Niagara University President, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., welcomes Dr. Paula F. Gouveia as Dean and Campus Principal of Niagara University in Ontario (NUO), advancing NUO's mission in Ontario.
Dr. Gouveia joins NUO following a career of more than 25 years in Ontario's post-secondary education sector. Most recently, she served as academic vice-president at Conestoga College, and previously held various academic leadership positions at Cambrian College, Humber College (now Humber Polytechnic) and Seneca College (now Seneca Polytechnic).
Throughout her career, Dr. Gouveia has led integrated portfolios within complex, multi-campus institutions. She brings extensive experience in academic leadership, strategic planning, enrolment management, institutional operations, international education, and government and community engagement.
A collaborative and relationship-focused leader, Dr. Gouveia has built high-performing teams and advanced innovative approaches to teaching, learning and student success. Her leadership has supported the creation of academic programs, institutional quality initiatives, integrated planning processes and digital transformation projects.
Dr. Gouveia has also helped increase enrolment, develop educational and community partnerships, and identify opportunities to support institutional growth and long-term sustainability.
"Dr. Paula F. Gouveia joins Niagara at an important time in the continued growth and development of our presence in Ontario. Her extensive experience within Ontario higher education, combined with her background in academic leadership, enrollment, partnerships, and institutional strategy, will be valuable as we continue to strengthen the connection between our campuses and pursue new opportunities to advance Niagara University's mission in Ontario."
-Rev. James J. Maher, President, Niagara University
As Dean and Campus Principal, Dr. Gouveia serves as the senior administrative leader for Niagara University in Ontario and a member of the President's Senior Leadership Team. She will work closely with colleagues in Ontario and New York to guide Niagara University's continued development in Ontario. Her responsibilities will include strategic leadership in enrolment, academic programming, partnerships, government and community relations, campus operations and the student experience.
"I am honoured to join Niagara University in Ontario as the Dean and Campus Principal. For 170 years, Niagara University has been providing students with an exceptional learning experience. Over the last 40 years, this has included offering baccalaureate and master's programs in Ontario. This long-standing academic history is coupled with a deep-seated commitment to supporting the community through meaningful civic and community engagement opportunities where our students, faculty and staff live, work and play, These are values to which I am also fully committed.
I look forward to working with Rev. James J. Maher and the other members of the Niagara University team to help advance the University's mission and continue to expand our presence in Ontario."
- Dr. Paula F. Gouveia, Dean and Campus Principal, Niagara University in Ontario
Dr. Gouveia holds a PhD and a master's degree in French language and literature from the University of Toronto. She is also committed to community engagement and serves on the board of directors of United Way Waterloo Region Communities and chairs the board of directors of the Art Gallery of Sudbury.
