October 5, 2006 Source: :
http://www.mala.ca/media/release.asp?ID=963 New Malaspina
University-College Board Chair
announced Mr. Robin Kenyon was
acclaimed as the new Board of Governors Chair during the regular meeting of
the Board last week. Kenyon, a Cowichan resident, has served the Board for the past
four-and-a-half years and recently completed a two-year term as the Board’s
Vice-Chair before stepping up to his new post. Kenyon suggests it is his love for Malaspina, and his passion for making
higher education accessible, that encouraged him to accept this position. "My past experience with the Board has provided me with a solid foundation
to take on the role of the Chair," said Kenyon. "This is an exciting time to
be involved with Malaspina and with the Board. The upcoming retirement of
Malaspina President Rich Johnston, and the hiring of the new president Dr.
Ralph Nilson, whom I’m excited to work with, will bring about change and new
challenges." According to Kenyon, one of the greatest challenges he will face in the
coming years will be advocating for university designation for Malaspina. "I hope to bring a strong presence and voice, to both the Ministry of
Advanced Education and the Premier’s office. It is also my aim to work
diligently to establish a new Malaspina campus facility in Duncan," said
Kenyon. Kenyon said his attachment to Malaspina began in 1978 while taking his first
year of a survey technician program at Malaspina College. "I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and have been a Malaspina advocate ever
since," said Kenyon. Malaspina has played a strong role in Kenyon’s family over the years. One
of his sons is a recent graduate from the Forest Resources Technology
program. "I walked into Malaspina one day and found my son sitting in the same desk
and the same classroom I had been assigned to over 20 years ago," said
Kenyon. "Malaspina provides access to post-secondary education and enriches the
lives of those who come here seeking higher learning," said Kenyon. "I am indeed proud to have been given the opportunity to lead the Board, and
to continue working with decision-makers at Malaspina in their quest to
ensure that our region has access to quality education programs and
services. I wish our outgoing Chair Don Hubbard the very best in his future
endeavours, and thank him for his tireless contribution to the Board’s
success over the past two years." Kenyon has been a resident of Cowichan for 42 of his 46 years. He is a
partner and co-manager of Kenyon Wilson Professional Land Surveyors and
Development Consultants in Duncan. He and his wife Heather have four sons. Also acclaimed to the Board was Nanaimo resident Patti Miller. Miller was
originally appointed to the Board of Governors in August 2002. Miller will
be assuming the role as Vice-Chair, the position previously held by Kenyon. -30- -30- For more information contact: Toni O'Keeffe, Director of Communications &
Public Relations. Phone (250) 740-6341; FAX (250) 740-6474; E-mail
okeeffet@mala.bc.ca
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