Booth University College is pleased to announce that Dr. Marjory Kerr has accepted an appointment as the Vice President Academic and Dean of the institution, effective August 2013. She succeeds Major Ian Swan who has been appointed as the Officer Commanding in the Hong Kong and Macau Command of The Salvation Army.

Dr. Kerr has a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Waterloo. She is a registered psychologist in Ontario, a certified executive coach and holds membership in several professional associations, including service as a past Chair of the Canadian Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Previously, Dr. Kerr has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on a contract basis at the University of Waterloo, the University of Guelph and Tyndale Seminary.

Over the past 25 years Dr. Kerr's experience has included both internal and external consulting roles focused on the identification and development of talent in both the public and private sectors. She has extensive experience providing end-to-end assessment and development services from needs assessment and job analysis to executive assessments for selection and development, and strategic talent management planning. She has managed several global projects and is an experienced facilitator and speaker at workshops and conferences. In her most recent employment, Dr. Kerr has been the Head of Consulting for Development Dimensions International in the United Kingdom. In this capacity she continued to provide consulting services as well as leading a team of consultants and fulfilling responsibilities as a member of the UK management team.

A lifelong member of The Salvation Army, Dr. Kerr has been involved in leadership at the congregational level for many years. From 2001-2007, Dr. Kerr was a member of the Board of Trustees of Booth University College, serving as Chair of the Board from 2004 to 2007. She has also served on territorial committees and task forces.

In her role as Vice President Academic and Dean, Dr. Kerr will provide leadership for the academic programs of Booth University College. Her appointment coincides with several new program initiatives which will be launched by Booth in the next two years.

William and Catherine Booth University College, rooted in The Salvation Army's Wesleyan theological tradition, brings together Christian faith, rigorous scholarship and a passion for service. The University College educates students to understand the complexities of our world, to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be active contributors to society, and to know how Christian faith compels them to bring hope, social justice and mercy into our world. For more information about Booth University College, visit www.boothuc.ca.

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On Wednesday, March 20, 2013, Stephanie Gilbert said:

I couldn't be happier to hear that Dr. Kerr has been appointed VP Academic and Dean at Booth UC. Her expertise in Industrial/Organizational Psychology will be a huge asset, as it involves applying psychological principles to workplaces and organizations. She is highly recognized in her field and The Salvation Army will benefit from her leadership in this area.

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