On January 1st Professor Ross McKitrick began a new administrative appointment. Ross is now the Acting Associate Dean of Research for the College of Management and Economics.

As of January 1st Professor John Livernois has switched roles, from Chair of the Department of Econoimcs and Finance to Acting Associate Vice-President of Research. He expects to be in his new role for a period of 4 to 6 months. During this time Stephen Kosempel will be Acting Chair of the Department