Dear Member of the Board of Governors,
Thank you for stepping forward to help lead the University of Waterloo with your passion, experience and talent.
The University’s continued success depends on a vibrant environment rooted in good governance. Working together, our mission is to provide that governance to enable the University of Waterloo to continue its important work in exceptional academics, groundbreaking research and dynamic innovation platforms.
As Waterloo embarks on tackling global challenges that will have far-reaching impacts on our society, now is a critical time for the stewardship of this University. Waterloo is Canada’s innovation university and our role as a global change-maker will only continue to flourish through the successful execution of a number of bold strategies.
The University of Waterloo has the unique opportunity to lead the discussion on topics from innovation to entrepreneurship and the future of work. Because of our continued need to meet our institutional ambitions, it is essential that our University attracts and benefits from the knowledge and experience of talented and thoughtful Board members.
This handbook provides you with reference material to help you familiarize yourself with your new role as Governor of the University of Waterloo. I hope and trust that you’ll find it helpful throughout your term of service.
Thanks in no small part to the excellent work of your predecessors and peers, the University of Waterloo is well-positioned for future success and together, with your help, we can continue this progress moving forward.
On behalf of Chancellor Dominic Barton, Chair of the Board Cindy Forbes, and myself, congratulations on your appointment to the Board of Governors.
Yours sincerely,
Feridun Hamdullahpur
President and Vice-Chancellor