Chancellor
The Chancellor is elected by Senate and is the titular head of the University with the power to confer all degrees. The Chancellor also serves as a member of the Board of Governors.
On March 6, 2007 Pamela Wallin was elected by Senate as the 7th Chancellor of the University of Guelph. She was re-elected for a second term in March 2010.
On March 31, 2011, due to increased responsiblities in the Canadian Senate, Senator Wallin resigned as Chancellor. “This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” said Wallin. “These students are our future and our most important natural resource, and to share their moment of success is truly inspiring.”The University of Guelph's Senate will begin the process of searching for a new chancellor immediately.
Lincoln Alexander, who was chancellor for an unprecedented 15 years has been named University Chancellor Emeritus and will continue to serve the University of Guelph in ceremonial roles including participating in some public events and convocations.
Guelph’s former chancellors and their years of service are:
- Edmund Bovey, past president of the Art Gallery of Ontario (1989-1990)
- William Stewart, former Ontario minister of agriculture (1983-1989)
- Pauline McGibbon, former Ontario lieutenant-governor (1977-1983)
- Emmet Hall, former chief justice of Saskatchewan and the Court of Appeal (1971 - 1977)
- George Drew, former mayor of Guelph, Ontario premier and Canada high commissioner to the United Kingdom (1965-1971)