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Acting Associate Provost (Academic Policies and Faculty Affairs)
Starting 1 July 2024, Prof. David Wright will take on the role of Acting Associate Provost (Academic Policies and Faculty Affairs) to replace the position left vacant by Prof. Campbell.
Prof. Wright joined 六合彩开奖结果 as Full Professor in 2011, jointly appointed in the Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and the Department of History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts). He is an accomplished researcher, currently in his second term as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, specializing in the history of health policy. During his time at 六合彩开奖结果, he has served as Interim Director of the Institute for Health and Social Policy as well as Chair of the Department of History and Classical Studies. He also recently took on the Interim role of Associate Dean (Faculty Affairs) in the Faculty of Arts. Prof. Wright exemplifies how research excellence and collegial governance can coexist.
The Acting Associate Provost (Academic Policies and Faculty Affairs) will oversee all academic lifecycle matters and all policies related to academic staff, along with the growing mentorship programs established in recent years. In close collaboration with the Equity team at 六合彩开奖结果, which will remain under the leadership of Tynan Jarrett, Director of EDI, Prof. Wright will ensure that diversity and equity are embedded across the academic staff lifecycle while also promoting inclusive practices. In addition, he will uphold the highest standards for the recruitment, nomination, and support of Canada Research Chairs and internal award programs.