Prof. Charlotte Yates will complete her first term as provost and vice-president (academic) on July 31, 2020, and has expressed interest in reappointment for a second term.
In keeping with the University Appointments Policy, a review of Provost Yates’ first term is being conducted under the direction of a Review Committee, which includes the following members:
- Franco Vaccarino, President (Committee Chair)
- Mary Wells, Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Jeff Wichtel, Dean, Ontario Veterinary College
- Nancy Brown Andison, Member, Board of Governors
- Andreas Heyland, Faculty, College of Biological Science
- Ruediger Mueller, Faculty, College of Arts
- Davar Rezania, Faculty, College of Business and Economics
- Jeryn Mackey, Undergraduate Student
- Keely Kavcic, Graduate Student
- Erin Levesque, Staff, School of Environmental Sciences
- Shannon Thibodeau, Staff, Student Life
The University community is invited to provide input and comment on Prof. Yates’ role as provost and vice-president (academic). In particular, the Review Committee is interested in receiving feedback pertaining to the following characteristics, as they relate to fulfillment of the provost’s mandate, and positioning the institution for the future:
- Academic leadership, including academic planning
- Fostering academic excellence
- Encouraging academic innovation
- Fostering student success and access
- Budget planning
- Management and communication abilities
- Overall leadership
Information on the role and responsibilities of the provost and vice-president (academic) may be found at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/vpacademic/
Submission of Comments
Faculty, staff and students may submit comments to the Review Committee by confidential email to universityappts@uoguelph.ca (accessed only by the University Secretary). Alternatively, comments may be submitted confidentially in hard copy to the University Secretary (University Centre, Room 402). Anonymous submissions will not be accepted.
Submissions will remain strictly confidential and be reviewed solely by the Review Committee. Submissions must be received by February 13, 2019.
Questions about the vice-presidential review process may be directed to Gen Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary, at g.gauthier@exec.uoguelph.ca or Ext. 53438.