College of Social Sciences and Humanities
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
We build the university of tomorrow.
Expanding the boundaries of knowledge and understanding to foster a creative, equitable, inclusive, just and democratic society, with opportunity and well-being for all.
The College of Social Sciences and Humanities combines strengths in arts, business, education and law to expand the boundaries of knowledge and understanding of ourselves and our society and to lead research and teaching that fosters a creative, equitable, inclusive, just and democratic society, with opportunity and well-being for all.
LISTEN TO SSH: The Podcast
Showcasing research and creative activities in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Office of Education
Learn more about the Office of Education which provides leadership and guidance for shared student services, coordinated student advising, academic integrity processes, and administrative work related to experiential and work-integrated learning.
Office of Research
Learn more about the Office of Research which drives the college's institutional research strategy and highlights college-relevant initiatives and research impact.
News + Notices
What's the latest within the College of Social Sciences + Humanities?
College Dean & VICE PROVOST
Marvin Washington
Dr. Marvin Washington is the college dean and vice provost of the University of Alberta’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, which brings together the combined strength of the faculties of arts, business, education, and law. It represents a total of 500 faculty members and 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Marvin serves in this position after a period of time at Portland State University where he was a professor of management and undergraduate capstone coordinator. He is a former professor and past chair of the Department of Strategy, Management and Organization at the U of A’s Alberta School of Business, and has also served as associate dean of the Executive Education Program and the Alberta Health Services Executive Leadership program. Marvin is also a Fellow of the North American Society for Sport Management.
