Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body (Dalhousie University)
Authorized form of name
Dalhousie University. Office of the President
Parallel form(s) of name
- Dalhousie University. President's Office
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1838-
History
Although the first president of Dalhousie College, Thomas McCulloch, was appointed in 1838, it wasn’t until 1945 that the Board of Governors determined the specific responsibilities of the Office of the President, wherein the president became responsible for the general supervision of the university, encompassing all areas from the academic program to the student body.
Places
Legal status
Functions, occupations and activities
The President of Dalhousie is the university's Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for implementing policies put forth by Senate and the Board of Governors, and as such is responsible to both parties and an ex-officio member of both groups. They also serve as Vice Chancellor of the University.
Mandates/sources of authority
The basic statute relating to Dalhousie University is Chapter 24 of the Acts of 1863. This statute replaced earlier statutes, and the 1863 statute itself has been amended and supplemented several times over the years. The provisions of these various statutes provide for the establishment and regulation of the university, the membership of the Board of Governors and its rights and powers, the authority of senate for the internal regulation of the university (subject to the approval of the board), and various other matters.
Internal structures/genealogy
The Office of the President includes the President and senior administration, which in 2021 include the Provost and Vice President Academic; Vice President Finance and Administration, Vice President Advancement; Vice President Research and Innovation; and Vice President Government and Global Relations.
General context
Relationships area
Related entity
Brooks, Kimberley (1973-)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
2023-
Description of relationship
Kim Brooks is Dalhousie's 13th president.
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Saini, Deep (1955-)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
2020-2022
Description of relationship
Deep Saini was the twelfth president of Dalhousie University in 2020, serving until 2022.
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Florizone, Richard (1967 -)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
2013-2020
Description of relationship
Richard Florizone was the eleventh president of Dalhousie University, serving from 2013-2020.
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Traves, Tom (1948-)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1995-2013
Description of relationship
Tom Traves was the tenth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1995 to 2013.
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Clark, Howard C. (1929-)
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Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1886-1995
Description of relationship
Howard C. Clark was the ninth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1986 to 1995.
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MacKay, W. Andrew (1929-2013)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1980-1986
Description of relationship
William Andrew MacKay was the eight president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1980 to 1986.
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Hicks, Henry D. (1915-1990)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1963-1980
Description of relationship
Henry Hicks was the seventh president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1963 to 1980.
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Kerr, Alexander Enoch (1898-1974)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1945-1963
Description of relationship
Alexander Enoch Kerr was the sixth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1945 to 1963.
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Stanley, Carleton Wellesley (1886-1971)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1931-1945
Description of relationship
Carleton Wellesley Stanley was the fifth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1931 to 1945.
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MacKenzie, Arthur Stanley (1865-1938)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1911-1931
Description of relationship
Stanley Arthur Mackenzie was the fourth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1911 to 1931.
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Forrest, John (1842-1920)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1886-1911
Description of relationship
John Forrest was the third president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1886-1911.
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Ross, James (1811-1886)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1863-1885
Description of relationship
James Ross was the second president of Dalhousie, serving from 1863 to 1885, following the twenty-year close of Dalhousie College after Thomas McCulloch's death.
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McCulloch, Thomas (1776-1843)
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1838-1843
Description of relationship
Thomas McCulloch was the first president of Dalhousie College, serving from 1838 until his death in 1843, after which the college closed for 20 years.