The School of Media Studies & Information Technology is pleased to announce that Heather Lowry is the successful candidate for the position of Associate Dean responsible for the New Media and I.T. cluster of programming.
Heather Lowry holds an MA in Education from Central Michigan University. In her role as coordinator, Heather has been responsible for achieving measurable targets while leading the quality of the student experience for over 300 students annually and the recruitment and development of 20–25 faculty. Additionally, she has been supporting students and mentoring faculty, along with developing industry connections leading to placements and jobs, curriculum development for diplomas and degrees, collaborative projects between programs, and student work for real-world clients through SMSIT’s Ad Centre.
Heather has coordinated the 2‐year Advertising & Graphic Design diploma since 2004; and established and simultaneously coordinated the 3‐year Graphic Design advanced diploma from 2004–2011. Responsibilities included recruiting, orienting, and advising students; designing and developing curriculum during a time of significant evolution in the world of media and technology; recruiting and developing faculty; scheduling; assessing student process and achievement; responding to industry demands; and executing program reviews.
Amongst other initiatives, Heather has chaired the Humber Showcase Committee, is the founding member of the executive board for the Earhart Project, a women’s peer advisory group that provides mentorship for women throughout their professional lives in both traditional and non-traditional careers, and is the founding member of the executive board for the Muay Thai Training Centres, Inc., a not‐for‐profit organization that provides traditional martial arts training and access to mentorship and leadership opportunities to Toronto’s at-risk youth population. She plays an active role in fundraising, advocating for at-risk youth, and mentoring students on life skills and potential avenues for post-secondary education.
Please join me in congratulating Heather on her most recent success!
Guillermo Acosta, Dean
School of Media Studies & I.T.