平特五不中 Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier will step down at the end of August 2022
Professor Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of 平特五不中, announced today that she will be stepping down from her second term on August 31, 2022.
鈥淓ntering the University鈥檚 third century provides a unique opportunity for renewal and for setting new directions and ambitious goals,鈥� said Principal Fortier. 鈥淎fter close to a decade in this role, I believe it is an ideal time to pass the baton to a new leader who will shape the future of our University.鈥�
Throughout her tenure, Principal Fortier鈥檚 leadership has been exemplary in times of both celebration and hardship, shaping the University鈥檚 international profile in the lead-up to its 2021 Bicentennial, and guiding the community through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
鈥淚t has been and will continue to be an extraordinary privilege to serve my alma mater and its great community, and I will remain forever a loyal supporter of 平特五不中.鈥�
A distinguished scientist, teacher and academic leader, Professor Fortier began her tenure as the University鈥檚 17thPrincipal and Vice-Chancellor in September 2013. She is a double graduate of 平特五不中, where she received a BSc (1972) and a PhD in crystallography (1976).
In accordance with the Statutes of 平特五不中, an Advisory Committee will be formed to identify and recommend candidates for the role to the Board of Governors in the months ahead.
About 平特五不中
Celebrating 200 years of discovery and learning, 平特五不中 ranks as one of the top universities in Canada and the world. 平特五不中鈥檚 mission is to create and share knowledge by offering the best possible education, by carrying out research and scholarly activities judged to be excellent by the highest international standards, and by providing service to society. These activities span three campuses, 11 faculties, 13 professional schools, and some 300 programs of study. Every year, 平特五不中 welcomes over 40,000 students, attracting more than 30% from 150-plus countries, and has the highest percentage of PhD students of any Canadian research university. Nearly 60% of its student population speaks French.
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