The University of Waterloo has appointed respected university administrator Logan Atkinson as the new secretary of the university
WATERLOO, Ont. (Monday, Jan. 23, 2012) - The University of Waterloo has appointed respected university administrator Logan Atkinson as the new secretary of the university. The appointment is effective July 1, 2012.
A former university secretary at Carleton University in Ottawa and currently an associate professor in that university's Department of Law, Atkinson has wide experience as a lawyer, educator and university administrator. He will report directly to Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor at Waterloo.
"The University of Waterloo is committed to excellence in education, research and scholarship, and will continue to be at the forefront of innovation. Professor Atkinson's experience in law, education and university administration will benefit Waterloo and contribute to our ongoing success," said Hamdullahpur.
The secretary is a member of the senior administrative team at the university. He will provide advice and guidance on effective university governance for the Board of Governors, the Senate, and the executive group. The portfolio of responsibilities also includes liaising with legal counsel, coordinating internal audits and risk management, and overseeing the office responsible for policing, conflict management and human rights, safety, and records management.
"The University of Waterloo is a dynamic, robust institution, with impressive leadership and a stellar, well-deserved reputation," said Atkinson. "It is a real privilege to join this university at such an exciting time in its history."
Atkinson succeeds Lois Claxton, who retired from the position last year. He holds a doctorate in Law from the University of Ottawa, an MA in Legal Studies from Carleton University, an MPhil in Humanities from Memorial University, an LLB from the University of New Brunswick and a BA from Mount Allison University. He is afellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and a member of the Bar of Newfoundland.
Image: Logan Atkinson.
