Information on the search for the eighth president and vice-chancellor for Capilano University.
The search for Capilano University’s next President and Vice-Chancellor has concluded following a comprehensive process led by the Presidential Search Committee. We extend our appreciation to the committee for its dedication and thoughtful work throughout this important undertaking. An official announcement introducing the new President and Vice-Chancellor will be released in early January.
Latest updates:
- June 26 2025 - Presidential Search Announcement: Applications Open (pdf)
- May 20 2025 - Introducing the President Search Committee (pdf)
- March 27 2025 - Building the Presidential Candidate Profile (pdf)
- February 21 2025 - Welcoming Laureen Styles, Interim President (pdf)
- February 4 2025 - Capilano University Presidential Search Progress Report (pdf)
Informed by contributions from members of the University community, the presidential candidate profile was developed to reflect the desired qualifications and attributes for the next president. Input was solicited through a variety of channels, including key university group feedback meetings, individual consultations, and feedback surveys. This stage represented a critical phase of the presidential search process, and all members of the CapU community were strongly encouraged to participate.
The Opportunity Profile, including the candidate profile, can be viewed at President & Vice Chancellor Opportunity Profile (pdf).
The President Search Committee is established by the Board of Governors to conduct the search procedure and identify candidate(s) to be recommended to the Board.
President Search Committee Representatives
- Yuri Fulmer, Chancellor, Committee Chair
- Brian Ganter, Instructor – English Department, CFA Representative
- Hasrat Grewal Gill, Instructor/Program Manager – Community Development & Outreach Department, CFA Representative
- Emily Solomon, Philanthropy Officer – Leadership Giving, MoveUP Representative
- Dan Victor, Systems Analyst – DTS, MoveUP Representative
- Divyansh Saini, CSU Queer Students Liaison, CSU Representative
- Harjot Singh, CSU President, CSU Representative
- Shelley Frost, CapU Board Member & Finance Committee Chair, Administrator Representative
- Tracy Penny Light, Interim VP Academic & Provost, Administrator Representative
A non-voting representative from the people, culture & diversity department serves as a resource to assist with the process and liaises with Boyden Canada, the executive search firm.
Contact us
For questions on the presidential search process, please contact Kartik Bharadwa, VP, people, culture & diversity at kartikbharadwa@capilanou.ca.