OUR MOTTO IS AD CULMINA, WHICH MEANS “TO THE HEIGHTS”
Our sincere wish for each of our graduates is that they continue to strive to new heights wherever their path may lead.
THANK YOU TO COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES’ BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Jared Basil, Chair, Appointed Member
Ryan Watmough, Vice-Chair, Appointed Member
Elizabeth Farthing, Appointed Member, Radium
Anne Glassford, Appointed Member, Invermere
Megan Lohmann, Appointed Member, Fernie
Lainee Eccleston, Appointed Member, Kimberley
Kris Murray, Appointed Member, Kimberley
Michael Murphy, Appointed Member, Cranbrook
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Faye O’Neil, Appointed Member, Cranbrook
Amber van Drielen, Appointed Member, Golden
Joan Kaun, Elected CORFA Faculty Representative
Jenn Smith, Elected CUPE Support Staff Representative
Nathan Dueck, Education Council (EdCo) Chair, Ex-Officio Member
Aryan Singla, Elected Academic Student Representative
Michael Crowe, President & CEO, Ex-Officio Member
TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
College of the Rockies serves the communities of the East Kootenays. All of the College’s campuses are located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa people, which is also home to the Kinbasket people. Five First Nations bands are located in the regional boundary of the College: Four of which are Ktunaxa and one is Shuswap. Additionally, the College partners with the Kootenay Regional Office of the Métis Nation, BC. We are thankful for all our Indigenous partners and are constantly seeking new ways to support the development of our community.
ORDER OF CEREMONY
Welcome Honour Song – (Audience please stand)
Sookenai Singers
Processional
Kristin Schachtel, Associate Registrar and Manager Enrolment Services
Cori Andrichuk, Director Student Engagement
Canadian National Anthem – (Audience please stand)
Robin Sudo
Welcome
Ceremony Host Robin Hicks, Vice President Academic
Welcome to the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory and Opening
Councillor Jason Andrew
Valedictorian
am Community
Riley Ringseis, Kinesiology Diploma
President’s Address
Michael Crowe, President and Chief Executive Officer
Presentation of Awards
Jared Basil, Chair - College of the Rockies’ Board of Governors
- Lieutenant Governor’s Medal
- Governor General’s Academic Collegiate Bronze Medal
- President’s Award of Excellence
Presentation of Credentials
Michael Crowe, President and Chief Executive Officer
Jason Colombo, Registrar & Director, Strategic Enrolment Management
Concluding Remarks
Robin Hicks, Vice President Academic
Charge to the Graduates
Michael Crowe, President and Chief Executive Officer
Recessional - Honour Song - (Audience please stand)
Sookenai Singers
Following the recessional, you are welcome to join your graduate backstage or on stage for family photos.
ORDER OF PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES
Acknowledgment of completion. Degrees will be conferred at the University of Victoria convocation ceremony.
Bachelor of Education | Dean, Faculty of Education, Dr. Todd Milford
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | College of the Rockies, Dean, Health and Human Services, Norma Sherret
DEGREES, ASSOCIATE DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
Dean, Business and University Arts & Sciences - Stephanie Wells
Department Head - Erin Aasland Hall
Bachelor of Business Administration
Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science Degree - Environmental Sciences
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences Certificate
Arts and Science Certificate
Criminal and Social Justice Diploma
Criminal and Social Justice Certificate
Engineering Certificate
Environmental Studies Certificate
Fine Arts Certificate
Pre-Education Certificate
Science Certificate
Adventure Tourism Business Operations Diploma
Adventure Tourism Business Operations Certificate
Hospitality Management Diploma
Mountain Adventure Skills Training Certificate
Business Management - Accounting Diploma
Business Management - General Management Diploma
Business Management - Marketing Diploma
Post-Degree Diploma in Sustainable Business
Business Management Certificate
Recreation Management Diploma
Recreation Management Certificate
Tourism Management Diploma
Tourism Management Certificate
Dean, Business and University Arts & Sciences - Stephanie Wells
Department Head - Erin Aasland Hall
Office Administration - Administrative Assistant Specialty Certificate
Office Administration - Bookkeeping Specialty Certificate
Office Administration Certificate
Dean, Health and Human Services - Norma Sherret
Department Head - Shawna Ryan
Aboriginal Education Support Worker Diploma
Activity Assistant Associate Certificate
Certified Dental Assistant Certificate
Child, Youth and Family Studies Diploma
Early Childhood Education Infant/Toddler Educator Diploma
Early Childhood Education Special Needs Diploma
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Education Assistant Certificate
Human Service Worker Diploma
Human Service Worker Certificate
Health Care Assistant Certificate
Kinesiology Diploma
Kinesiology Certificate
Practical Nursing Diploma
Dean, Innovation in Teaching and Learning - Dr. Shaun Longstreet
Department Head - Anna-Marie Rautenbach
British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma
Education & Skills for Employment Certificate of Achievement
Dean, Trades and Technology - Ranjan Bhattacharya
Department Head - Anna-Marie Rautenbach
Fire Training Certificate
Computer Information Systems Technology Diploma
Automotive Service Technician Foundation Certificate
Carpenter Apprenticeship Level 4 Certificate
Carpenter Foundation Certificate
Construction Electrician Apprenticeship Level 4 Certificate
Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship Level 4 Certificate
Electrician Foundation Certificate
Gasfitter Class B Level 2 Certificate
Hair Stylist Foundation Certificate
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 Certificate
Heavy Mechanical Foundation Certificate
Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship Level 4 Certificate
Industrial Mechanic Foundation Certificate
Plumber Apprenticeship Level 4 Certificate
Professional Cook 1 Certificate
Welder Foundation Certificate
