University tabs Kneale as interim president
The University of Windsor has chosen an interim president to take the reins until a replacement is found for the outgoing Alan Wildeman.
Douglas Kneale, currently a provost and vice-president at the university, will assume the position of president and vice-chancellor on July 1. Wildeman is leaving the position June 30.
“It is important to the board, on behalf of the university, that the current direction of the university is maintained while the search continues,” said Penny Allen, chairwoman of the university’s board of governors. “We are very grateful that Dr. Kneale, who understands this direction well, has agreed to step in during this interim period.”
Kneale joined the University of Windsor in 2015 as provost and vice-president, academic.
“I want to thank the board for placing its confidence in me,” he said. “I look forward to serving the campus community in this capacity, and to providing continuity and leadership through the transition to the next president.” Wildeman said he’ll make an announcement about an acting provost and vice-president, academic, in the coming weeks.
“I will also do all I can in the coming months to help Douglas prepare for this role he has agreed to take on,” said Wildeman. “I know how committed he is to the success of the university, and I know he will give this interim role a complete and caring effort.”