About Hill and Levene Schools of Business
We are in Regina, Saskatchewan, one of the nation’s best places to live, in a province experiencing tremendous opportunity. Both our undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to take advantage of the co-operative education experience, providing valuable opportunities to hone their work skills. We continue to build relationships in Saskatchewan, in Canada, and around the world. We invite you to become part of our ever-expanding network of excellence.
The Hill and Levene Schools of Business are located on land that is the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Lakota, and Dakota peoples and is the homeland of the Métis people. This land is part of Treaty 4 territory. We are all treaty people, meaning that we are all part of the relationship agreed to over 150 years ago. It is our collective priority to ensure all learners gain a deeper understanding of our shared histories and contemporary relationships.
Our Story, Our Legacy
In 1965, the School of Administration was developed as part of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Saskatchewan - Regina Campus. In 1968, the School of Administration became known as the Faculty of Administration and was awarded Canada’s first Bachelor of Administration (B. Admin.) degree in 1969.
The Faculty of Administration was a founding faculty when the University of Regina became an independent, degree-granting institution in 1974. We awarded our first Master of Administration degree in 1985. In 2004, the undergraduate degree changed its name to the Bachelor of Business Administration, and in 2005 the faculty changed its name to the Faculty of Business Administration.
In May 2005, the Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business was founded in recognition of Dr. Kenneth Levene’s gift of $4 million to the graduate program in the Faculty of Business Administration.
In November of 2007, a $10 million gift to the University of Regina from Dr. Paul J. Hill led to the naming of the undergraduate business program as the Paul J. Hill School of Business. As well as establishing scholarships in business ethics, it created a unique relationship with one of Canada's leading business schools, the Richard Ivey School of Business.
In business education and research, we foster meaningful experiential learning and engagement in local, national, and international communities, and demonstrate commitment to inclusivity and social justice.
Vision
Where responsible business comes to life through education and research.
Responsible business contributes to the sustainable development of workplaces, organizations, and communities, responds to the needs of and builds upon the strengths of local communities, takes into account the expectations of diverse stakeholders, and places equity and equality front and centre. Respect for, and stewardship of, the natural environment is part of this.
Values
Student-Centred
We aim to help all students connect with learning opportunities in ways that ensure they develop their independence, agency, knowledge, and skill sets to pursue their life and career goals.
Ethical Conduct and Professional Practice
We are guided by the principles of collegial governance, procedural fairness, inclusivity, and transparency in decision- making. Professional standards and codes for ethical conduct outlined by professional bodies (e.g., CPA, CFA, CPHR) also inform our teaching, research, and everyday conduct.
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
We respect Indigenous heritages and commit to increasing our knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing and doing. We aspire to walk together and strengthen our relationships which are based on mutual respect and accountability.
Curiosity
Continuous learning is at the heart of what we do, where faculty, staff, and students engage in critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge. We believe that research is critical to the ongoing discovery of new knowledge. This pursuit also means that through research and teaching we challenge current ways of thinking and work to inform responsible practices and systems for all types of organizations.
Inclusivity & Diversity in Thought and Action
We are committed to creating and promoting equitable systems that foster justice, diversity, and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff. Through our adoption of a mainstreaming approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), all people - including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minority groups, and members of LGBTQ2S+ communities - are integral members of our community.
Sustainable Practice
We will strive to adopt a triple bottom line approach to sustainability and account for the economic, social, and environmental impacts that our actions have on the world. We are committed to advancing sustainability though our education, research, and practice.
Hill and Levene Schools of Business Strategic Plan 2021-2025 aligns with the University of Regina’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak. The five areas of focus in the University’s strategic plan include: Discovery; Truth and Reconciliation; Well-being and Belonging; Environment and Climate Action; and, Impact and Identity.
These areas frame the priorities for the Schools for this strategic plan.
The 2021-2025 Hill | Levene Strategic Plan
The Hill | Levene Review is the Hill and Levene Schools of Business annual publication. The Review highlights the impact our business schools on our community, province and beyond.
View Hill and Levene Schools of Business current and past publications.
Meet Us
Leaders Council
Mission
Leaders Council is a network of business and community leaders who commit to the continued advancement of the Hill and Levene Schools of Business. Specifically, Leaders Council:
- Connects the students and faculty to the business community;
- Connects leaders to one another;
- Supports the sustainability of the business schools; and
- Provides opportunities for individual leaders to find meaning through involvement.
Vision
Vital to Hill and Levene Schools of Business, Leaders Council is a dynamic network of business and community leaders supporting the convergence of theory and practice towards the social and economic advancement of our community.
Membership is recognized as both meaningful and prestigious by Regina’s most successful leaders.
Leaders Council advances a progressive business culture in our community, and advocates for and supports the business schools through guidance and resources.
Leaders Council is made up of members of the business community with an interest in helping to advance the missions of the Hill and Levene Schools of Business. Members are world class and are a reflection of the vast knowledge and experience within our global reach.
2023-2024 members include:
- Len Andrusiak, Interim CEO Better Business Bureau of Sask. Inc.
- Jolene Anton, Partner, Audit and Business Advisory Services KPMG LLP
- Mal Barber, General Manager Barber Motors
- Thomas Benjoe, Partner One Hoop
- Bev Betteridge, President & CFO Corner Office
- Arthur Bonneau, Chief Financial Officer Nicor Group of Companies
- Mark Borgares
- Dan Broderick, CEO Capital / Cornerstone Automotive Group
- Mo Bundon, Vice Chair Harvard Developments
- Kent Campbell, President & CEO Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan
- Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen, President YWCA Regina
- Marco Coppola, Business Excellence Manager Raven Industries
- Regan Exner, Regional Managing Partner MNP
- Susan Flett, President & CEO SaskGaming Corp.
- Eleah Gallagher, President JCK Engineering Inc.
- Brittany Graul, District Vice President Scotiabank
- Ionie Green, Director Deloitte
- Bill Greuel, CEO Protein Industries Canada
- Jim Grundy, Branch Manager & VP RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
- Fahim Haque, CEO Zagime Management Authority Limited
- Kari Harvey, CEO Innovation Saskatchewan
- Tracy Hepworth, Vice President, Human Resources Farm Credit Canada
- Paul Hill, Executive Chairman Harvard Developments
- Rosanne Hill Blaisdell, President & CEO Harvard Developments
- Kyle Jeworski, CEO Viterra North America
- Miriam Johnson, CEO Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc.
- Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor University of Regina
- Richard Kies, Vice President of Development Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan
- Nathan Kirkham, CIO SaskTel
- Chris Lane, President & CEO Economic Development Regina Inc.
- Jennifer Leflar, Vice President, Enterprise Change Management SGI
- Kenneth Levene
- Derek Lothian, President & CEO Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan
- Doug Matthies, President & CEO SaskWater
- Maria McCullough, EVP, HR & Safety SaskEnergy
- Kacey McFee, Manager, Program Management Office Group Medical Services (GMS)
- Doug McKillop, Senior Consultant Virtus Group Chartered Accountants
- Rachel Mielke, Founder & CEO Hillberg & Berk
- Tim Otitoju, Managing Partner Platinum Realty Specialists
- Rupen Pandya, President & CEO SaskPower
- Dave Pettigrew, President & CEO Harvard/Western Insurance
- Kathryn Pollack, Executive Vice-President, People, Safety & Indigenous and Corporate Relations SaskPower
- Dean Popil, CEO Lex Capital Management Inc.
- Don Promhouse, Senior Wealth Advisor CIBC Wood Gundy
- Jon Promhouse, Senior Portfolio Manger, Wealth Advisor The Promhouse Financial Group @ CIBC Wood Gundy
- Collin Pullar, President Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association
- Prabha Ramaswamy, CEO Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
- Annette Revet, Chief Transformation Officer Conexus Credit Union
- Lindsay Schmalenberg, Operations & Accounts Director Bravo Tango Ad Agency
- Val Sluth, Owner, Managing Principal Praxis Consulting
- Tina Svedahl, COO Harvard Diversified Holdings
- Shelley Thiel, CEO CPA Saskatchewan
- Ben Tingley, CEO Bravo Tango Ad Agency
- Daniel Torrie, President & CEO Nicor Group of Companies
- Jennifer Uhren, Executive, Corporate Services SaskCentral
- Rachelle Verret Morphy, Acting Vice President, Human Resources & Safety SaskPower
- Pamela Wallin, Senator Senate of Canada
- Aaron Wanner, CFO Redhead Equipment
- Tyler Willox, Vice President ISM Canada
- Donna Ziegler, Executive Director South Saskatchewan Community Foundatio
Advisory Boards
The Paul J. Hill School of Business Advisory Board to the Dean was created in 2014. It was established to represent the interests of key stakeholders in the advancement of undergraduate programs within the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Regina.
The Hill Advisory Board provides support and counsel to the Dean on matters related to the Paul J. Hill School of Business. The board members serve as ambassadors of the school with industry, governments and the community.
The Board provides support and advice to the Dean of the Hill and Levene Schools of Business on matters related to:
- The needs of business and management;
- Outreach and ambassadorship in the extended community; and
- Brand and profile development.
The group consists of eight members including:
- Dr. Paul Hill , Executive Chairman, Harvard Developments
- Dr. Erin Oldford, Dean, Hill and Levene Schools of Business, University of Regina
- Emily McNair, Associate Dean, Undergraduate, Hill and Levene Schools of Business, University of Regina
- Mo Bundon, Vice Chair, Harvard Developments
- Marco Coppola, Business Excellence Manager, Raven Industries
- Doug McNair, President, McNair Business Development Inc.
- Kathryn Pollack, Executive Vice-President, People, Safety & Indigenous and Corporate Relations , SaskPower
- Mike Northcott, Chief Human Resources Officer, Saskatchewan Health Authority
The Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business Advisory Board to the Dean was created in 2014. It was established to represent the interests of key stakeholders in the advancement of graduate programs within the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Regina.
The Levene Advisory Board provides support and counsel to the Dean on matters related to the Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business. The board members serve as ambassadors of the school with industry, governments and the community.
The Board provides support and advice to the Dean of the Hill and Levene Schools of Business on matters related to:
- The needs of business and management;
- Outreach and ambassadorship in the extended community; and
- Brand and profile development.
The group consists of eight members including:
- Dr. Kenneth Levene
Dr. Erin Oldford, Dean, Hill and Levene Schools of Business, University of Regina - Eman Almehdawe, Associate Dean, Research & Graduate, Hill and Levene Schools of Business, University of Regina
- Bill Greuel, CEO, Protein Industries Canada
- Leah Olson, CEO
- Blair Swystun, CEO
- Ben Tingley, CEO, Bravo Tango Ad Agency
- Dr. Pamela Wallin, Senator, Senate of Canada
Executives in Residence
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) donated $375,000 to the Faculty of Business Administration in 2015 to help establish a new RBC Woman Executive in Residence Program (RBC WER).
The intent of the program is to create opportunities and provide initiatives accessible to students, faculty, and staff with a focus on women's entrepreneurship and the following objectives:
- To engage and empower University of Regina women students to consider entrepreneurship as a future career path through experiential learning opportunities;
- To equip University of Regina aspiring women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge and networks to lead successful entrepreneurial ventures;
- To collaborate with Hill and Levene faculty, staff and external partners to foster and develop a spirit of entrepreneurship among women students;
- To create awareness of the RBC Women in Residence initiative and Hill and Levene as a leader in women’s entrepreneurship regionally and nationally; and
- To support and collaborate with the RBC Woman in Leadership Scholar.
The Rawlinson Executive in Residence in Indigenous Entrepreneurship is a two-year appointment for an Indigenous person who is an entrepreneur or has significant experience supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship in our community. The position involves time on campus (determined in discussion with the Dean) and remuneration in the form of a stipend. They will be provided with resources to build a program that creates opportunities and initiatives accessible to students at the Hill and Levene Schools of Business, First Nations University of Canada, and across the University of Regina campus.
The Rawlinson Executive in Residence in Indigenous Entrepreneurship should be an Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) with the following qualifications and experiences:
- 7 to 10 years of experience supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship related causes and activities;
- Is well respected in business and Indigenous communities;
- Experience building relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups; and
- Is well-networked and high profile within the Regina and / or broader Saskatchewan business community, with the potential to attract Indigenous people in business from across the province and nationally in order to share their experience and insight with business students and faculty at the University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada.
The Rawlinson Executive in Residence in Indigenous Entrepreneurship’s efforts will be high profile and focus upon the following objectives:
- To engage and empower Indigenous students of University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada to consider entrepreneurship as a future career path through experiential learning opportunities;
- To equip University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and networks to lead successful entrepreneurial ventures;
- To collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners of the Hill and Levene Schools and First Nations University of Canada to foster and develop a spirit of entrepreneurship among Indigenous students;
- To collaborate with Indigenous communities and contribute to community empowerment; and
- To create awareness of the Rawlinson Executive in Residence in Indigenous Entrepreneurship initiative and establish the Hill and Levene Schools as a leader in Indigenous entrepreneurship regionally and nationally.
The Rawlinson Executive in Residence in Indigenous Entrepreneurship is expected to produce the following outcomes:
- The development and coordination of an annual program for aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs who are University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada students;
- The development of a mentor network for Indigenous student entrepreneurs (as part of the annual program);
- The engagement and development of collaborative initiatives with the faculty and staff of Hill and Levene Schools and First Nations University of Canada, and members of the community to support the annual program and other related events (e.g., delivery of content for annual program);
- An increased awareness (regionally and nationally) of the Rawlinson Executive in Residence in Indigenous Entrepreneurship initiative, annual program for Indigenous student entrepreneurs, and the Hill and Levene Schools as a leader in this area as evidenced through press releases, media interviews and coverage, social media presence, etc.
- Working with the Dean, the development of a briefing that summarizes: outcomes, their experience, and suggestions on how to continue moving Hill and Levene towards reconciliation.
The Executive in Residence in Agribusiness program will advance the Schools' work in agribusiness, and bridge industry, government and academic interests in agribusiness across the province.
The program will focus upon the following objectives:
- To establish a bridge between the ag sector and Hill and Levene Schools of Business / University of Regina;
- To provide meaningful knowledge, skills and abilities to those employed by or leading in ag related organizations across the province;
- To engage and empower University of Regina students to consider ag as a future career path through experiential learning opportunities;
- To collaborate with faculty, staff and external partners of the Hill and Levene Schools to foster and develop relationships and new opportunities for partnerships in ag related research and teaching;
- To create awareness of the Executive in Residence in Agribusiness initiative and the Hill and Levene Schools as a leader in Agribusiness regionally and nationally.