A message from Leigh Cunningham, Senior Director, Libraries and Academic Support Services:
I’m very pleased to share that Christina Farow (née Alcena) will be joining Niagara College as Director, Academic Advising and Career Services, Welland Campus. This role oversees the Academic Advising and Career Services departments at the Welland Campus, which includes advising services for domestic students, and career and co-op services for all students and recent graduates.
Christina most recently was the inaugural Director, Division of Students, at Sheridan College. Previously she held leadership roles at Humber College as Associate Director, Advising and Career Services and their inaugural Manager, Equity and Student Life. Christina also has gained extensive student and campus life experience through progressive roles at University of Toronto and University of Windsor. Additionally, she has taught at Humber College within the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences’ Interim Semester and Dual Credit programs, and is also a career coach, consultant, and motivational speaker.
Christina holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Media & Film from the University of Windsor, a Certificate in Student Affairs and Services from Seneca College, a Master of Education in Curriculum, Teaching & Learning – Arts in Education Emphasis from the University of Toronto, and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Higher Education Cohort) program at Western University.
Christina will be starting on Monday, February 12, 2024. Please join me in welcoming Christina to Niagara College!
