Durham College welcomes new vice-president, Student Affairs Posted on February 26, 2013 at 9:27 am. Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College announced today that Meri Kim Oliver will join the Durham College family as the new vice-president, Student Affairs, effective Monday, June 17. Oliver comes to the college from Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S. where she served as the assistant vice-president, Student Academic Success Services, responsible for many student-support service departments including the Advising and Access Services Centre; Black Student Advising Centre; Career and Leadership Services; International Centre; and Studying for Success Services, among others. “Meri Kim is guided by a student-development approach in which improving the student experience is at the forefront of any action,” said Don Lovisa, president, Durham College. “Her experience working at several Canadian post-secondary institutions and ability to create a cohesive and seamless approach to the delivery of student support services will be assets to Durham College.” Oliver has both an Honours Bachelor of Arts and Master of Theological Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has participated in many professional training and development opportunities and conducted or led high-profile presentations and workshops on recruitment; accessibility; and accommodations, among others. Oliver is a published author and co-author of several works including Wellness as Raising Consciousness for Student Development and The Ethics of Access. “I am confident Meri Kim will be a great addition to the Durham College family and advocate of our mission the student experience comes first,” added Lovisa. -30- About Durham College At Durham College, the student experience comes first. In September 2012, the college welcomed more than 30,000 students to campus including 9,047 full-time post-secondary students as well as part-time and continuing education students; apprentices; and online learners. The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including business, information technology, media, art, design, general arts, science, skilled trades, justice, emergency services, health and engineering technology, enabling students to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. A three-phase expansion of the college’s Whitby campus is currently underway. Phase 1 opened in September 2009 followed by Phase 2 in May 2011. Phase 3 will see the creation of a 36,000-square-foot building focused on agriculture, culinary, hospitality and tourism. Accommodating approximately 900 new students, it will house new classrooms and labs and offer a full-service, green-certified restaurant and lounge and see the creation of a greenhouse – all of which will be open to the general public. In addition, a new Student Services building opened at the Oshawa campus in January 2011. For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000. For more information contact: Allison Rosnak Communications and Marketing 905.721.2000 ext.2333 allison.rosnak@durhamcollege.ca SHARE:
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