VP Research Review Extended, Feedback Sought
March 27, 2013 - Campus Bulletin
Prof. Kevin Hall will complete his first term as vice-president (research) on Jan. 1, 2014, and is interested in being reappointed for a second five-year term. Accordingly, as per University policy, a committee will review Hall’s first term.
In response to requests from the Committee, the Review Committee for the position of Vice-President (Research) at the University of Guelph has been extended to April 30, 2013. This will allow time for members of the community to provide feedback, which is encouraged.
Submit comments in writing or by email to president Alastair Summerlee at president@uoguelph.ca or to any member of the review committee. All comments will be confidential.
The review committee invites input and feedback from the U of G community on Hall’s role, especially in leadership; administration and management; relationship- and partnership-building; communications; oversight of the U of G contract with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; and U of G research initiatives.
Members are:
Deans: Don Bruce, College of Arts; and Michael Emes, College of Biological Science.
Faculty: Sylvain Charlebois, associate dean of research, College of Management and Economics; Rebecca Graham, chief librarian and chief information officer; and Georgia Mason, Ontario Agricultural College.
Staff: Marcus Litman, veterinary director, Office of Research; and Zdenek Nejedly, Computing and Communication Services.
Students: graduate student Nathan Lachowsky, Ontario Veterinary College; and B.Sc student Sofia Oke.
Board of Governors: Andrew Marsh, a U of G graduate and president & CEO of Richardson GMP Ltd.