University Administration

University Administration


 


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Murray Knuttila, Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Murray Knuttila was appointed to the position of Provost and Vice-President, Academic on July 1, 2009. He comes to Brock from the University of Regina where he held the positions of Associate Vice-President, Academic (2002-09), Dean of Arts (1995-2002), Head of the Department of Sociology and Social Studies (1990-95) and Assistant Dean of Arts (1985-89).

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David Petis, Office of the Vice-President, Advancement

In August 2007, the portfolio of University Advancement was created to help enhance Brock’s strategic positioning and to advance its learning and research environment. This would help the University become a recognized leader in its sector, attract more top-calibre students, faculty and researchers, and secure the internal and external contributions needed to help propel the ambitious plans laid out in the University’s academic plan, Brock 2014.

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Gary Libben, Office of the Vice-President, Research

Gary Libben is a scholar and academic administrator who is a leader in advancing interdisciplinary research. Before coming to Brock, he served as Associate Vice-President (Research) at the University of Calgary.

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Brian Hutchings, Office of the Vice-President, Finance and Administration

Brian Hutchings joined Brock as the Vice-President, Finance and Administration in November 2012. Before starting his position at Brock, Hutchings was a senior staff member at Niagara Region where he held numerous managerial and administrative positions since 2000.