VIU president Deborah Saucier says universities have faced increasing requests in the past year to take “public stances on political matters and world events”
Vancouver Island University has created a new executive role focused on diversity, equity and human rights, amid increasing calls for the institution to take stances on current issues and geopolitics.
“While it may be tempting for the University to take public positions on current events or political issues, this can have unintended consequences and stifles the very open dialogue we seek to promote,” she said. Saucier said Paterson will build on VIU’s existing policies on human rights, inclusion, equity and diversity. A search for a permanent replacement for Paterson, who is in the associate vice president post on an interim basis, will begin in 2026.
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