The College of New Caledonia has appointed Dr. Chad Thompson its vice president academic.
Thompson has held the the position on an acting basis since December 2017.
"Dr. Thompson has shown exceptional aptitude as acting Vice President Academic throughout the last year," said CNC president Henry Reiser. "We're honoured to appoint him permanently to the role."
Thompson began his career at CNC in September 2012 as the dean for the college's school of university studies and career access.
In the 1990's and early 2000's, Thompson worked on post-secondary reform projects in Central Asia and the former Soviet bloc. He also held the position of assistant professor of social cciences at the University College of the North in Thompson Manitoba.
"One of the things that brought me to B.C. was the unique nature of the college system," Thompson said. "It offers students, whom otherwise would not succeed in post-secondary education, an affordable access point. Colleges give students the opportunity to explore different fields, discover their passions and, if necessary, to have a second chance."
