Board of Governors

About College of the Rockies Board

College of the Rockies is governed, like all other colleges in the province, by the College and Institute Act of B.C. The Board of Governors is empowered by this Act to manage, administer and control the property, revenue, expenditures, business and affairs of the institution.

The Board represents the public, and oversees the affairs of the college, and determines and demands appropriate institutional performance. The Board focuses on policy and strategic leadership rather than administrative detail, and has developed and maintains a clear distinction between Board and Presidential roles.

The Board's primary responsibility is to oversee the strategic direction and management of the college, and to ensure it carries out its Mission in concert with its Vision and Values.

For more information and insight on Board roles and responsibilities, please refer to the Act, By-Laws and Board Charter in the Policies and Guidelines section.

President's Message

On behalf of all of us at the College of the Rockies -- welcome! The College is committed to continuing to improve post-secondary access in the East Kootenay. Our main campus is located in Cranbrook, BC with regional campuses at Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley. College of the Rockies is an exciting and vibrant institution dedicated to the advancement of student learning and success through excellence and quality instruction. The College has been in existence since 1975 and we have continued to grow as a result of putting our students first and providing quality programming. We will continue to ensure that high quality post-secondary education in the East Kootenay is accessible and affordable.

The College offers a comprehensive mix of vocational, trades, career technical and academic programs and services. It has built strong international and local partnerships and provides programming to adults at a distance through over 200 online courses.

We are located in one of the premier recreation areas in the world where you can take advantage of a wide variety of world class recreational outdoor activities. We welcome students from around the world to join us for a high quality affordable educational experience.

I invite you to browse our website and, hopefully, to visit us in person one day. If you would like further information please contact Admissions and Enrolment Services.

I am very proud of our College and look forward to our continued growth and program expansion.

Sincerely,

David Walls
President and CEO