May 16, 2008

OSHAWA, Ont. – The Board of Governors of Durham College is pleased to announce Don Lovisa, Vice-President, Academic has been appointed interim college president effective immediately. Mr. Lovisa replaces outgoing President Leah Myers who resigned from the college on May 16.

Mr. Lovisa joined Durham College in August 2007. Previously he was dean of the School of Business, Hospitality and Media Arts at Confederation College in Thunder Bay. Mr. Lovisa began his career 21 years ago as a small business advisor for Confederation College. He holds a master’s degree in International Management, a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a diploma in Adult Education.

“The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing president Leah Myers for her work over the past two years,” said Dr. Phillip ‘Rocky’ Simmons, board chair. “During her tenure at the college, Leah spearheaded a new five-year strategic plan and revised and refreshed the college’s operational and administrative policies. We wish Leah success in her future endeavours.”

Durham College, which recently celebrated its 40^th anniversary, plays an important role in post-secondary education and is an integral part of the community.

“We are pleased to share the college’s Oshawa campus with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and look forward to working closely with our university friends to create opportunities for all students,” said Dr. Simmons. “The Board of Governors knows it can count on the support and commitment of our students, staff, alumni and of the communities we serve as we move forward.”

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About Durham College
Durham College is the premier college in Canada for career-focused students who will succeed in a challenging, supporting and inclusive learning environment. Offering approximately 80 full-time market-driven programs and hundreds of part-time and continuing education courses, the college has provided students with access to exceptional teachers with real-world experience for 40 years. With a graduate employment rate of over 90 per cent and employer satisfaction rate of close to 95 per cent, Durham College gives students everything they need to obtain great careers and make a difference in the world. The college has more than 6,100 full-time students, thousands of part-time students and almost 1,600 apprentices. For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

Media contact:
Donna McFarlane
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 2952
donna.mcfarlane@durhamcollege.ca

 

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