Dalhousie University. Office of the President

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Corporate body (Dalhousie University)

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Dalhousie University. Office of the President

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  • Dalhousie University. President's Office

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Brooks, Kimberley (1973-)

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associative

Dates of relationship

2023-

Description of relationship

Kim Brooks is Dalhousie's 13th president.

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Saini, Deep (1955-)

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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 -)

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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-)

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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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associative

Dates of relationship

1886-1995

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Howard C. Clark was the ninth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1986 to 1995.

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MacKay, W. Andrew (1929-2013)

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associative

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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)

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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)

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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)

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associative

Dates of relationship

1931-1945

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Carleton Wellesley Stanley was the fifth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1931 to 1945.

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MacKenzie, Arthur Stanley (1865-1938)

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associative

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1911-1931

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Stanley Arthur Mackenzie was the fourth president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1911 to 1931.

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Forrest, John (1842-1920)

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associative

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1886-1911

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John Forrest was the third president of Dalhousie University, serving from 1886-1911.

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Ross, James (1811-1886)

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associative

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1863-1885

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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)

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associative

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1838-1843

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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.

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