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Â鶹ÊÓƵis currently undertaking a robust process to select its next president as mandated and outlined by Policy B10.06. Following the establishment of the Presidential Search Committee and the confirmation of  as the preferred executive search firm, the next step in this process is our community consultation.

The committee is currently engaging in an extensive consultation to gather feedback from the Â鶹ÊÓƵcommunity. You are invited to participate in this important process by sharing what experience and leadership qualities you feel are important in selecting the next president and vice-chancellor. Your input will help shape the leadership qualities outlined in the candidate profile, a document that will be used in the recruitment and evaluation of candidates.

How to participate

There are several ways for you to participate in this consultation:

Open Forums 

We are hosting an open forum on each of SFU's campuses, with opportunities to join in-person or online. We highly encourage teams to come in-person, connect with our community and enjoy some light refreshments. Registration with an Â鶹ÊÓƵemail address is required and registration will close one business day before each event.

• Burnaby campus open forum – September 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - 
• Surrey campus open forum – September 29, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. - 
• Vancouver campus open forum – October 1, 10 – 11 a.m. - 

Community survey

Share your feedback by by 12 p.m. on October 1, 2026.

Written submission

Submit your feedback by emailing president_search@sfu.ca by 12 p.m. on October 1, 2026.

Â鶹ÊÓƵis accepting feedback on the position description leadership qualities until 12 p.m. (noon) on October 1, 2026. For more information about the search committee, search process or community consultation, please visit the search website.

Thank you for your participation in this important process for the university.

Sincerely, 

Carol Herbert 
Chair, Presidential Search Committee
Chair, Board of Governors
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