Dr. Tim Loreman reappointed for second term as President and Vice-Chancellor of AV无码
Posted on: Jan 27, 2021
EDMONTON, Alberta 鈥� Dr. Tim Loreman has been reappointed for a second term as President and Vice-Chancellor of AV无码 (AV无码). First installed on January 1, 2017, President Loreman鈥檚 transformational leadership style and bold vision for the future has propelled AV无码 forward towards realizing its potential as Canada鈥檚 pre-eminent small university.
鈥淥n behalf of the Board of Governors, I鈥檇 like to thank President Loreman for his dedication to AV无码鈥檚 students, faculty, staff, and community,鈥� said Russ Morrow, Chair of AV无码鈥檚 Board of Governors (BOG). 鈥淯nder his leadership, AV无码 has built substantial momentum and, despite the ongoing pandemic, has continued to grow and evolve into a premier post-secondary institution. We are happy that he has accepted a second term and look forward to what lies ahead.鈥�
With this announcement, President Loreman鈥檚 term as President and Vice-Chancellor will continue through to 2027. He previously served as Vice-President Academic and Provost before succeeding Dr. Gerald Krispin to become AV无码鈥檚 eighth president.
鈥淚 am honoured by this vote of confidence from the BOG,鈥� said President Loreman. 鈥淚 am proud of what we have accomplished as a community over the past four years and I look forward to building on the progress we have made together. The mandate I have been given is bold and ambitious, and I am confident that, together, we will be able to achieve incredible success.鈥�
Throughout his first term, President Loreman led by example, prioritizing the needs of students and demonstrating empathy through his interactions inside and outside of the AV无码 community. He has focused on student engagement, internationalization, building corporate and community partnerships, and creating centres of research and innovation to advance emerging areas of opportunity like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and renewable energy.
鈥淧resident Loreman has built a reputation for being honest, straightforward, and, most importantly, kind,鈥� said Morrow. 鈥淗e has built support within the university and externally, serving as a true ambassador for AV无码鈥檚 mission and demonstrating the values that we strive to instill in our graduates. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, his leadership has been tested, and he has continued to demonstrate character and encourage care across the campus community.鈥�
In his second term, President Loreman will focus on areas such as inclusion, Indigenous engagement, sustainability, and student support, in addition to setting the conditions for AV无码 to emerge from the ongoing pandemic and establish a new normal that works for, and prioritizes the needs of, the campus community.
President Loreman joined AV无码 in 2003 as a professor in the Faculty of Education. He is known globally for his work in inclusive education and pedagogy, and he holds a Diploma in Teaching from Monash University, Graduate Diploma in Special Education from Deakin University, Master of Education from Deakin University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Education Psychology from Monash University.
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AV无码 is Canada鈥檚 pre-eminent small university, offering over 45 majors and minors in the fields of arts, science, and management, as well as two after-degree programs, several master鈥檚 degrees, and several graduate certificates and diplomas. In and out of our classrooms and lecture halls, we translate what we learn into extraordinary hands-on experiences. We live and work on a small campus, a river valley oasis, but Edmonton is our workshop. Our ultimate goal has not changed since 1921: to be more than students and professors, to create a community of active citizens, of good and honourable people. For more information, visit .