Mount Allison Vice-President of International and Student Affairs Anne Comfort is retiring in August, and her last day at the school will be June 28, according to a news release from the school this week.
The university says Comfort’s “unwavering commitment to students and exceptional leadership have been instrumental to Mount Allison’s growth and success in student affairs and wellness.”
Comfort has worked for Mount Allison since 2004, and was appointed interim Vice President of International and Student Affairs in November 2020. The job became permanent in April 2021. Before that she served as Director of Accessibility and Student Wellness.
The school says it will communicate a plan to ensure the smooth transition of responsibilities in the Student Affairs office, while planning the search for Comfort’s replacement.
Comfort recently faced challenges from an announced federal government clamp down on international student numbers, as well as a group letter criticizing the Student Affairs department, signed by 30 student leaders.
With Comfort’s retirement, that leaves two vice president positions either empty or with an interim appointment. Dr. Vicky St Pierre is currently serving as Interim Provost and Vice-President, Academic and Research.
Mount Allison also recently announced the appointment of a new Registrar, Bert Annear, who begins on May 24. A new president, Dr. Ian Sutherland, is set to begin on July 15.
