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ALGOMA UNIVERSITY

************************* Algoma University announces appointment of university registrar

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - (February 8) - Algoma University is pleased to announce the promotion of David Marasco to the position of university registrar at Algoma University.

A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Marasco has worked in the office of the registrar at Algoma University for 10 years as associate registrar and most recently as acting registrar.

Over this time Marasco has been an integral part of several initiatives that have significantly contributed to the growth of the university, including the most recent 8.5 percent increase in student enrolment for the current academic year. As registrar, Marasco will ensure the integrity of the university's academic and student records, and make decisions related to academic records, policies, regulations, admissions, registration and institutional research.

The registrar is instrumental to establishing connections with other post-secondary institutions, developing educational partnerships, diploma-to-degree articulations, and other institutional program partnerships.

Together with the president and vice-president academic, Marasco will assist in new academic initiatives and curriculum development.

In his new role, Marasco will also direct international recruitment efforts and assist in Algoma University's 'Sault Program for English Language Learning' (SPELL) program. "I am very pleased to announce that David Marasco has been offered, and has accepted, the position of registrar at Algoma University", said Dr. Celia Ross, president of Algoma University. "David brings years of experience to this position and a tremendous commitment to academic excellence, student success, and staff relations."

About Algoma University

Algoma University offers a wide variety of liberal arts and sciences degree options including programs in psychology, computer science, business administration, fine arts, community economic & social development, and biology.

As the Canadian home of the internationally recognised MSc CGT from the University of Abertay Dundee, Algoma University is at the forefront of computer games technology education.

Algoma University also offers accelerated second degree programs in business administration and computer science on its Brampton campus.

As a partner with Shingwauk Kinoomage Gamig, Algoma U is committed to respecting Anishinaabe knowledge and culture.

To learn more about Algoma University, visit www.algomau.ca

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