General inquiries:
graduatestudies@brocku.ca
Phone: 905-688-5550 x4490
In-Person:
Mackenzie Chown (MC) D 250
Monday to Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
Mailing address:
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines, ON
Canada
Faculty of Graduate Studies Contacts
Dr. Suzanne Curtin
Vice Provost and Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
x. 5346
scurtin@brocku.ca
Dr. Brian Roy
Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
x. 3779
broy@brocku.ca
Kim Kelly
Director, Strategic Operations and Management
x. 4390
kkelly2@brocku.ca
Katie Jane (KJ) Millington
Associate Director, Graduate Operations and Systems
x. 4960
kmillington@brocku.ca
Angie Rubino
Manager, Graduate Program Operations + Humanities Specialist
x. 3549
arubino@brocku.ca
Cheryl Clark
Graduate Specialist, Applied Health Sciences and Education
x. 3029
cclark@brocku.ca
Shelley Croll
Graduate Specialist, Social Sciences
x. 4275
scroll@brocku.ca
Elizabeth Ye
Graduate Specialist, Mathematics and Science and Goodman School of Business
eye@brocku.ca
Shannon Rakutt
Graduate Assistant
x. 4608
srakutt@brocku.ca
Ashley Kapoor
Graduate Systems and Data Analytics Manager
akapoor@brocku.ca
Jasmine Stasiuk Riddell
Graduate Systems and Data Analytics Manager (on leave)
x. 4439
jstasiukriddell@brocku.ca
Lauryn Carrick
Associate Director, Graduate Education Engagement
x5197
lcarrick@brocku.ca
Stacia Heaton
Manager, Graduate Student Success
x5129
sheaton@brocku.ca
Sarah Burger
Communications, Marketing and Engagement Specialist
sburger2@brocku.ca
Emily Huneault
Research Awards and Scholarships Specialist (on leave)
ehuneault@brocku.ca
Cullum Brownbridge
Research Awards and Scholarships Specialist
cbrownbridge@brocku.ca
Becky White-Côté
Graduate Recruitment Coordinator
bwhitecote@brocku.ca
Jaye Cawood
Internal Scholarships and Awards Coordinator
jcawood@brocku.ca
Danielle Morris O’Connor
Graduate Academic Support Specialist
dmorrisoconnor@brocku.ca
Katie Pickles
Graduate Academic and International Specialist
x4755
kpickles@brocku.ca
Graduate Program Contacts
Applied Gerontology
MAG
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Colleen Whyte
Graduate Program Coordinator: Tracey Schenck
Applied Health Sciences
PhD, MA (specializations in Leisure, Health and Wellbeing / Recreation, Sport and Community / Nursing)
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Wendy Ward
Graduate Program Coordinator: Joanne Kremble
Applied Health Sciences
MA/MSc (specializations in Health Sciences / Community Health)
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Adam Macneil
Graduate Program Coordinator: Joanna Amodeo
Applied Health Sciences
MA/MSc (specializations in Kinesiology / Health and Physical Education)
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Phil Sullivan
Graduate Program Coordinator: Joanna Amodeo
Applied Health Sciences
MA (specialization in Sport Management)
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Dawn Trussell
Graduate Program Coordinator: Joanna Amodeo
Nursing
BN/MN
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Dawn Prentice
Graduate Program Coordinator: Kimberly Anderson
Professional Kinesiology
MPK
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Kim Gammage
Graduate Program Coordinator: Andra Parker
Public Health
MPH
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Brent Faught
Graduate Program Coordinator: Izabella Ludwa
Education
MEd
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Michael Savage
Graduate Program Coordinator: Wanda Burger
Educational Studies
PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Diane Collier
Graduate Program Coordinator: Wanda Burger
Classics
MA
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Fanny Dolansky
Administrative Assistant: Jordan Hawman
English
MA
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Carole Stewart
Graduate Programs Assistant: Melissa Vanatte
Game Studies and Design
MA, GDip
Graduate Program Director: Jason Hawreliak
Graduate Programs Assistant: Clara Suba
History
MA
Graduate Program Director: Michael Driedger
Graduate Program Coordinator: Melissa Vanatte
Interdisciplinary Humanities
PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Lissa Paul
Administrative Assistant: Nicole Matthews
Philosophy
MA
Graduate Program Director: Rajiv Kaushik
Administrative Assistant: Michelle Benson
Studies in Comparative Literature and Arts
MA
Graduate Program Director: Catharine Parayre
Administrative Assistant: Colin Anthes
Biological Sciences
MSc, PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Jeff Stuart
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Biotechnology
MSc, PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Jeff Stuart
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Chemistry
MSc, PhD
Graduate Program Director: Martin Lemaire (Acting)
Dr. Melanie Pilkington
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Computer Sciences
MSc
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Ke Qiu
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Earth Sciences
MSc
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Uwe Brand
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Intelligent Systems and Data Science
PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Ke Qiu
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Materials Physics, International Student Pathway
MSc ISP
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Maureen Reedyk
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Mathematics and Statistics
MSc
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Sheridan Houghten
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Physics
MSc, PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Maureen Reedyk
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Elena Genkin
Applied Behaviour Analysis
PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Rosemary Condillac (Acting)
Graduate Coordinator: Rachel Vander Doelen
Applied Disability Studies
MA, MADS, GD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Rosemary Condillac
Graduate Coordinator: Rachel Vander Doelen
Applied Linguistics
MA
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Lynn Dempsey
Graduate Program Assistant: Mae Leong
Business Economics
MBE
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Jean-Francois Lamarche
Administrative Assistant: Kelly Guembel
Child and Youth Studies
MA, PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Heather Ramey
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Lora Nero
Critical Sociology
MA
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Tamari Kitossa
Administrative Coordinator and Graduate Advisor: Lisa Betts
Geography
MA
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Atsuko Hashimoto
Administrative Coordinator: Teresa Shanley
Political Science
MA
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Paul Hamilton
Graduate Advisor: Diane Leon
Psychology
MA, PhD
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Karen Campbell
Graduate Administrative Coordinator: Lindsay Grifa
Social Justice and Equity Studies
MA
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Trent Newmeyer
Graduate Program Coordinator: Olivia O’Halloran
Sustainability
MS, PhD
Acting Graduate Program Director: Dr. Garrett Hutson
Graduate Program Director: Dr. Jessica Blythe
Graduate Coordinator: Erin Daly
Emails: ssas@brocku.ca for MS, ssci@brocku.ca for PhD
Accountancy
MAcc, GD
Graduate Program Director: Carrie Kelly
Graduate Academic Coordinator: Laurie Redford
Business Administration
MBA, MBA/MPH, GD
Graduate Program Director: Carrie Kelly
Graduate Academic Coordinator: Laurie Redford
Business Administration International Student Program
MBA ISP
Graduate Program Director: Carrie Kelly
Graduate Academic Coordinator: Teresa Feng
Management
MSc
Graduate Program Director: Carrie Kelly
Graduate Academic Coordinator: Phil Alexander
Professional Accounting International Student Program
MPAcc ISP
Graduate Program Director: Carrie Kelly
Graduate Academic Coordinator: Jason Barfoot
A Guide to Campus Student Services
FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Can help with:
- Admissions
- Funding/Scholarships
- Registration
- Student Records
- Professional Development
YOUR GRADUATE PROGRAM
Can help with:
- Teaching/Research Assistantships
- Required courses
- Supervisors
- Internship/Practicuum Placements
BROCK INTERNATIONAL
Can help with:
- Immigration and study permits
- Post graduate work permits
- ESL Services
- International student support
LEARNING SERVICES
Can help with:
- Tutoring
- Writing Supports
- Workshops and Events
- 1-on-1 consultations with Learning Skills Specialists
BROCK LIBRARY
Can help with:
- Specialized librarian for each program
- Research guides
- Research data management
- Workshops
- Dedicated graduate study space
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Can help with:
- Accommodations for students with disabilities or medical conditions
- Assistive technology
- Quiet room
- Exam support
CENTRE FOR PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION
Can help with:
- Instructional support for TAs
- TA Days
- TA workshops
- Sakai support
GRADVANTAGE
Can help with:
- Professional development workshops
- Academic development workshops
- MNK: GRADconnect Conference
- GRADFLIX
MAKERSPACE
Can help with:
- Access to technological tools such as 3D Printers and laser cutters
- Technological Skills Workshops
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Can help with:
- Medical appointments
- Same-day mental health counselling
- Immunizations
- STI testing
- Alcohol/drug concerns
- Travel Medicine
PERSONAL COUNSELLING SERVICES
Can help with:
- 24/7 support via telephone or text chat
- Licensed counsellors
- Crisis Counselling
- Addiction Counselling
- Workshops
FAITH AND LIFE CENTRE
Can help with:
- Religious, spiritual and secular support
- Drop-in quiet study space
- Prayer groups
- Bible study
HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUITY
Can help with:
- Advice on issues related to human rights, harassment, discrimination and bullying
- Gender and sexual violence support
- Intercultural training and development
BROCK RECREATION
Can help with:
- The Zone Fitness Centre
- Personal Training
- Intramurals
- Certifications and Training
- Athletic Therapy
RESIDENCES AT BROCK
Can help with:
- Dedicated on-campus residence space for upper year and graduate students
- Meal plans
EXPERIENCE BU
Can help with:
- Online involvement portal and events calendar
- Find clubs and volunteer opportunities
- Special channels for graduate students
ROSALIND BLAUER CENTRE FOR CHILD CARE
Can help with:
- On-campus childcare centre
- Childcare for infants to pre-school aged children
- Kinder-Forest School Program
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