Dr. Wayne Shillington - Speaker October 17 2007

The Canadian Club of Edmonton is happy to announce

Dr. Wayne Shillington President & CEO Norquest College as the October

Speaker Speaking on Immigrants and the Education System.



Note the October 17th Lunch is $25.00 . For more information,

contact Dave at 780-669-2000 or at root@nk.ca .



Dr. Wayne Shillington

President & CEO Norquest College

Dr. Wayne Shillington has had a tremendous impact on

Albertas post-secondary system for more than 30 years.

Starting his career as a teacher in Saskatchewan, Dr. Shillington moved to Alberta in the late

70s where he spent 20 years at Lakeland College in northeastern Alberta, including serving in

the role of academic vice-president.

Throughout his career, Dr. Shillington has maintained a strong commitment to ensuring

everyone has an opportunity for a post-secondary education. He has worked extensively with

outreach program delivery and pioneered the use of distance education technology and alternate

learning models. Dr. Shillingtons own educational successes include a Masters degree in

Curriculum and Instruction, and a PhD in Educational Leadership from Gonzaga University in

Washington State.

In 1998, Dr. Shillington became President of NorQuest College (formerly Alberta Vocational

College). His leadership and vision has led to significant expansion of NorQuest programs

and partnerships with the community, business and other post-secondary institutions. Today,

NorQuest College is a recognized innovator and leader in business, industry and health careers

training, English language and adult literacy, and workplace programs to assist newcomers in

transitioning to the workforce.

Dr. Shillington believes in investing in his community and does so as a volunteer with a variety

of community organizations, including the Riverview Rotary Club, Vibrant Communities

Edmonton, and the United Way. His involvement extends to the Edmonton Chamber of

Commerce, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation and the Edmonton Downtown

Business Association. In fact, Dr. Shillingtons community involvement is one of the reasons

NorQuest has emerged as a key contributor to the economic and social development of the

Edmonton region.

Dr. Shillington and his wife Marcy are active supporters of Edmontons arts and cultural

community and throughout the year, they attend a variety of fundraising events in support of

many charitable causes.

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