Dean, Faculty of Arts
Dr. Aoife Mac Namara, PhD
The dean leads the students, faculty and staff of the Faculty of Arts.
Through university-wide and community engagement, the dean manages priorities that contribute to the vision of the faculty, encourages research, champions the student experience and fosters a culture of excellence. The dean also manages policies and sustains an effective budget. The dean leads equity, diversity and inclusion in the faculty.
- Leads in the communication and implementation of the vision, priorities and strategic planning of the arts faculty.
- Engages faculty members and staff to choose initiatives and manages priorities that align with the vision of the faculty and the university as a whole.
- Fosters and encourages a high level of research productivity within the faculty and across faculties by further enhancing and developing excellent research infrastructure and supporting faculty efforts to obtain and maintain research funding.
- Oversees the implementation of frameworks, policies and initiatives that promote a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration that impacts all aspects of the faculty.
- Develops and sustains an effective budget and organizational structure to ensure the faculty is financially sustainable, and that its educational offerings are of the highest quality.
- Leads and supports the conceptualization and implementation of innovative educational programs in line with the university’s overall planning objectives.
- Communicates the vision to spur fund development and attracts resources from government, philanthropy, and other sources. Stewards these relationships and provides timely reporting and accountability to funders.
- Nurtures a strong connection to community and demonstrates how this faculty and the university are concerned with addressing the challenges facing the people of Calgary, Alberta, and beyond.
- Maintains a connectivity to and visibility with faculty, staff and students. Acts as a role model for students, staff and faculty alike.
- Champions the student experience, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Creates a sense of unity for the faculty and a culture that is inclusive and engaging.
Contact me
403.220.6151
aoife.macnamara@ucalgary.ca
Executive Assistant
Kate Rollestone
403.220.2692
kate.rollestone@ucalgary.ca
Committee service
The dean chairs or sits on the following committees:
Learn more about Faculty of Arts council and committees