Deans' Council (DC)

Purpose

The Vice-President, Academic and Provost is the chief academic and budget officer of the University responsible for the day-to-day operations of the University. Working closely with the President, the Provost leads and supports the efforts of the Deans, faculty, and staff in support of academic excellence.

Under the direction of the Provost, Deans Council serves as the main executive consultative council on academic and operational matters. Deans Council addresses traditional academic and operational matters, and discussion of strategic and operational matters involving broad coordination across the university and for matters requiring full executive awareness and input.

Responsibilities

  • To provide academic leadership on strategic and operational planning
  • To provide advice to the President and Vice-Presidents Committee on planning, policies, initiatives and directions affecting the University
  • To provide strategic enrolment management planning and advise on the implications for student experience and service supports, space planning, academic program development and resource allocation
  • To review the draft operating budget
  • To foster interdisciplinary and cross-functional collaboration
  • To share information and advice among members

Membership

Title Name
Interim Vice-President, Academic and Provost Tom Duever (chair)
President and Vice-Chancellor Vivek Goel
Dean of Arts Alexie Tcheuyap
Dean of Engineering Mary Wells
Dean of Environment Bruce Frayne
Dean of Health Lili Liu
Dean of Mathematics Jochen Koenemann
Dean of Science Chris Houser
Vice-President, Research and International Charmaine Dean
Associate Vice-President, Academic David DeVidi
Interim Associate Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs Justin Wan
Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning and Policy Christine McWebb
Associate Vice-President, Academic Operations Paul Fieguth

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Title Name
Executive Director, Office of the President Andrea Kelman
Vice-President, Administration and Finance Jacinda Reitsma
Vice-President, Advancement and External Relations Nenone Donaldson
General Counsel Nickola Voegelin
University Secretary Genevieve Gauthier Chalifour
Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Academic and Provost                                                                               Jenny Flagler-George

Contact

The Office of the Vice-President, Academic and Provost is administratively responsible for the operation of Deans' Council, including meeting coordination, issuing agendas and communication.