Simon Fraser University

SFU had an urgent need to modernize their student evaluation of teaching to take student success to the next level.

  • Led development of new approach to student evaluation of teaching in close collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Centre and academic faculties, enabling replacement of badly outmoded system; recommendations approved unanimously by the University Senate
  • Successfully led the implementation of a new student evaluation of teaching system resulting in an effective, university-wide, centralized system with variability and ownership at the faculty, department, and instructor levels
SFU's Student Evaluation of Teaching and Courses (SETC)

Urgent Business Process Change

Simon Fraser University is subject to the British Columbia Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA). Amendments to the CRRA that affect post-secondary institutions were coming into effect.

  • Led urgent changes to business processes to comply with new criminal record check legislation
Complex Multi-Stakeholder Initiative

On September 9th, 1965, SFU opened its doors and welcomed its first class of 2,500 students. The 50th anniversary provides the university with an opportunity to celebrate this important milestone and showcase SFU’s evolution.

  • Directed highly successful 50th Anniversary Project resulting in significant increase in university pride, community engagement, and donations

I hired Corinne Pitre-Hayes to manage a number of strategic projects at SFU. She is an efficient and knowledgeable project manager, who understands the need for careful and thoughtful consultation and collaboration with professors, administrative staff and students. Corinne has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Dr. Jonathan Driver, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, SFU (2008-2016)

I worked with Corinne on a project involving extensive consultations within the academic community, and careful navigation of a sensitive and controversial topic. She was adept at listening, understanding various perspectives, and helped bring the university to a shared practice. Corinne is engaging, competent and results-oriented.

Kris Magnusson. Ph.D., Dean, Faculty of Education, SFU

Corinne played an instrumental role in the planning and execution of SFU’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Her processes to ensure communication across departments and uncover issues were critical. We also benefited from her mentorship of staff involved in this high profile project. A very capable, experienced consultant on a range of areas.

Joanne Curry Ph.D, Vice President, External Relations, SFU

I trusted Corinne with our projects and our people. We are big on collaboration and collegiality. You can't do consultation here properly without trust. Corinne is strategic and innovative, but what I came to appreciate the most is her integrity. Her ideas simply light up a room. I would work with Corinne at any opportunity.

Jessica Wong, Administrative Director, VP Academic Office, SFU

Corinne helped us clearly communicate to our colleagues how they could be involved in solutions to the challenges we faced. She was excellent at connecting higher administration and the front lines so that each group could understand each other, and express diverse opinions without losing sight of the important questions.

Dr. Panayiotis Pappas, FASS Teaching Fellow, Chair, Senate Committee on University Teaching and Learning (SCUTL), SFU

Corinne brings an analytical mind, strong organizational knowledge and a warm personality to everything she does. It was a pleasure working with her at SFU.

Dr. Claire Cupples, former Dean of Science, SFU

Working with Corinne on SFU's 50th Anniversary Project was like taking a masterclass in project management. Her ability to balance complex relationships while steering the ship and keeping us moving in the right direction had a positive impact across the organization.

Adam Brayford, Director, Student Experience Communications, SFU