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Dr. Nancy Ross (Artsci'90, MA'92) has indicated that she wishes to be considered for reappointment as Vice-Principal (Research). Her current five-year term is completed on August 1, 2026.

Dr. Ross assumed the role of Vice-Principal (Research) at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s University on August 1, 2021. A highly accomplished research administrator and faculty member in the Department of Public Health, she is a recognized leader in interdisciplinary health research. The Vice-Principal (Research) is responsible for setting and guiding the strategic direction of research across the university, fostering a vibrant research environment, and representing »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's in national and international research communities and partnerships. As a service provider, the portfolio includes Research Services, »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s Partnerships and Innovation, Research Ethics and Compliance, Animal Care Services, and the Centre for Advanced Computing. The Vice-Principal (Research) also has a governance role in various university-based and external Research Centres and Institutes. Dr. Ross led the development and launch of the Strategic Research Plan 2025-2030, which outlines a vision for advancing »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s research mission as a member of the U15 and one of Canada’s most research-intensive institutions. The plan builds on the Research Impact goal of the »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s Strategy. Dr. Ross is also currently the vice-chair of the U15 and Council of Ontario Universities research committees.  

In recognition of the prominence of the role of research at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s, the committee, chaired by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane, includes representation from across the university:

• Elijah Bisung, Associate Professor, Associate Director and Graduate Chair, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies
• Cathy Crudden, A.V. Douglas Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair  
• Kevin Deluzio, Dean, Smith Engineering
• Matthew Evans, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)
• Tanya Joseph, PhD student, Faculty of Education
• Nick Mosey, Chief of Staff and Special Advisor, Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor (Support)
• Mark Ormiston, Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine, Surgery, and Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s Health Sciences and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
• Gilles Patry, »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s Board of Trustees member
• Noushin Rajabalinia, Postdoctoral Fellow, Smith Engineering  
• Stephanie Simpson, Vice-Principal, Culture, Equity, and Inclusion
• Lisa Tannock, Dean, Director of the School of Medicine, »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s Health Sciences and CEO of the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO)  
• Heather Woermke, Associate Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration)

The committee will meet this fall and provide a recommendation to Principal Deane who will then bring his decision forward to the Board of Trustees for approval in December.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's community members are invited to on the role of the Vice-Principal (Research) and the present state and future development of the portfolio through by September 30, 2025. All responses are anonymous, and a summary report will be shared with the advisory committee for consideration.