Meet our leaders
President
The president and vice-chancellor is the chief executive officer, responsible to the Board of Governors and to the Senate for the supervision of Dalhousie University’s administrative and academic work. Thirteen presidents have led Dalhousie to date.
Chancellor
The chancellor is the titular head of Dalhousie University, carrying out the ceremonial and official functions of the university. There have been nine chancellors of Dalhousie to date.
Vice-presidents
VPs prioritize and accelerate key initiatives (often transformational, multi-disciplinary and / or cross-functional) that carry significant impact for the University, while modeling the values and behaviour expected at every level of Dalhousie University.
Vice-provosts, associate, and assistant vice-presidents
Our vice-provosts and associate and assistant vice-presidents oversee the operations of the university as established by the university's strategic plan.
Deans
Deans are among the senior academic and administrative leaders of the university. They are the academic and administrative leaders of their Faculties. Both as academics and as managers, they provide models of performance and behaviour for their colleagues.
- Dr. Heather Bruce, Agriculture, and Campus Principal
- Dr. Graham Gagnon, Architecture & Planning
- Dr. Jennifer Andrews, Arts & Social Sciences
- Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin, Computer Science
- Dr. Benjamin Davis, Dentistry
- Dr. John Newhook, Engineering
- Dr. Marty Leonard, Graduate Studies
- Dr. Brenda Merritt, Health
- Sarah Harding, Law
- Michael Vandenburg, Libraries
- Dr. Mike Smit, Management
- Dr. David Anderson, Medicine
- Dr. Charles (Chuck) Macdonald, Science
- Jennifer Hann, Open Learning & Career Development (Acting)
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall conduct, management, administration and control of the property, revenue and business of the university.
Senate
The Senate is responsible for the approval of new programs and the granting of degrees and diplomas, setting academic regulations and establishing the academic calendar.
Dalhousie Advisory Council
The Dalhousie Advisory Council provides the president with international strategic counsel on issues that may impact the university, on the development and evaluation of its strategic directions and more.