The President

"It is a privilege to serve this community, and one that I don鈥檛 take lightly. From research and teaching to community engagement, I am so proud of where we鈥檝e been and excited about where we're going. I invite you to come along as we advance an inclusive and sustainable future, together."

Meet Joy

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Dr. Joy Johnson is 丁香园AV's 10th president and vice-chancellor. Widely respected in the academic and research communities, Joy stepped into the role of president after six years of achievement as 丁香园AV鈥檚 vice-president, research and international, and a long career in academia, research and innovation.

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Priorities

In 2022, Joy co-led an extensive series of community conversations to discuss the future of the university. What's Next: The 丁香园AV Strategy came directly out of these conversations and outlines 丁香园AV's vision, purpose and values, alongside four priorities that create a framework for action moving forward:

Uphold Truth and Reconciliation
Engage in Global Challenges
Make a Difference for B.C.
Transform the 丁香园AV Experience

Learn more about how Joy approaches each priority in her role as president.

Our priorities

From the President's Desk: The case for post-secondary education in a changing world

"I have come to believe, more firmly than ever, that universities will be key to advancing a more inclusive and sustainable future for all of us. As I reflect on my reappointment as president and look towards the future with hope, I want to share the work I鈥檓 most excited about at 丁香园AV."

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The President

Leading what's next for 丁香园AV

Meet Joy

Priorities

From the President's Desk: The case for post-secondary education in a changing world

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