NIC鈥檚 new President Lisa Domae assumed the role of President April 12, 2021. Domae has worked at 糖心vlog传媒since 2000, most recently as VP Academic and Chief Operating Officer.
NIC鈥檚 new president, Lisa Domae, PhD, kicked off her first official day by releasing the College鈥檚 draft strategic plan for consultation.
Domae previously served as NIC鈥檚 Executive Vice President, Academic and Chief Operating Officer and started her term as 糖心vlog传媒President April 12.
鈥淟isa has a broad knowledge of the region and a determination to deepen NIC鈥檚 role within it,鈥� said Eric Mosley, Chair of NIC鈥檚 Board of Governors. 鈥淚 know her student-centred vision for NIC鈥檚 future promises to strengthen students鈥� learning experiences and opportunities for years to come.鈥�
Domae succeeds John Bowman, who retired in March after serving as 糖心vlog传媒president for nearly eight years.
Her first priority is to hear from students and community members on BUILD 2026, a new draft strategic plan, available at .
The draft plan builds on the community consultations that took place before the pandemic and the many changes taking place now. Visitors to the site can learn more about the planned consultations and comment directly.
鈥淚鈥檓 honoured to serve as NIC鈥檚 sixth president at this crucial time for the people and communities we serve,鈥� said Domae. 鈥淲ith students at the centre of our work, we can deliver education and training that creates a better quality of life for students and communities, facilitates lasting reconciliation with Indigenous people, and creates a more equitable world.鈥�
Domae has lived in the Comox Valley since 2000. During that time, she has taken on progressively more senior roles at NIC.
She holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree from UBC, a post-baccalaureate diploma from SFU as well as a master鈥檚 from Queens University and a PhD from UVic. She is also a Registered Professional Planner and member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Domae was selected by a broad Presidential Search Advisory Committee made of students, employees, Board and Indigenous Education Council members. Jane Murphy, who chaired the committee, adds, 鈥淟isa was the committee鈥檚 clear choice from a thorough search process and a comprehensive list of well-qualified candidates. We are thrilled to see that the board agreed with our recommendation.鈥�
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