West Coast University-Ontario Nursing Leadership Hosts Meet & Greet 

Each term, the Nursing leadership team at West Coast University-Ontario hosts a Meet & Greet event, providing students with the opportunity to connect with faculty and leaders in a relaxed, welcoming environment. This term’s event featured cookies and milk and welcomed special guests Dean of Academics Dr. Chamberlain, and Dr. Dashti, Associate Dean of Academics. Students engaged in casual conversations with their academic leaders, helping to put faces to names and build stronger connections. 

“The Meet and Greet events are hosted by nursing leadership and we invite a leader from another department to join every term. This provides a more casual environment to talk with students, meet them where they are and have fun,” WCU-Ontario Dean of Nursing Amie Howard shared. 

Howard noted the positive impact of the events, adding, “It’s been very refreshing to get out of the office and engage with our students. It gives students an opportunity to put a name to a face and get to know campus leaders beyond email. We hope over time, this will create a better sense of belonging and culture of togetherness for students.” 

For many students, the event served as a chance to engage with leadership outside the typical classroom setting, breaking down barriers and fostering stronger relationships. 

“The genuine surprise and joy students showed when engaging with us really stood out. Interactions between students and Deans are usually formal and structured, so having the chance to connect in a relaxed, social setting was refreshing. It allowed us to get to know our students better—and gave them a chance to see a different side of their Nursing Leadership Team,” WCU-Ontario Associate Director of Nursing Kevin Aquino shared. 

The Nursing Leadership team looks forward to continuing these events each term to strengthen connections and support student engagement. 

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