Two new members of Southeast College's Board of Governors have been announced.

Judy Okanee of Estevan and Levi Paradis of Weyburn were both inducted into the group as part of a meeting held on March 13 in Weyburn by the Minister of Advanced Education.

With these two new appointments, the Board is once again at full capacity including existing members John Williams, Jeff Ward, Heather Vermeersh, Trevor Tessier, and Barbara Compton.

These appointments fill both a previously vacant board position, which had been under recruitment, as well as the role of board chair, formerly held by Donna Nyeste.

Currently, the position of Board Chair is being filled on an acting basis by longstanding board member John Williams.

John Williams, Acting Board Chair, expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointments, stating, "On behalf of the Board of Governors, I extend a warm welcome to Judy Okanee and Levi Paradis. Their appointments come at a pivotal time for Southeast College, and their wealth of knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in guiding our institution forward. We look forward to their contributions as we work together to fulfill our commitment to serving the educational needs of our region and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential."

Dr. Vicky Roy CEO & President of Southeast College was also thrilled to welcome Judy and Levi to our esteemed Board of Governors.

“Their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience will undoubtedly enrich our discussions and decision-making processes. Judy's extensive career in education, coupled with Levi's legal and technological expertise, will be invaluable assets as we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of post-secondary education."

"Together with our existing members, I am confident that we have assembled a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of Southeast College, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of opportunity and excellence for our community."