Class is in session for Hope College.
After three years of laying the groundwork, Hope College has successfully started delivering programs as a recognized post-secondary institution in Drumheller.
This September Hope College has begun offering business, justice and tourism programs. Next year, programs in nursing, nutrition, massage therapy, exercise and wellness and herbal health are scheduled to be added to the official list of student options.
“We are thrilled to have finally opened our doors as a college here in Drumheller. We are so grateful to all of the individuals who have encouraged us along the way. We are particularly thankful for the long-standing vision of the members of the Community Futures Big Country Board who have stood by this project since its inception,” said Dr. Jon Ohlhauser.
All of the courses this year are being taught by local instructors.
Dr. Jon Ohlhauser
Hope College
“As a person involved in the delivery of post-secondary education for over 20 years now, I know how valuable it is for our students to be mentored by and build network relationships with local instructors,” Dr. Ohlhauser.
While the college was aiming for 15 students in its inaugural year, They fell short of that mark.
“The biggest contributor to that reality was the late approval we received for our programs from the Government. Nonetheless, our operating model allows us to be extremely flexible in our cost structures,” said Ohlhauser. “We are able to operate with great student experiences even with the numbers we have enrolled this semester.”
