UWindsor Board of Governors appoints President Alan Wildeman to second six-year term

WINDSOR, ON, Oct. 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Dr. Martin Girash, Chair of the University of Windsor's Board of Governors announced today that the board has appointed Dr. Alan Wildeman, President and Vice Chancellor, to a second six-year term beginning July 1, 2014.

This appointment follows a review process that was carried out over the past six months. Wildeman began his current position at the University of Windsor on July 1, 2008.

Dr. Martin Girash, Chair, Board of Governors said, "I am extremely pleased, on behalf of the Board of Governors of the University of Windsor, to announce the appointment of Dr. Alan Wildeman as President and Vice-Chancellor for a second term. He has led the University of Windsor in achieving major accomplishments in the development and implementation of the strategic plan, a renewed focus on the student experience, community partnerships, and capital transformation of our University. We are confident that Dr. Wildeman will continue to facilitate accomplishments in these and other areas during his second term."

Dr. Wildeman said, "The University of Windsor is an exceptional institution within a great community. It is an honour for me to continue to be a part of it and to be able to continue to advocate on behalf of our students, faculty and staff as we shape our university's education, creativity, innovation and community engagement in the years to come. I want to thank the Board of Governors for their support and for their efforts to help our university be one that creates pride for a lifetime."

SOURCE: University of Windsor

For more information or to arrange a phone interview with Dr. Wildeman, please contact:

Holly Ward
Chief Communications Officer
University of Windsor
519-253-3000 ext 5066
[email protected]