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Office of the President
The President and Vice-Chancellor provides overall leadership to the university. It’s their responsibility to fulfill the university’s vision and mission. The president directs the operation of the university, including its academic work, business affairs and alumni relations. They also oversee government relations and engagement with the broader community.
UVic's new president
Dr. Rhonda McEwen is the new president and vice-chancellor of UVic. She began her term on October 14, 2026.
Introducing Dr. Rhonda McEwen（https://news.uvic.ca/2026/new-uvic-president-offers-inspiring-vision/）
President Dr. Rhonda McEwen
Dr. Rhonda McEwen is the ninth president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria. Her term began on October 14, 2026.
Dr. McEwen is a respected academic leader and globally recognized researcher, known for turning ambition into action—advancing the student experience, building partnerships that matter and leading through collaboration.
Dr. McEwen holds an MBA in Information Technology from City University, MSc in Telecommunications from the University of Colorado and a PhD in Information from the University of Toronto. Dr. McEwen is a Canada Research Chair in Tactile Interfaces, Communication and Cognition, studying human-machine interactions and the social and cognitive effects of technologies.
Learn about former UVic presidents（https://www.uvic.ca/about-uvic/governance-and-administration/about-our-president/former-presidents/index.php）
Associate VP Global Engagement
Dr. A.R. (Elango) Elangovan has been appointed associate vice-president global engagement（https://www.uvic.ca/news/topics/notices/2022+notice-avp-global-engagement+notice） (AVPGE), effective September 1, 2022, for a five-year term.
The AVPGE reports to the president and provides leadership for the Office of Global Engagement（https://www.uvic.ca/info-for/international/global-engagement/index.php）. They provide the strategic vision and executive leadership to enhance UVic’s global connectivity and international profile.
The AVPGE is responsible for our institutional global strategy and the integration of global aspirations across all university plans.
About UVic's international initiatives（https://www.uvic.ca/info-for/international/index.php）
About the office
Our role
The Office of the President supports the university’s collective vision and priorities by facilitating collaborative action and providing strategic direction.
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We work in services of our on-campus community of students, staff and faculty; the campus Indigenous community; and the executive offices and governance bodies.