UPEI’s Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie named a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association
UPEI is proud to announce that Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie, Associate Professor of Psychology, has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). Fellows of the CPA are members who have made a distinguished contribution to the advancement of the science or profession of psychology or who have given exceptional service to their national or provincial associations.
“The contributions of Dr. MacQuarrie and her collaborative research, teaching, and service have made tremendous impact in our province, region, and country,” says Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor of UPEI. “The entire UPEI community is proud to see her recognized as a Fellow of the CPA. I congratulate her on this great achievement and thank her for her leadership.”
In her nomination letter to the CPA, Dr. MacQuarrie’s colleague Dr. Annabel Cohen writes: “Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie has had an extraordinary impact in her province, in neighbouring provinces, and beyond, as an educator, researcher, and community advocate, giving voice to those who would otherwise be silent, and improving lives for women and for all. Her impact increases daily through her contribution in feminist research and advocacy as exemplified in her collaborative work and spirit, her co-authored and co-edited books, and roles as conference organizer, mentor, educator, and advisor. This kind of productivity, dedication, scholarship and example merits the honour of the CPA Fellow designation.”
Dr. MacQuarrie received her undergraduate degree from UPEI, her MA from Carleton University, and her PhD from Simon Fraser University. In addition to her teaching and research at UPEI, she has held the position of chair of the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
Her colleague Dr. Philip Smith writes: “Giving voice to these women and finding solutions to their problems became Colleen’s passion and the focus of her research, community involvement, and student mentoring. Her feminist action research program was and continues to be directed to better understanding the multi-determined nature of health and wellness across the lifespan and within diverse community settings.”
“Dr. MacQuarrie has been a tireless and extremely effective advocate for understanding and addressing women's issues, in particular those related to health and wellness,” said Dr. Robert Gilmour, Vice-President Academic and Research. “Her impact has been felt both in the classroom and in the community and has importantly influenced the attitudes of academics, politicians, and the public at large. The University is delighted that her advocacy has been recognized by being named a Fellow of this prestigious organization.”
Dr. MacQuarrie will be officially bestowed her fellowship at a ceremony in June at the opening Plenary Session of the Annual CPA meeting. Later at the conference, Dr. MacQuarrie will deliver an invited address to the Section on Women in Psychology (SWAP), as a consequence of having received its Distinguished Member Award last year. Dr. MacQuarrie has held several positions within SWAP, and becomes chair this summer.
Congratulations, Dr. MacQuarrie!
