New Coordinator of Univ. 1000 and Bachelor of Integrated Studies
Dr. Brenton Dickieson has been appointed Coordinator of Univ. 1000 and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies. Brenton has taught extensively in ACLC, Asian Studies, Global Issues, Religious Studies, Univ. 1020: Inquiry Studies and various courses in the Univ. 1000 suite, including University Studies, and Leadership studies. He has won the Hessian Award for Teaching Excellence twice, and recently received a MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing by faculty.
In addition to his scholarly work, including a forthcoming book with Oxford University Press, Brenton hosts a popular blog, A Pilgrim in Narnia, and podcast, The MaudCast: The Podcast of the L. M. Mongomery Institute, now in its third season. He has previously taught at Signum University, where he has supervised eight MAs, and at The King's College, NY, Maritime Christian College, and Regent Colllege, BC.
For a number of years, Brenton served as department and/or division lead in policy, research, and writing for the Post-Secondary Education division within the Government of PEI. In that capacity, he helped to produce PEI's population growth strategy, private training school standards, and PEI's international student strategy.
We welcome Brenton to his new role. He can be contacted at: bdickieson@upei.ca
