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 

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