Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Shipley has been appointed Dean pro tem of the College of Graduate Studies, effective July 1, 2026, for a one-year term.
Dr. Shipley has been a valued member of the UBC Okanagan community since 2005, and prior to that, at Okanagan University College. He is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and a respected leader and colleague. He most recently served as Associate Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, a role he has held since 2019.
