Vice-President, Student Affairs and Campus Life

Brian Fleming supports the success and satisfaction of students as Vice-President of Student Affairs and Campus Life at Mount Royal University. He works to understand the changing needs of students and to apply this knowledge to student services within Mount Royal and to his profession.

Brian Fleming joined Mount Royal in 1985 and has held several management positions in student services areas, including Athletics, Recreation and Student Affairs & Campus Life. In 2005, he was appointed as the chief student affairs officer and currently holds the title of Vice-President of Student Affairs and Campus Life. During his time at the University, Mr. Fleming has been heavily involved in the expansion of the campus. He led the research and development of the Mount Royal University Recreation Centre and Wellness Centre that opened in 2002. He served on the project team for the student residence expansion completed in 2003 and presently sits on the Campus Expansion Committee. He was also the Chairperson for the expansion of the Flames Community Arenas that was completed in 2011.

The development of the physical space on campus is only one of Mr. Fleming’s areas of focus. He is passionate about working closely with students. He strives to understand their needs and then work with his team to develop effective programs and services that help students reach their goals. The following areas report into Mr. Fleming: Accessibility Services, Career Services, Cougar Athletics, Diversity and Human Rights, Recreation, Residence Services, Student Learning Services, and Wellness Services.

He also believes people are the most important resources at the University. Through investment in training, professional development and career development, he constantly strives to create an environment where people are appreciated, empowered and committed to student learning and development.

These values, beliefs and commitments have been recognized by others at Mount Royal with the Thomas L Wood Award in 2005 and the Distinguished Administrator/Manager Award in 1999. He has contributed to the Calgary community with his involvement in the Calgary Booster Club, the Calgary Colts Junior Football Club, the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Calgary United Way Campaign Cabinet.

Brian Fleming has a BA in Geography from Carleton University, a Diploma in Physical Education - Sports Administration from Mount Royal College and an MA in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. He has also completed several executive programs at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.