Office of the Dean

The Dean’s Office is the administrative wing of the Faculty of Arts.  The Dean has responsibility for overall administration of the Faculty, provides strategic leadership, ensures productive relationships with other Faculties, government, public, and professional constituencies, promotes excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly contributions throughout the Faculty, supports unit heads in attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff, and plays a leadership role in the University’s fundraising campaign.

Members of the core leadership team in the Dean’s Office support the work of the Dean and share in the administration of the Faculty, overseeing Faculty-level committees, representing the Faculty of Arts on University-wide committees, and providing advice and support to heads, directors, and chairs.

Dean Gage Averill
Senior Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies Darrin Lehman
Associate Dean, Faculty and Equity Geraldine Pratt
Associate Dean, Communications and Strategy Mary Lynn Young
Associate Dean, Students Janet Giltrow
Assistant Dean, Student Services Sally Hermansen
Assistant Dean, Administration Anne-Marie Fenger
Director of Finance Brian Lee
Director of Development and Alumni Engagement Victoria Auston

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