Sarah Dench

Sarah Dench is the Vice President of Student Affairs at Douglas College, serving as a member of the College's Senior Management Team.1 In this role, she provides leadership on all aspects of student support and success, overseeing departments such as Athletics and Recreation, Douglas International, Enrolment Services, Learning Resources, and Student Affairs and Services.1

Professional Background

Sarah joined Douglas College in September 2016, bringing with her over 30 years of experience in public post-secondary education.1 Her career in higher education is extensive and diverse:

• Previous Positions: Before joining Douglas College, Sarah held significant roles at Simon Fraser University (SFU), including:

  • Executive Director of SFU International
  • Director of University Curriculum and Institutional Liaison in the Vice President Academic's office1

• Early Career: Sarah began her career in Student Affairs, working at both SFU and the University of British Columbia (UBC) in areas such as planning and policy, student retention, academic affairs, and strategic projects.1

Education

Sarah Dench's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Victoria
• Master of Arts (MA) in Women's Studies from Simon Fraser University1

Her master's thesis focused on the strategic enrollment management of women in engineering, demonstrating her long-standing interest in student affairs and equity in education.1

Expertise

With her extensive experience in higher education, Sarah Dench brings valuable expertise to her role at Douglas College, particularly in areas such as:

• International education and partnerships
• Curriculum development
• Student affairs and services
• Strategic planning and management in post-secondary institutions

Sarah Dench's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username sarah-dench-990863aa, which corresponds to her professional role at Douglas College.2