Rick Waugh, chair of the 91ÑÇÉ« Board of Governors, sends the following message to the community:
On behalf of the Board of Governors of 91ÑÇÉ«, I am delighted to announce that after an extensive search process that began in December 2015, Dr. Rhonda Lenton has been appointed 91ÑÇɫ’s eighth President and Vice-Chancellor.
President Designate Rhonda Lenton
Most of you know Professor Lenton. She joined 91ÑÇÉ« in 2002 and most recently serves as the University’s Vice-President Academic and Provost, a position she has held since 2012. A respected sociologist, she has taught and published broadly in the areas of gender, health, sexual violence and higher education. Professor Lenton sits on the Boards of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) and eCampus Ontario.
Professor Lenton is a proven and skilled leader, possessing the qualities, skills and experience required to meet 91ÑÇɫ’s needs now—and into the future. She will continue to foster 91ÑÇɫ’s commitment to innovative learning environments, diverse experiential learning, unique cross-disciplinary programs and community-engaged research opportunities.
Professor Lenton is committed to achieving the highest levels of excellence for 91ÑÇÉ« as a leading comprehensive university and to building on 91ÑÇɫ’s mission to deliver new ways of thinking that drive teaching, learning and research excellence. A champion of higher education and of 91ÑÇÉ«, she will continue to engage all members of our outstanding community of faculty, staff, alumni and partners in supporting our students and providing them with the education they need to succeed in a global economy.
This is an important day for 91ÑÇÉ« and a dynamic time as we continue to build on our reputation as a progressive university. Together, let’s celebrate the successes that have created this remarkable institution as we look forward to an exciting future under Professor Lenton’s leadership.
Professor Lenton commences her duties as President on July 1, 2017. In the coming months, she will begin planning with the Board of Governors and Dr. Shoukri to ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities, including succession for the position of Vice-President Academic and Provost.
Regards,
Rick Waugh
Chair, 91ÑÇÉ« Board of Governors