Our Vice-Provost - Student Affairs

Melinda Scott serves as the Vice-Provost, Student Affairs with a deep-rooted commitment to supporting student success and fostering a sense of belonging on campus.

It was as an undergraduate student at the University of Guelph where Melinda first discovered her passion for working with post-secondary students.  Through her active involvement in the campus community, Melinda was introduced to the field of Student Affairs and inspired to pursue a career in higher education with a focus on co-curricular student engagement and support. 

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Melinda went on to hold a variety of Student Affairs roles in both college and university settings, including various leadership positions focused on enhancing the student experience and supporting student well-being.  Prior to returning to the University of Guelph, she served as Dean of Students of University College in the University of Toronto from 2012 to 2020 and as Executive Director of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students at the University of Toronto from 2020 to 2024.

Throughout her career, Melinda has been committed to continuous learning and professional development. In 2007, Melinda graduated from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto with a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Higher Education and in 2018 she completed her PhD in Higher Education.  Melinda’s doctoral research focused on the assessment, evaluation, and research skills of Student Affairs practitioners in Canadian post-secondary institutions. 

Melinda is enthusiastic about supporting the growth and development of the field of Student Affairs in Canada and mentoring new professionals.  She currently serves as an Instructor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at OISE where she teaches courses on student services, student development, and evaluation in higher education.