Dr. Barbara Crow
Influential Leader
Appointed Dean of Arts and Science at Queen’s University in July 2017 after leaving her position as Dean of Graduate Studies, Associate Vice-President, Graduate at York University. Dr. Crow was reappointed for a second term in March 2022. Her recent academic/administrative experience also includes Professor Emerita and Senior Scholar, York University and Professor, Faculty of Arts and Science, Sociology, Queen’s University.
Dr. Crow’s research interests lie in the areas of feminism, aging, and technology, the ways in which they intersect, and specifically the various impacts of digital technology. She holds a BAH in Political Science and Women’s Studies, and an MA and PhD in sociology.
In her current role as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, (FAS) she is responsible for the overall operations of the Faculty of Arts and Science, including developing and supporting the Faculty’s long- and short-term goals, policies, fundraising efforts, strategic initiatives, and academic priorities.
To that end, Dr. Crow led the development and launch of the first-ever Strategic Plan for the Faculty of Arts and Science in its 130-year history. It was the result of numerous consultations with students, staff, and faculty in our 30+ academic units, as well as the Dean’s Council, alumni, and members of our broader community. Now in the third year of the Plan, 21 initiatives have been completed, 29 are in progress or ongoing. The Strategic Plan also provided a solid basis and guide for many of the difficult decisions that had to be made by leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic..
Dean Crow continues to focus the Faculty on EDII, supporting many initiatives as detailed in the Annual Review and adding new positions to increase support for the efforts being made across the Faculty to advance EDII.
Looking ahead, Dr. Crow is excited by the significant role that FAS will play in championing the Principal’s vision of enhancing the global purpose of our university, attending to the nature and quality of our relationship with our community, and designing and building partnerships for impact. Her strong track record in these areas has been shaped by the value she places on the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization, and Decolonization.