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President's Office

Paul Dangerfield (he/him) assumed the role of Capilano University's third president and vice-chancellor on October 1, 2016.

CapU celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018, a year-long commemoration of the University's past, present and future.

The following year, we opened our newest location, CapU Lonsdale, a new learning hub located in the heart of North Vancouver's Shipyards District.

The University has also added vital new programs, including bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Science, with two more STEM degrees on the way, in Environment and Society and Clean Technology.

CapU continues to thrive under Paul's leadership, with construction well underway on the Centre for Childhood Studies and the University's first on-campus student housing.

Undeterred by the global pandemic, CapU continues to grow and accumulate partnerships with essential people, groups and institutions on the North Shore and beyond.

Looking to the future, the priorities for CapU are simple: a commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, innovation, collaboration, transparency and, most importantly, the health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff.

Academically, we focus on the importance of imagination, community and a distinct university experience.

Paul Dangerfield portrait

Meet Paul

Paul Dangerfield is Capilano University's third president and has been in his role since 2016.

Get to Know Paul

CapU by the Numbers

8,722

total students

Source: CapU Fact Sheet 2021-22 (pdf)

20

students per class

2,469

International students

367

Indigenous students

Key Projects

Post it notes from Envisioning 2030 event

Strategic Initiatives

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Reports & Initiatives
Exterior of the Arbutus Building

Executive Leadership

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Executive Leadership

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Our Values

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Our History

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Governance

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Student and Alumni Services grand opening October 3 2022
Student and Alumni Services grand opening October 3 2022.
Birch Building lights lit in pink to commemorate Pink Shirt Day March 20-24, 2023
Birch Building lights lit in pink to commemorate Pink Shirt Day March 20-24, 2023.

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President's Office


604 986 1911, ext. 2159
Arbutus Building, room AR120
president@capilanou.ca