Dean of Graduate Studies
Wade Parkhouse, BPE (Alta), MPE, PhD (Br Col)
The Dean is responsible for the overall administration of graduate studies, and chairs all major Senate committees related to graduate affairs.

Secretary to the Dean
Sheilagh MacDonald
The Dean's secretary is the first point of contact for the Dean, secretary to the Senate Graduate Studies Committee, and graduate secretary to the Special Arrangements program
email: gradstudies-dean-secy@sfu.ca

Associate Dean, Academics
Peter Liljedahl, BSc (SFU), PhD (SFU)
Administers academic graduate programs and new graduate programs; reviews academic policies and procedures; develops academic support services for students.
email: gradstudies-assocdean-academic@sfu.ca

Associate Dean, Students
Mary Ellen Kelm, MA (SFU), PhD (University of Toronto)
Manages graduate student issues, including supervision; develops scholarship workshops and professional skills programs.
email: gradstudies-assocdean-students@sfu.ca

Director of Administrative Services
Deena Coburn
Oversees budgets, human resources and the administration of all merit-based graduate scholarship and award programs from internal and external funding sources. The Director also assists the Dean in policy matters and special projects.
email: dcoburn@sfu.ca

Director of Graduate Admissions, Records & Registration
Mary Ann Pope
Administers all of the registrarial functions of Graduate Studies, including admissions, registration, student records, and convocation. Please include your student number in all correspondence.
email: dgs-admissions@sfu.ca

Business Analyst and Associate Director, Graduate Admissions, Records & Registration
Marilyn Dueckman
Provides support for users of the student information system, assists with the development of modifications to SIMS, and provides analytical data to the Office of Graduate Studies. Provides support to the Director. Please include your student number in all correspondence.
email: dgs-admissions@sfu.ca

Coordinator, Graduate Admissions, Records & Registration
Shelley Gair
Provides support for users of the student information system. Provides support to the Director. Please include your student number in all correspondence.
email: dgs-admissions@sfu.ca

Graduate Awards Manager
Rachel Dawson (Seconded)
Administers all merit-based graduate scholarship and award programs from internal and external funding sources. Please include your student number in all correspondence.
email: r_dawson@sfu.ca

Graduate Awards Manager
Ingrid Woldenga (Acting)
Administers all merit-based graduate scholarship and award programs from internal and external funding sources.
email: dgsaward@sfu.caPlease include your student number in all correspondence.

Financial and Award Systems Manager
Sara Du
Administers all budgetary and financial matters regarding graduate scholarship funding, award payments, and departmental operating budgets. Please include your student number in all correspondence.
email: dgs-finance@sfu.ca

Communications Officer
Gladys We
Responsible for the graduate studies website, blog and assists with strategic communications.
email: gradstudies@sfu.ca

International Graduate Student Programs Coordinator
Carolyn Hanna
Develops programs and services to support international graduate students.
email: dgs-international@sfu.ca

Coordinator, Postdoctoral Fellows & Professional Development Programs
Sue Hampton
Coordinates and supports the development of professional development programs, and provides support to postdoctoral fellows.
email: shampton@sfu.ca; postdoc@sfu.ca

Graduate application problems — troubleshooting of your online applications. Please include your application number in all correspondence.email: gradap@sfu.ca