Submit your feedback as part of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation renewal process
Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) has indicated his interest in being considered for a second term of service. Dr. Jacobs has a vision statement outlining plans for his next term. You may (Note: Please ensure you sign in using your @ontariotechu.ca account).
In accordance with the and the , a Renewal Advisory Committee has been appointed, which includes:
- Dr. Liqun Cao, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
- Dr. Pierre Côté, Canada Research Chair in Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation, and Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Dr. Osman Hamid, Director, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, VPRI
- Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS)
- Carolyn McGregor, Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Health and Wellness, and Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology
- Roxana Pao, graduate student representative (PhD, Mechanical Engineering, class of 2023)
- Beth Partlow, Director, Human Resources
- Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education
- Dr. Denina Simmons, Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology, and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science
- Dr. Aaron Yurkewich, Assistant Professor, FEAS
You are invited to submit your confidential feedback on the suitability of Dr. Jacobs for renewal. Please send your feedback via email from your @ontariotechu.ca account to president@ontariotechu.ca by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31.
Your letter will be redacted (removing your name, signature or any identifying information). The VPRI will not view the letters in any format; the Committee will only share with him a summary of constructive feedback on his performance to date. The VPRI will have the opportunity to respond to this feedback at a subsequent Committee meeting.
ºÚÁÏÍø respects people's different needs and will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for university community members where appropriate. If you require an accommodation to participate in this process, please notify Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist, at ext. 3649. For more information, see .
If you have any questions about this process, contact Julie Childerhose, Executive Assistant, Office of the President.
