Dr. Stuart Ruttan joined JIBC in 2008 as a credentialing specialist. His previous position was Associate Dean, Centre for Graduate Studies & Academic Planning. He was also the Chair of the Graduate Certificates in Intelligence Analysis and Tactical Criminal Analysis.
Before joining JIBC, Dr. Ruttan worked in international educational programming at the post-secondary level for eight years, followed by 10 years as a university professor in Japan where he also served on an international relations committee which included attending conferences in Southeast Asia.
Dr. Ruttan holds a doctorate in teacher education from Nottingham University, a Masters of Education in curriculum and instruction from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Arts in classical studies from the University of Victoria.