About us

Dr. Gillian Balfour
Provost and Vice-President Academic
BSc, MA (Ottawa), PhD (Manitoba) Oversees the development and implementation of the university's academic programs and policies. 250-377-6126 | [email protected]
Michael Bluhm
Associate Vice-President Strategic Enrolment and University Registrar
BSc (Waterloo), MEd (UBC) Leads initiatives to centralize the Registrar’s Office in supporting the needs of all learners at TRU. 250-828-5019 | [email protected]
Sara Wolfe
Associate Vice-President, Students
BA, BEd (UBC), TESL (TRU), MEd (UBC) Guides initiatives to support student success and faculty growth and promote personal, academic, and career development. 778-471-8352 | [email protected]
Tina Matthew
Executive Director, Office of Indigenous Education
BGS, MEd (SFU) Provides leadership in advancing Indigenous education, fostering relationships, and supporting Indigenous student success and community engagement. 778-471-8395 | [email protected]
Pauline Streete
Executive Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
BHRD, MHRD (Regina) Leads the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in advancing TRU’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus environment. 250-852-7661 | [email protected]
Noah Arney
Policy Specialist, Offices of the Provost and Vice-President Academic and General Counsel
BA (Fraser Valley), BEd (UBC), MEd (Calgary) Manages policy review and development, reporting jointly to both the Provost and Vice-President Academic and General Counsel. 250-852-6892 | [email protected]
Dr. Shannon Smyrl
Director, Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance (Interim)
BA (SFU), MA, PhD (Queens) Supports the development of pan-institutional strategic initiatives for continuous improvement and oversees the Degree Quality Assessment Board quality assurance and accreditation processes. 250-828-5443 | [email protected]
Dr. Brett McCollum
Director, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
BSc, PhD (SFU) Drives the advancement of innovative teaching practices and research to enhance learning experiences and foster academic excellence. 250-377-6178 | [email protected]
David Cormier
Director, Curriculum Development and Delivery (Interim)
BA (Dalhousie), MEd (Mount Saint Vincent) Oversees the design, development, and delivery of nearly 500 courses to over 25,000 students annually. 250-852-6810 | [email protected]
Sandy Scarff
Director, Faculty Relations, Offices of People and Culture and the Provost and Vice-President Academic
BSc, LLB (UVic) Accountable for operational and strategic leadership and oversight of the full breadth of faculty relations functions and services offered at TRU. 250-852-6398 | [email protected]
Brian Lamb, Director
Learning Technology and Innovation
BA (Saskatchewan), MA (McGill) Leads the development and integration of cutting-edge educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning at TRU. 250-852-6411 | [email protected]
Susan Forseille
Director, Prior Learning, Assessment and Recognition
BA (SFU), MEd (TRU), PhD Candidate (Leicester) Directs the development and implementation of the Prior Learning, Assessment and Recognition program. 250-852-6448 | [email protected]

Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

Lianne Hildebrand
Senior Executive Manager
250-377-6125 | [email protected]
Catrina Long
Executive Assistant
250-371-5522 | [email protected]
Karla Trenholm
Coordinator, Academic Appointments and Contract Administration
BMus (UBC), TESOL (TRU)
250-828-5283 | [email protected]
Deb Murdock
Administrative Assistant, Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic
250-828-5319 | [email protected]

Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance

Justyna Burgess
Manager, Quality Assurance
BA (Manchester)
250-852-7191 | [email protected]
Caroline Whitelaw
Academic Initiatives Administrative Coordinator
250-371-5861 | [email protected]
Shelley Church
Curriculum Governance Officer
BA (UBC), MSc Candidate (Royal Roads)
250-377-6163 | [email protected]
Kristen Jacobsen
Administrative Assistant, Office of Mission Fulfilment and Quality Assurance
BA, BTM (TRU)
250-852-7134 | [email protected]