50 amazing yrs
Super Staff
Modern YC
100
When did the Yukon College get the ability to grant degrees?
May 2009
100
What is the most common name for staff at the Yukon College? (hint, it is a tie between two)
Michael and Robert (we have 6 of each)
100
How many campuses does the College have?
13 Campuses across the Yukon
200
Who was the first Chancellor at the College?
Pierre Burton, 1989-1993
200
Who is the current longest standing employee at Yukon College?
Rob Sutherland
200
How many SCHOOLS do we have now?
We have a total of 8 SCHOOLS School of Continuing Education and Training School of Academic and Skill Development School of Community Education and Development School of Health, Education and Human Services School of Liberal Arts School of Science School of Management, Tourism & Hospitality School of Trades, Technology and Mining
300
What year did we get the new family residences?
In 2007 the College took over the Residence after its initial use in housing the Canada Winter Games female athletes in that same year.
300
Which YC Staff member made a surprise appearance at the 2012 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony?
Randall Tetlichi
300
How many seats are on the current Student Union?
There are 6 executive members. President, VP internal, VP external, treasurer, assistant treasurer and secretary. As far as directors go, they don't turn directors down, so as many directors as they'd like. (They are all volunteers, and honestly, the more the better!)
400
What are two of the longest running programs at the College?
The college started out as a vocational and training school so there are a number of programs that were originally offered at the beginning and continue to be offered today. These include: Carpentry, Cooking, Electrical, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Millwright, Nursing, Office Administration, Upgrading and Welding.
400
How many president's has the College had?
The College has had 7 Presidents since 1989/90. The College only officially had a president since 1989/90 which it became independent of the Territorial Government. Before that it had a number of principals and directors.
400
How many goals does the current strategic plan have?
There are 6 strategic directions, each with their own set of goals for a total of 22GOALS. Building a Community of Learners: 3 Leading with our strengths in research, programs and service:4 Working together with all Yukon Communities: 3 Working Together with all Yukon First Nations: 3 Building a Vibrant and Sustainable Organization: 5 Improving the Identity of the College: 4
500
Who was the 3rd Chancellor of the College?
Ken McKinnon, 2000-2004.
500
Which Yukon College employee received their Master's Degree through the University of Oslo, Norway/University of Denmark?
Gabriel Ellis from the campus in Pelly Crossing.
500
Name 3 of the 10 major works of Art currently at the College that have been there since 1989.
FISHERMAN ON THE YUKON RIVER; Halin de Repentigny FIREWEED CHANDELIER: Thom Rodger THE WOLF and THE CROW: Keith Wolfe Smarch RAG RUG: Barbara Scheck THE LAND HERE: Alyx Jones OASIS: the late Bob Miller NATURE IN THEORY: Nathalie Parenteau DOG SLED RACE: Maurice Wearmouth REFLECTIONS: John Ogilvy ELEMENTAL: Daphne Mennell
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