Dr Louise Cowin Appointed as Warden of Hart House
MEMORANDUM
TO: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs FROM: Professor Vivek Goel, Vice-President and Provost DATE: May 29, 2007 RE: Appointment of Dr. Louise Cowin as Warden of Hart House
I am pleased to announce that the University Affairs Board has approved the appointment of Dr. Louise Cowin as Warden of Hart House for a five-year term, beginning
Dr. Cowin is currently the Director of Student Services and the School-University Partnerships Office at OISE/UT where her energies have been focused on enhancing supports for students, on diversifying co-curricular programming, improving students’ field placement experiences, and on numerous equity and diversity initiatives. She holds a B.A. (Hons) in Educational and Sports Studies from the
Dr. Cowin has an extensive background in teaching, leadership and administration in both university and residential camp settings. In addition to her many years as Associate Director of a fine and performing arts camp, and as Director of a non-profit camp for children who have had open heart surgery or transplants, she has held tenure-stream positions at Queen’s University (outdoor and experiential education), and Dalhousie University (recreation and leisure studies).
Dr. Cowin has been involved in various administrative activities at the
Dr. Cowin brings to the position of Warden of Hart House considerable experience and appreciation of the qualities that make Hart House unique. I am confident that you will share my enthusiasm for her appointment as Warden of Hart House.