Jan. 12, 2022
U荔枝视频 launches search for next chancellor
A prominent ambassador for the 荔枝视频, the chancellor is an advocate for advancing the university鈥檚 vision and making connections with the community. With current chancellor Deborah Yedlin鈥檚 four-year term coming to a close this July, the U荔枝视频 Senate has launched its search for her successor.
The chancellor chairs the Senate, presides over convocation and confers degrees on our next generation of leaders, serves as a member of the Board of Governors, and participates in activities that deepen our connection to the community.
鈥淭he chancellor plays a pivotal role in advancing the 荔枝视频鈥檚 academic and research goals, through meaningful engagement with, and service to, the 荔枝视频 community,鈥 says Aaron Park, BSc (Eng)鈥07, BEdP鈥11, U荔枝视频 senator and co-chair of the Chancellor Search Committee.
The position includes a number of commitments both on and off campus, including engaging with students through the Chancellor鈥檚 Club Scholars, granting honorary degrees, attending Senate and Board of Governors meetings, participating in institutional events, and raising funds for student awards through various initiatives.
鈥淭he ideal candidate for this position is someone who鈥檚 connected to the 荔枝视频 community, who has a passion for learning and discovery, and who is committed to diversity, education, research and service,鈥 says senator and committee co-chair, Narmin Ismail-Teja.
We鈥檙e looking for someone to proudly tell our story to the world and be a positive force to help shape the future of our university.
As one of the university鈥檚 most senior volunteers, the chancellor will join an innovative and vibrant community, playing a key role in communicating the story of Canada鈥檚 most entrepreneurial university.
Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest and resum茅 on or before Feb. 22, 2022, to be considered. The application form and additional information about the role can be found on the .
The submission process is open to all. U荔枝视频 encourages candidates from all backgrounds. If you need accommodations in any area of this application process, or if you have questions about the position, please contact chancellorsearch@ucalgary.ca.