Yukon College Board of Governors Gain Two New Members
Whitehorse – Yukon College Board has had two new members appointed by the Yukon Department of Education, both effective as of July 1, 2010 until June 30, 2013. Their first board meeting will take place in early September.
Shandell McCarthy, is a graduate from Yukon College with a Bachelor of Education in the Yukon Native Teacher Education Program. Ms. McCarthy is now the Director of Education for the Champagne and Aishihik First Nation. Her educational work experience ranges from elementary school students at the Yukon Department of Education to adult education in environmental studies at Yukon College and motivational workshops at the Yukon Department of Justice. Ms. McCarthy was a former board member for the Yukon College Board of Governors from 2004 until 2007.
Shirlee Frost, brings board member experience from various Whitehorse non-profit organizations dealing in areas of advancement for women, commerce, and education. She is employed as Regional Coordinator for the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Yukon. A strong advocate for life-long learning, Ms Frost is currently a student in the Business Administration Diploma Program at Yukon College. She also has extensive training in areas of organizational management. Ms Frost is a former national cross country ski champion and has been a recipient of the Deputy Minister’s Outstanding Achievement Award.
The Yukon Government also reappointed two Yukon College board members, Paul Flaherty and Julia Salo, for three-year terms until June 30, 2013.
The Chair of the Yukon College Board, Clarence Timmons, is pleased with the selection of the new members and the re-appointments. “The Yukon has a diverse culture which comes together within the college community” says Timmons. “The board welcomes representational membership that brings cultural perspectives as well as knowledge for personal and community development within the post-secondary sector.”
More information about the Yukon College Board of Governors can be found at
http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/about/bog
Contact:
Ann Bowen
Coordinator, College Relations
Yukon College
867 668 8786
www.yukoncollege.yk.ca