Contact us

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

Lyndsay Bocchinfuso
Executive Assistant to the Dean
x.5261
lbocchinfuso@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

Audrianna Kervoelen
Internal Awards and Scholarships Coordinator (on leave)
akervoelen@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

GRADUATE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Can help with:

  • Social opportunities
  • Health and dental plan

BROCK INTERNATIONAL

Can help with:

  • Immigration and study permits
  • Post graduate work permits
  • ESL Services
  • International student support

ABORIGINAL STUDENT SERVICES

Can help with:

  • Gathering place
  • Cultural 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

OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES

Can help with:

  • Ethics approval and support

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Can help with:

  • Academic support for international students

GRADVANTAGE

Can help with:

  • Professional development workshops
  • Academic development workshops
  • MNK: GRADconnect Conference
  • GRADFLIX

CAREERZONE

Can help with:

  • Resume and CV Review
  • Interview Skills
  • Job Postings

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

OMBUDS SERVICES

Can help with:

  • Grade appeals
  • Required withdrawals
  • Academic Integrity

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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