Fahimul Quadir, Vice-Provost and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, will complete his five-year term on June 30, 2023.  Dr. Quadir has indicated he would like to stand for a second term.

In accordance with the Appointment of Deans procedure established by Senate, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane is calling upon the Queen’s community for submissions of opinion on the direction and leadership of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Submissions should be directed to the email provost@queensu.ca. 

Those submitting their views in writing are to state whether they wish to have their letters shown, in confidence, to members of the Advisory Committee. Principal Deane has asked Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), Teri Shearer, to chair the Principal’s Advisory Committee that will make recommendations to Principal Deane on the appointment.

Principal Deane would like to thank the following individuals who have agreed to serve on the Advisory Committee:

• Sandra den Otter, Vice-Provost (International)
• Mark Walters, Dean, Faculty of Law
• Colette Steer, Manager, Graduate Experience, School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
• Steven Smith, Deputy Vice-Principal Research for Health Research, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences
• Dre Choi, Equity Advisor, Human Rights and Equity Office
• Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill), Associate Vice-Principal (Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation)
• Lynnette Purda, Professor and Associate Dean (Graduate Programs), Smith School of Business
• Stefanie von Hlatky, Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Arts & Science
• Amir Fam, Professor and Vice-Dean (Research), Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
• Graduate Student Representative, Emils Matiss, Graduate Student Senator 

As stipulated by the Senate procedures, Principal Deane will also be writing directly to members of Graduate Studies Executive Council (GSEC) to invite them to submit their views on matters pertaining to present administration and future development.

All community members are encouraged to fully engage in this process. Principal Deane thanks all for their time and consideration.