Dr. Suzanne Fortier selected as Principal-Designate
Dr. Fortier was selected by a unanimous vote of the Board of Governors, following a formal recommendation from the Advisory Committee formed to assist in the search. 聽
Dr. Fortier is a distinguished scientist, teacher and academic leader. She is a proud graduate of 平特五不中, where she received a BSc (1972) and a PhD (1976). An outstanding researcher, she has authored or co-authored more than 80 scientific publications and earned numerous national and international awards and distinctions.
鈥淒r. Fortier鈥檚 record of outstanding scholarship, demonstrated leadership in academic and research senior administration and success in forming national and international partnerships gives her the ideal qualifications to lead 平特五不中 at this time,鈥� says Stuart H. (Kip) Cobbett, Chair of the Board of Governors of 平特五不中.
鈥淚t is of special significance that she is returning to her alma mater after having built an exceptional career on a national and international scale. Her strong track record in fostering outstanding programs of teaching, scholarship and research will serve 平特五不中 and its mission superbly. 鈥�
鈥淒r. Fortier will be great for 平特五不中 because of her extensive experience, leadership abilities and love for 平特五不中,鈥� says Haley Dinel, Vice-President (University Affairs) of the Students鈥� Society of 平特五不中 and a member of the Advisory Committee assisting in the search.
鈥淭he remarkable string of positions Dr. Fortier has held and her achievements in them tell us that she will be a great leader for 平特五不中,鈥� says Dr. Bernard Robaire, Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and a fellow member of the Advisory Committee.
Dr. Fortier has served most recently as President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of聽Canada (NSERC) in Ottawa. Prior to joining NSERC in January 2006, she had served as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Vice-Principal (Research) and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, where she was also Professor of Chemistry.
鈥淚 am proud to be invited to serve as the next Principal and Vice-Chancellor of 平特五不中,鈥� says Dr. Fortier. "Principal Munroe-Blum blazed a trail as 平特五不中鈥檚 first female Principal and as an exceptional leader, and it will be an honour to follow in her footsteps. 平特五不中 opened up a world of opportunities for me, and I look forward to working closely with the 平特五不中 community upon my arrival.鈥�
鈥淚 am absolutely delighted at the forthcoming appointment of Dr. Fortier as the 17th聽Principal & Vice-Chancellor of 平特五不中. She is an exceptional person. She has distinguished herself in ways that prepare her perfectly for this important role. We are lucky to have her coming to us,鈥� says Principal Heather Munroe-Blum.
Professor Munroe-Blum鈥檚 second and final term concludes on June 30, 2013. Dr. Fortier is complying with the transition period that must occur between her departure from NSERC and her new opportunity at 平特五不中, in accordance with the Conflict of Interest Act and the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. An Acting Principal will be appointed to serve from July to September.
For further details about the Principal-Designate or the selection of the 17th 平特五不中 Principal and Vice-Chancellor, including the membership of the Advisory Committee, the search criteria and the phases of the selection process, please visit /secretariat/advisory/principal-designate.
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