June 19th faculty pro-d event: First Nations Principles of Learning
– In August, the new Instructional Support Centre (ISC) began operations
– November 26th faculty pro-d event: How to Keep Calm and Help Our Students Learn
Convocation
We had two virtual convocation ceremonies in summer and late fall with the largest ever number of graduates. The president’s welcome speech, the valedictorian’s address, faculty teaching awards and student degrees were all presented virtually.
Although students were disappointed not to be there in person or invite their families to be with them, we all managed to have fun with convocation box pickup days and plenty of college photographs and selfies.