THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
MARCH 19, 1999
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THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA |
UVic's presidential search committee is looking for some advice.
The 21-member group, chaired by board of governors chair Brian Lamb and comprising Chancellor Dr. Norma Mickelson, university secretary Sheila Sheldon Collyer and members representing the board, senate, the student societies, the deans, the alumni association and each of the undergraduate faculties, is consulting widely both on- and off-campus to gather opinions about key issues facing the university and the next president, and the skills and experience that individual will require.
The group has scheduled town hall meetings on April 12 and 14 to give university community members an opportunity to make their views known.
"The committee is asking the campus and those in the external community with an interest in UVic to assist us in determining what attributes we should be looking for in a new president," says Lamb. "We're expecting a wide variety of perspectives, but the more informed points of view we hear, the better the list of criteria we'll be able to develop. Getting a range of views on the issues facing the university will also help the committee to design an accurate profile of the next president. It's a weighty task and we're looking for assistance to ensure we make the right choices."
In addition to the meetings, students, faculty and staff can provide their suggestions to the committee through Sheldon Collyer by campus mail or by e-mail at sscunsec@uvic.ca. The deadline for submissions is April 9. The committee will also be holding meetings with a wide range of on-campus groups and community leaders in Greater Victoria.
Current President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. David Strong has advised the committee that he does not wish to be considered for a third term. Strong's second five-year term will end June 30, 2000.
Following its consultations, the committee will establish criteria for the search, advertise the position nationally and invite members of the university community to suggest possible candidates. Dr. Janet Wright of Janet Wright & Associates has been hired to assist the committee.
Candidates on the final shortlist will meet with the board, vice presidents, deans and administrative directors before the committee makes its recommendation to the board. If the recommendation involves an internal candidate, a secret ballot is conducted on the acceptability of that candidate to regular faculty and staff.
Throughout the process, regular progress reports from the committee will be available on-line at <web.uvic.ca/univsec/PRESIDENT.html>.
Sponsored by the search committee for president and vice chancellor.
April 12, 12-1 p.m. and April 14, 4-5 p.m.
Centre for Innovative Teaching, room 105
What will be the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing UVic in the next 5&endash;10 years? What does this mean in terms of the background, experiences, skills and personal characteristics the search committee should be seeking in the next president?