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Joel Dickinson

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President and Vice Chancellor at Mount Saint Vincent University
📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dr. Joel Dickinson serves as the President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University. He is a Professor of Psychology with a Ph. D. from the University of New Brunswick, specializing in cognitive research and statistical analysis. His work is dedicated to improving educational access and strengthening community impact.

He is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, with experience leading workshops and a stated commitment to equity and LGBTQ+ rights. He often expresses admiration for accomplished women and is focused on social responsibility, reflecting his universitys historical mission of advancing women.

His specific academic research focuses on how people process and remember information that violates their established expectations or schemas.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
President and Vice Chancellor
Job Level
Senior
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Access to Education
His professional headline and current role as university President are centered on creating better access to education for the community.
Diversity & Inclusion
He has a background in developing and training for D&I workshops and has publicly emphasized his commitment to equity and accessibility.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
President and Vice Chancellor
Mount Saint Vincent University
12-2020 - 7-2022
Special Advisor for the Centre for Continuing Learning Supporting Micro-Credentials
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
12-2020 - 7-2021
Acting Associate Vice-President Teaching and Laarning
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
7-2019 - 7-2022
Dean Faculty of Arts / Doyenned faculté des arts
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
8-2018 - 7-2019
Interim Dean Faculty of Arts / Doyenne intérimaire Faculté des arts
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
In the press

Media appearances

Mount Saint Vincent University president, Joël Dickinson, on International Women’s Day. Featured in University Canada (univcan.ca)
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Mount Saint Vincent University announces new president and vice‑chancellor. Featured in CityNews Halifax
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Education
1995 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of New Brunswick
1989 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of New Brunswick
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