College of New Caledonia (CNC) president John Bowman will serve another five years.
"John's first term as the college's president has been very successful," CNC board of governors chair Ray Gerow said in a statement issued Wednesday.
"Under his leadership the college has increased its enrollment, diversified its programs and services, enhanced our campus facilities across the region, and improved our overall financial sustainability.
"The board is looking forward to implementing the college's new five-year strategic plan and to our continuing progress with John at the helm."
The board formally approved the decision to extend Bowman's tenure in January but required the approval of the provincial government prior to the new contract being signed, which occurred Wednesday.
Details of Bowmans compensation package were not provided.
For fiscal 2009-10, he earned $163,360 in base salary and $17,813 in other compensation for $192,273 in total for the 2009-10 fiscal year according to provincial government records.
"It is a real honor and privilege to serve in the role of president for CNC," said Bowman. "It is a very challenging and demanding job, but it also brings with it tremendous satisfaction in helping students, communities and our college employees to achieve their goals and aspirations."
Over the next five years, Bowman says he will continue to champion the college's six core priorities: student learning and success; responsiveness to communities; Aboriginal education; strengthening college resources and capacity; supporting people and organization development; and fostering innovation.
"I expect that our many partnerships with other organizations and communities, positive relationships with the provincial government and effective collaboration with all stakeholders will continue to be critical to the college's continued success over the next five years."
