Your Program Team

Program Co-ordinator
The journalism program co-ordinator is Mary Vallis Cowan, whose office is adjacent to the newsroom (149D) Mary can be reached at mvallis@centennialcollege.ca . His Twitter handle is @maryvallis .
The co-ordinator is a good point-of-contact for program- and industry-related questions and can direct you to other college resources for more specific concerns.
The staff in the campus front office — room 101 — are helpful when it comes to most administrative issues, including questions about tuition.
The co-ordinator can assist with academic concerns, including how to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment/PLAR, but may direct you to academic success advisors on campus for further assistance.
Program Faculty
Tim Doyle is a full-time member of the Journalism faculty. She can be reached at tdoyle@centennialcollege.ca
Wanda Taylor is also a full-time member of the Journalism faculty. She can be reached at wtaylor@centennialcollege.ca
The Journalism team includes a number of part-time instructors who work on the frontlines of the evolving industry. Their names and contact information will be included in your course outlines.
Summer Co-ordinator
Lindy Oughtred is the summer co-ordinator for the Journalism program from mid-June to the end of August. She can be reached at loughtred@centennialcollege.ca
Student Success Advisors
You have a Student Success Advisor who will support you as you transition in, through, and beyond the College. Helping you identify your academic and professional goals, your Success Advisor can help connect you to supports, resources, and opportunities at the College.
A note from your Student Success Advisor:
Some of the things we can help you with include:
- Academic plans
- Add/drop courses and associated implications
- Information about co-requisites and pre-requisites
- Course availability
- Academic standing and progression
- Important dates and deadlines
- Goal planning, Leadership opportunities and other ways to get involved
- Referrals to Counsellors, Career Services, International, Tutors, Learning Strategists and more
We look forward to supporting you on your journey at Centennial College.
Student Success Advisor – Communications and Media programs
Marianne Sipione
416-289-5000 ext. 8731
Student Success Advisor – Arts and Design programs
Sanjay Pottinger
spottinger@centennialcollege.ca
416-289-5000 ext. 8732
Department Administrators
Manager – Media & Technical Facilities
Gillian Edwards
416-289-5000 ext. 58636