Kim Fedderson named Principal as Orillia Campus moves to Next Phase
Dr. Kim Fedderson, Principal, Orillia Campus
May 15, 2015 – Orillia, ON
Building on the recommendations from the Provost’s Task Force on the Academic Structure and Governance at the Orillia Campus, President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson announced a new title and new responsibilities for Dean & Vice-Provost (Orillia campus) Dr. Kim Fedderson.
Dr. Fedderson has been named Principal of Lakehead University’s Orillia campus, effective immediately. Dr. Stevenson made the announcement to a gathering of students, faculty, staff, and community members at the Orillia campus.
“Following the academic structural changes arising from the work of the Task Force, the time has come to realign our management and organization framework to support our Orillia campus’s evolution going forward,” said Dr. Stevenson. “This campus has outgrown the administrative structure that oversaw its pioneering years and early development.”
Dr. Stevenson explained that as Lakehead Orillia was completing its initial phase — which saw the University’s establishment in downtown Orillia and the growth of its facilities at 500 University Avenue — the Task Force was established to recommend a model of academic structure and governance that effectively connects the academic units on both campuses, clarifies reporting lines, and promotes effective management. The Task Force tabled several recommendations, including proposed changes to structures and governance, academic program development, and inter-campus administration.
“As Principal of Lakehead Orillia, Dr. Fedderson’s role evolves with the campus he has managed so exceptionally,” added Dr. Stevenson. “This executive change is necessary to ensure the future of this campus, and the continued, successful growth of Lakehead University in the City of Orillia, the County of Simcoe, and beyond.”
Reporting directly to the President, and a full member of the Executive Team, Dr. Fedderson will act on the President’s behalf in Central Ontario. The Principal of the Orillia Campus is responsible for overseeing all operations at the Orillia campus to ensure alignment with the University’s strategic and academic plans; and for coordinating the activities of campus units to ensure integration and effectiveness in meeting University and campus objectives.
“I feel privileged to be entrusted with the next phase of Lakehead’s Orillia campus,” said Dr. Fedderson. “I look forward to continuing to represent our University as we work with business and political leaders, and expand our partnerships with organizations and institutions.”
Dr. Fedderson served as Orillia Campus Dean from 2007-2012, before being appointed Dean & Vice-Provost (Orillia campus) in January 2012.
Lakehead University first came to Orillia in fall 2006, when the institution opened its doors at Heritage Place to offer a four-year Concurrent Education program along with an Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science program. Since then, the Orillia campus has grown from 104 students and two programs to almost 1,500 students and a dozen programs, and established its main campus on University Avenue.
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To learn more about Lakehead Orillia’s new Office of the Principal, please click here for the Backgrounder document, and visit lakeheadu.ca/principalorillia.
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