Carleton University announced today the appointment of alumna and accomplished public sector leader and adviser Yaprak Baltacio\u011flu, as the university\u2019s 12th Chancellor.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very excited to have Ms. Baltacio\u011flu coming back to our campus,\u201d said Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon. \u201cShe is a resilient and purposeful leader who throughout her outstanding and award-winning career has always taken time to mentor many of her colleagues, including young civil servants beginning their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The appointment embodies Carleton\u2019s strong tradition of appointing accomplished Canadians to this important role.<\/p>\n
\u201cPersonal integrity is of utmost importance in this role,\u201d said Nik Nanos, chair of Carleton\u2019s Board of Governors. \u201cThe chancellor is a champion of the university\u2019s values, and in ceremonies and other public settings, she will inspire our students and foster Carleton pride.\u201d<\/p>\n
Baltacio\u011flu is one of Carleton\u2019s distinguished alumna. She capitalized on her master\u2019s degree from the School of Public Policy and Administration to flourish in the federal civil service.\u00a0 Baltacio\u011flu held many leadership roles in various ministries and served as an adviser to four prime ministers.<\/p>\n
\u201cCarleton\u2019s School of Public Policy and Administration (SSPA) trained me as a generalist,\u201d said Baltacio\u011flu. \u201cSo when I got to the public service, I could learn and do almost anything. When I got my first paycheque, I couldn\u2019t believe they would pay me to have so much fun. I loved it from day one.\u201d<\/p>\n
She has been honoured by the Public Policy Forum, and has twice been recognized by the Women\u2019s Executive Network as one of Canada\u2019s Top 100 Most Powerful Women.\u00a0 She has been recognized for several honours for significant contributions to the public sector, including the Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond and Jubilee medals and the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Trudeau summed up her accomplishments best when he said: \u201cYaprak Baltacio\u011flu is one of Canada\u2019s most distinguished, most respected, public servants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bacon paid tribute to outgoing Chancellor, Charles Chi, an entrepreneur, innovator and venture investor who is currently the executive chairman at Lytro. He brought a diverse background in marketing, sales, engineering and executive leadership to Carleton.<\/p>\n
Baltacio\u011flu will begin her duties immediately, with an official installation ceremony to take place at the 2019 spring Convocation.<\/p>\n