May 10, 2024
Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue appointed Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies for a three-year term commencing July 2, 2024
The Associate Dean of Academic and Graduate Studies oversees academic programs, including the Master of Educational Technology and Early Childhood Education programs. They are responsible for managing Faculty-level projects, such as Workday Student implementation and Generative AI, coordinating curriculum development, maintaining academic standards, and addressing student misconduct. The role also involves overseeing and promoting graduate studies programs, managing graduate funding and awards, coordinating curriculum and policy matters and serving as the primary liaison between the Faculty and university bodies.
Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue‘s research focuses on the pedagogical nature of contemporary art and its promise as a mode of scholarly inquiry, contributing significantly to art research and art education. His work explores art’s impact on gender research, alternative inquiry approaches, contemporary art and curatorial practices, and the education of artists as researchers and educators.
His commitment to academic excellence and mentorship is highlighted by his numerous advisory positions and leadership roles within the UBC Faculty of Education.
His commitment to academic excellence and mentorship is highlighted by his numerous advisory positions and leadership roles within the UBC Faculty of Education. His accolades include the 2022 Viktor Lowenfeld Award, the 2014 Canadian Art Educator of the Year (Research Impact) from the Canadian Society for Education through Art, and the 2010 Manuel Barkan Memorial Award from the National Art Education Association. He co-founded the Art Education Research Institute and served as Chair of The Council for Policy Studies in Art Education. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the National Art Education Association (US) and has served as Senior Editor of Studies in Art Education and the Canadian Review of Art Education.
Thank you to Dr. Teresa Dobson who led this portfolio since July 1, 2021.
