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Dr. Bonnie Neuman, Vice-President of Student Services, is pleased to welcome Anne Forestall to Dalhousie as Assistant Vice President, Student Academic Success Services (SASS).

After nearly a decade in the role of Executive Director of Student Affairs and Services at the University of New Brunswick, Anne will join the student services team at Dalhousie to direct student-focused strategy in the delivery of learning support services supporting Dalhousie University’s strategic enrolment initiatives for student retention. Specifically, she will lead an integrated approach for service in the functions including international student and exchange services, student accessibility and accommodation, Agriculture Campus student support services, study skills, career counselling and development, academic advising, writing centre services, black student advising and the Multifaith Centre. She also maintains a liaison role with South House, the Native Post-Secondary Counselling Unit and ESL programs offered through the College of Continuing Education.

In her role as Executive Director at UNB, Anne led the student affairs and leadership team in delivering student services and developed and implemented programs to enhance student learning outcomes and retention. Prior to this position, she served as Program Director for Part-Time Degree Studies and Adult Learner Services and then Assistant Director of the College of Extended Learning at UNB. A former Assistant Registrar at St. Thomas University (1993-99), Anne brings a wealth of related experience to the AVP role at Dalhousie.

Vice President, Student Services Dr. Bonnie Neuman is eager to see students reap the benefits of Anne’s experience and leadership. “Anne is a leader in Canadian Student Affairs; we are very fortunate to have her join our senior administration team at Dalhousie. Her deep understanding of student affairs and strong collaborative leadership style will build and sustain positive work relationships as we continue to improve the student experience at Dalhousie. ”

Anne graduated from UPEI with a BA in English then completed an MA in English at UNB. She hails from Charlottetown, PEI and is excited to begin her new role. "You could say I have chosen to come to Dalhousie for some of the same reasons students do: the University's clear commitment to enhancing the student experience and its stellar reputation for academic excellence. I am passionate about supporting students to achieve their life and academic goals, and I am very much looking forward to being part of a team that places a high value on student success."

Anne’s office will be located in the Bissett Centre for Student Academic Success Services in the Killam Memorial Library, Room G28. Her first day in the office will be Tuesday, August 6, 2013.