A professor with 13 years of experience at UNBC has been appointed UNBC’s new Vice-President, Research. Gail Fondahl has been Chair of the Geography and Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management programs for the past five years and has attracted more than $1.3 million in research funding during her UNBC career. She specializes in the geography of indigenous peoples in northern regions and has been a leader of a nationally funded research program at the University’s John Prince Research Forest north of Fort St. James, which explores issues of forest co-management with the Tl’azt’en Nation. Dr. Fondahl earned her PhD from the University of California at Berkeley.

“Dr. Fondahl brings a number of valuable attributes to this position: an outstanding research record, adept administrative skills, and a passion for UNBC’s commitment to research excellence,” says Interim President Charles Jago. “The volume of research activity at UNBC has been unheard of in Canada for such a small and young university and Gail will help to ensure that it remains a defining characteristic of UNBC in the future.”

Dr. Fondahl joins an executive team that includes Dr. Jago and two other recent appointments:

• Mark Dale began his term as UNBC Provost on July 1. He is a former Chair of Botany and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. The Provost oversees the University’s academic programs and its academic services, such as the Library and Registrar’s Office.
• Eileen Bray left the Burntwood Health Authority in Thompson, Manitoba, to take up the position of Vice-President Administration and Finance at UNBC earlier this year. The VP Admin and Finance is responsible for the administrative operations of the University, including the campus buildings, University finances, and administrative staff.

Dr. Fondahl begins her term as Vice-President Research on September 1.

Contact:
Gail Fondahl, Vice-President Research, UNBC - 250.960.5856
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622 

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