Laurier announces two new deans
Posted Jun 10, 2019 05:00:00 PM.
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Wilfrid Laurier University will welcome two new deans this summer.
On July 1, Maria Cantalini Williams will become the university's dean of the Faculty of Education.
Anthony Clarke will also become the dean of Faculty of Science on August 1.
Laurier say both were selected following an extensive search and their terms will last five years.
“Both Dr. Cantalini Williams and Dr. Clarke bring extensive knowledge and experience to their roles. With their leadership, the faculties of Education and Science will continue to make a meaningful impact, both locally and globally.” Laurier's Provost and Vice-President, Robert Gordon said in a release.
Cantalini Williams was most recently a faculty member in the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University, where she received the designation of professor emerita.
She was also associate dean of the Laurier-Nipissing Concurrent Education program in Brantford for six years.
Clarke comes to Laurier from the University of Guelph.
He's currently a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Clarke, who's a renowned microbiologist and biochemist, also held a number of administrative roles, including assistant vice-president of Graduate Studies and Program Quality Assurance and interim dean of the College of Biological Science.
Cantalini Williams will succeed Colleen Willard-Holt, while Clarke will take over for Kenneth Maly.
