College of Natural and Applied Sciences Portfolio
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences brings together the scientific expertise across our faculties, enabling a new level of interdisciplinary research and innovative teaching practices. Our portfolio includes education, research, and strategic initiatives.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
The Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) supports university, college and faculty-level EDI activities, providing advice and resources to faculty and department leaders, EDI committees, academic and non-academic staff and students.
Indigenous Initiatives
The Indigenous Initiatives Strategic Officer works collaboratively with the college, faculty and staff to seamlessly integrate Indigenous initiatives and perspectives into their work and teaching, ensuring alignment with the CNAS's strategic direction, the university’s Braiding Past, Present, and Future strategic plan, and the imperatives outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
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Interdisciplinary + Inclusive Education
Led by the associate dean (education), our college is creating world-leading programs and educational opportunities that transcend disciplines to deliver lifelong learning that is connected to research. Our work is inclusive of our diverse populations of learners.
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Office of Education
Led by the director, the Office of Education provides administrative support to academic units in the faculties of ALES, Engineering and Science. The key service functions of this office are: academic integrity; course scheduling and timetabling; student systems; and program coordination.
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Research
The research portfolio is led by the associate dean (STEM research). This unit is focused on creating barrier-free, interdisciplinary, and large-scale research programs as well as facilitating complex partnerships.