October 15, 2008

OSHAWA, ON. – A longtime educator and community champion is the new chair of the Durham College Board of Governors. Aileen Fletcher, who began her one-year term in September, is joined by vice-chair Gerry Warman, five new members and nine returning members on the board.

A graduate of Trent University and the University of Toronto, Fletcher has been a teacher for 18 years and currently serves as the head of guidance at Bowmanville High School. She has also served as an instructional leadership consultant for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board in the area of guidance and co-operative education. In addition to her work responsibilities, Fletcher has volunteered her time for a wide variety of agencies. Most notably she served as an executive member on the ITER Community Council that worked to support the bid to bring an international nuclear fission research centre to Durham Region. The Courtice resident is also an active volunteer within her church. 

“I am honoured to serve as chair of the Durham College Board of Governors,” Fletcher said. “I look forward to working with all the board members as we continue to further the college’s reputation as a provincial leader in providing students with the market-ready skills and hands-on experiences that are in demand by today’s employers. These are exciting times at Durham College and the year ahead promises more opportunities for growth and post-secondary leadership.”

Fletcher’s extensive background in education and Warman’s years of business experience will bring significant leadership to the Board of Governors. Warman is director of Distribution at General Motors of Canada Limited, a member of the General Motors Marketing Advisory Board, the Franchise Operations Team and the Dealer Communications Team. Along with years of senior business experience in the areas of sales, marketing and customer service, the Uxbridge resident has volunteered with local minor sports organizations in the past and is an active supporter in his church community.

The college is also pleased to announce Garry Cubitt, Mary Simpson, and Fred Upshaw have joined the 2008-2009 board, along with Nicole Schoep, the elected student representative, and Judy Spring, the elected administrative staff representative.

Returning board members are Rhonda Christian, Carlee Fraser, Pansy Goodman, Karen Hodgins, Doug McKay, Michael Newell, Bill Robinson, Darrell Sewell and Franklin Wu. As college president, Don Lovisa is an ex officio member of the board. 

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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 95.6 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:
MJ Jaffray
Communications and Marketing
Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2333
mj.jaffray@durhamcollege.ca

 

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