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Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University

Membership

Thompson Rivers University's 15-member Board of Governors comprises the Chancellor, the President, eight persons appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor (two of whom are appointed from among persons nominated by the alumni association), two faculty members elected by faculty, two students elected by students, and one person elected by and from the employees of the University who are not faculty members. (see Part 6, section 19 of The University Act)

The Governors' varied backgrounds provide valuable contributions during Board deliberations. Board members bring the views of various constituencies to the Board table, however there are no advocates for any one group. Decisions are made in the best interest of the University.


Board of Governors

Chancellor

DeDe DeRose

President and Vice-Chancellor

Brett Fairbairn

Appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council

Hee Young Chung, Chair
(term expires May 2027)

Heather Fader
(term expires July 2026)

David Hallinan, Vice-Chair
(term expires July 2026)

Jim Hamilton
(term expires July 2025)

Nicole Remesz
(term expires July 2025)

Dancing Water Sandy
(term expires July 2025)

Christine Sorensen
(term expires July 2025)

Timothy Webber
(term expires July 2025)

Elected by faculty

Dian Henderson
(term expires December 2026)

Hasnat Dewan
(term expires December 2026)

Elected by students

Mugesh Narayanasamy
(term expires August 2025)

Rohini Ranganatha
(term expires August 2025)

Elected by non-faculty employees

Cindy Ozouf
(term expires December 2026)

All enquiries to the Board of Governors should be directed to secretariat@tru.ca

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