The Honourable Paul Dinn, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, has announced the appointment of six members to the Memorial University Board of Regents for three-year terms.
The appointments were made following a merit-based selection process administered by the Independent Appointments Commission, in accordance with the Independent Appointments Commission Act.
Five members have been appointed as general member representatives:
- Dean Ingram
- Alex Gibson
- Peter Carver
- Leslie Rowsell
- Travis Martin
Nina Darleen Rumbolt-Pye is also appointed as a joint representative, serving on both Memorial University's Board of Regents and the College of the North Atlantic's Board of Governors. This joint appointment supports enhanced collaboration between the province's public post-secondary institutions.
The Board of Regents serves as Memorial University's corporate governing body and is responsible for overseeing the university's property, finances, operations and overall affairs. It is composed of individuals with a broad range of knowledge and expertise.
Biographical information on the appointees is available in the backgrounder.
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"Thank you to each member of the Board of Regents for your dedication to Memorial University. Your willingness to serve, share your expertise and provide thoughtful guidance while supporting Memorial's important role is deeply valued. Together, your leadership helps ensure the university remains a strong and vibrant institution, serving students, communities and the people of Newfoundland and Labrador."
Honourable Paul Dinn, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Advanced Education and Skills
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