I am pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Melanie Chai as the Manager, Peer Assisted Learning Services (PALS). Melanie has been at Humber for 6 years now, starting her tenure here coordinating the Transition Advising Program. During her time at Humber she has also worked for Student Life, coordinating leadership programs, and completed two terms as Acting Manager in PALS. In that capacity, Melanie was instrumental in the development and launch of a number of new initiatives in PALS including the Professional Skills Enhancement program and key improvements to our Note Taking Services. Melanie is currently completing her Masters of Education at York University where she was a Teaching Assistant in the Urban Diversity Program in the Faculty of Education and coordinated the field placements in the community. She holds two Bachelor degrees – one in Education and one in Psychology. Melanie has nine years of experience in student services, and over five in a managerial capacity. She brings to the role sound knowledge of learning methodology and demonstrated effectiveness in the application of that methodology to programs and services designed to support student learning and success. I invite you to join me in congratulating Melanie on her appointment. 

Chantal Joy
Director, Advising & Student Academic Support