Michael Crowe has taken the helm as the College of the Rockies' eighth president and chief executive officer effective Thursday, May 1.
Crowe, known as a visionary and dynamic leader, has a proven track record of success.
In his most recent tenure as Vice President Academic at Bow Valley College, he oversaw substantial enrolment increases over a three-year period
His passion for the College sector stood out throughout the presidential search process, and paricularly his aptitude for relationship building, a skill which will enable him to create impactful new opportunities for students and the College, while also developing solutions to address regional workforce needs.
“It is an honour to join College of the Rockies and to help shape its next chapter,” Crowe said. “This institution is deeply connected to the communities we serve and fully committed to providing an exceptional experience for our students, and I’m excited to work alongside students, faculty, and staff to build on this strong foundation and create new opportunities for growth and innovation.”
Crowe holds a Master of Science in Ecology and has a diverse academic background, beginning his career as a teaching assistant at the University of Lethbridge and later serving as a faculty member at both Lethbridge Polytechnic (formerly Lethbridge College) and Lakeland College.
With extensive experience in academic leadership, he progressed into roles such as Dean, Teaching and Learning and Vice President, Academic and Research at Lakeland College, eventually becoming Vice President, Academic at Bow Valley College.
No stranger to the East Kootenay, having spent three field seasons in the region early in his career while working on environmental science contracts, Crowe is looking forward to once again enjoying mountain biking, hiking, and paddling in Cranbrook and the surrounding region.
“We feel so fortunate to be returning to the East Kootenay. It's a place that's always been special to us. I look forward to reconnecting with the land and the people and contributing to the social and economic vibrancy of the entire region through the work we do at the College,” Crowe said.
