Following consultation with Senate, James Allard has been appointed as Interim Dean, effective July 1, 2025, for two years. This appointment aligns with the end of Carol Merriam’s term, which is ending a year early, on June 30, 2025.

Professor Allard currently serves as the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Student Affairs and Curriculum at the Faculty of Humanities and holds a faculty appointment in the Department of English Language and Literature.