GRADUATE DIRECTOR'S WELCOME

It is a privilege to be in the position of Graduate Director and welcome new and returning students to the School of Criminology. As a former MA and PhD student, I take great pride in the program here at SFU. I look forward to being part of the process of building the reputation of our graduate program and serving our students, staff, and faculty. As the new Graduate Director and member of the Graduate Programs Committee, we have three main short-term goals:

1. Revitalize the School’s Brown Brag seminar series
2. Expand the availability and diversity of graduate courses
3. Improve graduate student funding through faculty grants. I hope these short-term goals lead to long-term benefits for students’ social networks, professional development, research skills, scholarly output, and opportunities for conference travel.

Like most things in life, you get out of an activity what you put into it. I strongly encourage students to become involved with the Criminology graduate caucus, the Graduate Student Society, or one of the many clubs and initiatives at SFU. Connect with the Indigenous Student Centre, Out on Campus, or the Women's Centre. 

Finally, I would like to say hello to those of you who are visiting this page because you are thinking of applying for graduate studies here. We are very proud of our School and are pleased that you are considering us for your next academic stage. The application process for the School is very competitive, and if you are successful, you will be joining a vibrant community of scholars and researchers. As a starting point, I strongly recommend that you reach out to faculty members to inquire about their research and availability to supervise prospective students. If you have any questions, our wonderful Graduate Program Assistant, Christie Carlson (crimgrad@sfu.ca), can provide guidance.

Best wishes,

Evan