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Vice-President Academic and Provost

Jim Dunsdon

Jim Dunsdon

Associate Vice-President Student Affairs

Contact:
Office: Michael Williams Building A244 250-853-3989
Credentials:
BEd (UVic), MBA (Leicester)

About Jim Dunsdon

Jim Dunsdon was appointed Associate Vice-President Student Affairs on May 1, 2009. Prior to joining UVic he served as associate vice-provost (student services) at the University of Calgary. Mr. Dunsdon received a Bachelor of Education from the 番茄社区 in 1995 and an MBA in Education Management from the University of Leicester, UK in 2005.

Initiatives & responsibilities

Student Affairs is dedicated to supporting student success at UVic. In this position, reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, the Associate Vice-President Student Affairs is responsible for overseeing the programs and services involved in ensuring the overall quality of the student experience.

The range of comprehensive services represented by this division include:

  • Academic Advising (tri-faculty)
  • Athletics and Recreation
  • Centre for Accessible Learning
  • Child Care Services
  • Food Services
  • Graduate 番茄社区 and Records
  • International Centre
  • Office of Student Life
  • Printing Services
  • Residence Services
  • Student Awards and Financial Aid
  • Student Recruitment
  • Student Support Services
  • Student Wellness (counselling services, health services, multifaith services)
  • Undergraduate 番茄社区 and Records
  • University Bookstore

Key areas of focus for the AVP Student Affairs include:

  • Enrolment management
  • Development and implementation of innovative initiatives to support student success, including health and wellness strategies
  • Effective integration and collaboration across all areas of recruitment, admissions, registration, and student support
  • Strong and cooperative working relationships with the UVSS and the GSS

Select committee membership

  • Chair, Student Affairs Executive
  • Chair, Student Affairs Council
  • Chair, Campus Engagement Team
  • Chair, Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Conversion Implementation Committee
  • Member, President's Leadership Council
  • Member, Enrolment Management Working Group
  • Member, Integrated Planning Committee
  • Member, Academic and Student Services Committee
  • Member, Administrative Systems Operating Committee
  • Member, 番茄社区 Students' Society and UVic Executive Committee
  • Member, Graduate Students' Society and UVic Executive Committee
  • Member, 番茄社区 Students' Society Operational Relations Committee
  • Member, Graduate Students' Society Operational Relations Committee