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Roles and Responsibilities - VP Fredericton (Academic)

Campus Leadership (Roles and Responsibilities)

Anthony Secco, joined UNB in September 2008 as the Vice-President Fredericton (Academic) and in that role is the Vice-President responsible for the Fredericton campus operations. He provides academic leadership and administers the academic affairs and student support services at University of New Brunswick's largest campus. He plays a leading role in the development of the Fredericton campus including the establishment of academic plans and priorities and budget management.

A member of the university's senior administration team, he works closely with UNB President and the UNB Board of Governors. He also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Fredericton campus Senate.

The Vice-President Fredericton (Academic) works with the Deans, the Executive Director of the University of New Brunswick's College of Extended Learning, the Director of Libraries as well the Executive Director of Residential Life Campus and Conference Services, the Executive Director of Student Affairs and Services and the Director of U First and campus Registrar.

Together they work to make the University of New Brunswick's Fredericton campus a top destination for prospective students and a positive environment for learning and research.

UNB's Fredericton campus, overlooking the beautiful St. John River, offers some 30 distinct undergraduate degree programs and a similar number of graduate programs.

The programs are provided by over 500 full-time faculty members to more than 8000 students from around the world.

Faculties on the Fredericton Campus:
Arts Kinesiology
Business Administration Law
Computer Science Nursing
Education Science
Engineering Renaissance College
Forestry & Environmental Management  

The office is the coordinating unit for the MPHEC Quality Assurance Policy which formally recognizes the academic review process as well as services and functions related to the university experience. In addition, Dr. Secco chairs the Program Review Committee responsible for academic undergraduate and graduate program as well as non-academic unit reviews.

The Vice-President’s office is committed to providing a supportive, productive environment and culture for students, faculty, and staff. The Learning Environment Office, led by Dr. Shirley Cleave, Associate Vice-President Academic (Learning Environment), provides guidance and support in these efforts.