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Welcome to the Faculty of Health, Community and Education
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Excerpt from the new webstory "Finding Joy in Movement":
'Long before beginning his academic career, Gleddie was a kid growing up on a farm north of Edmonton, where days spent outdoors sparked a lifelong appreciation for movement. When it came time to choose a career after completing his first degree, he considered becoming a fish and wildlife officer before realizing education offered a way to combine his love of the outdoors with a passion for working with children and youth.
“For me, ending up in physical education was the chance to be outside with children and youth, making a meaningful difference in their lives by inspiring physical activity,” he says. That decision led to more than a decade of teaching and consulting in Alberta's public school system before Gleddie became director of Ever Active Schools, collaborating with provincial ministries and education partners to build healthier school communities.
Most recently, Gleddie was a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, where he also served as associate dean of graduate studies, acting vice-dean and acting dean. His work in research and mentorship earned national recognition, including the Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring and the Physical and Health Education Canada Research Impact Award.
Ask Gleddie what has sustained his decades-long career in education, and the answer is easy. “Overwhelmingly, it’s the people,” he says. “I’ve worked with a number of fabulous teachers. Helping to shape the next generation of people going into the job that I loved was really important.” '
Read the webstory.
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Welcome to the Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University. Mount Royal is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We are all treaty people.
In our Faculty, teaching and learning is our priority. We have exceptional degree, diploma and certificate programs with unique curriculum designed to provide rich educational experiences. The Faculty of Health, Community and Education attracts outstanding faculty and staff who are committed to ensuring students have relevant educational experiences to prepare them to meet professional requirements and excel in their chosen professions. Programs emphasize the integration of theory and practice (work-integrated learning) and experiential learning is a key component of undergraduate education in our Faculty. We take pride in our collaborative relationships with community agencies, school boards and government organizations that provide placements for clinical, practicum and field education and inform program development through involvement on Advisory Committees. The Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University has a reputation for excellence and a deep commitment to student experience and learning.
The recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action inform and motivate faculty to ensure graduates are prepared to contribute to reconciliation. We are inspiring students to make a difference.
We welcome and encourage student involvement in all aspects of their education at Mount Royal University. Together we can co-create an unparalleled educational experience.
Wishing you all the best in your educational journey.
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The Associate Dean of Research, Scholarship and Community Engagement is the primary contact for faculty members in HCE to support and facilitate their research and scholarship activities. Our goals align with the MRU’s Academic Plan in the following areas:
“Grow research and scholarship to advance knowledge, inform teaching and curriculum, and create stronger connections with the communities we serve.” Additionally, the Associate Dean aims to:
- Expand undergraduate student research opportunities to provide greater and more equitable access for students.
- Grow funded research to foster the advancement of knowledge, and inform the teaching and learning experience.
- Build and strengthen research partnerships and knowledge mobilization within the community.
Additionally, the Associate Dean of Research and Community Engagement liaises with the external community with a focus on teaching, learning, and research. Part of this engagement also includes risk assessment and management for all academic activities in the HCE Faculty.
Vincent Onyango
Faculty Financial Officer
Phone: 403.440.8761
Email: vonyango@mtroyal.ca
Adeola Atofarati
Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Health, Community and Education
Phone: 403.440.6896
Email: aatofarati@mtroyal.ca
Eva Gonzalez
Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Health, Community and Education
Phone: 403.440.6989
Email: egonzalez@mtroyal.ca
Affiliated associations
The programs in the Faculty of Health, Community and Education are connected to the following organizations, some for accreditation and some as professional organizations guiding the work of the programs.- Association of Canadian Deans of Education (ACDE)
The Association of Canadian Deans of Education (ACDE) is an association of Deans, Directors, or Chairs of Canadian Faculties, Schools, Colleges, or Departments of Education. Its mission is to foster professional and teacher education, engage in educational research, and participate in educational policy development. Discover ACDE's Accords and Position Paper & Statements. - Association of Alberta Deans of Education (AADE)
- Canadian Association for Midwifery Education (CAMEd)
- Canadian Association of Social Work Educators (CASWE)
- Canadian Association of Schools on Nursing (CASN)
- Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA)
- Nursing Education Program Approval Committee (NEPAC)