Dr. Steven E. Franklin: Accomplishments

President & Vice-Chancellor of Trent University 2009-2014

 

» President's Monthly Reports 2009 - 2014

Dr. Franklin standing at the podium during his installation ceremony

Dr. Franklin was installed as Trent University’s seventh President and Vice-Chancellor in July, 2009. His term as President and Vice-Chancellor ends June 30, 2014.

 

Following a one-year administrative leave, Dr. Franklin will return to Trent in July 2015 to pursue teaching and research work in environmental remote sensing within the Departments of Geography and Environmental Resource Science/Studies.

Dr. Franklin in a canoe on the Otonabee river in the summertime
Dr. Steven E. Franklin leading a group dsicussion

During his tenure as President of Trent University, Dr. Franklin led an ambitious collaborative enterprise to renew Trent’s vision and planning processes, overall strategic directions, and academic structure to build on the traditions and outstanding legacy of Trent University.

Dr. Franklin standing with colleagues at a Trent University United Way fundraiser at the Bata library

Dr. Franklin put in place the University’s first Integrated Plan, launching key initiatives to strengthen Trent’s academic excellence, strategic enrollment management, financial stability, and community engagement.


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Dr. Franklin discussing Trent's lands plan with students in the library

Under Dr. Franklin’s leadership, the University expanded its program offerings to include  degrees in Sustainable Agriculture, Journalism/Media Studies, Social Work, Aquatic Studies, Archeology, Psychology, Sustainable Studies and Education.

Oshawa Campus in the springtime

Trent University expanded its Oshawa Campus, officially moving to its current location on Thornton Road in 2012.

Dr. Franklin oversaw the expansion of the Peterborough campus with the opening of the Justin Chiu Stadium

Dr. Franklin oversaw the expansion of the Peterborough campus with the opening of the Trent Community Sport and Recreation Centre and the Justin Chiu Stadium.

Life and Health Sciences Building in Spring

The state-of-the-art Life and Health Sciences Building opened in October 2010.

 

Opening of Bagnani Hall with To Symons and Dr. Steven E. Franklin

Bagnani Hall which opened in March 2010 is a part of  the recent Traill College focus on graduate studies.  Including a state-of-the-art lecture hall for 80 students,  Bagnani Hall honours the legacy of Gilbert and Stewart Bagnani, former professors at Trent.

Stanley Adamson Powerhouse grand opening in spring

The Stanley Adamson Powerhouse, which now generates 3.9 megawatts of electricity, provides a large portion of the University’s power supply and is an added revenue source for Trent.