November 18, 1997

To: Members of the University Community

The Committee that will search for a new Vice-President (Academic) & Provost and a new Dean of Arts and Science invites your advice about the challenges that new incumbents will face in these positions and the attributes, skills and experience we should be seeking in candidates.

Written comments would be preferred, and these may be addressed to the Committee c/o the University Secretariat or by email to nsmith@trentu.ca.

Individuals who would prefer to meet with the Committee may do so on one of the following dates:

November 21 December 1 December 4

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

To reserve a time to meet with the Committee, please email the address above or call Nancy Smith (748-1223).

The Committee hopes to be able to publish candidate profiles and to invite nominations and applications for these positions by the end of December.

Please take a moment now to think about the major issues that will confront our future academic leaders and the kind of people you think we need in these positions. All input will be most welcome.

Sincerely,

Vice-President (Academic) and Dean of Arts and Science Search Committee

Stuart Admiral Michael Berrill Kerry Colpitts Peter Lafleur

Christine McKinnon Joe Muldoon Keith Walden David Smith (Chair)