Kemptville Campus Education and Community Centre is an educational and multi-use facility serving the community of North Grenville and surrounding Area.
The Campus includes 630 acres and 17 main buildings, as well as woodlands, cropland, wetland, greenspace, green houses, an agroforestry centre and maple bush, trails, and other buildings - sports facilities, residence, and catering facilities.
Campus operations are guided by three pillars:
Education and Training
- Partnerships
- Collaborations
- Applied Research
Health and Wellness
- Arts and Culture
- Music
- Leisure
- Recreation
Economic Development
- Technology Transfer Partnerships
- Business Incubation /Acceleration
- Student Managed Enterprise / Entrepreneurships
Key elements of the Campus’ vision for the future include resiliency, innovation, and sustainability.
Ownership
The Municipality of North Grenville purchased the Campus from the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO) in 2018. One of the unique aspects of the Municipality’s purchase of Kemptville Campus is the partnership that has developed with the Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario (CEPEO). This partnership has provided the Campus with expertise and innovation in the education field, as well as extensive knowledge of community hubs and how they can best serve the community.
Not-for-Profit Corporation
The operation and maintenance of the renewed Kemptville Campus is through a wholly-owned not-for-profit corporation, which operates at arm’s length from the Municipality. The mandate for the not-for-profit is to develop the Campus as a multi-tenant site with a mission to serve not just the community, but eastern Ontario, in ways that promote innovation and business incubation, that sustain and grow opportunities for agricultural education and advance health and wellness.
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Board of Directors
Brian Mc Kee – Chair
Hailing from Belfast Ireland, Brian has lived in the National Capital Region for almost 40 years. After graduate studies at Carleton University, he worked as an Executive in the Federal Public Service at DND and Canadian Heritage. In 2012, Brian received the Queens Jubilee Medal in recognition for his volunteer work most notably as President of the Board of the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and Chair of Cancer Care Ontario Patient and Family Advisory Committee. Currently Brian is a Board member of the North Grenville Historical Society and sits on the Patient and Family Advisory Committee for the Kemptville and District Hospital.
Dana Farcasiu – Vice-Chair
Dana holds a Bachelor Engineering degree in Civil Engineering and has over 20 years of experience in the building and energy efficiency industries, where she managed projects ranging from new construction, retrofits, building condition audits, building inspections and energy efficiency audits in both private and municipal sectors. Dana also owned and operated a successful home inspection and energy audits business for several years. Her passion for energy efficiency and sustainability led her to embark on her new career as an Engineer in the public service. She also has 10 years of experience volunteering in positions where she advocates for the community. Dana is a first-generation immigrant and is very proud to call Canada and North Grenville her home.
Stephen Willetts – Secretary
Prior to retiring and moving to Kemptville in 2022, Stephen had an extensive career specializing in finance and education. He has worked with Boards as well as Chaired several, with special interest in the strategic planning, human resources, and development of organizations. Stephen is eager to be a part of the unique Campus experience and will bring valuable insight to the groundwork of Campus as a thriving community centre.
Manpreet Shahi
Originally from India, Manpreet came to Canada in 2011 with his wife and two young daughters and chose Kemptville as their home. He did his MBA in Marketing and Human Resource Management, and started his career in the field of outdoor advertising in India. He was a manager of client servicing for three provinces: Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as managed outdoor advertising for the telecommunication industry, automobile Industry, liquor industry, fashion, media (both print and electronic), banks, and many more. Additionally, he managed a high school and started his Bachelors of Education.
After coming to Canada he started managing a gas station in Kemptville, and started a course in real estate. Since 2016, Manpreet has grown his work in the real estate industry. In his spare time, you'll find him playing music, painting, and passionately working towards building community relationships.
Cora Beking
Cora has been around agriculture her whole life. She grew up on farm, and later on, alongside her husband, purchased the family business: Bekings Poultry Farm. In addition to running the farm, Cora worked as a registered nurse for 12 years before focusing on raising her family. She has a passion for volunteering with schools, mission groups, and rotary which led to her being a recipient of North Grenville’s Volunteer of the Year award. Her agricultural background and team-focused mindset will be integral to the growth of Campus.
Jayne Couch Molony
With 25 years’ of experience as an Art Director and 10 years as an Anatomy Drawing Instructor, there isn’t a non-creative bone in Jayne's body. She has dedicated her time and skills to the Arts & Culture community in North Grenville including sitting on the NG Arts & Culture Advisory Committee. Her passion for collaboration and eye for strategic framework makes her a much-welcomed member of the Kemptville Campus Board of Directors.
Policy Documents
Tenant Selection : English | French
Acceptable Use of Campus Facilities : English | French
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act : English | French
Privacy Policy : English | French