Academic Profile
She has taught a wide range of areas including English, Communications, Tourism Management, Educational Leadership, Cultural Studies, and Theatre. She holds a BA from the University of Toronto, and an MA and PhD from the University of British Columbia.
Some of the topics she has covered in her recent courses:
- Mountain studies.
- Alternative mapping (“deep maps”).
- Intro to communication studies.
- Tourism management graduating seminar.
- Postcolonial literature in Canada.
- Leadership in post-secondary educational institutions.
- Canadian studies.
Diversity in Roles
Dr. Kathleen Scherf started working as a sessional lecturer with Department of English at the University of British Columbia in 1988. She moved to the University of New Brunswick as an assistant professor in 1989, where she rose through the ranks to full professor and associate dean of arts. After nine years at the University of Calgary as Dean of Communication and Culture, she moved to Thompson Rivers University as President and Vice-Chancellor in 2008. Today, she leads TRU’s activities in Europe, building double degrees, academic partnerships, and research collaborations. Throughout her career, she has received many awards for excellence and hard work. She is recognized for performing diverse roles with great dedication and persistence. She has given numerous seminars on leadership development and her scholarship papers are recognized worldwide. As well, Dr. Kathleen Scherf is a versatile professional who has also worked as an actor, director, and producer in theatre. She has been active in raising money for charity
A charismatic and lively communicator, Kathleen is known to perform her duties diligently. Her ability to lead teams to develop a common vision, devise strategic plans, and to succeed in reaching milestones has resulted in many new degrees and courses. Her unique way of teaching and presentation of work is what sets her apart from her colleagues.