Senior Leadership Team
Algoma University’s senior leadership team is committed to the University's special mission and student success.
The University is governed by two bodies, the Board of Governors and the University Senate. The Senior Executive are in charge of the university’s operations as a whole. Learn about the individuals who lead Algoma University.
Senior Executive
The Senior Executives are in charge of the university's operations as a whole. Learn about the individuals who lead Algoma University.

Home of the President
Dr. Sheila Embleton
Interim President and Vice-Chancellor
The President is the chief executive officer of the University and has supervision over and direction of the academic and general administration of the University, its students, managers, teaching staff and non-teaching employees.
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The Board of Governors is responsible for the government, conduct, management, and control of the University and its property.
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The Senate
The Senate is responsible for the educational policy of the University and may enact by-laws and regulations for the conduct of its affairs.
This includes making recommendations to the Board to establish, modify or terminate programs and courses of studies; advises the president on faculty staffing needs; appoints the Academic Dean and Faculty and Department chairs; determines curriculum and academic standards; conducts examinations and hears appeals; awards bursaries and scholarship.
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Our Chancellor
Mario Turco has been appointed as Algoma University’s second Chancellor for a four-year term beginning September 1, 2020.
The Chancellor of the University is the titular head of the institution and confers all degrees. The Chancellor is a Board member and acts as an ambassador for the University.
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Institutional Organization Chart
The Institutional Organization Chart outlines Algoma University's organizational structure by position and by department.
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Lisa Vezeau-Allen: 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Posted Jul 2, 2025
The Algoma University Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of an Algoma University Alumni who has reached a pinnacle of...