The University of Windsor’s Board of Governors announced on May 27, 2019 the appointment of Robert Gordon as the seventh President and Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Gordon’s appointment was effective September 1 and followed the retirement of President Alan Wildeman, June 30, 2018.
Dr. Gordon, prior to his appointment, was Provost and Vice-President Academic at Wilfrid Laurier University, and had previously served as the university’s Vice-President, Research. He is a renowned authority on environmental issues and agricultural engineering in Canada, having held a Canada Research Chair in the area of environmental resource management.
“Dr. Gordon is an exceptional leader who will make an outstanding president for the University of Windsor. He is a respected scholar, experienced strategic administrator, and accomplished innovator,” said board chair William Willis.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the University of Windsor family and look forward to working with our exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners in building on the commitment to excellence that exists throughout our incredible institution,” said Dr. Gordon.
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