Office of the Dean

Dr. Heather McRae, EdD, M.S., B.Ed
Heather McRae was appointed Founding Dean of the School of Continuing Education on April 14, 2014. The School of Continuing Education was created through centralizing six program areas from faculties and schools at MacEwan University. Annual enrollment is currently over 15,000 in more than 200 courses and programs; approximately 30% of total enrolment is in credit/ministry approved courses.
As Dean of the School of Continuing Education at MacEwan University, Heather is responsible for developing and overseeing the academic and administrative direction of all programs and services within the School. This involves collaboration and consultation within and outside of the university, needs assessment, partnerships with key stakeholders and the establishment of structures and processes that enable student participation and success.
Heather has completed a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Simon Fraser University, a Master of Science from the University of Oregon, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia. She has worked in both the college and university sectors and previously as the Associate Dean of Engaged Learning at the University of Alberta.