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Dr. Carla Elizabeth Alexander serves as VP of Canadian Academic Programs at City University in Canada, providing leadership for British Columbia campuses by fostering interdisciplinary initiatives, liaising with accreditors, and enriching student experiences. With 17 years of experience in Canadian higher education, she has held roles including program coordinator, instructor, professor, and associate program director.
Her educational background includes a PhD and MSW from the University of Calgary (2006-2012), an MSW from the University of British Columbia (2002-2005), and a BSW from McGill University (1994-1997).
Dr. Alexander's research focuses on social worker-client relationships, particularly examining mutuality and reciprocity in professional relationships. Her SSHRC-funded doctoral research explored how social workers manage these dynamics with clients. She is deeply committed to inclusive educational practices, with special attention to indigenous students and people with disabilities. Her work emphasizes how institutional culture and professional socialization impact effective, mutually beneficial relationships in helping professions.
Her publication record shows consistent contributions to social work literature, with a focus on interprofessional practice, relationship dynamics, and inclusive approaches to social work education. Her work demonstrates a clear trajectory from examining foundational relationship dynamics to developing practical applications in field education and community engagement.
As an academic leader, Dr. Alexander brings her expertise in curriculum development, faculty supervision, and creating inclusive learning environments to her current administrative role, while maintaining active scholarly contributions to her field.
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