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I respectfully acknowledge the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories SFU鈥檚 three campuses reside.鈥�

As vice-provost and dean of SFU鈥檚 newest faculty, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2025鈥�2026 academic year!  

Graduate students are at the center of everything we do in the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS): from the time applicants first inquire about graduate studies until they cross the stage at convocation, we support graduate students throughout their academic journeys. Whether it鈥檚 gaining access to an academic record, scheduling an exam, applying for and receiving scholarships and awards, exploring career and professional development opportunities, or receiving academic supports, FGS provides鈥痮ur 4,200 graduate students, faculty and staff with what they need to navigate graduate school and beyond.  

We are pleased to support our graduate students, as they are central in advancing SFU鈥檚 purpose to 鈥渃reate and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact.鈥� They inspire鈥攁nd in many cases lead鈥攊nnovations in teaching and research both on and off our campuses by asking important questions, inspiring ideas, and creating new knowledge.  

Our office has worked hard over the past year to advance SFU鈥檚 graduate education. We approved our first-ever strategic plan, which will guide the work we do in the coming years. We are improving systems, teaching, and supervisory support A片资源吧鈥檚 world-class faculty and staff so we can provide enhanced clarity and opportunities for students.   We invite you to check regularly as we make progress on our strategic plan.

In 2023, we established our vision 鈥渢o be the hub of support for inclusive excellence and equity in graduate education and research鈥� and our mission to 鈥渉onour each person's unique gifts as they pursue and share new skills and knowledge.鈥� We are committed to delivering on the recommendations of the SFU Aboriginal Reconciliation Council鈥檚 Walk this Path with Us report. For example, we have implemented the Indigenous Welcoming Procedure, which has been developed and led by SFU鈥檚 Indigenous community members to affirm and uphold the integrity of access to programs, supports, and services that are designated specifically A片资源吧鈥檚 Indigenous students.  

We are also committed to developing and upholding policies and practices that encourage all students to thrive. For example, we recently reviewed our Graduate General Regulations with an eye toward supporting equitable outcomes, and we鈥檝e organized a working group who will provide recommendations to better support students with accessibility needs.

In becoming a Faculty, we鈥檝e established a new collegial governance body, the Faculty of Graduate Studies Assembly (FGSA). Students and staff serve alongside faculty representatives from each of our 125 graduate programs, ensuring that all partners in graduate education鈥攊ncluding all academic units鈥攈ave a voice in the decisions that affect graduate students.  

As I begin my third year in this role, I am grateful to everyone who has contributed to the extensive and positive progress we鈥檝e already made. At the same time, I鈥檓 excited to look to the future and to imagine what we can advance and accomplish together.  

It continues to be my pleasure to have the opportunity to come to know and to serve SFU鈥檚 graduate students, faculty and staff, along with members of the broader community. We appreciate your feedback on the work we鈥檙e doing as well as your ideas for how we might do things differently. You can share this with us by emailing gradstudies@sfu.ca.