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Why have so many Canadian university presidencies failed?
University Affairs, September 8, 2015Print
“Turfed,” “let go abruptly,” “resigned” or “quit” – the language may change but the scenario itself is discouragingly frequent. In the past decade alone, at least 18 Canadian university presidents have had their first mandates cut short. This is costly and unfortunate for all concerned. And my research suggests it’s largely avoidable.
UBC president's resignation latest in trend of failed university leaders, says expert
CBC News, August 20, 2015Online
In Canada alone, 18 presidents either resigned or were fired before the end of their contract during the last 10 years, according to Julie Cafley, vice-president at the Public Policy Forum ...
Leadership in turbulent times
University World News, May 6, 2016Online
URL: http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160504140424179
The shifting landscape at universities around the world is creating some unfortunate casualties. In the Canadian context, the presidents at the University of British Columbia, the University of Saskatchewan and L’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières are some of its latest victims. In fact, we have seen at least 18 abrupt departures in Canada over the past decade – university presidents with an unfinished first term.
Leadership In Higher Education: Case Study Research of Canadian University Presidents with Unfinished Mandates
Published by Ph.D. Thesis - University of Ottawa
January 1, 2015
The trend of an increasing number of unfinished mandates of university presidents in Canada leads to some important questions that require further exploration. Through an in-depth series of interviews with six of the 16 Canadian university presidents with unfinished mandates, this research dives deeply into leadership experiences and highlights patterns and trends within the individual trajectories leading to their shortened mandate.
Building Authentic Partnerships: Aboriginal Participation in Major Resource Development Opportunities
Published by Canada's Public Policy Forum
October 15, 2012
This report details the outcomes of a pan-Canadian roundtable series convened by the Public Policy Forum, in partnership with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.
Biography
Dr. Julie Cafley is an accomplished leader and academic with expertise in higher education leadership and governance. Before joining Catalyst, she worked as VP Digital Research at Alliance of Canada and Executive Vice-President at the Public Policy Forum. Cafley built bridges and enhanced the profile and visibility of the PPF while directing its communications, external partnerships, membership and learning teams. In her previous role as Chief of Staff to two presidents at the University of Ottawa, Cafley worked closely with the senior executive team to develop and advance strategic initiatives. Cafley holds a PhD in education leadership from the University of Ottawa. Her thesis focused on higher education leadership and governance through the lens of unfinished terms of Canadian university presidents. Cafley is an active community leader and a tireless champion for diversity initiatives.
Recognition/Reconnaissance
Top 40 Under Forty | Personal
Selected by the Ottawa Business Journal
Gold Medal, Best Educational Fundraising campaign | Professional
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education