Nipissing University says an accomplished scholar, researcher, and recipient of numerous prestigious awards and competitive grants is joining its ranks.
Dr. Aziz Douai is being appointed Provost and Vice-President, Academic. His five-year term begins on Sept. 1. He arrives at Nipissing from the University of Regina, where he has served as the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research for the past five years.
Officials say while there, Dr. Douai enhanced the graduate student experience, strengthened the university’s research profile, founded the Graduate Advanced Training and Entrepreneurship (GATE) Centre, and also served as Executive Lead on the institution’s Strategic Planning Committee.
“Dr. Douai’s academic leadership experience, collaborative approach, and deep commitment to student success will be invaluable in the role of Provost,” says Dr. Kevin Wamsley, President and Vice-Chancellor, Nipissing University. “We look forward to welcoming Dr. Douai to the Nipissing community as we advance our mission and strengthen Nipissing’s reputation for academic excellence and an exceptional student experience.”
Dr. Douai says he’s excited to join Nipissing University.
“NU enjoys a distinguished reputation for delivering high-quality, student-centered education for the North in the North,” he says. “I look forward to collaborating with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader community to advance our strategic priorities, and enhance student success, teaching innovation, and research excellence.”
Dr. Douai is a founding member of the Center on Hate, Bias and Extremism, a Senior Research Affiliate at the Canadian Research Network for Terrorism, Security and Society, and a member of the Digital Life Institute.
He will concurrently hold a tenured appointment as Professor within Nipissing University’s Faculty of Arts and Science.
