The Dean is responsible for the overall administration of the Faculty, and is supported by the Associate Dean, Academic, who provides leadership on academic issues involving both students and faculty, and the Associate Dean, Operations, who provides leadership on administrative issues and on matters involving non-faculty employees.
Program Services is the first stop for information related to undergraduate study within the Faculty of Arts and Science or for general program information. Call, email or visit Program Services with your questions.
Office of the Dean
Faculty of Arts and Science
Please make an appointment to meet with the Dean or Associate Deans.
Dr. Melike Schalomon, Dean
Dr. Melike Schalomon
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science
Professor, Psychology
Room 7-310T, City Centre Campus
780-497-5302 • schalomonm@macewan.ca
Education
PhD, Neuroscience (Alberta)
M.Sc., Psychology (Alberta)
B.Sc., Behavioural Neuroscience (Laurentian)
Previous Appointments
Associate Dean, Administration (MacEwan University)
- Chair, Department of Psychology (MacEwan University)
Chair, Animal Research Ethics Board (MacEwan University)
Faculty appointments at the University of Alberta and Athabasca University
Areas of Specialization and Scholarly Activity
Dr. Schalomon’s teaching interests are primarily in the area of behavioural neuroscience and more broadly, the biological bases of behaviour. She has taught courses on topics related to neuroanatomy, neuropsychology, and human sexuality, in addition to introductory level courses in Psychology. Her current program of research is focused on the neurochemical bases of anxiety and conditioning in zebrafish (Danio rerio) employing computerized motion tracking of fish behaviour. Dr. Schalomon has previously published research on mice (experimental neurogenetics and neurosurgery, cerebral lateralization), rats (experimental neurosurgery, prefrontal cortex), and humans (sexuality in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder).
Dr. Joanne Minaker, Associate Dean, Academic
Dr. Joanne Minaker
Associate Dean, Academic, Faculty of Arts and Science
Associate Professor, Sociology
Room 7-310P, City Centre Campus
780-633-3988 • minakerj@macewan.ca
Education
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PhD, Socio-legal Studies (Queen's)
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MA, Sociology (Manitoba)
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BA, Criminology (Manitoba)
Previous Appointments
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Sociology Coordinator, Department of Sociology (MacEwan University)
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Member, Presidential Transition Team (MacEwan University)
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Member, Arts and Science Promotion and Review Committee (MacEwan University)
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Member, Academic Governance Council (MacEwan University)
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Editorial Board, International Journal of Criminology and Sociological Theory, The Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement and the Engaged Scholar.
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Founding faculty advisor, Change Making initiative, Student Association (MacEwan University)
Areas of Specialization and Scholarly Activity
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Youth crime, youth justice and criminalized youth
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Sociology of care, motherhood studies and marginalized mothering contexts
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Social (in)justice and community engagement
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At the core of Dr. Minaker’s scholarship are explorations of the tensions between individual agency and social systems and "the power of meaningful connections" in creating openings for personal transformation and social change.
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Currently working on two main research projects: 1) Social Media, Engagement, and Caring 2) Sexual Violence in the Post-Secondary Learning Context
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Select publications
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Byrd, D., Minaker, J. & O’Reilly, A. (Eds). (forthcoming 2019) Feminist perspectives on young mothering. Bradford: Demeter Press.
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Boulianne, S., Minaker, J. & Haney, T. (2018). Does compassion go viral? Social media, caring, and the Fort McMurray wildfire. Information, Communication & Society, 21(5), 697-711. DOI: 10.1080/1369118X.2018.1428651
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Minaker, J. (2017). Appreciating Ashley: Learning about and from the life and death of Ashley Smith through feminist pedagogy. Canadian Journal of Law and Society, 32(2), 291-306. Special Issue. DOI:10.1017/cls.2017.15
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Minaker J., & Hogeveen, B. (2015) Criminalized mothers, criminalizing motherhood. Brandford: Demeter Pres.
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Minaker, J., & Hogeveen, B. (2009) Youth, crime & society: Issues of power and justice. Toronto: Pearson.
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Dr. Rob Wiznura, Associate Dean, Operations
Dr. Rob Wiznura
Associate Dean, Operations, Faculty of Arts and Science
Assistant Professor, English
Room 7-310S, City Centre Campus
780-633-3919 • wiznurar@macewan.ca
Education
PhD, English (British Columbia)
MA, English (Alberta)
BA, Philosophy (KU Leuven)
BA, English (Alberta)
Previous Appointments
Chair, Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, and Bachelor of Education Transfer (MacEwan University)
Areas of Specialization and Scholarly Activity
Milton, 17th Century literature, Bunyan, Smithsonian Folkways
Currently completing article on Bunyan’s The Holy War and working on a project on Milton’s Samson Agonistes
“Eve’s dream, Interpretation, and Shifting Paradigms: Books Four and Five of Paradise Lost.” Milton Studies 49 (2009): 108-23.
Teaching and research interests include Bible as literature, Milton, Bunyan, Shakespeare, classics in children’s literature
Associate Decanal Responsibilities
Hearing student complaints and routing appeals on matters like academic standing, course substitutions, final exam accommodations, transfer credit, and visiting student requests
Working with the academic integrity officer and encouraging good student citizenship
Helping to develop, promote, and manage co-op and community based learning opportunities
Advancing on-line pedagogy, including blending learning and eCampus offerings
Naomi Beke, Director of Programs and Curricular Planning
Director of Programs and Curricular Planning 7-310N, City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB780-497-4015 |
Tamara Bruins-Smith, Manager, Governance
Manager, Governance Contact Tamara to make an appointment with the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science. 7-310R, City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB780-497-5609 |
Shawna Charles, Accountant
Accountant 7-310K, City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB780-497-4629 |
Michelle deMoissac, Scheduler
Scheduler 7-310M, City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB780-497-5659 |
Lee-Ann Jeffrey, Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant 7-310L, City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB780-497-4709 |
Tyler Kachmar, Director, Finance and Business Operations
Director, Finance and Business Operations 7-310C, City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB780-497-4607 |
Kerry Taylor, Administrative Support
Administrative Support 7-310, City Centre Campus10700 – 104 AvenueEdmonton, AB780-497-4208 |