Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce a reorganization of the Division of Student and Community Engagement.
In order to continue providing the highest quality of service and to support seamless access and referrals for students, some units within the Division of Student & Community Engagement have been realigned. Recent vacancies, in addition to the evolution of divisional goals, have necessitated the opportunity to take advantage of existing synergies within units. The timing of the reorganization will allow for better alignment and more efficient use of key student success functions as we prepare for 2018-19 budget planning and to deliver on the outcomes of the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan.
The following changes will take effect October 2nd, 2017:
Meg Houghton will assume the role of Associate Dean, Student Wellness & Equity. Meg will maintain accountability for all Student Wellness & Accessibility programs (Health, Counselling, Accessible Learning Services and related activities), in addition to Testing Services. Meg will now also provide leadership to the areas of Student Conduct, Residence Life, Student Support & Intervention, and Student Diversity & Inclusion.
Chantal Joy will take on the role of Associate Dean, Transition & Academic Support. Chantal will maintain accountability for Integrated Advising activities, Career Services, Learning Support Services, and Employer and Placement support. Moving forward, the areas of Orientation, Transition, First Year Experience programs, Co-Curricular Record and Leadership Development will be joining the Transition & Academic Support unit.
Both of these positions will report to the Dean of Students, and will be part of the Department of Student Success and Engagement, in order to best achieve maximum alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
Please join me in wishing Meg and Chantal success in taking on these expanded responsibilities.
Sincerely,
Jason Hunter
VP, Student & Community Engagement