Website Bios

Tips & Guidance

Website bios are an important part of the college’s connection to current students, future students, colleagues, alumni and the community.

Selkirk College’s core values put an emphasis on delivering an education that builds relationships. Many current and future students want to know who the people are in this wonderful neighbourhood. 

Writing Your Bio

The optimum bio length is between 250-350 word and allows the reader brief insight into your personal background, your expertise, your duties, your community connections and your personal interests. 

Please submit your bio.

What to include:

• Your background 
• The work you do at Selkirk College
• Achievements related to your work at Selkirk College
• Work/volunteer activity you do outside of the college
• Your life outside Selkirk College that you are comfortable with sharing (e.g., family, hobbies, sports, interests, etc.)
• The best part about working at Selkirk College

What to avoid:

• Do not write in first-person (please write in third-person)
• Do not include information that is quickly outdated (e.g., when you started working at Selkirk College)

Photos

Just as important as the words are the faces. Selkirk College prides itself on its connections with students, the community and each other. The faces of the people who work here are important when making those connections. It is more welcoming and ultimately helps the overall success of the college if we include a photo.

You are welcome to submit your own bio photo, but here are some important guidelines:

• Don't wear sunglasses or hats
• Standard vertical portrait photos are best
• High-resolution jpegs are essential

Sample Bio