Cumberland College and Parkland College will officially merge and become Suncrest College on July 1, 2023, marking a new beginning for two respected educational institutions and expanded training opportunities for students.
“Suncrest” is the combination of two words that hold significant meaning to each college as Saskatchewan is one of sunniest provinces in Canada and a crest signifies the top or the peak, representing the colleges’ shared vision to exceed the needs of our learners, partners and communities.
The Board of Governors also announced that Alison Dubreuil will remain as the interim President & CEO of Cumberland and Parkland College until June 30th and as of July 1, 2023 will continue as the President & CEO of Suncrest College.
Dubreuil also explained that excitement about the merger and the new name is complemented by the rich history and impact of Cumberland and Parkland colleges. “Holding on to the pride and emotional connection from the legacy of both Cumberland College and Parkland College is important. Our new name builds upon that pride as well as our shared values and vision for the future,” said Dubreuil. “Suncrest College will unify us and ensure we are an institution that people want to learn, work and partner with.”
As part of the legal requirements to finalize the merger, a new head office location for Suncrest College was designated as 273 Dracup Avenue in Yorkton or what is referred to as the Trades and Technology Centre. “The Trades and Technology Centre is owned by the College and the city of Yorkton currently has the largest number of centralized employees and students,” Ray Sass, Board Co-Chair said. “The head office location will not impact or change the decentralized organizational structure or staffing complement, the programming, or service to external stakeholders across the region.”
The new College will see continuity with returning Board of Governors including Corinna Stevenson (Melfort), Ray Sass (Yorkton), Lori Kidney (Tisdale), Brian Hicke, (Melville) and Wendy Becenko (Kamsack). In addition, the following new members Dr. Adeyemi Laosebikan (Melfort) and Shaun Patenaude (Yorkton) will join the Board effective July 1, 2023.
