Exterior of Birch Building

We have had eight presidents and four principals since 1968. Dr. Jason Dewling started his five-year term as president and vice-chancellor on March 2, 2026.

Outgoing president, Paul Gallagher, hands documents over to new president, Doug Jardine, while Board Chair, Hilda Rizun, looks on.
Outgoing president, Paul Gallagher, hands documents over to new president, Doug Jardine, while Board Chair, Hilda Rizun, looks on, 1986.

Capilano University (established in 2008)

  • Dr. Jason Dewling, President and Vice-Chancellor, March 2, 2026–present
  • Laureen Styles, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, April 22, 2025–March 1, 2026
  • Paul Dangerfield, President and Vice-Chancellor, 2016–April 21, 2025
  • Kris Bulcroft, President and Vice-Chancellor, 2010–2016
  • Greg Lee, President and Vice-Chancellor, 2008–2010

Capilano College (established in 1968)

  • Greg Lee, President, 1995–2008
  • Douglas Jardine, President, 1985–1995
  • Paul Gallagher, Principal, 1977–1985
  • Douglas Jardine, Acting Principal, 1976–1977
  • Peter Spratt, Principal, 1974–1976
  • Alf Glenesk, Principal, 1968–1974

Contact

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