Distinguished Social Justice Scholar and Educational Innovator
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University of British ColumbiaDr. Janice Stewart serves as Deputy Provost at the University of British Columbia, where they bring extensive experience in social justice education and academic leadership to transform institutional policies and practices. With a PhD from McGill University in English Literature, their scholarly work spans critical theory, gender theory, anti-racist frameworks, and modernist literature, particularly focusing on Virginia Woolf and Emily Carr. As co-founder of the Indigenous Pedagogies Network and former Chair of Critical Studies in Sexuality, they have championed equity initiatives and innovative teaching practices that prioritize multimodal literacies and intercultural understanding. Their leadership extends beyond academia through involvement with CampOUT, supporting queer, trans, and Two-Spirit youth, and their role as an International Coaching Federation accredited leadership coach. In their current position as Deputy Provost, they focus on faculty relations, equity-driven policy development, and implementing UBC's Indigenous Strategic Plan, while maintaining their commitment to creating inclusive spaces in higher education. Their contributions have been recognized with the Killam Teaching Prize, and their research continues to influence pedagogical practices that promote social justice and transformative learning experiences.