Acknowledgements

The creation of The Evolving Landscape of Post-secondary Student Transitions in Canada: Striving for Best Practices has been a collaborative effort, and we are deeply grateful to those who have contributed to this project.

First and foremost, we extend our sincere appreciation to the students for whom we do this work—their resilience, ambition, and growth inspire us all.

We also pay thanks to our colleagues across Canada (and around the globe) who work tirelessly to advance student transition and experience. Your dedication to research, innovative programming, and student success initiatives continue to inspire and shape best practices. It has been an honour to collaborate with you on projects that enhance student transitions within post-secondary education.

We are incredibly grateful to the chapter authors who have shared their expertise, insights, and time to make this book a reality. Your contributions reflect a shared commitment to improving student transitions, and this collection would not have been possible without your scholarship and dedication.

A special thank you to Courtney McKay for her invaluable efforts in coordinating the copy-editing process. Her attention to detail, organization, and commitment transformed a collection of ideas into a cohesive and polished book. Courtney was instrumental in bringing this project to fruition.

To all who have played a role in shaping this work—whether through research, writing, or providing support behind the scenes—thank you. This book stands as a testament to our collective efforts to enhance the university and college student experience in Canada. We hope it inspires further scholarship and discourse from engaged faculty, staff, and students throughout Canada.

Steven Smith
Saint Mary’s University
steven.smith@smu.ca

Tom Brophy
Saint Mary’s University
tom.brophy@smu.ca

Adam Daniels
Acadia University
adam.daniels@acadiau.ca

Amy McEvoy
Saint Mary’s University
amy.mcevoy@smu.ca