Dilson Rassier is the Dean of the Faculty of Education. Dr. Rassier holds a Canada Research Chair in Muscle Biophysics (Tier 1), and is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education.
Dr. Rassier's research interests focus upon muscle physiology and biophysics, with a special interest in the molecular aspects of muscle contraction in health and disease.
Dr. Rassier can be contacted at 514-398-7037 or by dilson.rassier [at] mcgill.ca (email).
Fiona Benson is the Associate Dean, Academic Programs. She is responsible for the governance of academic programs across the Faculty, and coordinating and facilitating the monitoring, evaluation and development of academic programs.
Prof. Benson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, Director of the Office of Internships and Student Affairs, and Associate Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning. Her scholarly interests include teacher education, master teaching and the vocational lifespan of teachers, well-being and social justice education, organizational development, and performance management.
Dr. Benson can be contacted at 514-398-7046 or by fiona.j.benson [at] mcgill.ca (email).
Nancy Heath is the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies. In this role she is responsible for facilitating the ongoing development of successful research programs, and for promoting the excellence of our graduate students by actively supporting and coordinating all facets of graduate academic life in the Faculty.
Dr. Heath is a James McGill Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. Her DAIR research team explores resilience and adaptive functioning in young people at-risk. She has published and presented extensively on topics related to mental health and resilience in educational settings, is an internationally recognized leader in the area of self-injury in educational settings and has worked in collaboration with schools for more than 20 years.
Dr. Heath can be reached by telephone at 514-398-3439 or by nancy.heath [at] mcgill.ca (email). [visit Research News feed]
Dennis Jensen is the Associate Dean, Infrastructure. Responsibilities include the development of a framework and mechanisms to support the implementation of infrastructure strategic plans in accordance with the Faculty Strategic Plan, with overall responsibility for all properties allocated to the Faculty of Education.
Dr. Jensen is an Associate Professor with the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Canada Research Chair in Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology, Director of the McGill Research Centre for Physical Activity and Health (PATH), and Director of the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL). Dr. Jensen's research activities are focused on the mechanisms, measurement and management of physical activity-related breathlessness in adults with chronic lung disorders, most notably chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Dr. Jensen can be reached at 514-398-4400 Ext 0541, or by dennis.jensen [at] mcgill.ca (email). [visit Infrastructure News feed]
