As was previously announced, Vice President, Academic Fiona Allan will retire later this month, capping off a remarkable 31-year career at Niagara College as a faculty member, administrator and senior leader.
Prior to becoming Vice President Academic in 2020, Fiona held the positions of Professor and Program Coordinator in ESL, Chair of English Language programs, Director of Workforce Development, Dean of Academic and Liberal Studies, and Associate Vice President, Academic. She also provided academic leadership to our capacity-building project at Madinah College of Technology for Women in Saudi Arabia, and as the founding Campus Principal of our female campuses there. Through all of these roles, Fiona has contributed to the success of thousands of students and graduates.
While Fiona’s last day at NC is December 11, she will return to join us at Niagara Day and the Holiday Reception on December 17 where I hope you will join me in extending warm wishes to Fiona and all of our retirees from 2025.
We have also created an online guestbook via kudoboard where you can leave best wishes for Fiona as she embarks on her next chapter.
In recognition of Fiona’s contributions to Niagara College, we have established the Fiona Allan Scholarship Fund. You can donate to the fund here, where you can select the designation of the gift in the drop-down menu. Donations may be as one-time, monthly, or annual gifts, and a Payroll Deduction Option is available. Tax receipts will be issued for gifts of $20 or more.
I look forward to seeing all of you on December 17!
