Dr. Lori Francis
Dr. Lori Francis joined us from Saint Mary’s University (SMU) where she was the Dean of the Faculty of Science since September 2021. She began her teaching, service and research (in the area of occupational health) at SMU in 2002 in the Department of Psychology and moved to the role of Associate Dean of Science: Student Affairs in 2017.
A first-generation university student, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Francis Xavier University, a Master of Science degree from McMaster University, and a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Guelph. “I look forward to working with faculty, staff and students at MSVU, and working to identify and remove barriers to inclusion in academic settings,” said Lori. “I am excited to be joining MSVU; I have long admired the mission and vision of the institution, including the commitment to EDIA. As the Vice-President Academic and Provost, I want to be a champion for faculty and staff, celebrate successes, and foster growth.”
For Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost inquiries, please contact:
Tracy MacKenzie
tracy.mackenzie@msvu.ca
902-457-6404