General Call for Consultation: 2018-19 Dean Selection Committee (Faculty of Science)

This is to advise that my office has commenced the search for the next Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta. In…

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This is to advise that my office has commenced the search for the next Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta. In accordance with GFC regulations, a selection committee has been established (membership listed below).

As its first step, the Selection Committee asks for your advice and opinion on the leadership needs of the Faculty of Science in the years ahead and any other key issues. You are encouraged to express your views on the priorities, current issues, and the future direction of the Faculty. All feedback will be collected online and may be shared with the Selection Committee.

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Additionally, we encourage you to nominate individuals who you feel would be suitable candidates. Individuals who wish to stand as candidates are invited to apply.

The selection of a Dean is vital to the success of the Faculty. I therefore ask you all to take the time to give some thought to the future of this Faculty. Your views are important to us.

Thank you for your assistance.

- Steven Dew, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Dean Selection Committee Membership:

  • Steven Dew, Provost and Vice President (Academic) - Chair
  • Matthias Ruth, Vice-President (Research) - Vice Chair
  • Walter Dixon, Associate Vice-President (Research) - Vice-Chair (Delegate)
  • Deborah Burshstyn, Vice-Provost and Interim Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
  • Massimo Boninsegni, Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
  • Clayton Dickson, Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science
  • Stephen Johnston, Professor and Chair, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Faculty of Science
  • Julianne Gibbs, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science
  • Katherine (Katie) Willis, Communications Associate, Faculty of Science
  • Billy Wang, Undergraduate Student
  • Marc Waddingham, Graduate Student
  • Kimberley Noels, Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts
  • Colleen Keenan, Executive Search Consultant, Odgers Berndtson
  • Contact Person:
    Cindy Watt, Faculty and Staff Relations
    cindy.watt@ualberta.ca
    780-248-1047
    cindy.watt@ualberta.ca
    780-248-1047