The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is proud to name Dr. Jennie Moore and Robert (Rob) Nason as Faculty Emeriti. The Faculty Emeritus designation recognizes Rob and Jennie for their long-standing contributions to BCIT, as well as the significant impact they have made in their respective fields.
Dr. Jennie Moore is inspiring future generations of changemakers
Dr. Jennie Moore played a pivotal role in embedding sustainability across BCIT’s teaching, operations, and community engagement activities during her two decades at the Institute.
Jennie served as the Institute’s first Director of Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship, Associate Dean in Building Design and Construction Technology, and later Director, Institute Sustainability. Throughout her storied career, she strived to create opportunities for BCIT students and employees to advance a more sustainable future for all.
She sat on sustainability advisory committees for the Cities of Burnaby, Vancouver, and West Vancouver, as well as organizations including UN-Habitat, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and Ecocity Builders. She also founded the BCIT Centre for Ecocities, which has supported more than 30 municipalities across BC and continues to advance education and training in ecological footprint analysis through partnerships with post-secondary institutions.
As Faculty Emerita, Jennie will continue contributing her expertise to support BCIT’s sustainability initiatives and inspire future generations of changemakers.
Robert Nason is a pioneer in broadcast education
For more than five decades, Robert Nason has helped shape broadcast education at BCIT and across BC.
Rob joined the BCIT Broadcast and Media Communications Television and Video Production program in 1971. Prior to BCIT, he served in numerous roles including television operations technician, technical director, director, and technical production. His work spanned educational programming, news, music, variety, and live sports, in organizations across Canada, the US, and England.
In the late 1970s, Rob was instrumental in developing an interactive television initiative that connected BCIT instructors with students in communities throughout BC. Long before online learning became part of everyday life, the project showcased how technology could broaden access to education while maintaining meaningful connections between instructors and learners.
He later documented the project in a report for the Department of Communications at New York University (NYU), and it was so successful that it would later become known as the Knowledge Network of BC.
Rob has taught well over 1,000 students during his career, and even after graduation, many of them returned to visit him at BCIT to share career updates and reconnect, reflecting the lasting impression he made as an educator and mentor.
As Faculty Emeritus, Rob will continue to support BCIT’s leadership in broadcast and journalism education by sharing his expertise and helping strengthen connections between the Institute and industry.
The BCIT Faculty Emeritus designation
The Faculty Emeritus designation honours former BCIT faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional service and achievement throughout their careers and continue to advance BCIT’s mission through ongoing engagement with the Institute. Faculty Emeritus have practiced their profession with distinction and are recognized for their excellence and continued commitment to the Institute.
Rob will be formally awarded Faculty Emeritus status during the BCIT Convocation ceremony on June 24 at 10:00 am, while Jennie will be awarded during the Convocation ceremony on June 26 at 10:00 am.
About Broadcast and Media Communications programs at BCIT
BCIT offers the longest-running Broadcast and Media Communications programs in British Columbia, dating back to 1964. Through hands-on learning in television and radio studios, digital content spaces, editing suites, and Evolution 107.9—BCIT’s CRTC-licensed FM radio station—students gain practical experience using industry-standard equipment and technologies.
BCIT’s full-time diploma programs in Broadcast and Online Journalism, Radio Arts and Entertainment, and Television and Video Production also include work-integrated learning opportunities with leading employers across the media landscape. Guided by faculty who are experienced industry professionals, students graduate prepared to thrive in newsrooms, production companies, live event settings, and emerging digital media environments.
About sustainability at BCIT
Sustainability remains deeply integrated into BCIT’s approach to education and operations. Through applied learning, applied research, and access to campuses that serve as living labs, BCIT prepare learners with job-readiness to address complex environmental challenges.