The new president and CEO of Parkland College will be a very familiar face in educational circles.
Dwayne Reeve, who stepped down as Good Spirit School Division’s director of education last fall, will take over from Dr. Fay Myers effective July 1.
“We are excited to welcome Dwayne Reeve to Parkland College,” said Lydia Cyr, chair of the college’s board of governors. “He brings a wealth of experience and leadership that will be invaluable as he guides the college in the years ahead.”
Reeve believes the relevant experience is working with government agencies and reporting to a board, although in this case an appointed one rather than an elected one.
Another advantage he anticipates is that he is familiar with most of the relevant people in the area as the college serves more or less the same area as the school division.
A major difference between his old job and new one will be a greater focus on liaising with business and industry, he explained.
“That will be a change, but one I’m looking forward to, he said.
Reeve began his K-12 education career in 1985 as a middle school teacher in Whitewood, but quickly moved up the ranks. Within four years he was vice principal and from there became principal, assistant director, superintendent and ultimately director of Yorkdale School Division in 2000. In 2004, when Yorkdale S.D. and Yorkton S.D. amalgamated into the York School Division, he became a superintendent of education. He has been director of education for GSSD since full amalgamation of all the area boards created the division in 2006.
“In his new role, Reeve will be responsible for setting the College’s strategic direction and continuing to represent the organization’s mission, vision, and values,” a press release from the college stated. “He will work to expand partnerships with business, industry, and communities, with a focus on sound fiscal management. Reeve will also oversee the opening of the Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton this fall and the next phases of development at the 20-acre site.”
Over the next few couple of months, Reeve will have the opportunity to do some transition work with Myers before taking over full time.
“I am looking forward to starting this new role with Parkland College,” Reeve said. “I can’t wait to begin meeting the staff and stakeholders, and I look forward to working with everyone to continue the good work being done.”
He will not have much of a break. His last day with GSSD is June 30 and his first day with Parkland will be July 2. He is planning on taking a few days off the week before, however.
Cyr took the opportunity of the announcement to also honour Myers.
“As we move forward with Mr. Reeve,” Cyr said, “I want to thank Dr. Myers on behalf of the board, staff, and students of Parkland College for her commitment to education and her dedication to the growth of the college. We wish her the best in her retirement.”
