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By CKPG Today

UNBC

New Board Chair named for UNBC

Jun 23, 2023 | 10:59 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Joel McKay has been named the new Chair of the UNBC’s Board of Governors.

McKay has been a provincially appointed representative on the Board since July 31, 2020, and was recently re-appointed for another three-year term running July 31 to July 31, 2026.

McKay is the CEO of the Northern Development Initiative Trust, an independent non-profit corporation that stimulates economic growth through investments in grassroots, community-led projects.

“UNBC is one of the best universities in Canada. Access to exceptional post-secondary education in the North is vital to our ongoing success as a region,” says McKay. “We attract outstanding students who are supported by world-class faculty and staff, which sees UNBC graduates enter the world equipped with the knowledge they need to effect meaningful change. The Board is grateful to all the supporters, champions and communities who inspire UNBC to be amongst the best at what we do.”

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McKay received an award from the British Columbia Economic Development Association that recognizes significant contributions towards the economic development profession, and the Don Rennie Award for Excellence in Government Communications from the Canadian Public Relations Society. He has also served on the Board of Destination BC for the past five years. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where he was also named a distinguished alumni member in 2016.

The 15-member UNBC Board of Governors has oversight and responsibility for the management, administration, and finances of the University. The University Act of British Columbia sets-out the membership of the Board, which is composed of the Chancellor, UNBC President, eight members appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, and five elected by the University community (two students, two faculty members, and one staff member). The Board of Governors meets at least four times per year to conduct its general business; the next regular meeting is scheduled for Sept. 15.