College of The Rockies

• James Patterson, a hard rock miner in Kimberley’s Sullivan Mine and a member of the local School Board recognized the need for apprenticeship training in the East Kootenay region of BC.

• On May 8, 1975, East Kootenay Community College (EKCC) was established. 
• In May 1995, a request from East Kootenay Community College to change its name to College of the Rockies was approved.

College of The Rockies serves a regional population of close to 83,000 people, guided by their Mission, Vision, and Values, and through the leadership of their President and Board of Governors. Each year, they provide instruction in a wide variety of programmes to approximately 2100 full-time equivalent (FTE) students, including close to 200 international (FTE) students from more than 30 countries.

At College of the Rockies we are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to real-world challenges in our Rocky Mountain region, through community and industry partnerships with faculty and student researchers.

Here are some of the ways we typically offer research support:

• Connect you with others doing research in your area of interest (colleagues, businesses, community groups, other academic institutions)
• Identify funding opportunities in your area and assist in writing grant applications
• Coordinate logistics for research with external partners
• Provide a venue for discussion of innovative ideas and topics of interest (brainstorming sessions, networking meetings, etc.)

College of the Rockies can assist with:

• Career exploration
• Developing a career plan
• Choosing programs and courses
• Understanding how the post-secondary system works
• Developing a university transfer plan
• Checking you have all the courses required to complete your chosen program
• Providing you with referrals to community agencies
• Listening to your concerns about academic progress and developing strategies for success