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By Dione Wearmouth

CNC

CNC President takes on leadership role with BC Colleges

Nov 23, 2021 | 11:02 AM

PRINCE GEORGE- CNC President, Dr.Dennis Johnson has been appointed as the new Board Chair of BC Colleges. He will be starting his two year term today (Tuesday).

“As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build new opportunities in a changed world, the province’s colleges are focused on ensuring students can access the training and applied education they need for better lives and stronger communities,” says Johnson.

BC Colleges’ represents 10 post secondary colleges in BC. Johnson will be responsible for working with all BC college presidents, The Research Universities’ Council of BC, and the BC Association of Institutes and Universities. He will be taking over the position from Camosun College President, Sherri Bell.

“Thank you to Sherri Bell for her leadership. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure colleges offer students every opportunity to reach their unique goals,” he added.

BC Colleges is responsible for working with major employers, stakeholders and government regarding partnerships, investment and public policy. The organization also works to connect colleges so they can prepare students to be exceptional workers after graduation. Currently, BC Colleges’ is prioritizing community economic recovery.

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