Executive Committee

Dean

Prof. Sean Ferguson

Responsible for SSoM external relations, university relations, fundraising, public events, strategic planning, communications, facilities, budget and resource allocation, academic and administrative staffing, organization and salary policies, academic personnel processes, legal matters, academic staff discipline;  liaison with the Faculty Advisory Board, the Provost and the President’s Office.

Associate Dean, Research and Administration

Prof. Jon Wild

Responsible for policies and procedures related to research activities in both Departments, including research and grant support, awards and chair nominations, liaison with CIRMMT; responsible for facilitating the School’s administrative operations, including buildings and space administration; liaison with the Marvin Duchow Music Library.

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Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs

Prof. Liliana S. Araújo

Responsible for all matters related to undergraduate students in both Departments, including admission, advising, student funding, curriculum; responsible for student health & wellness; School’s student Disciplinary Officer; liaison with the University’s Dean of Students and the Music Undergraduate Student Association (MUSA).

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Associate Dean, Graduate Studies

Prof. Prof. Lisa Barg

Responsible for all matters related to graduate students in both Departments, including admission, advising, student funding, curriculum; liaison with the University’s Dean of Graduate & Postgraduate Studies, the DMUS Coordinator and the Music Graduate Student Society (MGSS).

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Department Chairs

Responsible for all matters related to their Department, including academic staff hiring and personnel processes, the assignment of workload, course offerings and scheduling, curricular planning, budget administration, resource allocation; liaison with Area Coordinators.

Music Research: Prof. Gary Scavone

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Music Performance: Prof. Stéphane Lemelin

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CIRMMT Director

Prof. Marcelo Wanderley

Responsible for all aspects of the activities for the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT).

Associate Director, Communications and Production

Sophie Laurent

Responsible for concert and event production and management services; marketing, publicity and external communication; liaison with University Communications.

Director of Advancement

TBA

Responsible for raising funds in support of the priorities of the SSoM; liaison with University Advancement.

Manager, Finance

Henry Tin

Responsible for SSoM finances and financial operations; advises on strategic budget planning and financial matters.

Manager of Student Services

Nancy Czemmel

Responsible for all matters related to student services including student recruitment, admissions, undergraduate and graduate studies; administration of strategic projects regarding enrolment management and student engagement.

Manager of Administration

Tracy Roach

Responsible for Dean’s Office administration and SSoM organizational support; implementation of university regulations and policies; administration of strategic projects and initiatives; liaison with University administrative units.

Assistant to the Dean

Geneviève St-Arnault

Responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Dean and the Manager of Administration in the day-to-day operations of the Dean’s Office, including management of committees such as the Executive, Faculty Council and EDI, scheduling and communications, organizational support, implementation of university regulations and policies, as well as strategic projects and initiatives.