There is a new Dean of Assiniboine College's Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment.
Dr. Nicole Gaudette joins Assiniboine after being the Director of Post Secondary Research and Innovation Strategy with the Province of Alberta's Ministry of Advanced Education.
She also previously worked for the Food Processing Development Centre in Leduc as a Senior Sensory Scientist within Alberta's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Dr Gaudette brings a robust background in post-secondary research, innovation, and policy development, which will be instrumental in furthering the School’s mission to advance learning opportunities in sustainable agriculture and environmental practices, as well as being instrumental in the next phase of the Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture project.
As Dean of the Edwards School, she will lead the implementation of strategies designed to increase research revenue through federal programs, expand research opportunities, and promote industry-post-secondary collaborations, with a primary focus on working with faculty and staff to ensure that graduates of the Edwards School are well-equipped with the skills and competencies needed to meet the demands of today’s agriculture and environmental sectors.
