Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to inform the York community that, following a national and international search, Christine Brooks-Cappadocia has accepted our invitation to become assistant vice-president (AVP), continuing studies, commencing Sept. 1, 2023.
Christine Brooks-Cappadocia
Christine has served as interim AVP since Feb. 1, and has held previous roles including executive director, programs and partnerships; director of professional education; and director of marketing and enrolment management in the School of Continuing Studies.
The school's Continuing Professional Education division is considered to be among the most innovative in the country. On May 1 of this year, the School of Continuing Studies launched its new, signature home on York's Keele Campus. The building allows the school more capacity, space and resources to support York's University Academic Plan 2020-2025, and also enables the school to keep expanding 21st-century learning opportunities with innovative programs in emerging fields that meet the diverse needs of adult and non-traditional learners.
Prior to joining York's School of Continuing Studies in 2014, Christine spent six years building and managing the marketing department at McMaster's Centre for Continuing Education. Her career highlights include supporting the launch of the York University School of Continuing Studies; the establishment of two endowed bursaries to support non-traditional students; the creation of several programs which are the first of their kind in Canada; launching a foundation to support at-risk youth; the development of the communications department for St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation in Hamilton, Ont.; and the management of a high-profile event featuring former U.S. president Bill Clinton and former Ontario premier Bob Rae.
She has been privileged to serve in several governance roles in non-profit organizations, including as president and founding board member of the International Association of Business Communicators' Golden Horseshoe chapter, the vice-president of Community Arts Ontario and a founding board member of the Coalition of Ontario Voluntary Organizations.
Christine has earned several awards for marketing from the Association of Healthcare Philanthropists, the International Business Communicators and the Learning Resources Network. Christine holds a bachelor of fine arts from York University and a master of management, innovation and entrepreneurship from Queen's University.
I look forward to working with Ms. Brooks-Cappadocia as she continues to bring leadership to this important role. I hope that all members of the York University community will join us in congratulating and welcoming her as a core member of the University's senior leadership team.
I would like to thank the members of the search committee for their contributions to the appointment process.
Sincerely,
Lisa Philipps
Provost & Vice-President Academic
This story was originally featured in YFile, York University's community newsletter.
