Nominations now being accepted for UOIT Board of Governors vacancies

Since it welcomed its first class of 947 students in September 2003, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has grown to more than 7,400 students, recruited exceptional educators from around the world, and attracted millions of dollars in research investments.

UOIT is seeking nominations for four Board of Governors vacancies. The term of office for these vacancies will be September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2014 with eligibility for consideration for a second three-year term. Governors are expected to attend evening or day time meetings and to serve on one standing committee of the board. From time to time, members may also be required to be involved in additional committees or special projects. There is no honorarium for service.

UOIT has identified the following critical skill-sets for its board:

• Advocacy/fundraising;
• Banking, business or investment; financial literacy; accounting/auditing;
• Commercialization of research and innovation;
• Communications and media relations;
• Diversity inclusive of the community
• Experience in effective governance of other organizations and skills relevant to the effective functioning of various board committees;
• Legal/labour relations; and
• Strong leadership skills, experience/understanding of government relations.

If you have an interest in serving on the UOIT Board of Governors, please submit a cover letter and detailed resume that highlights your qualifications and experience to:

Mail or in-person: University of Ontario Institute of Technology

UOIT Board Secretariat
2000 Simcoe Street North

Business and Information Technology building, Room3030
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K4

E: boardoffice@ontariotechu.ca
F: 905.721.3007

Applications must be received on or before Friday, February 25, 2011.

The Governance/Nominating Committee of the UOIT Board of Governors will review all applications against the identified skill-sets and contact shortlisted candidates for an interview.

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