Letter of Introduction
On behalf of the University of British Columbia, thank you for considering this important opportunity.
Executive Brief
Dean, Faculty of Education
The University of British Columbia
July 2021
Essence of the Opportunity
This section provides an overview of the opportunity, the background and the ideal candidate profile.
About the University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.
About the Faculty of Education
For over 60 years, the Faculty of Education has served the international education community through leadership in research, service, and advocacy.
Mission and Values
The Faculty of Education's Mission is to advance the role of education in the well-being of people and communities.
Faculty Strategic Plan
The Faculty’s Strategic Plan, Learning Transformed, outlines their priorities, core areas, goals and objectives for the next five years.
Faculty Overview
The Faculty of Education is fueled by research that is changing the way we think.
Candidate Profile
The following academic characteristics, administrative experience and approach, and personal qualities are seen to be highly desirable.
About the Boyden Team
Founded in 1946, Boyden was the first firm to focus entirely on retained executive search. Today Boyden remains a global leader in executive search, set apart by a client-centric approach and a consistent track record of recruiting high-calibre talent.
Boyden Team
Brent Cameron
- Board Chair, Boyden Canada; Managing Partner, Canada
Brent Cameron serves as the Regional Managing Partner for Boyden's Western Canadian offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Saskatoon. With over 20 years’ experience in executive search, he has supported hundreds of CEOs, boards and search committees in reaching critical hiring decisions, and has a strong understanding of the dynamics inherent in senior executive recruitment in both the private and public sectors.
Ella Laure Hipolito
- Principal, Canada
Ella Laure Hipolito is an expert and sought-after speaker on equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI). She works with private and public sector clients to identify and assess diverse talent, engaging with exceptional candidates and fostering trust-based relationships. She specializes in higher education, social impact, public and not-for-profit.