St. Mary's University boasts a vibrant and positive culture, where students thrive and excel. With a talented faculty comprised of passionate and dedicated educators, students receive exceptional mentorship and guidance. This nurturing environment fosters growth, inspires success, and prepares students for a bright future.
St. Mary's University is led by our President, Dr. Sinda Vanderpool. Dr. Vanderpool became St. Mary's University's fourth president and vice-chancellor on July 1, 2022. With an extraordinary combination of impeccable academic credentials and dynamic leadership qualities, Dr. Vanderpool joins the university at a pivotal moment in St. Mary's history. Before coming to Calgary, she spent the past 18 years working at Baylor University, a national Christian research university in Central Texas with 20,00 students, serving in various leadership roles, the last being Associate Vice Provost for Student Success.
Full-time Faculty
Board of Governors
Dr. Bonnie Annicchiarico
Chancellor’s Designate
Dr. Linda Dudar
Member-at-Large
Dr. Sinda Vanderpool
President and Vice-Chancellor
Most Reverend Gregory Kerr-Wilson
Ecumenical Representative
Most Reverend William T. McGrattan
Chancellor
Mr. Christian Myers
Student Representative
Mr. Cordell Minnifee
Alumni Representative
Mr. Devin Elkin
Community Advisory Council Representative
Mr. Gary Strother
Chair & Treasurer
Mr. Lee Funke
Member-at-Large
Mr. Matt Hill
Member-at-Large
Mr. Nathan Ruff
Administrative Staff Representative
Mr. Paul Valentine
Vice-Chair
Mr. Roberto Geremia
Member-at-Large
Mr. Vince Behm
Member-at-Large
Ms. Debra Mauro
Member-at-Large
Ms. Mary Comeau
Member-at-Large
Senator Scott Tannas
Member-at-Large
Faculty Association
The St. Mary's University Faculty Association (STMUFA) represents the interests of all full- and contract academic staff at St. Mary's University. The STMUFA is committed to promoting the interests of StMU Faculty and StMU, upholding the principle of academic freedom and striving for fairness and equity for all faculty members. The STMUFA acts as the bargaining agent of all faculty members employed by StMU and regulates relations between the faculty members and the University through collective bargaining.
Dr. Carolyn Salomons
President
Dr. Matthew Clay
Vice-President & Treasurer
TBD
Officer-at-Large