Casey Dorin has been appointed dean,
Howe Sound and tourism programs at
Capilano College.

Casey Dorin, dean of Capilano
College’s Squamish campus, has
had his portfolio expanded to
include ail tourism-related
programs at the College and the
B.C. Centre for Tourism Leadership
and Innovation. His new title is ©
dean, Howe Sound and tourism
programs.

Portfolio expanded

Casey, who joined Capilano College
in 1994, has worked at the
Squamish campus in a variety of
roles, from instructing and program
coordination to campus manager.
He became campus dean in 2004.

“The expansion of my portfolio
reflects the College’s commitment
to the Howe Sound Corridor and to
the Corridor’s future,” Casey says.
“We're delivering the types of quality
programs and services that will
place Squamish as a world leader in
tourism education and training.”

Capilano College is currently
working with a number of
community members and businesses
to position Squamish as an
internationally preferred learning
destination. The economic benefits
would include job creation, small
business development, a more
vibrant and diverse community,

and the ability for residents to
continue their education without
leaving their community.

“We don’t want to forget about
the history of the community
either,” adds Casey, who holds a
master of social work from the
University of British Columbia
(UBC), a bachelor of social work
from UBC, and a bachelor of arts
from the University of Victoria.
“We are also looking at ways to
build tourism and educational
opportunities around those
things on which the Corridor was
built, such as logging and
mining.”

Future plans for the campus
include the possibility of moving
to an expanded facility in
downtown Squamish to better
serve the Corridor’s growing
knowledge economy.

With the increasing mobility of students and instructors on modern-day campuses comes

requirement for a wireless network that will deliver powerful technology services. To meet tt

| Capilano College has added wireless access to all buildings used by students at its. North anc
Squamish and Sunshine Coast campuses.

| Coverage at the North Vancouver campus includes the Cedar ae Fuge the no campus
field, the bus shelter, as well as many other communal spaces. This new service will free computer:
users from traditional wired lines and will provide them with access to the College network and to ey .

Internet.

_ lo access the wireless network, College students and employees must have a laptop computer ae an
802.11b/g compatible network card. Wireless service on campus is limited to students and employees
who have a valid Capilano College user 1D. Students will use their network user ID and password that.
is given to them when they register for classes. College employees need to register their laptops with

a Services.

Visit www.capcollege. bc. ca/services community ft senmces/ laptops /witeless for more information
about the wireless network. Questions can be directed to the I] help line at 604.984.4952, or

support@capcollege.be.ca

A taste of Canadian culture

Forty-nine visiting French students
spent six weeks on the North
Shore this summer as part of the
College’s summer intensive
business exchange program with
partner school LInstitut des
Hautes Etudes Economiques et
Commerciales (INSEEC). Three
students were from INSEEC Paris
and 46 were from INSEEC
Bordeaux. This is the largest
group so far in the three years
since the program began.

The students, who stayed in
homestays on the North Shore,
enjoyed a variety of extracurricular
activities that included rafting,
kayaking, camping, hiking, and
learning amidst the West Coast
splendour of beautiful British
Columbia.

Capilano College Business students
who are in their third year of the
Bachelor of Business Administration
degree program are eligible to take
one term of study at either INSEEC
Bordeaux or INSEEC Paris as part of
the College’s regular business
exchange program.

These visiting students from France
are part of the largest exchange
group so far to enjoy a Canadian
cultural and educational experience
at Capilano College.

By Dr. Robert Campbell

At its August meeting,
Education Council gave final
approval to the Dive Training -
program and the Ambassador
Host program. Council also
approved a change to the
academic schedule that moved
spring convocation from late
May to June 11 and 12. It is
difficult to book the theatre in
late May and convocation is
often in conflict with the
annual conference of the
Association of Canadian
Community Colleges (ACCC). In
the past, attendance at this
conference meant some faculty
and administrators could not
attend the May convocation.

At the September meeting, :
Jessica Thoms, director of
Development and Alumni
Relations, presented a proposal
for a Distinguished Alumni
Award. Council voted to

create this award that will
acknowledge the achievements
and accomplishments of the
College's former students...
Council also gave approval in
principle to:a new Associate of
Arts concentration in British
Columbia Studies.

Send all informer submissions to:

Shelley Kean, editor
Public Affairs

Birch building, room 462
2055 Purcell Way

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skean@capcollege.bc.ca_
Tel: 604.983.7596.
Fax: 604.984.1714

Deadline for the October issue
is: Monday, October 2, 2006.
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