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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Gwen Chapman

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

A Message from the Provost, Gwen Chapman

The University of Guelph is dedicated to the twin goals of advancing knowledge through research and teaching, and sharing this knowledge with the world to “improve life”. We aspire to be the best comprehensive University in Canada.

Our faculty and scholars are committed to innovations in teaching and learning, and to world-class, transformative research. Our increasingly diverse student community is enthusiastic about applying its U of G-acquired knowledge to issues in the wider world.

We offer an enriched, inclusive, and intellectually challenging faculty and student experience across three campuses. We create opportunities for international partnerships and engagement and translate knowledge into action through our collaboration with communities, industry and the public.

As provost and vice president (academic) of the University of Guelph and the chief academic officer, I hold responsibility for all academic programming, recruitment and retention of faculty and other academic staff. I also oversee the recruitment of students (undergraduate and graduate), and creating the academic environment and conditions for our faculty, staff, and students to thrive. Aligning the allocation of our budget resources with our academic mission and vision is also among my roles. More about the Provost's Senior Team.

The University of Guelph is a special place to learn. To find out for yourself, I invite you to visit our beautiful and welcoming campus that blends traditional and modern architecture with cutting-edge technology. To find out more, please explore our information-rich website.

Gwen Chapman
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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