Memorial University’s newly-selected president says she hopes to build and restore trust in the institution and its administration in her new role.

Dr. Janet Morrison, who will take over as President and Vice-Chancellor on August 11th, most recently served as President of Ontario’s Sheridan College.

The university community went through a tumultuous period under former President Vianne Timmons who resigned following a series of controversies.

Morrison hopes that she can rebuild trust.

“I think the cultivation of trust, a sense of confidence in where collectively we’re going, and a really strong sense of shared purpose in navigating those challenges, you should be able to see that within the next year.”

MUNFA welcomes new President

Meanwhile, the Memorial University Faculty Association is welcoming the appointment of Dr. Janet Morrison as the next President and Vice-Chancellor of MUN.

MUNFA says it is committed to working collaboratively with Morrison to help strengthen the institution, and they’re hopeful that her leadership will be marked by transparency, accountability and meaningful engagement.