Simon Fraser University named John Craig dean of the faculty of arts and social sciences pro tem for a one-year term, effective July 1. Dr. Craig is a former chair of SFU’s history department, where he has been a faculty member since 1994.

Douglas Kneale is the newly appointed dean of humanities at Brock University. Dr. Kneale taught in the University of Western Ontario’s English department for 25 years, and for five years he served as chair of the department. His appointment was effective July 1.

The University of Windsor appointed Holly Ward executive director of public affairs and communications, as of July 1. Previously, Ms. Ward worked with gaming facility Caesars Windsor for 11 years, most recently as director of communications and community affairs.

Wilfrid Laurier University appointed Paul Jessop the university’s new dean of the faculty of science, effective July 1. Dr. Jessop comes to Laurier from McMaster University, where he served as chair of the department of engineering physics and as associate dean of graduate studies.

Michael Carroll was appointed dean of arts at Wilfrid Laurier University, effective July 1. Previously, Dr. Carroll served as chair of the department of sociology at the University of Western Ontario, as well as vice-president and president of the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association.

John Isbister was appointed vice-provost, faculty affairs, at Ryerson University for a five-year term that began July 1. Prior to his appointment, he was dean of humanities and social sciences at Laurentian University, a position he’d held since 2006.

Simon Fraser University chose Clair Cupples as the new dean of the faculty of science for a five-year term, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Cupples joins SFU after seven years at the University of Victoria, where she was associate dean and most recently acting dean of science. Prior to her time at UVic, she chaired the biology department at Concordia University.

Concordia University appointed Patrick Kelley its chief financial officer, effective July 1. He had been serving as interim CFO at Concordia since December 2009. Before joining Concordia, Mr. Kelley held senior managerial positions with Molson Canada and Air Canada.

Daphne Taras was appointed dean of the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan for a five-year term, effective July 1. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Taras was associate dean, research, at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, where she’d worked since 1994.

The University of British Columbia named Leslie Van Duzer director of the school of architecture and landscape architecture for a five-year term, starting July 19. Prior to this, Dr. Van Duzer had served as director of undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota since 2005.

John Corlett was appointed vice-president, academic, at the University of Winnipeg, effective Sept. 1. A professor of physical education and kinesiology, Dr. Corlett was dean of applied health sciences at Brock University. Prior to that, he was registrar and dean of student and academic services at the University of Windsor.

Alan Shaver was named the new president and vice-chancellor of Thompson Rivers University. He will join TRU Dec. 1. Dr. Shaver is currently vice-president, academic, and provost at Dalhousie University, a position he’s held since 2006. Prior to that, he served as chair of chemistry and later as dean of science at McGill University from 1995 to 2005.

Julie Pelletier is the University of Winnipeg’s new director of aboriginal governance, effective July 1. She will oversee the university’s Master of Arts degree in aboriginal governance, as well as the ongoing Bachelor of Arts in aboriginal governance (offered as a joint program with Red River College). Previously, Dr. Pelletier was a professor of anthropology and American Indian studies at the University of Minnesota.

Amy Mullin was named acting vice-principal, academic, and dean of the University of Toronto Mississauga for a one-year term, effective July 1. Dr. Mullin had served as chair of philosophy at U of T Mississauga since 2003. She was also acting graduate chair of U of T’s philosophy department from 2008 to 2009.

The University of Toronto reappointed Cristina Amon dean of applied science and engineering for another five years. Dr. Amon joined U of T in 2006. Prior to that, she was a professor at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University and director of the Institute for Complex Engineering Systems from 1999 to 2006.

Christine Adam was appointed to the new position of dean of students at Thompson Rivers University. The appointment took effect May 18 for a five-year term. Before joining TRU, she completed a four-year term as assistant dean of first-year programs in arts and science at Carleton University.

Cameron Cartiere was appointed dean of graduate studies at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, starting in September. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Cartiere was director of graduate studies for the department of media and culture studies at Birkbeck College at the University of London, as well as co-director of the Master of Arts program in arts policy and management.

Barbara Paterson was appointed dean of the school of nursing at Thompson Rivers University for a five-year term, effective July 15. Prior to that, she was a professor of nursing and holder of the Canada Research Chair in Chronic Illness at the University of New Brunswick, as well as director of the UNB Chronic Illness Research Institute.

The University of Victoria appointed Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay as the institution’s new vice-president, academic, and provost, effective Jan. 1, 2011. She is currently vice-president, academic, and vice-chancellor pro tempore at Memorial University. Prior to that, she served as dean of the faculty of arts at Memorial from 2006 to 2009. From 1998 to 2005, she was chair of the department of political science at Concordia University.

The University of Manitoba appointed John Kearsey vice-president, external, effective July 13. Mr. Kearsey was previously director of the philanthropic and alumni relations program at Monash University in Australia, a position he’d held since 2006. Prior to that, he worked at the University of Regina as its campaign director and director of donor and alumni relations from 2003 to 2006.

The University of Alberta appointed Frank Robinson vice-provost and dean of students, effective July 1 for a five-year term. He previously held these positions in an interim capacity. Dr. Robinson has been a professor at U of A since 1986, specializing in poultry science. In 2007, he received a 3M National Teaching Fellowship.

Bruce Fawcett was appointed academic dean of Acadia Divinity College, affiliated with Acadia University. Since January 2009, Dr. Fawcett has been serving as special assistant to the president to oversee the college’s accreditation renewal process with the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

Trent University appointed Gary Boire provost and vice-president, academic, effective Sept. 1. He comes to Trent from the University of Regina, where he’d served as vice-president, academic, since 2008. Prior to that, Dr. Boire filled a variety of positions at Lakehead University, including founding dean of graduate studies, international liaison officer and acting dean of the faculty of social sciences and humanities.

Concordia University reappointed Louise Dandurand vice-president, research and graduate studies, for a second five-year term that will begin July 1, 2011. Prior to being named VP research in 2006, Dr. Dandurand was president and chief executive officer of the Fonds québécois de recherche sur la société et la culture, a position she’d held since 2001.

Linda Hutcheon, a professor of English and comparative literature at the University of Toronto, was the 2010 recipient of the Molson Prize in the social sciences and humanities, a $50,000 award presented by the Canada Council for the Arts. The Molson Prize is one of a string of awards Dr. Hutcheon has garnered during her career, including a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, a Killam Research Fellowship, a Killam Prize for the humanities and a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Brock University’s new dean of the faculty of education is Fiona Blaikie, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Blaikie is an 18-year veteran of Lakehead University’s faculty of education, where she served most recently as interim director of undergraduate programs. She is also president of the Canadian Society for Education through Art and deputy chief examiner of visual arts for the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Tim Worgan was appointed dean of students and residence at Innis College, a constituent college of the University of Toronto. For the past six years he had worked as assistant to the dean of administration and admissions at the college.

Memorial University appointed Antony Card director of the school of human kinetics and recreation, effective June 1. Dr. Card came to Memorial in 2002 and had been acting director of the school since July 2009.

Jim Dinning was named chancellor of the University of Calgary for a four-year term, effective July 1. Mr. Dinning is a former Alberta cabinet minister, having served as the provincial treasurer in Ralph Klein’s Progressive Conservative government from 1992 to 1997.

Russell Isinger was appointed registrar and director of academic services and financial assistance at the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to that, Professor Isinger served as assistant registrar, academic, since 2003.

Tom Brzustowski was named chair of the Council of Canadian Academies’ Scientific Advisory Committee. He is serving a three-year term that began June 1. He had been interim chair of the committee since April 2010. Dr. Brzustowski is well-known in the science community, having served as president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada from 1995 to 2005.

Robert Giroux was appointed chair of University of Ottawa’s board of governors, effective June 21. An alumnus of the university, Mr. Giroux has been actively involved in higher education for many years. He was president and CEO of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada from 1995 to 2004 and was deputy minister of both Customs and Excise with Revenue Canada and the Ministry of Public Works.

Nancy Pitts was appointed dean of internationalization at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College on a renewable three-year contract. Dr. Pitts is a professor with the department of environmental sciences and was chair of NSAC’s faculty council curriculum committee.

Phyllis Yaffe was elected chair of Ryerson University’s board of governors for a three-year term. Ms. Yaffe has been a member of the board since 2005. She is also chair of the board at Cineplex Entertainment and is lead director on Torstar Corporation’s board, as well as board member of both Astral Media Inc. and Lionsgate.

Philip Kitchen was appointed dean of business at Brock University for a five-year term effective Sept. 1. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Kitchen was chair of strategic marketing at Hull University Business School in England, a position he’d held since 2001.

Stephen J. Toope was reappointed to a second five-year term as president of the University of British Columbia, effective July 2011. His first five-year term began July 1, 2006. Prior to joining UBC, Professor Toope was president of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. A scholar specializing in human rights, he is also a former dean of law at McGill University.

As of July 1, John Innes began his six-year term as the new dean in the faculty of forestry at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Innes has been a member of the faculty for the past 11 years. Prior to joining UBC, he worked at the Swiss Federal Institute of Forest, Snow and Landscape Research.

Gage Averill was appointed dean of the faculty of arts at the University of British Columbia for a six-year term that started July 1. Dr. Averill, a renowned ethnomusicologist, comes to UBC from his post as vice-principal, academic, and dean at the University of Toronto Mississauga. He also has served as chair of the music department at New York University and as dean of music at U of T.

David Johnston was appointed Canada’s next Governor General. He is the first career academic to hold the post. Professor Johnston has headed two Canadian universities, serving as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo since 1999 and as principal and vice-chancellor of McGill University from 1979 to 1994. A professor of law, Professor Johnson was also dean of the faculty of law at the University of Western Ontario from 1974 to 1979. He studied at Harvard University, University of Cambridge and Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Professor Johnston has specialized in securities regulation, corporation law, public policy and information technology law. He has received more than a dozen honorary degrees, was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1988 and was promoted to a Companion in 1998. He will be officially sworn in as Governor General Oct. 1.

The University of Lethbridge announced that Robert James Ellis will be the new dean of management as of July 1. Dr. Ellis was chair of the school of business at the University of Northern British Columbia since 2005. Prior to that, he served in a variety of roles over the span of 24 years at Wilfrid Laurier University, including associate dean of business, faculty development and research.

As of July 1, Elizabeth Cannon takes the helm as the University of Calgary’s president and vice-chancellor, the first female to hold the position. Previously, Dr. Cannon was a professor in the department of geomatics engineering as well as dean of the university’s Schulich School of Engineering since 2006. She is also an alumna of the university, earning both a master’s degree and PhD there.

Ryerson University appointed Chris Evans vice-provost, academic, for a five-year term that began June 1. Prior to the appointment, he was associate dean in the university’s faculty of engineering, architecture and science. He joined Ryerson in 1998.

The University of British Columbia reappointed Brian Sullivan vice-president of students for a two-year term, effective August 1. Mr. Sullivan has served in this position since 1999. Before that, he held the same position at the University of Guelph.

John Walsh was reappointed to a second five-year term as vice-provost for the University of Guelph-Humber. As such, he serves as the institution’s chief executive and chief academic officer. Previously, Dr. Walsh was associate dean of the faculty of management and director of the school of hospitality and tourism management at the University of Guelph.

Jim Randall is the new vice-president, academic, at the University of Prince Edward Island, starting July 1. He comes to UPEI from the University of Northern British Columbia, where he had recently returned to teaching geography and planning after having served in the administration as acting president and vice-chancellor.

The University of Manitoba appointed Brian Postl dean of medicine for a five-year term beginning July 1. Dr. Postl was previously head of pediatrics and child health and head of community health sciences at the university. He is also the founding president and CEO of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, a position he has held since 1999.

Peggy Cunningham was appointed dean of Dalhousie University’s faculty of management as of April 1 for a five-year term. She is the first female dean in the 35-year history of the faculty. She has been the acting dean since December. Previously, she was at Queen’s University, where she served as director of the centre for corporate social responsibility and founded the accelerated MBA program.

As of April 1, McMaster University has a new vice-president, administration: Roger Couldrey. Mr. Couldrey had served as interim VP since 2009. Before that, he had an extensive career at the Bank of Montreal where he held a number of senior executive positions. Mr. Couldrey also sat on McMaster’s board of governors for 10 years, including seven as chair of the finance committee.

Shauneen Pete is the new president of First Nations University of Canada for a six-month term that started on April 1. Previously, she held the position of vice-president, academic, at FNUniv from spring 2007 until she was fired by senior administration in January 2009. Her focus for the next six months is to get federal funding restored to the university.

Ellen Waterman was appointed director of Memorial University’s school of music, effective July 1. Before joining Memorial, Dr. Waterman had been associate professor in the school of fine art and music at the University of Guelph since 2004. Before that, she was an assistant professor at Trent University.

Frits Pannekoek was reappointed president of Athabasca University. Dr. Pannekoek was first appointed to the position in 2005. Prior to that, he served as director of information resources at the University of Calgary. He has also served as president of the International Council for Open and Distance Education.

Thompson Rivers University announced the appointment of Wesley J. Koczka as the new associate vice-president, international, and CEO global operations. He began May 1. Dr. Koczka was previously vice-president for business development at University Canada West since 2007. Before that he was dean of continuing studies at the University of Victoria.

Janet Paterson, principal of Innis College, federated with University of Toronto, was reappointed for a three-year term beginning July 1. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Dr. Paterson continues to teach two graduate French courses. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada.

William Flanagan was reappointed dean of the faculty of law at Queen’s University for a three-year term, effective July 1. He started teaching at Queen’s in 1991 and was first appointed dean in 2005.

As of July 1, Gilles G. Patry will be the new president and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. From 2001 to 2008 Mr. Patry was the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa. He was also a professor of civil engineering with a joint appointment in the school of information technology and engineering.

On April 1, Tom Dickinson was named dean of science at Thompson Rivers University, after having served as interim dean. He also previously held the position of interim associate vice-president, research, at TRU. He joined Cariboo College, predecessor of TRU, in 1989.

The Council of Canadian Academies appointed Elizabeth Dowdeswell as its president, effective April 1. Previously, Ms. Dowdeswell served as executive director of the United Nations environment program and as under-secretary general of the United Nations. She has also held senior management positions in the federal government, the government of Saskatchewan and the private sector.

As of July 1, Wilfrid Laurier University will have a new dean of music: Glen Carruthers. A pianist, musicologist, teacher and administrator, Dr. Carruthers was dean of the school of music at Brandon University from 1998 to 2008. He also previously taught at Lakehead University, where he was chair of the department of music for seven years.

Kim Kierans was appointed vice-president of the University of King’s College, effective June 30. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Kierans served as director of the institution’s school of journalism. She has taught at King’s since 1997 and has over 20 years of experience as a journalist with the CBC.

Ryerson University appointed Mohamed Lachemi dean of the faculty of engineering, architecture and science, or FEAS, starting July 1. Dr. Lachemi has been interim dean of FEAS since last July. He first joined the university in 1998.

Vera Pezer was reappointed chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan for a second term. She was first elected chancellor in 2007. Before that, she held several other positions at the university, including director of student counselling, assistant dean in the college of arts and science and the associate vice-president of student affairs and services.

Mount Saint Vincent University appointed Ramona Lumpkin president and vice-chancellor, effective October 1. Since 2001, Dr. Lumpkin has served as principal of Huron University College, affiliated with the University of Western Ontario. Prior to that, Dr. Lumpkin served as vice-president, academic, and provost at Royal Roads University.

Mount Allison University reappointed Robert Campbell president and vice-chancellor, beginning July 1. Dr. Campbell joined Mount Allison in 2006 after having served as dean of arts at Wilfrid Laurier University. Before that, he was provost and dean of arts and science at Trent University.

The University of Western Ontario appointed Janice Deakin provost and vice-president, academic. Her five-year term starts August 1. Previously, she was associate vice-principal, academic, and dean of graduate studies at Queen’s University since 2006. She was also the director of the Queen’s school of kinesiology and health studies from 2000 to 2006.

Ken Jones was reappointed dean of the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University, beginning July 1. He has held the position since 2005. Dr. Jones is also the founding director of the Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity, a research centre at Ryerson.

The University of Saskatchewan board of governors elected Nancy Hopkins as their new chair for a three-year term, effective July 1. Ms. Hopkins, a partner in the firm of McDougall Gauley LLP, has been a member of the board for six years. During that time, she served as vice-chair, chair of the governance and executive committee, and as a member of the finance and investment committee.

Richard Reznick is the new dean of health sciences and director of the school of medicine at Queen’s University. His five-year term starts July 1. Previously, Dr. Reznick was chair of the department of surgery at the University of Toronto. He is also a founding director of U of T’s faculty of medicine centre for research in education, now known as The Wilson Centre.

The University of Alberta named Debra Pozega Osburn its new vice-president, external relations, effective July 1. Dr. Pozega Osburn joined the university in 2007 as associate vice-president, external relations. Since July of last year she has worked as interim vice-president, external relations. Prior to joining U of A, Dr. Pozega Osburn was a partner and executive vice-president at Lezotte Miller Osburn Public Relations.

Victoria University, federated with the University of Toronto, appointed Deborah Scott executive director of advancement. She started on May 3. Ms. Scott comes to Toronto from the University of Buffalo law school, where she served as vice-dean and director of development for the last seven years.

Wilfrid Laurier University appointed David McMurray to the new position of vice-president, student affairs. Mr. McMurray joined the university as dean of students in 1997. He is also a past president of the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services.

Floyd Laughren was appointed chair of Laurentian University’s board of governors. He has served on Laurentian’s board since 2001. Mr. Laughren spent more than 27 years as a member of the Ontario Legislative Assembly, including five years as deputy premier and minister of finance in the NDP government. He later served as chair of the Ontario Energy Board.

Queen’s University appointed Steven N. Liss vice-principal, research, effective Sept. 1. He comes to Queen’s from the University of Guelph, where he was associate vice-president, research. Dr. Liss was also a professor of environmental sciences at Guelph and holds adjunct professorships in chemical engineering and applied chemistry and civil engineering at the University of Toronto.

John Mitchell was appointed academic dean at Brescia University College, starting July 1. He started his career at Brescia in 2003, where he also has served as chair of psychology. 

Thompson Rivers University appointed Charles Webber dean of the newly created faculty of education and human development. He begins his term July 1. Previously, Dr. Webber was the associate dean in the graduate division of educational research at the University of Calgary.

The Canada Council for the Arts announced the five winners of the 2010 Killam Prizes for outstanding career achievements in health sciences, engineering, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Each winner receives $100,000. They and their areas of research are:

• Ellen Bialystok, York University (social sciences)
• R. Mark Henkelman, University of Toronto (health sciences)
• Ming Li, University of Waterloo (engineering)
• Arthur McDonald, Queen’s University (natural sciences)
• James Tully, University of Victoria (humanities)

Adam Lauder will hold York University’s first W.P. Scott Chair for Research in e-librarianship. The chair, which is a two-year appointment, was established to provide librarians and archivists with opportunities to undertake interdisciplinary research that will reflect the evolution of technology, including topics such as e-learning, digital collections and interactive online services. The chair honours the memory of William Pearson Scott, a member of York’s first board of governors and board chairman from 1966 to 1971. Mr. Lauder’s research project encompasses many areas of e-librarianship including critical information studies, digital archives, scholarly communication and metadata standards.