A message from President Goel
Dear Colleagues,
After considerable thought, I have advised the Board of Governors that I will not seek a second term as President and Vice-Chancellor following completion of my term at the end of June 2026.
Given personal family circumstances, the time will not be right for me to continue in this role after I complete this term. After more than 25 years in senior leadership roles, I need to prioritize time with my loved ones.
I was honoured to join this community in 2021, drawn to the institution's unconventional founding, entrepreneurial spirit and curious minds.
I'm very proud of the accomplishments of this institution and the resilience of our community during a time of significant challenges.
Now more than ever, I believe that it is critical to re-imagine post secondary education and research to cement a foundation upon which every segment of our society and economy can build.
I continue to believe that we need to think about humanity's and society's futures and help define the world that we want to live in.
I know that this community is ready for this challenge. We continue to draw the best and brightest students, faculty and staff. Everyone works tirelessly to advance our mission and create a culture where we think differently, act with purpose and work together.
It is a pleasure to meet with students, faculty, staff and alumni around the world that exemplify the best of what makes Waterloo a great institution. It is a privilege to work with partners in the community, region, and nationally to advance our mission.
While I am announcing that I will not seek a second term, there are still twenty months to go and much work to be done. I will be focusing on the work we have started on integrated planning and budgeting to help us meet the challenges of our ongoing operating budget challenges. I will also continue to focus on the Indigenization and decolonization of our institution, implementation of our values framework and development of the Global Futures Networks.
Thank you for your support, understanding and collaboration.
Vivek Goel, CM
President and Vice-Chancellor
