Dean of Education

Dr. Jim Sharpe
Dean of Education

Dr. Jim Sharpe was appointed the Mount’s first Dean of Education in 2004. Since then, Dr. Sharpe has implemented a new structure for the Faculty of Education, improved the climate for inquiry, worked on the development and approval of a PhD program, and improved external relationships with school boards and professional associations. Dr. Sharpe has a long history of pioneering innovation in education, and a long and distinguished career in both teaching and learning. Dr. Sharpe began his career in Continuing Education at Saint Mary’s University in 1982. During his 22-year tenure at Saint Mary’s he served as Assistant Director, Director and finally as Dean of Continuing Education. Dr. Sharpe demonstrated a strong commitment to campus and community involvement, serving as President of the Atlantic Provinces Association for University Continuing Education, President of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education, Chair of the Saint Mary’s Senate Committee on Continuing Education, Chair of the Saint Mary’s Task Force on Community Outreach and Chair of the Saint Mary’s Anti-Racism Committee. Dr. Sharpe also provided leadership to the Metro Council on Continuing Education, serving as Co-Chair, Treasurer, Executive Member and President. Dr. Sharpe has lectured and published extensively on the topic of Adult Education. He received his Doctorate in Adult Education from the University of Toronto in 2001.