Jeff Murrell will be the new associate dean for the College’s School of Trades, starting August 2.
Message from Misheck Mwaba, dean, Media, Trades and Technology Division
I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Murrell as associate dean – School of Trades effective August 2. Jeff has a breadth of experience that combines industry, teaching and academic leadership.
Jeff comes to us from Lambton College where he has been serving as associate dean for Apprenticeship and Trades Training since 2012. From 2009 to 2012, Jeff was a professor in the Electrician program. In 2009 he provided instructional design for the Electrical Techniques program. Prior to joining Lambton College, Jeff spent several years at Dana Corporation in Thorold holding different roles that included maintenance electrician, maintenance manager and purchasing manager. In 2007 he was given a one-year special assignment to implement LEAN manufacturing principles at a Dana facility in the United States.
Jeff has an advanced diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology and has a Certificate of Qualification (CFQ) in the Electrician trade. Through Niagara College’s Part-Time Studies, Jeff has also taken several courses, including AutoCAD, Advanced PLC Programming, Hydraulics and Robotics. He also holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Jeff is a believer in life-long learning and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Adult Education at Brock University.
Jeff currently serves as chair of the provincial Heads of Apprenticeship Training (HAT) group and has recently served as a member of the Ministry’s Working Group on Apprenticeship Retention and Completion. I am very confident that Jeff’s breadth of experience and diverse background, his connection with the provincial bodies, his work on student success initiatives and his collaborative style will greatly benefit the School of Trades.
