Dean Brenda Ravenscroft receives Influential Leader award from the SWAAC
Brenda Ravenscroft, Dean of the Schulich School of Music, has received the 2022 Angela Hildyard Recognition Award as an Influential Leader given by the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC).
The annual Angela Hildyard SWAAC Recognition Awards recognize an influential leader who has continually demonstrated innovative and impactful leadership in advancing the mission of, and achieving outstanding contributions to, their institution and/or to higher education.
In all her work, Prof. Ravenscroft demonstrates an unwavering commitment to principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
In 2017 Prof. Ravenscroft was appointed Dean of the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. As Dean she has been devoted to finding ways to build an inclusive environment, to remove structural barriers and inequities, and to enhance the perspectives of people from underrepresented groups. Examples include establishing an Accessibility Working Group, which evolved into a standing EDI Committee with a broad mandate, working with Black alumni on improving the climate for Black colleagues and students, creating community outreach activities, and expanding the diversity of the professoriate. She is a passionate advocate for women in everything she does.
One need only look to the School’s bold and visionary five-year Strategic Plan to understand the depth and breadth of Dean Ravenscroft’s commitment to and confidence in the students, faculty, and staff — ensuring a brighter future for all.
Congratulations to Dean Ravenscroft on this achievement and for the recognition of her significant contributions to the Schulich community.
To read more about Brenda, the award, and the organization, visit the SWAAC website.
About the SWAAC
The Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada organization was founded in 1987 to provide a forum and a collective voice for women in senior administrative ranks in Canadian universities, colleges, and technical institutes. The primary purpose of SWAAC is the promotion of female leadership in Canadian universities, colleges, and technical institutes through:
- Developing and enhancing leadership skills
- Mentoring future leaders
- Recognizing exceptional leaders
- Networking and communicating
- Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion