A Message from the Dean
Meet the Dean of Social Sciences, Dr. Jeremiah Hurley
Welcome to McMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences.
Whether you’re new to the McMaster community or are a returning student or faculty member, I’m proud to share more about what makes the Social Sciences at McMaster exceptional.
Our strength comes from our long-standing commitment to academic excellence as well as world-class research. Our award-winning researchers and faculty members offer guidance and mentorship within the classroom and strive to create more sustainable, just societies.
We are committed to the success of our students. With hundreds of program combinations to choose from, students have the opportunity to tailor a degree to their interests. Each of our programs fosters curiosity and encourages collaboration. Alumni go on to pursue successful careers around the globe, from academia to government to industry.
I continue to be amazed by the impact our students, faculty and staff have on the world around us.
Now, more than ever, the world needs researchers, advocates and practitioners to move us forward. Come improve the human and societal health and wellbeing in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
I look forward to you joining us,
Jeremiah Hurley
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
Contact the Faculty of Social Sciences
The Dean’s Office oversees all aspects of administration for the Faculty of Social Sciences, including strategic planning, setting budgets, allocating resources, fundraising, providing liaison with faculty and staff, advancing faculty communications and public relations.
Office of the Dean Staff
Jeremiah Hurley
PhD
Dean, Office of the Dean
Professor, Economics
Director McMaster Decision Science Laboratory (McDSL)
Information Box Group
Erin Baxter-Melo
MA
Communications Manager, Office of the Dean
Heather Carr
Manager of Human Resources & Faculty Relations, Office of the Dean
Marcia Furtado
Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator, Office of the Dean
Meghan Johnston
Manager, Recruitment and Marketing, Office of the Associate Dean
James Laforet
MPPA
Website & Communications Specialist, Office of the Dean
Nick Marquis
learning-technologies-consultant, Office of the Dean
Richard Preston
Technical Support Analyst, Office of the Dean
Juliette Prouse
Director of Finance and Administration, Office of the Dean
Dana Rushak
Senior Development Officer
Kelly Worton
Associate Director, Development, Office of the Dean