Dean's Office

Ileana Paul

Acting Dean

Jan Plug

Associate Dean, Academic

Chris Smeenk

Associate Dean, Research (Acting)

Joseph Paciocco

Director of Administration

Research Interests / Specializations: Provides strategic leadership to operational teams and develop strategic administrative plans • Works with departments to manage administrative processes within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities • Manages human, physical, and financial resources for the Faculty

Carrie Connelly-Melo

Assistant to the Associate Dean (Academic) and the Academic Counsellors

Research Interests / Specializations: • Provides triage for the academic advising office both in person and via email • Main point of contact for current students • Administrative support for the Associate Dean (Academic) and the Academic Advisors • Room booking for events • Collaborates with other team members in the execution of events • Maintains Academic Advising database and general administration of office

Joanne Gribbon

Faculty Affairs Coordinator

Research Interests / Specializations: Carries out and/or Directs Departments regarding a variety of Human Resources related activities for faculty members (eg: Recruitment, Appointments, Promotion, Tenure & Continuing Status, Performance Evaluation, Salary Increases, Workloads, Sabbaticals, Leaves, Terminations, Retirements) • Develops and maintains administrative processes and practices related to the Faculty Collective Agreement • Interprets and provides advice to colleagues and leaders regarding the rationale for processes and practices related to the UWOFA Collective agreement • Ensures compliance with Collective Agreements, employee agreements, policies and procedures as well as current legislation to achieve Faculty’s missions and objectives • Acts as a liaison between the Faculty of Arts & Humanities and the Office of Faculty Relations • Provides executive administrative support to the Dean and various Faculty governance committees.

Amanda Green

Academic Advisor

Ben Hakala

Academic Advisor

Research Interests / Specializations: Provides expert academic guidance and support to students within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. • Serves as the primary contact in Faculty for academic policy relating to programs, degrees, scholarships/awards. • Contributes to the development of academic programs ensuring that these programs are well-administered and accurately represented in university publications. • Nominates and approves departmental student nominees for scholarships, graduation awards and gold medals. • Represents their Faculty at internal and external events for student orientation, outreach and retention events.

Jo Jennings

Communications Specialist

Research Interests / Specializations: Develops fully integrated communication strategies and plans for new initiatives. • Prioritizes communication of Faculty’s teaching and scholarship strengths to a variety of public audiences across multiple platforms. • Supports recruitment of prospective students and fosters relationships with current students and alumni. • Oversees Faculty’s website, social media, print and digital communications platforms and supports Faculty events.

Jessica Schagerl

Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Alumni Engagement

Research Interests / Specializations: Works with Senior Leadership to develop and implement a range of strategic initiatives, processes, and plans to action the priorities of the Faculty. • Collaborates with the Associate Dean, Research, to identify and curate opportunities for Arts & Humanities researchers that align with individual research programs and Faculty priorities. • Works with Faculty researchers to conceptualize, review and edit grant and award applications; ensures a coherent and persuasive narrative, inclusive of knowledge mobilization and EDID considerations. • Plans, develops, and executes events and commitments with University and community partners that align with Faculty's strategic goals

Gabbi Whitlock

Assistant to the Associate Dean (Research) & Administrative Officer

Katie Foster

Media Specialist

Ken Milner

Instructional Classroom Technology & Computer Support

Barbara Bruce

Experiential Learning Specialist

Research Interests / Specializations: • Oversees the administrative and logistical functions of the Arts and Humanities Internship Program (AHIP) and the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH) Experiential Learning Program. • Develops strategies to establish and maintain relationships with employers and to market and promote the faculty’s experiential learning programs. • Creates information educational and promotional resources for students, increasing their awareness of opportunities and support, and collaborates on planning and coordinating various related workshops and events.

Michelle Sugar

Experiential Learning Assistant

Research Interests / Specializations: Provides support for the smooth and effective operation of the Arts and Humanities Internship Program (AHIP). • Serves as a resource and point of contact for students, community partners, employers, leaders, faculty members, and other key stakeholders. • Coordinates student applications for internship placements and facilitates the preparation of letters, contracts, and assignments. • Maintains databases and curates the AHIP website, and collaborates on various promotional and educational materials for distribution both inside and outside of the university. • Engages with current and prospective employer partners and posts internship opportunities.