New Vice-Provost named

Provost Martin Singer is pleased to welcome Bob Roy to the newly created position of Vice-Provost, Academic Facilities, for a three-year term beginning April 1.

The position has been created as part of a drive to provide cutting-edge teaching and research facilities throughout the university as described in the academic plan, Moving Ahead.

Roy, a biologist by training, will manage the space requirements of the academic sector in relation to existing and future building projects, working with the Facilities Management Department. He will also be responsible for coordinating the controlled goods program, a new security system.

He is uniquely qualified for this position. Under his leadership as Vice-Dean, Planning, of the Faculty of Arts and Science, the $86-million Richard J. Renaud Science Complex was delivered on time and on budget in the summer of 2003. Two years later, the $20-million new Communication Studies and Journalism building was opened on the Loyola Campus.

Overall, he was responsible for successfully relocating 14 departments into more than 25,000 square metres of new or renovated space. He also oversaw the purchase of millions of dollars in new furniture and equipment. The new facilities represent about 70 per cent of the faculty’s current space holdings, and serve almost 400 full-time faculty and staff and over 10,000 students.

Provost Singer is delighted to welcome Bob Roy as a member of his team in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, as it continues to implement Moving Ahead.