Dr. Ronald Bordessa to be installed as president of UOIT
November 10, 2006
Former dean of York University's Atkinson College and vice-president of academic and provost at Royal Roads University to lead province's only laptop-based university into the future
OSHAWA, Ont. - Community and business partners, academic colleagues and dignitaries will join students, faculty and staff at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) next Friday as Dr. Ronald Bordessa is officially installed as the university's second president and vice-chancellor.Dr. Bordessa brings a wealth of postsecondary administrative knowledge and teaching experience to UOIT based on a 35-year commitment to academic excellence, innovation and research in areas such as social life in urban areas, literary studies, environmental issues and the politics of land development.
Originally from Wales, United Kingdom, Dr. Bordessa spent more than 30 years at York University where he held positions including associate dean and dean of Atkinson College, renamed Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies. Most recently he was vice-president, academic and provost at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, where he oversaw the introduction and development of many new programs and initiatives.
With a focus on the innovative academic experience UOIT provides to students, and the role UOIT can play in the development of economy and society in our region, province and country, the formal installation ceremony will mark the next phase of growth in the university's already impressive track record.
When:
Friday, November 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Where:
Jubilee Pavilion
55 Lakeview Park Avenue
Oshawa, Ontario
Parking:
Enter off Lakeview Park Avenue and proceed to the main parking lot.
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