Eric Donald, chair—Business consultant

After graduating from UVic in 1969 with an economics degree, Donald spent 32 years at the Bank of Montreal, progressing through the ranks until his retirement as regional vice-president (Vancouver Island) in May 2000. Since then, he has provided management services to small and medium-sized businesses. Donald has served on many boards, including the Friends of the Royal BC Museum, the David Foster Foundation, Science World British Columbia, UVic's business school, UVic's downtown campus advisory board, and Pacific Sport Canada. Donald was appointed by government as an alumni representative to the board.

Ron Lou-Poy—Chancellor

Lou-Poy is a graduate of Victoria College, holds a law degree from the University of British Columbia, and is currently the senior partner with Crease Harman and Co. of Victoria. He's been UVic's chancellor since January 2003. He served two terms on the UVic board of governors and was an original director of the UVic Innovation and Development Corporation. Lou-Poy's many community involvements include the Victoria Police Board, the Kiwanis Club, the United Way, Victoria Crime Stoppers and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. He is an ex officio member of the board.

Dr. David Turpin—President

Turpin was appointed UVic's sixth president in September 2000. Prior to joining UVic, he was vice-principal academic at Queen's University. During his first term as president, UVic has adopted a strategic plan and a campus plan to guide future development. His presidency has been renewed for a second five-year term, until 2010. Turpin holds a PhD in botany and oceanography from the University of British Columbia and is recognized as one of Canada's most highly cited scientists. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1998. He is an ex officio member of the board.

Trudi Brown, QC—Lawyer

A graduate of the University of British Columbia, Brown has practised law in the Victoria area since 1973 and is currently a partner in the firm of Brown Henderson. She's a director of the B.C. Law Institute and Pacific Sports Victoria, a trustee of the Nana Foundation, and co-chair of the National Family Law Program. Brown is past president of the Law Society of B.C. and has served as a director of the Continuing Legal Education Society of B.C., the Canadian Bar Association (B.C branch) and Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.

Peter Ciceri—Business executive

As principal and director of Peter Ciceri & Associates, Ciceri offers business and counselling services to CEOs. Ciceri was previously president of Compaq Canada Inc., and has held senior posts with Tandem Asia Pacific Ltd., Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Ltd, and Japan Unisys. In 1999 he was named one of Canada's top 10 "IT influencers" and one of the country's top 100 business executives by the Globe & Mail. Ciceri holds a BA in economics from UVic and is completing an MA in counselling psychology from UBC. He was appointed by government as an alumni representative to the board.

Dr. Tom Cleary—Faculty

Cleary has taught English at UVic since 1969 and is serving a second term as chair of the English department. He's a graduate of Queens College and Princeton University. He studies Restoration and 18th-century literature and his publications include a political biography of British writer Henry Fielding. His honours include a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, a UVic Alumni Teaching Award and a 3M National Teaching Fellowship. Cleary has served as president of the Association of Canadian University Teachers of English and president of the UVic Faculty Association. He is an elected faculty representative on the board.

Murray Farmer—Businessman

Farmer is president of Farmer Industries Group Inc., vice president of Accent Inns, and vice-president of Farmer Management Inc., which provides project management services and oversees a portfolio of company-owned commercial properties. Farmer earned a BA in economics from UVic in 1968, is a registered quantity surveyor and, in 1994, completed the Harvard Business School's executive education program. His community involvements include the Royal Jubilee Hospital Foundation, the Victoria Foundation and the United Way of Greater Victoria. Along with his wife, Lynda, he is co-chairing UVic's 2004 Legacy Awards.

Gail Flitton—Public relations consultant

Flitton is a public relations consultant with 30 years of experience in the development and implementation of communication strategies and plans, specializing in large international events. She has been honoured by the Vancouver YWCA as a Woman of Distinction and by the Canadian Public Relations Society as Vancouver Island PR Professional of the Year. Flitton has served on the boards of the Friends of the National Library, the Ottawa-Carleton YM-YWCA, the Jack Webster Foundation, and the Victoria 2000 Summer Games. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia.

Jonas Gifford—Student

Gifford is a second-year law student who has held many elected positions at UVic, including director of finance of the UVic Students' Society during its recovery from difficult financial times. While earning a BSc in physics and computer science he served on the UVic senate and was a student representative on several university committees, including those involved with admissions, fee reduction appeals, and finance. He spent one summer working for campus housing to develop an emergency social services plan. Gifford is an elected student representative on the board.

Linda Jules—Cultural advocate

Jules holds a cultural resources management diploma from UVic and an archaeology degree from SFU and is enrolled in a BFA program at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. From 1985–94 she was museum director for the Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, an organization dedicated to preserving Shuswap language, history and culture. She has also served on the board of the Kamloops Art Gallery, for two years as president. Most recently, Jules was lead proponent for the establishment of Beattie Elementary School of the Arts in Kamloops. She was appointed to the board by the provincial government.

Dr. Peter Kerr—Businessman

Kerr is a professional engineer and president of Surfside Holdings Ltd., which owns and operates a number of apartment buildings in Victoria. He studied at Victoria College, UVic's predecessor, for one year before transferring to the University of British Columbia to complete his BASc and MASc in civil engineering. He later earned a PhD in structural engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has served as a Saanich alderman, a member of the Saanich Police Board and as a trustee of the Greater Victoria School Board, District 61. All three of his children are UVic graduates.

Michelle Kinney—Student

A second-year law student, Kinney is an on-campus activist and advocate for student interests. While studying for an undergraduate degree in women's studies and sociology, she served two terms as an elected executive on the UVic Students' Society. She was UVSS chairperson in 2002, during which she lobbied the board of governors, the university administration and the government regarding the impact of tuition increases. She also participated in consultations on the campus development plan, equity issues and financial aid. Kinney is an elected student representative on the board.

Jane Peverett—Business executive

Peverett, who has been named one of 50 key women in energy on a global basis, is chief financial officer of the B.C. Transmission Corporation. She has also served as president and CEO of Union Gas Ltd. in Ontario and held senior positions at Westcoast Energy Inc. in Vancouver. Peverett holds a commerce degree from McMaster University and an MBA from Queen's University and is a fellow of the Society of Management Accountants. Her other involvements include the board of the Encana Corporation and senate of the Stratford Festival of Canada. She was appointed to the board by the provincial government.

Dr. Bill Pfaffenberger—Faculty

Pfaffenberger, a pure mathematician, has taught in UVic's department of mathematics and statistics since 1969. He earned a BA, MA and PhD from the University of Oregon and worked for two summers with the Naval Underwater Research Lab in the U.S. before joining UVic. He was departmental chair from 1995-97 and has served on many university and faculty committees. He's also held executive posts in the UVic Faculty Association, including president in 2000-02. In 1994, Pfaffenberger won the UVic Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is an elected faculty representative on the board.

Jill Tate—Staff

Tate earned a BA in English and psychology from UVic in 1983 and has been executive administrative assistant to the director of the school of physical education since 1981. She is a past chair of the UVic employee and family assistance program committee and is a member of the staff pension investment committee. She is a strong supporter of lifelong learning, as demonstrated by her promotion of union education, past volunteer work as an adult literacy tutor, and past service on the UVic training and development committee. Tate is an elected staff representative on the board.