Deanna Davis, PhD, MA,BA (Hon),BA (Spec)

About

Dr. Deanna Davis is a proud alumna of both Augustana and North campuses at the University of Alberta, with a longstanding commitment to advancing teaching and learning across the institution. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and has been instrumental in bringing together faculty and staff to develop award-winning educational initiatives.

Her work has shaped key areas of the university’s teaching and research environment, including in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Organizational Development, HRHSE. She played a central role in launching Canada’s first Professional Development Requirement for graduate students. She led the redesign of the Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement to integrate EDI and Indigenous perspectives.

As the architect of the Graduate Teaching and Learning Program’s structural and curricular renewal, Dr. Davis draws on over 20 years of teaching experience, including in the Department of Music. Her expertise spans pedagogy, curriculum design, and educational leadership. She holds certifications in EQ-i 2.0/360, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, and coaching, all of which support her work at the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

In 2023, she received the APO Recognition Award, highlighting her outstanding contributions to the U of A community.