Guided by Purpose. Grounded in Community.
Keyano College exists to serve learners and support the communities of northern Alberta. Since our founding, we've grown alongside Fort McMurray - shaped by the people who live and lead here.
Our purpose is simple: to provide high-quality, accessible, and practical education that empowers people to grow, contribute, and thrive.
Our Vision
“Keyano, educating to change lives.”
Our Values
We demonstrate ACCOUNTABILITY when we
- Communicate clear expectations
- Take responsibility for what we do
- Seek out and provide constructive feedback
We demonstrate RESPECT when we
- Provide a safe space to be our authentic self
- Embrace diversity, ensure inclusivity, and support needs to foster belonging
- Engage all affected parties in the decision making process
- Establish and maintain healthy boundaries
We demonstrate EMPATHY when we
- Encourage and support connections that foster relational well-being
- Seek to understand and acknowledge others perspectives and experiences
A History of Growth and Service
Founded in 1965 as the Alberta Vocational Centre, Keyano College has evolved to meet the changing needs of Fort McMurray and the wider Wood Buffalo region.
We’ve grown from small vocational classrooms into a comprehensive post-secondary institution offering programs in: Trades and apprenticeship, health and human services, business and technology, arts and university transfer.
Throughout our history, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to serving the people of this region through education, training, and community partnerships.
Leadership with Purpose
Keyano College is led by a dedicated team of educators, administrators, and community partners who are committed to student success and institutional integrity. Our leaders bring experience in education, public service, business, and industry, helping the college remain responsive to the needs of our region and learners. We are governed by the Keyano College Board of Governors, which sets strategic direction in accordance with Alberta’s Post-secondary Learning Act and Ministerial Mandate.
Board of Governors
Don Scott
Chair
Joseph MacNeil
Public Member
Kim Farwell
Public Member
Andrew Rosser
1st Vice Chair
Raymond Powder
Public Representative (Fort McKay First Nations Chief)
Adele Thomson
Public Member
Kathleen Brennan
CUPE Representative
Dr. Sandra Efu
Interim President and CEO
Please contact the Executive Assistant to the Board of Governors if you have any questions or for copies of meeting minutes, agendas, and policies.
Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | ||
| October 30, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 27, 2024 | Agenda | |
| 2023–2024 | ||
| October 25, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 29, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 28, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 24, 2024 | Agenda | |
| May 22, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 2022–2023 | ||
| September 28, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 26, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 30, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 25, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |