Dr. Tom Phenix is the President of Luther College at the University of Regina, bringing extensive leadership experience from his previous role as Dean of Campion College. He holds a Ph. D. in cognitive psychology from the University of Saskatchewan and his research focuses on mathematical cognition and memory retrieval.
Outside of academia, Tom is an avid reader with broad interests including cosmology, paleontology, and history. He enjoys traveling, visiting museums, and drinking coffee. Growing up in a military family, he lived in Germany for several years during his childhood and moved frequently.
Unique fact: Tom was the first person in his family to graduate from high school and attend university.
Tom Phenix
President of Luther College High School and Luther College at the University of Regina at University of Regina - Luther College
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Topics They Care About
Higher Education Leadership
As the President of Luther College and former Dean of Campion College, he has extensive experience in academic administration and leadership.
Student-Centric Learning
He is committed to creating a "community of care" where students are known by name and supported, connecting liberal arts to real-world challenges.
Cognitive Psychology
His Ph. D. and academic publications focus on mathematical cognition, arithmetic knowledge representation, and memory retrieval processes.
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Work History
7-2025
President of Luther College High School and Luther College at the University of Regina at University of Regina - Luther College
7-2024 - 7-2025
Dean and Professor of Psychology at Campion College at the University of Regina
7-2019 - 7-2025
Dean and Associate Professor of Psychology at Campion College at the University of Regina
Education
1999 - 2004
Ph.D. from University of Saskatchewan
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Designation : President of Luther College High School and Luther College at the University of Regina at University of Regina - Luther College
