July 4, 2024
Dr. Lynne Tomlinson appointed Assistant Dean, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives, commencing July 1, 2024, for a two-year term
Dr. Lynne Tomlinson coordinates infrastructure support for credit and non-credit programs. She works closely with the Learning Design and Digital Innovation team to support innovative teaching practices in the Faculty of Education and supports the planning, marketing, and implementation of new professional development programs.
During this appointment, Dr. Tomlinson’s portfolio will include:
2024-25 Academic Year:
- Professional Development and Community Engagement (PDCE)
- Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI)
- English Language Institute (ELI)
- UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange Programs (RITS)
- Institution for Veterans Education and Transition (IVET)
2025-26 Academic Year:
- Professional Development and Community Engagement (PDCE)
- Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI)
Dr. Tomlinson formerly served as the Assistant Dean, Professional Development and Community Engagement. She brings extensive experience in education, having served as an educator, coordinator, principal, and district leader in British Columbia public schools. As a regional leader for the Networks of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (NOIIE), she works with educational leadership teams both provincially and internationally to support school and district networks. Dr. Tomlinson’s research focused on developing comprehensive Indigenous education programs through meso-level leadership to promote Indigenous student success. She is a passionate advocate for enhancing opportunities for all students.
