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I graduated from the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) Ph.D. program at Michigan State University (MSU) in 2024. I began doctoral studies after working as a professional on postsecondary education campuses from 2008–19. I completed my M.Ed. at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Educa...
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Bio/Research
I graduated from the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) Ph.D. program at Michigan State University (MSU) in 2024. I began doctoral studies after working as a professional on postsecondary education campuses from 2008–19. I completed my M.Ed. at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto while working full-time. My experiences as a student leader throughout my undergraduate degree—and my later engagement on campuses as a learner, educator, and administrator—informed my career path leading to my role as a faculty member at Laurier.
As a Canadian first-generation student, I started my postsecondary journey at Trent University where I completed my undergraduate degree. At Trent, I learned about student affairs and services while working in student leader roles within residence life and as an elected member of student government. After Trent, I began my career working in student affairs; first at Mount Royal University (2008–10), then at McMaster University (2010–13), and later at Toronto Metropolitan University until 2019. I left this phase of my career to begin full-time doctoral studies as an international student living in the United States (U.S.). After graduating from MSU, I worked as Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives at Niagara College before joining Laurier.
My research explores the theoretical and practical conditions of universities and colleges, particularly within student affairs divisions. I also investigate the experiences and development of students and employees within universities and colleges. While student affairs divisions have been my 'home' on a campus, I equitably value and understand the importance and functions of executive leadership, academic affairs, research and innovation, administration and operations, advancement and external affairs, along with institutional governance.
I serve and have contributed to several professional associations relating to my academic work and my work as an administrator: The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE), College Student Educators International (ACPA), Canadian Association for College and University Student Services (CACUSS), Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), and the Ontario Association of College and University Housing Officers (OACUHO). I also serve as a reviewer for several national and international peer-reviewed academic journals.
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As a Canadian first-generation student, I started my postsecondary journey at Trent University where I completed my undergraduate degree. At Trent, I learned about student affairs and services while working in student leader roles within residence life and as an elected member of student government. After Trent, I began my career working in student affairs; first at Mount Royal University (2008–10), then at McMaster University (2010–13), and later at Toronto Metropolitan University until 2019. I left this phase of my career to begin full-time doctoral studies as an international student living in the United States (U.S.). After graduating from MSU, I worked as Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives at Niagara College before joining Laurier.
My research explores the theoretical and practical conditions of universities and colleges, particularly within student affairs divisions. I also investigate the experiences and development of students and employees within universities and colleges. While student affairs divisions have been my 'home' on a campus, I equitably value and understand the importance and functions of executive leadership, academic affairs, research and innovation, administration and operations, advancement and external affairs, along with institutional governance.
I serve and have contributed to several professional associations relating to my academic work and my work as an administrator: The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE), College Student Educators International (ACPA), Canadian Association for College and University Student Services (CACUSS), Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA), and the Ontario Association of College and University Housing Officers (OACUHO). I also serve as a reviewer for several national and international peer-reviewed academic journals.
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Media Relations
Aonghus Kealy
Communications and Media Relations Officer
akealy@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4855
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Communications and Media Relations Officer
akealy@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4855
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Media Relations
Aonghus Kealy
Communications and Media Relations Officer
akealy@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4855
Lori Chalmers Morrison
Director: Integrated Communications
lchalmersmorrison@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4857
Vanessa Barrasa
Director: Communications & Issues Management
vbarrasa@wlu.ca
(548) 889-3812
Brantford Campus:
Beth Gurney
Director, Strategic Communications and Community Engagement
bgurney@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4199
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Communications and Media Relations Officer
akealy@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4855
Lori Chalmers Morrison
Director: Integrated Communications
lchalmersmorrison@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4857
Vanessa Barrasa
Director: Communications & Issues Management
vbarrasa@wlu.ca
(548) 889-3812
Brantford Campus:
Beth Gurney
Director, Strategic Communications and Community Engagement
bgurney@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4199
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