Sharon Blanchard
Education
2018
EdD. Doctorate. (Educational Research: Leadership). University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
2008
Masters of Education. Mount Saint Vincent University. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
2004
Certificate in Management Skills for International Educators.
International Education Training Program, Queen’s University. Kingston, Ontario.
1995
Teaching Certificate in Adult Education. Memorial University of Newfoundland and Newfoundland Department of
Education. St. John’s, Newfoundland.
1990
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Consumer (Business) Studies. St. Francis Xavier University. Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Professional Experience
Strategic, fiscally prudent, and innovative leader and educator who has worked in Tertiary Education for the past 29 years in international education, recruitment, enrolment management, institutional communications, governance, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Project leadership, cross-cultural intelligence and administration, instructional design, policy development, strategic planning, and communications management have been key components in all of the positions I have held. I have experienced and understand the challenges of developing education and student-based programs that respect the needs and capabilities of students, the institution and its stakeholders for long- term sustainability. I have direct experience working in senior leadership roles in Higher Education. Understanding the pedagogical and fiscal challenges along with creating strategic business and communication plans has been integral to the success of the departments I have had the honour to lead.
An affiliate of the University of Calgary, Sharon is a member of The International Study of Leadership Development in Higher Education (ISLDHE) Research team.
Research & Grants
ED Research: Principled Leadership in Higher Education. University of Calgary.
MEd Research: Love & Spirituality in Lifelong Learning. Mount Saint Vincent University
Collaborative research funded applications through the Nova Scotia Excellence & Innovation Program:
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Awarded Project Lead, Learning and Innovation Hub (DAL/SMU/NSCAD/MSVU) NSCAD lead partner Nova Scotia Department of Labour & Advanced Education. (for the implementation of a Research & Learning Hub)
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Awarded project partner, Dalhousie University, Professional Development Feasibility Study Excellence & Innovation Program Fund, Nova Scotia Department of Labour & Advanced Education. (for a Professional Development feasibility study)
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Awarded project partner, St. Mary’s University, Leadership and Management Feasibility Study. Excellence & Innovation Program Fund, Nova Scotia Department of Labour & Advanced Education. (for a Leadership and Management feasibility study)
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Awarded Lead: Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Public Outreach and Research Grant.
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Three Canada Council for the Arts. Special Projects Grant.