About
The Students and Enrolment division is comprised of numerous units with a broad reach across all aspects of the university experience. The division supports students from their first point of contact with Carleton, through to graduation and beyond.
Vice-President (Students and Enrolment)
As the Vice-President (Students and Enrolment), Suzanne Blanchard oversees a comprehensive range of services aimed at enhancing student recruitment, enrolment, and overall well-being. This role includes responsibility for undergraduate and international recruitment, student health and wellness services, academic advising, career services and various student support offices. A key focus is placed on experiential learning opportunities, ensuring students gain practical, hands-on experience to complement their academic studies. Additionally, Suzanne manages ancillary services such as housing, dining, and recreation, and also fulfills the role of University Registrar.
Organizational Excellence Awards
Bronze
Awarded Excellence, Innovation and Wellness Bronze by Excellence Canada in 2019
Gold
Awarded Organizational Excellence Gold by Excellence Canada in 2023
Platinum
Awarded Organizational Excellence Platinum by Excellence Canada in 2024
Our Aspiration
We will empower our students to leverage the power of higher education to be a force for good by supporting them in achieving their academic, personal and professional potential through exceptional programs and services.
Our Values
- Accessibility, Equity and Inclusion: We believe in respectful, diverse, accessible and equitable environments where we continuously strive towards inclusion.
- Collaboration: We engage internal and external community partners, embedding collaboration in our actions and culture.
- Employee Wellness: We value, respect and recognize our employees, supporting their wellness to create positive work environments.
- Innovation: We believe in developing innovative solutions to complex problems, striving for excellence through continuous improvement, with a focus on sustainability.
- Service Excellence: We embrace the principles of Service Excellence in all that we do by being caring, professional, reliable, courteous and treating each person as an individual.
Green Workplaces
The Green Workplace Program is a self-guided certification program that challenges the Carleton community to take the lead in promoting sustainable practices in the workplace. Below is a list of units within Students and Enrolment that are currently certified workplaces on campus.
Silver
- Accessibility Institute
- Admissions Services
- Co-operative Education
- International Admissions and Recruitment
- International Student Services Office
Gold
- Academic Advising Centre
- Campus Card Office
- Centre for Student Academic Support
- From Intention to Action
- Health and Counselling Services
- Information Carleton
- Office of Student Affairs
- Registrar’s Office
- Scheduling and Examination Services
- Student Experience Office
- Student Systems Support
Green
- Awards and Financial Aid
- Housing and Residence Life Services
- Paul Menton Centre
- Strategic Initiatives (Students and Enrolment)
- Wellness Services