Belleville, Ontario, August 13, 2014 – Loyalist College is pleased to announce that Denyce Diakun has been appointed Director of Student Success effective September 2, 2014.
Denyce brings abundant related experience to Loyalist, including leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. Her educational background includes an M.Ed. (counselling) from the University of Windsor and a B.A. from Queen’s University. She has also studied in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Executive Leadership, Creating High Performance Teams and Strategic Leadership, and Risk Management. Denyce is a member of Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP).
Denyce has extensive experience within the Ontario College system, having served as a Professor and Academic Manager at St. Lawrence College responsible for the delivery of a variety of full-time and part-time programs. While at St. Lawrence, she also served as Director, Business and Corporate Training Services, responsible for designing customized training to meet industry needs. Since 2007, she has served as Director of Workforce and Personal Development at Algonquin College where she was responsible for a college-wide approach that increased the access, retention and success of diverse student groups.
“I am excited about the opportunity to join the Loyalist team,” said Denyce. “Loyalist has a tremendous reputation for excellence, not only in all facets of student learning, but also as an organization with a remarkable dedication to student success. I feel honoured, indeed privileged, to be able to join the Loyalist team and I am looking forward to contributing to, and being part of, Loyalist’s future successes.”
“We are very much looking forward to Denyce joining the Student Success team at Loyalist,” said John McMahon, Senior Vice-President Academic and Student Success. “Her experience in the private sector and the college system as well as her essential leadership skills will be an outstanding asset to our Student Success team. The focus on a holistic approach to student success will strengthen the services and their positive impact towards the success of each student.”
About Loyalist College
Located on 212 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Internationally renowned for its enriched student learning and living experiences, Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior success services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers 65 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and 850 online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and the LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.