Dear members of the 涩里番 community,
I am pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the reappointment of Professor Deep Saini as President and Vice鈥慍hancellor of 涩里番 for a further five鈥憏ear term, beginning July 1, 2028.
As communicated in November 2025, the Board initiated a reappointment process for Professor Saini in the fall of 2025, recognizing that the University鈥檚 period of significant development and transformation heightens the need for stable and strong leadership, and for certainty around the President鈥檚 tenure.
The Board鈥檚 decision follows a comprehensive and consultative reappointment process led by an Advisory Committee established for this purpose under the Statutes of 涩里番. The Committee undertook a detailed assessment of President Saini鈥檚 performance during his current term, carefully considered the University鈥檚 institutional priorities and future direction, and sought robust feedback from across the University community. Following its work, the Committee submitted its recommendation to reappoint Professor Saini to the Board for consideration at its meeting of April 23, 2026.
After thoughtful deliberation, the Board unanimously accepted the Advisory Committee鈥檚 recommendation, reaffirming that continuity of strong leadership at this pivotal moment is in 涩里番鈥檚 best interest. President Saini鈥檚 clear and compelling vision for the University, his strong commitment to strengthening trust and engagement across the community, and the importance of sustained leadership for major initiatives underpinning the聽President鈥檚 Priorities聽provide a solid foundation for a successful second term. The Board is confident that this renewed mandate will enable the University to build on recent progress and advance an ambitious, forward鈥憀ooking institutional agenda.
On behalf of the Board of Governors, I extend my sincere聽congratulations聽to President Saini and look forward to the continued leadership, collaboration, and progress his second term will bring.
I also extend my thanks to the members of the Advisory Committee for their diligent work, as well as to all members of the University community who provided valuable input during the reappointment process.
Maryse Bertrand, Ad.E.,MSc(RM)
Chair of the Board of Governors
