President's Office

Professor Stephen J. Toope

Stephen J. Toope is the 12th President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of British Columbia (UBC), one of Canada's largest and most prestigious research universities.

This site is intended to provide university stakeholders with information about and access to the President's Office. The web site includes the mandate of the office as set forth in the Province of British Columbia's University Act, as well as a listing of past Presidents of the university. You can also view President Toope's curriculum vitae, as well as a brief biography.

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To the UBC community:

It is with great concern that we have heard about the massive earthquake that has devastated Haiti, and taken an immense toll on its people. Our hearts and our prayers go out to the victims of this terrible natural disaster who are right now in very difficult circumstances. Along with the rest of the international community, we urgently await more information about the extent of the damages, and the best ways we might be able to help.

As a large, international university community, some of our own students,staff, and faculty members may have family and friends in the area. On behalf of the university, I want to express our concern and support during this difficult time. UBC faculty, staff and students have a strong track record of responding to global disasters. For those considering what they can do, the Canadian government has released a list of experienced humanitarian agencies: http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/canadians_help-aide_canadien.aspx?lang=eng#organizations

Many of the people of Haiti already live on the edge of survival, underlining the importance of a global response to this catastrophe. We will extend our support in any way we can in the days and weeks ahead.

Sincerely, Stephen J. Toope.

President’s Goals (PDF)

Speeches & Addresses to the Community

Fall 2009 HEADS UP Meeting

Prof. Toope chaired the HEADS UP meeting held on Wednesday 21 October 2009. The following items were discussed:

1.Pandemic Planning
2.United Way
3.Place and Promise
4.Budget (Vancouver)
5.Olympics Q & A

Please click on items 3 to 5 to download the corresponding presentation materials.

RESPECTFUL DEBATE

UBC President and Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Toope addresses the university community in a March 3 letter (PDF).

A LETTER TO THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY (PDF)

UBC’s ECONOMIC IMPACT

Professor Toope spoke at the Sept. 29 Vancouver Board of Trade meeting about UBC’s $10 billion economic impact. See the speech here (PDF)and the study on which it is based here(PDF).

BC ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL

Professor Toope spoke to the BC Economic Advisory Council on January 8, 2009. Please see his presentation on Research-intensive universities and transitioning economies (PDF).

UBC AND THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL TURMOIL

Prof. Toope comments on the current financial situation in a letter to the UBC community:

• Update Feb. 11, 2009 Letter (PDF)
• Update Dec. 15 Letter (PDF)
• Nov. 26 Letter (PDF)
• July 24 Letter (PDF)