Portfolio Changes in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Last Fall, the University undertook an external review of the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)’s operations and portfolio. In line with recommendations and best practice, the role of the Provost was expanded to include oversight of the operating budget, strategic planning, and academic relations with CUASA, CUPE 4600 Units 1 and 2, and PSAC 77000. On July 1, 2019, we will implement organizational changes to reflect these new responsibilities.
- The new Office of the Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Planning) will provide a cohesive approach to academic operations and planning, including academic relations. The office will be led by Lorraine Dyke, who was appointed Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Planning).
- Assistant Vice-President (Academic) Dwight Deugo was appointed Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic). His current position as Assistant Vice-President (Academic) will not be filled at this time. Otherwise, the structure of the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) remains the same.
- The Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Engagement, which formerly reported into the Office of the Provost, will now be part of the portfolio of Teaching and Learning Services. David Hornsby, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), will take over responsibility of the Discovery Centre with the support of the Discovery Centre Administrator.
The Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIRP), which formerly reported into the Office of the Vice-President (Finance and Administration), will now report to the Office of the Provost and work closely with the Office of the Deputy Provost. We welcome Bruce Winer, Assistant Vice-President (Institutional Research and Planning), to the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).