Jim Hamilton, B.C.91裸聊视频檚 longest-serving post-secondary president, has agreed to extend his contract as Okanagan College president until Jan. 29, 2021.

Hamilton, a resident of Vernon, has been the president of Okanagan College since late 2004 when he was tasked with overseeing the transition of the college from Okanagan University College to Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan.

His history with the college goes back to 1980, when he began his career as an English professor there. He also spent eight years as a regional principal.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e very pleased Jim has agreed to continue his role until early 2021,91裸聊视频� said Chris Derickson, chair of Okanagan College91裸聊视频檚 board of governors.

91裸聊视频淭here are several strategic initiatives that will benefit from his considerable expertise and insight. The board also asked him to complete work on the college91裸聊视频檚 Indigenization strategy and lead the development of a new strategic plan for the college. The college has prospered under his leadership and will continue to do so.91裸聊视频�

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In 2016, Hamilton was recognized by Colleges and Institutes Canada with a distinguished service award for his work in promoting excellence in post-secondary education for many years. Hamilton has served on numerous boards, including as chairman of the B.C. Council for International Education, the Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table, the British Columbia Council for Admissions and Transfer and the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.

Since opening its doors as the new Okanagan College in 2005, OC has grown by more than 70 per cent to become one of B.C.91裸聊视频檚 largest post-secondary colleges. It also has the distinction of being the only college in B.C. that has met, or exceeded, government enrolment targets every year for the past 14 years.

91裸聊视频淔or all the growth, the thing that gives me greatest satisfaction is the increase in higher learning opportunities that Okanagan College has been able to provide for the region91裸聊视频檚 students,91裸聊视频� said Hamilton.

91裸聊视频淎long with our partner institution UBCO, we have been able to distinguish ourselves as a collaborative engine of economic and social development for the communities we serve and the province as a whole.

Hamilton said he intends to retire when his contract ends in 2021.

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