MacDonald
Dr. Maureen MacDonald will join the University of Victoria as dean of the Division of Continuing Studies, effective Jan. 7, 2008.
MacDonald comes to UVic from the University of Manitoba, where she has served as director of continuing education for the past seven years. In this capacity, she has overseen the development, delivery, evaluation and administration of certificate programs, professional development seminars and contract training. Prior to that, she served for six years as director of University of Manitoba Downtown.
Before joining the UofM, MacDonald was a management consultant with KPMG in Winnipeg and Vancouver, working predominantly in the area of human resources management. She also practiced law in Winnipeg for several years.
MacDonald has a BA and LLB from the University of Manitoba, an MBA from McGill University and a PhD in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota. Her commuity involvement includes terms on the boards of the United Way of Winnipeg and the Arthritis Society, Manitoba Division.
“The search committee was impressed with Dr. MacDonald’s range of experience and accomplishments, her understanding of and commitment to adult and community education, and her leadership abilities,” says Vice-President Academic and Provost Jamie Cassels.
“A strong, well-respected continuing studies unit, a well-regarded university, a chance to live and work in Victoria—this is just one of those rare occasions where the stars align perfectly,” says MacDonald. “I’m thoroughly looking forward to this opportunity, to exploring ways in which continuing studies can continue to add value to the university and the community—and to putting my winter coat into hibernation.”
MacDonald succeeds Dr. Wes Koczka, who served as Dean of Continuing Studies from 1996 to Feb. 2007, and is currently principal of University of Canada West Academies. Joy Davis has served as interim dean.
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