Dr. Colleen Sharen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Colleen Sharen is an Associate Professor in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies at Western University. She is currently a candidate for a Doctorate in Education at the University of Calgary. Colleen has a Diploma in Applied Social Research from Georgian College, an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research interests include leadership development, nonprofit strategy, and management education. Colleen has been awarded multiple teaching awards at Brescia University College, where she has recognized success in fostering an effective learning environment. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she has held several professional leadership positions in marketing with a strong focus on nonprofit and educational sectors. Colleen is actively involved in several professional memberships including the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada. Her editorial contributions and recognitions highlight her commitment to advancing educational research, particularly in the realm of women's leadership and organizational decision-making. Colleen's extensive background combines practical experience with academic insight, enhancing her role as an educator and researcher.

Research Interests

Experience

Western Canadian Marketing Director

— Present

Canada Bread • Canada

Directed marketing initiatives in Western Canada.

Marketing Director

— Present

Grocery Gateway • Canada

Led marketing strategies for Grocery Gateway.

Category Business Director

— Present

Kraft Canada • Canada

Oversaw category management and business strategies.

Marketing Manager

— Present

General Mills Canada • Canada

Managed marketing campaigns for General Mills.

Awards

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Brescia University College Excellence in Teaching Award

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Curtis E. Tate Jr. Award

2017-10-21

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.