“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.
Karin Kaercher: 20 years of leadership in Camosun’s Criminal Justice program
In 1983, Karin Kaercher was a single mother with three young boys. Unsure of her future, Karin enrolled in the Employment Orientation for Women (EOW) program at Camosun.
Don Lindsay – Builder of Camosun’s Golf Management Program and Golf Team
Don’s contributions to the School of Business, and the college at large, are many and varied. He taught Entrepreneurship at William Head Penitentiary, both firsts for the Business Division.
Erik Andersen: One of Camosun’s Premier Chefs
In 1986, Camosun was approached by the Provincial Apprenticeship Branch to undertake a pilot program offering the Cook Apprentice Technical Training.
Doug Cliff: Guiding Camosun’s Hospitality Management Program for over 20 Years
“I didn’t just like my job, I LOVED it!”
Helen Mallett Guenter-Smith: An early leader in Nursing education at Camosun
Helen Mallett started teaching in Camosun’s Practical Nursing program in 1971. At that time, the Practical Nursing program was offered at Junction Campus.