Belleville, Ontario, August 18, 2016 – Loyalist College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Bazkur as Dean of Media, Arts + Design and Continuing Education, and June MacDonald Jenkins as Dean of Health, Human and Justice Studies, effective the fall semester.
Kathleen Bazkur, appointed Dean of Media, Arts + Design and Continuing Education at Loyalist College
“Kathleen’s and June’s deep industry knowledge and post-secondary experience will be invaluable for the College in delivering the most successful future for our students and communities,” said John McMahon, Senior Vice-President, Academic and Student Success. “I’m delighted that Kathleen, who has served as Acting Dean of Media, Arts + Design since the Digital Media Centre opened in August 2013, will be stepping up to continue leading that School. I also look forward to welcoming June, whose experience in various sectors of the college system will provide essential leadership to our outstanding program teams in Health, Human and Justice Studies.”
Ms. Bazkur has extensive experience in leadership and management in media, where she worked for more than 20 years at some of Canada’s leading media entities. Previous positions included President & Creative Director, Ingenium Productions Limited; Vice-President, Creative Services, Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting; Vice-President, Programming and Creative Services, Astral Broadcasting; and a founding member and Director, On-Air Promotion at YTV. Prior to her role as Acting Dean of Loyalist Media, Arts + Design, Ms. Bazkur was Coordinator and Professor of the Television and New Media Production program. Having completed all work online for a Master of Education in Adult Education through Yorkville University, she is committed to supporting online learners and positioning the College for ongoing development in distance studies and Continuing Education.
June MacDonald Jenkins, appointed Dean of Health, Human and Justice Studies at Loyalist College
“We are at a time in which learning and technology are intersecting with exhilarating results,” said Ms. Bazkur. “Whether to share expertise, tell stories or support student success, adult education and technology have never been more inclusive and adaptable. I’m delighted and honoured to lead such an innovative School.”
Ms. MacDonald Jenkins brings a wealth of relevant experience to Loyalist, including leadership positions in both the Health and Justice sectors. She has served as Dean of Police Education and Innovation, Durham Regional Police Service, as well as a Coordinator within the Durham College/UOIT Collaborative Nursing program. She has extensive research experience and served as Project Manager/Industry Liaison for Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation (CONII) funded projects at Durham College. Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Nursing from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Laurentian University. Currently she is engaged in doctoral studies in Public Safety at Charles Sturt University. She is the recipient of numerous academic awards, including the Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) Nursing Graduate Scholarship for exceptional research capacity and the Canadian Elsevier Resource Award, recognizing the use of technology-based resources to enhance the learning environment.
“I am excited about the opportunity to join the Loyalist team,” said Ms. MacDonald Jenkins. “Loyalist has a tremendous reputation for excellence, not only for its Health, Human and Justice Studies programs, but in all facets of student learning. It is clearly an organization with a remarkable dedication to student success. I feel honoured to join the Loyalist team and I am looking forward to contributing to and being part of Loyalist’s future successes.”
About Loyalist College
We put you to work™. When it comes to grads getting jobs, 87.4 percent of the College’s most recent graduates found employment within six months of graduation compared to the provincial average of 83.6 percent, according to Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released in April 2016. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior student services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and hundreds of 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. The College is a key driver of the social and economic health and prosperity of the area and contributes 5.4 percent to the Gross Regional Product. This represents an overall effect on the regional economy of $530 million – based on a 2014 Report by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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For more information, contact:
John McMahon
Senior Vice-President, Academic and Student Success
(613) 969-1913 Ext. 2604
jmcmahon@loyalistc.on.ca