Phase 1| 1-5 Years

Although Selkirk College has high demand on its classroom
and meeting spaces during regular business hours, the
buildings are under-utilized in the evening hours. Prior to
an application or significant capital dollars that are directed
towards academic space, Selkirk College needs to increase the
utility of existing classrooms and facilities. As a first step in the
pilot project, evening classes are being held at the Castlegar

Campus starting in January 2020.

COVID-19

As Selkirk College develops their re-opening plans, utilization
of classrooms and common areas will need to be revisited.

Should social distancing measures persist, a classroom for 24

may now only hold 12. Balanced with increased online content,

an new baseline requirement will need to be determined.

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Pending the success of evening classes, Selkirk College

anticipates the following impacts:

1. Increased enrollment — Evening classes open the College
up to a different population, with the opportunity to
provide upgrading and continuing education courses to

professionals in the community.

2. Additional access to professionals as part-time or
sessional instructors. These are individuals who work
during the regular business hours and are not available in

that time slot.

3. Demand for class and meeting rooms may decrease

during the day as part of the demand moves to off hours.

4. Additional utilization of the College after hours will put
additional pressure on BC Transit to support the request
for bus service to the Castlegar Campus after 6PM on

weekdays.