Vice-president (External Relations) search process
Elan MacDonald is stepping down as vice-president (External Relations), effective September 30, 2026.
In accordance with the UAPPOL Vice-Presidential Search Procedure, we have created an Advisory Search Committee, which includes the following members:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| President & Vice-Chancellor (Chair) | Bill Flanagan |
| Provost & VP (Academic) | Verna Yiu |
| Board of Governors Representative | Ryan Hastman |
| Senate Representative | James Vy |
| President of the Alumni Association | Cathy Allen |
| GFC Representative | Maria Mayan |
| Deans’ Council Representative | Laura McDougall |
| Deans’ Council Representative | Melissa Padfield |
| Students’ Union | Susan Huseynova |
| GSA Representative | Adrien Lam |
| Resources | Name |
| Office of the President (Selection Coordinator) | Isaac Van Dyne |
| Vice Provost (Access, Community and Belonging) | Carrie Smith |
| Senior HR Service Partner | Amrit Bortnick |
Position Description
Review the detailed responsibilities and qualifications for the Vice-President (External Relations) position.
View the VPER Position Description (PDF)