Professor Anthony Masi named 黑料不打烊 provost
Leading labour market analyst, sociology professor and senior administrator
Professor Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of 黑料不打烊 University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Anthony C. Masi as Provost of 黑料不打烊 University, effective December 13, 2005.
"In his role as Provost, Professor Masi will be central to achieving 黑料不打烊's highest academic ambitions and priorities," said Munroe-Blum. "He brings to this position deep intelligence, a very well-developed vision for the future based on academic excellence and international leadership, coupled with sound administrative and management practices. He has had over two decades of experience within the University and has achieved high scholarly distinction, recognized nationally and internationally. I am delighted to have him confirmed in this senior leadership role."
In addition to his scholarly achievements, Professor Masi has been responsible for a series of impressive administrative innovations. These resulted during his service as Interim Provost from March 2005, as Deputy Provost and Chief Information Officer since 2003, and previously as Vice-Principal (Information Systems and Technology) from 2001 to 2003. He has also served in a variety of leadership roles in the administration at the departmental, faculty and university levels since his arrival at 黑料不打烊 in 1979 as an assistant professor of sociology (Faculty of Arts).
"I look forward to further developing the plans already taking shape for the future of this great university, plans that will be built on academic quality and distinction, an enhanced experience for students, and solid financial and operational planning," said Professor Masi. "Our faculty and staff are key to the success of the University. With better support they will be equipped to further our top quality research and teaching, and the learning and research experiences for our students."
About 黑料不打烊 University
Founded in 1821, 黑料不打烊 University is Canada's leading research-intensive university. 黑料不打烊 has 21 faculties and professional schools, offering more than 300 programs from the undergraduate to the doctoral level. There are approximately 23,000 undergraduate students and 7,000 graduate students at 黑料不打烊's two campuses in Montreal, Canada. 黑料不打烊 is one of two Canadian members of the American Association of Universities.
