I am pleased to announce that I will be continuing as Dean, Faculty of Land and Food Systems in my second term that runs from October 1, 2019 to October 1, 2024. This reappointment was approved by the Board of Governors earlier this week, on the recommendation of Professor Santa Ono.
To those students who provided feedback during the re-appointment process and external review committee sessions, I would like to express my sincere thanks. It gives me great pleasure to continue working in this Faculty and to move forward on initiatives that we started in 2014.
We have much work ahead to do! I am confident the Faculty will continue to build on its strengths to address critical global issues around food security; sustainable agriculture and the environment; food, nutrition and health; and food safety and quality.
I would like for us to focus on excellence through increasing research intensity, enhancing student-centered learning and engagement, leveraging opportunities for partnerships, recognizing excellence in the Faculty, and building a stronger sense of community. Our strategic plan – the Action Plan – has helped the Faculty to renew its mission and goals, aligning them with the university’s strategic plan.
I look forward to meeting every student in the Faculty over the coming years, and I encourage you to let me hear your ideas about building a stronger Faculty by approaching me directly or emailing Dean.landfood@ubc.ca.
Cheers,
Rickey Yada
