Leadership

Dr. Peter J. Ricketts
President and Vice-Chancellor

President Peter Ricketts is responsible for the management of Acadia University and all its departments. To assist in the performance of these duties, the President, with the approval of the Board of Governors, oversees a number of officers.

Vice-Presidents

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Dr. Heather Hemming
Vice-President, Academic

Dr. Hemming administers the academic program (instruction and research) and university services that support the academic program, such as libraries, academic resources, and institutional planning.

Dr. Rod Morrison
Vice-President, Advancement

Dr. Morrison leads the teams responsible for maintaining a strong connection with alumni and building a network of supporters for Acadia University. 

Mr. Christopher Callbeck
Vice-President, Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Callbeck is responsible for the management of building services, financial policy and systems, safety and security, information technology, varsity athletics, event services, and human resources.

Deans & Division Heads

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Dr. Jeff Hennessy
Dean (Interim)
Faculty of Arts

Dr. Suzie Currie
Dean 
Faculty of Science

Dr. Ann Vibert
Dean (Acting)
Faculty of Professional Studies

Dr. Harry Gardner
Dean
Faculty of Theology

Dr. Anna Redden
Dean
Research and Graduate Studies

Mark Bishop
Registrar
Office of the Registrar

Daphne Flanagan
University Librarian
Vaughan Memorial Library

Dr. David MacKinnon
Director (Acting)
Open Acadia

Mary MacVicar
Associate Vice-President Finance and Treasurer
Financial Services

Kathy O'Connor
Executive Assistant to the President
President's Office
Secretary to the Board
Board of Governors

Scott Roberts
Executive Director, Communications and Public Relations
President's Office
Administrator, FOIPOP 

Jim Darnbrough
Executive Director
Enrolment Services

Nancy Handrigan
Executive Director, Philanthropy
Office of Advancement

Ian Murray
Executive Director, Alumni Affairs
Office of Advancement

Gary Doucette
Executive Director
Technology Services

James Sanford
Executive Director
Student Services

Kevin Dickie
Executive Director
Varsity Athletics and Events

Marcel Falkenham
Director of Facilities
Facilities Management
Director
K.C. Irving Centre

Kerry Deveau
Director
Human Resources

Patrick Difford
Director
Safety & Security