Governance & Consultation

The University Brand Refinement Project is being overseen by the following:

Executive Committee

• President Rob Summerby-Murray  
• Malcolm Butler, Vice-President, Academic and Research
• Michelle Benoit, Vice-President, Administration and Finance
• Claire Milton, University Secretary, Senior Director Legal Services
• Erin Sargeant Greenwood, Vice-President Advancement (Executive Champion of project)

Project Steering Committee

• Erin Sargeant Greenwood, VP Advancement (Project Sponsor) 
• Margaret Murphy, AVP, External Affairs (Project lead) 
• Rohini Bannerjee, Faculty of Arts
• Marie Braswell, Director, Recruitment & Marketing, 
• Mary Ann Day, Director, Alumni 
• Rachelle Boudreau, Communications Officer (Project Manager) 
• Scott Gray, Director of Athletics & Recreation
• Saint Mary's University Students' Association (SMUSA) Presidents:
  • Mary Navas (2019)
  • Bryn de Chastelain (2020)
  • Franklin Southwell (2021)

President’s Academic Council

Includes the Deans, University Librarian, Vice-Presidents and Academic Associate Vice-Presidents.

Project Advisory Group

A cross-campus group of staff with staff with communication and/or branding responsibilities. 

In addition, using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, various groups on and off campus are being consulted, including: 

• Students (during 3-day campus visit)  
• Faculties – Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and Research, Sobey School of Business (Deans + representatives, and University Librarian) 
• President 
• Chancellor 
• Board of Governors 
• Senate 
• Senior Management Group (representing HR, Finance, Facilities Management, additional administration departments as well as Deans) 
• Registrar’s Office and Enrolment Services 
• Recruitment 
• Student Affairs and Services 
• Bookstore  
• SMUSA  
• Athletics & Recreation 
• Alumni Council and Young Alumni Council