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President and Vice Chancellor Search

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Dr. Paul J. Mazerolle will be stepping down as UNB’s 19th President and Vice Chancellor in mid-March 2026. The Board and Senates have established a Joint Nominating Committee for the Office of President as provided for in the University of New Brunswick Act to begin the search process for UNB’s 20th President and Vice Chancellor.

Search Committee

The Joint Nominating Committee is comprised of three members of the Board of Governors, two members of the Fredericton Senate and one member of the Saint John Senate. One of the six voting members of the Committee may serve as Chair or the Committee may select an external member to serve as a non-voting Chair.

The Senates and Board have selected the following members to serve on the Joint Nominating Committee for the Office of President:

  • Tim Alderson — Member appointed by Saint John Senate
  • Judith Begley — Member appointed by the Board
  • Janet Hoyt — Member appointed by the Board
  • Viqar Husain — Member appointed by Fredericton Senate
  • Janet Knox — Member appointed by the Board
  • Peter Thompson — Member appointed by Fredericton Senate

As it begins its work, the Committee will be considering appointment of a Chair and whether there are additional advisors members may wish to invite to participate alongside members of the Committee.

The University Secretary will serve as Secretary to the Committee.

Process

The Joint Nominating Committee will meet to begin the search process in early 2026 and will continue to meet regularly throughout the coming year, with the goal of completing the search and announcing the next president and vice chancellor in early 2027.

The Joint Nominating Committee will seek input from the UNB community as part of its process and will provide regular updates as the search progresses.