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The Schulich School of Law is pleased to welcome Kim Humes to the Weldon community. She joined the law school in mid-February following roles supporting several other faculties at Dalhousie.

Get to know Kim

In her new role as student engagement coordinator, she will collaborate with colleagues in the Associate Dean, Academic’s (ADA) Office to support students by facilitating access to resources, services, and events designed to enhance their legal education.

Can you provide an overview of your responsibilities in this role? 

I coordinate course registration, 1L Orientation, the Academic Peer Mentor Program, Faculty Mentor assignments, Discretionary Awards, and student communications. I also ensure that students have access to the information they need to be well-supported in their studies, including via broadcast emails and our SharePoint portal.

Can you highlight your previous work experience and education?

I have a Bachelor of Public Relations (BPR) from Mount Saint Vincent University, a Master of Information Management (MIM) from Dalhousie, and have worked at Dal since 2010 in various administrative positions, including the School of Nursing, the Centre for Learning & Teaching, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Most recently, I was part of the Faculty of Management, where I worked for almost 12 years with the Master of Information program.

I have been responsible for a little bit of everything – from admissions, thesis, academic advising, website and communications, finance and HR, scholarships, committees, event planning, etc. – but the majority of my work has been centred on student and faculty service.

What attracted you to this position at the law school?

I like the fact that it is student-centred, as that’s the type of work I’m most passionate about. And while many of the responsibilities are familiar, this position includes opportunities to build on my experience in areas like student advising, accessibility and accommodations, and mentorship. I am also keen to work in a faculty whose values align with my own and that has a strong foundation in social justice and community service. 

How will you support law students throughout their time here?

It’s been my experience that many students are intimidated by administrators and see them as authority figures. My goal is to be approachable, so they know I’m just a regular person trying hard to do my best and to help them succeed. After all, at the end of the day, we are all on the same team!

I hope to provide a friendly face to greet them when they enter the ADA’s Office and to direct or address their concerns in a timely, kind manner.

I’m a tenacious problem-solver – even if I don’t know the answer, I will do whatever I can to get you the answer. I also have a goofy sense of humour and am a good listener!

What is the most satisfying part of helping students? 

Students are juggling a lot. Navigating the bureaucracy of a large institution like this can be daunting. Being able to help lighten that load for them, is very satisfying. Nothing compares to that feeling of making someone’s life easier, even in a small way.

Students will carry their experience at Weldon into the future, so I always try to keep that in mind. We owe it to them to create the most positive experience we can.