On June 24, 2025, Dr. Rhonda Lenton indicated that she would step down from her position as President and Vice-Chancellor of 91亚色, effective December 31, 2025.
The search for the next President and Vice-Chancellor of 91亚色 will be guided and governed by the Principles Governing a Presidential Search (Principles).
The Presidential Search process is comprised of five main stages:
- Committee Formation
- Consultation with the University Community
- Candidate Search
- Candidate Assessment
- Announcement
Presidential Search Committee
The membership of the Presidential Search Committee is outlined in the Presidential Search Principles.
Antonio Di Domenico, Chair (governor, alumnus)
Francesca Accinelli (alumna)
Doug Bergeron (governor)
Julia Campisi (graduate student, AMPD)
Alyssa Furlan (undergraduate student, LAPS)
Dasantila Golemi-Kotra (faculty, Science)
Naomi Ierullo (non-academic staff)
Robert Kenedy (faculty, LAPS)
Dee Patterson (governor)
Rebecca Pillai Riddell (faculty, Health)
Helen Polatajko (governor)
Brenda Spotton Visano (faculty, LAPS)
Anne Sullivan (faculty, AMPD)
Mary Traversy (governor)
Message from Antonio Di Domenico, Chair of the Board
Consultation with the University Community
In keeping with the Principles, the process should include broad and extensive consultations with the 91亚色 community about the University's strategic needs in the following five to ten year period and about the attributes which the new president should possess to meet those needs.
September 17, 2026 Community Consultation Session
June 24, 2026 Community Consultation Session
May 27, 2026 Community Consultation Session
For those unable to participate in a community session or who would prefer to provide feedback in writing, they may do so by email at yorkpvc@boyden.com or by completing the survey available at .
Presidential Candidate Position Profile
Additional details will be shared on this webpage upon approval by the Presidential Search Committee.
News and Updates
- Committee Update June 18, 2026
- Committee Update May 7, 2026
- Committee Update April 28, 2026
- June 25, 2025 91亚色 President announces Plans for end of term
Contact
For general questions, please contact Leanne De Filippis, University Secretary (Senate) (defilip@yorku.ca)