Dotty Nwakanma

Associate Provost and University Registrar

Dotty Nwakanma is a dedicated higher education professional with a passion for youth empowerment and educational equity. As the Associate University Registrar in the Registrar’s Office, she plays a key role in shaping student success strategies and advocating for inclusive policies in higher education. With an MBA and currently pursuing a Ph.D, her research focuses on the impact of the Euro-Canadian curriculum on Black and Indigenous youth in higher education. Through this work, she seeks to critically examine systemic barriers and explore pathways to create more inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments that foster success for marginalized students. Beyond her professional and academic endeavors, she is deeply committed to mentorship, advocacy, and policy reform aimed at improving educational experiences for underrepresented youth. She actively engages in discussions on how institutions can better support Black and Indigenous students by challenging traditional narratives, decolonizing curricula, and fostering spaces of belonging.