As Dr. Leo Groarke began his term as Trent University’s eighth president and vice-chancellor on July 1, 2014, he has wasted no time in reaching out to the community with op ed pieces in the Peterborough Examiner and in Peterborough This Week on July 18, 2014.
President Groake shared that he feels fortunate to have the opportunity to join Trent University, particularly as we approach the 50th anniversary, a milestone moment in our history. He looks forward to working with our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the community in Peterborough and Durham region to enhance a university already known for high quality teaching, excellence in research, and for the care it takes in preparing students for a successful future.
“As we enter the next 50 years of Trent’s history, I hope to continue to build Trent’s well-deserved reputation as a leading Canadian university offering a comprehensive and impressive range of academically rigorous programs while providing all the benefits of a personal, close-knit community,” said President Groarke.
In the editorials published today, President Groarke shares that his motivations for taking on his new role are rooted in university ideals and in Trent and the communities it engages. He also comments, based on his many years of experience as a post-secondary educator and administrator, on the impact of a university degree in providing students with the ability to see issues from a broader perspectives, to think critically, and to communicate well – skills and qualities which lead to higher earnings and more employment options. In sharing key aspects of his vision for the future of university education and of Trent, he points to several ways in which Trent aims to be a key component of the future of Ontario, of which community partnerships will be one critical part.
The entire University community warmly welcomes Dr. Leo Groarke. To read more about our new president, please visit www.trentu.ca/president .
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2014.