Courtesy: UNBC

By Thomas Doucet

UNBC Leadership

UNBC welcomes new academic leader

Jun 22, 2022 | 10:17 AM

PRINCE GEORGE—UNBC is welcoming Dr. Wendy Rodgers as the new vice-president academic and provost.

In her new role, Dr. Rodgers will lead the planning, development and implementation of academic priorities at the university. Dr. Rodgers makes her way to the school with nearly 20 years of experience as a professor at the University of Alberta.

Dr. Rodgers earned her Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, with a master’s degree from Western University and an undergraduate degree from York University.

“Dr. Rodgers was impressive throughout the selection process. She presented not only her experience and passion for education but demonstrated an understanding of UNBC’s opportunities and challenges along with ideas and approaches for UNBC to consider moving forward,” says UNBC President Dr. Geoff Payne. “I thank the selection committee for their expertise and the considerable time commitment that comes with participating in such a robust search and look forward to welcoming Dr. Rodgers to UNBC this fall.”

Dr. Rodgers is currently serving as deputy provost at the UofA. Previously she was the vice dean for the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation and acting director of the Research Ethics Office at the University of Alberta.

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“I am very excited about joining UNBC with its strong commitment to inclusion, to the student experience, relationships with community and the environment, and research excellence,” says Dr. Rodgers. “UNBC is perfectly situated to be an exemplar for the future of post-secondary education and locally and globally impactful scholarship and research.”