Every member of Victoria University's staff, faculty, and librarians is here to support student success. Below is a list of some of the student-facing roles in our community.
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Office of the Dean of Students
Provides students with services and support for extra-curricular activities on campus, housing, careers and personal matters.
Kelley Castle
Dean of Students
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Responsible for the oversight and strategic leadership of all non-academic student life and affairs, including non-academic student conduct and crisis response.
Heidi Pepper Coles
Associate Dean, Student Success
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Manages student communications and all student success programming including the Vic Ready program.
Scott Johnston
Associate Dean of Students
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Manages residence life, residence operations and all budgets for the Office of the Dean Of Students.
Steven Zantingh
Assistant Dean, International & Student Transitions
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Supports international students at Vic. Oversees student transition programming including E-Mentorship, International Mentors and Graduating Students.
Shainiya Balachandran
Assistant Dean, Equity & Wellness
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Supports equity and wellness programming and provides one-on-one student support for wellness concerns. Oversees Wellness Interns and Well-being Peer Advisors.
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Assistant Dean, Student Development and Transitions
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Supports the Vic Ready program, student transition programming, campus life activities and holistic student support.
Ali Kehl
Campus Life Coordinator
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Primary contact for VUSAC. Supports campus life activities including Transition Mentor programming.
Alisha Talpur
Residence Life Coordinator
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Primary contact for students in residence. Supports Dons and all residence life activities.
Kathy Vi Mac
Student Success & Career Advisor
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Provides one-on-one career advising. Supports skill development and self-exploration through programming.
Elena Ferranti
Communications and Ideas for the World Coordinator
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Communications lead for the Office of the Dean of Students, including the Student Bulletin and social media. Primary contact for Ideas for the World including conferences, Humanities for Humanity and Theatre for Thought.
Wanda Hughes
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students and Residence Operations Coordinator
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Provides support to and manages the schedule of the Dean of Students. Primary contact for residence inquiries including placements and residence fees.
Office of the Registrar and Academic Advising
Provides students with support and advice about course registration, academic advising and financial matters.
Yvette Ali
Registrar
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Oversees all activities in the Office of the Registrar and Academic Advising. Registrar for Victoria University and Victoria College.
Thomas Mackay
Manager Student Success & Academic Advising
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Provides academic advising and specialized guidance on future education plans, along with offering programming related to professional and graduate education.
Jasmine Mendes
Academic Advisor, Career & Future Education
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Provides academic advising and specialized guidance on future education plans, as well as offers programming related to professional and graduate education.
Jade Hazell
Academic Advisor, Academic Progress & Support
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Provides academic advising, particularly to students in need of extended support due to ongoing challenges, and those who may be seeking special consideration.
Valerie Ferrier
Academic Advisor, Graduation & Digital Communications
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Provides academic advising, with a particular emphasis on graduation progress, and also co-ordinates communications from the ORAA to students and the community.
Alex Thomson
Financial Aid & Academic Advisor
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Provides both academic advising and financial aid guidance, assisting in the administration of Vic bursaries and grants (for students with financial need) and awards.
Paul Kaita
Academic Advisor Recruitment and Transition In
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Provides academic advising, with a special focus on prospective and new Vic students, and also co-ordinates recruitment and transition events.
Jillian Yee-Chang
Awards & Financial Aid Coordinator
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Facilitates the assessment of scholarships and financial aid.
April Hoy
Associate Registrar & Manager
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Supervises front-line services and oversees ceremonies, such as the June convocation.
Marissa Roberge
Front Line Advisor
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Provides support related to registration and general inquiries.
Ben Pottruff (on-location)
Learning Strategist
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Assists students in enhancing academic performance by tailoring strategies to their strengths and learning context. Strategies encompass reading, note-taking, assignment planning, time management, motivation, memory, concentration, study focus, and addressing procrastination and stress.
Michael Mercer (on-location)
Accessibility Advisor
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Helps students overcome disability-related academic barriers, whether they are ongoing or temporary, at the University of Toronto. Provides services and support for learning, problem solving and inclusion.
Imani King
Academic Advisor, Equity & Outreach
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Provides academic advising, with a special focus on BIPOC, and also co-ordinates recruitment and transition events.
Olivia Savona
Front Line Advisor
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Provides support related to registration and general inquiries.
Office of the President
The Office of the President has oversight across Victoria University, establishing goals, strategy and operations.
Dr. Rhonda N. McEwen
President and Vice-Chancellor
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Senior executive officer responsible for Victoria University’s academic and administrative operations.
Lindy Chan
Director, Office of the President
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Provides strategic advice and support to the President and senior management on internal and external issues, and is a conduit through which community members can communicate with the President.
Leslie Shepherd
Director of Communications (interim)
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Leads the strategy and creation of communications and marketing materials, oversees digital and social media and all newsletters and media relations.
Lesa Williams-George
Director of Equity, Inclusion & Transformative Practices
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Leads the development and implementation of a strategy and initiatives that strengthen and sustain an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment and positive culture for staff, faculty, librarians and students.
Victoria College Office of the Principal
Oversees all academic aspects of Victoria College.
Professor Alex Eric Hernandez
Principal, Victoria College
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Oversees all academic aspects of Victoria College, including academic programs, faculty, Fellows, and Victoria College Council.
Professor Emanuel Istrate
Director, Academic Programs (acting until December 31, 2024)
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Responsible for governance, operations, and program development related to the academic programs at Victoria College, including first-year programs.
Professor Ira Wells
Director, Academic Programs (on leave until December 31, 2024)
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Responsible for governance, operations, and program development related to the academic programs at Victoria College, including first-year programs.
Professor Shaun Ross
Undergraduate Research Coordinator (on leave until June 30, 2025)
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Promotes undergraduate research and supports student researchers across the disciplines.
Chris de Barros
Academic Programs Liaison Officer
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Supports upper-year students to ensure program requirements are satisfied and works closely with Program Coordinators for admission to upper-year programs, classroom bookings, course scheduling, enrolments, etc.
Wanda Thorne
First-Year Programs Liaison Officer
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Co-ordinates the Vic One program's special events and other first-year academic activities, such as the student mentorship program.
Kelly Baron
Special Projects & Events Coordinator
Co-ordinates events and special projects for the Northrop Frye Centre, Centre for Creativity, and the Jackman Scholars-in-Residence program.
Dr. Natalie Oeltjen
Assistant to the Director, Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies (CRRS)
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Oversees and co-ordinates day-to-day operations and events of the CRRS, such as academic events (e.g. lectures and conferences), rare and modern library collections, student staff and fellows.
Professor Maria Cichosz
Director, Writing Centre
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Co-ordinates Writing Centre appointments, operations, and events to support student writing.
Emmanuel College Office of the Principal
Oversees all academic aspects of Emmanuel College.
HyeRan Kim-Cragg
Principal
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Responsible for overseeing all academic aspects of the College and is the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church Professor of Preaching.
Wanda Chin
Registrar
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Works with current students and oversees course registration and enrollment.
Andrew Aitchison
Admissions Counsellor and Recruitment Coordinator
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Advises and meets with prospective and incoming students, while also co-ordinating recruitment opportunities both on and off campus.
Pamela McCarroll
Vice Principal
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Responsible for academic matters concerning Emmanuel College, including academic planning, programs and curricula. Additionally, the VP supervises academic collaborations, processes, and policies regarding the Toronto School of Theology, the University of Toronto, and other entities.
Shawn Kazubowski-Houston
Events and Media Coordinator
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Co-ordinates events for the Centre for Religion and Its Contexts, curates content for social media and the website, and offers administrative support to the College registrar and student placement program.
Shane Finnie
Executive Assistant to the Principal
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Library Services
Comprises E.J. Pratt Library and Emmanuel College Library, and is affiliated with U of T Library Services.
Roma Kail
Interim Chief Librarian
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Manages staff, resources and operations related to Vic Libraries' various collections, systems and reader/public services.
Karen Wishart
Librarian, Emmanuel College Library
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Manages staff, reference, acquisitions, and instruction and provides research assistance, instructional support & collection management at Emmanuel College Library.
John Kutcher
Emmanuel College Library, Library Technician
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Manages circulation services and provides assistance at Emmanuel Library’s circulation desk.
Charmi Prajapati
Library Systems Technician
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IT Help Desk anchor who provides assistance at E.J. Pratt Library’s IT help desk
Lisa Newman
Pratt Reader Services, Library Technician
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Provides circulation services and oversees course reserves and syllabus service co-ordination at E.J. Pratt Library’s circulation desk.
Tracy Quan
E. J. Pratt Reader Services, Library Technician
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Provides circulation services and manages resource-sharing services at E.J. Pratt Library’s circulation desk.
Keara Farragher
E.J. Pratt Reader Services, Library Technician
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Serves as the evening and weekend circulation services technician.
Halyna Kozar
E.J. Pratt Reader Services, Library Technician
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Provides assistance at E.J. Pratt Library’s circulation desk.
Diane Michaud
E.J. Pratt Reader Services & Instructional Librarian
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Provides reference, research, collections and instructional services.
Agatha Barc
E.J. Pratt Reader Services & Instructional Librarian
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Provides reference, research, collections and instructional services.
Colin Deinhardt
Interim Head of Reader Services
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Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and Bursar
Oversees finances, operations and campus infrastructure.
Jennifer Ankrett
Chief Administrative Officer and Bursar
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Leads strategy and operations for Victoria University in collaboration with the president, senior leadership and staff. Oversees capital projects, finance and real estate, human resources, IT, hospitality and ancillary services, capital renewal and maintenance, sustainability and campus safety. Builds internal and external partnerships to advance the University’s mission and support the student, faculty and staff experience. Fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
Anthony Yeung
Associate CAO, Financial and Revenue Services
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Provides leadership and strategic planning for financial management, accounting services, internal controls, and procurement. Additionally, oversees revenue-generating ancillary activities through external conferences and events.
Vikas Mehta
Associate CAO, Operations, Infrastructure and Sustainability
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Leading a team of highly dedicated staff for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of campus infrastructure. Overall responsibility for annual capital plans and environmental sustainability to support the University's mission of excellence.
Ajay Sharma
Associate Director, Hospitality Services
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Oversees Food Services to ensure that students have access to healthy and nutritious meals.
James Hung
Associate Director, Campus Safety and Emergency Management
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Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the campus community through proactive safety measures, emergency preparedness and response planning.