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Sheridan finds new president in Manitoba The Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has found its new president and CEO in Manitoba. Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, an educator and college executive, has been selected by the board of governors of Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning to replace Dr. Robert Turner on Feb. 1, 2010. Zabudsky comes to Sheridan having served as president and CEO of Manitoba's Red River College since 2004. Zabudsky brings almost 25 years experience in postsecondary education administration and in education broadcasting. Red River College is Manitoba's largest institute of applied learning with more than 32,000 students responsibility of shaping Sheridan's future at this important time," said Michael Cloutier, chair of Sheridan's board of governors. Zabudsky brings almost 25 years experience in postsecondary educational administration and in educational broadcasting. "I'm elated by the opportunity to join Sheridan and play a part in the success of one of Canada's most exciting and well-known colleges -- particularly at such an important time for Sheridan. With its continual growth and imminent expansion into Canada's sixth-largest city, Mississauga, Sheridan is poised for an even brighter future," said Zabudsky. "I'm a firm believer that it's the combination of applied and theoretical learning that makes Sheridan such an important part of our educational system. That's a message I plan to carry forward as I take on this new challenge and build on the strong relationships Sheridan has forged with the communities it serves." During his term at Red River College, Zabudsky served as chair of the 2009 United Way of Winnipeg campaign, vice-president of the board of Winnipeg Harvest, and as a member of the Manitoba Premier's Economic Advisory Council, the Manitoba Immigration Council, the Manitoba Innovation Council, the Manitoba Poverty Reduction Council and the Board of Directors of Destination Winnipeg Inc. He is also past chair of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Canadian Association of Distance Education, and has served on the board of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges. 9 · Wednesday, December 9, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Dr. Jeff Zabudsky at eight campuses and more than 110 full-time programs. Sheridan is renowned for its digital media and the arts program, and plays key roles in business, technology and liberal arts education. It has 16,000 full-time and 35,000 part-time students. "We've found an accomplished leader to take on the