After five decades, the college remains true to its roots as a place where students feel supported, included and where they can gain real skills to transform their lives and the future.
Alec Lee: An early innovator and leader in Business education
“Every day I went to work and was surrounded by positive youthful energy,” he recalls. “Couldn’t beat it!!”
Linda Leone: A champion of child care
Her greatest satisfaction was watching the transformations as learners gained competence and, ultimately, became colleagues.
Linda Cross: A Business instructor focused on innovation and personal connections
Like many others in the Camosun Family, Linda joined the college as a Community Education instructor.
Blake Handley: Camosun’s multi-talented, ever-jovial AV guy
Blake Handley started work at Camosun’s Carey Road Campus in 1979 as the Branch Library Clerk. In those days, recalls Blake, Lansdowne Campus was like Vancouver – big, formal, and very business-like…
Susan Haddon: Serving and promoting the college community
“The college is an amazing community; welcoming diversity, respectful of individuals and individual differences, and working together to provide supportive educational experiences that are second to none,”
Cathy Dye: Serving Camosun students for 37 years
Almost immediately, Cathy knew that the college community was where she wanted to work.
Carter MacDonald: Camosun’s Guardian of Safety and Fairness
In his early years at the college, Carter assisted the Student Society with their Walk Safer Program, providing safety training and protocol for using the college’s portable radio system.
Celebrating Five Decades of Female Leadership at Camosun
Meet some of the female leaders who have helped Camosun become the institution it is today.
Robin Drader: Guiding the College’s Printing Services for 34 Years
During her 34 years at Camosun, Robin and her team were immersed in challenging and fascinating technological developments. Change was a constant.