Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
February 01, 2017

Focusing on College Governance

Representatives Appointed to College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors

The Provincial Government has appointed two student representatives to the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Board of Governors. Effective January 26, 2017, Jessica Brown and Owen Davis have both been appointed for two-year terms.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of these individuals to the College of the North Atlantic’s Board of Governors. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes the value of post-secondary education for students, their communities and the economy of the province. The inclusion of students such as Ms. Brown and Mr. Davis in the governance process is integral to the ongoing success of the college.”
- The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Board of Governors is CNA’s corporate body responsible for overseeing, managing and directing the college including its financial operations and academic programming. Student representatives are nominated by the College of the North Atlantic Student Union and appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.

QUICK FACTS

• Jessica Brown and Owen Davis are appointed as student representatives to College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors for two-year terms.
• The Board of Governors is responsible for overseeing, managing and directing CNA, including financial operations and academic programming

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Media contact:

Regan Power Media Relations Manager Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour 709-729-1795, 730-4435 reganpower@gov.nl.ca

2017 02 01                              3:25 p.m.