Date created
2021-01-19
Authors/Contributors
Author: Joy Johnson
Author: Johal, Am
Author: Fiorella Pinillos
Author: Melissa Roach
Author: Paige Smith
Author: Kathy Feng
Author: Alex Abahmed
Abstract
Dr. Joy Johnson, SFU's 10th president and vice-chancellor, is passionate about SFU's academic and research mission.As president, Joy is committed to enhancing student learning experiences, working towards reconciliation, and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across SFU. Prior to her appointment as president, Joy served as SFU's vice-president, research and international from 2014 to 2020. She currently leads SFU's equity, diversity and inclusion initiative.
Description
Below the Radar checks in with Simon Fraser University's recently installed president and vice-chancellor, Joy Johnson. Stepping into her new role in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Joy speaks to how SFU is working to meet the current challenges it is facing, from adapting to online learning and an added strain on mental health, to addressing systemic racism and inequality within the university and beyond.In this episode, Joy shares her vision for a more equitable, inclusive, and connected SFU, centering the student experience and community partnerships. We hear about some of Joy's hopes for SFU's future medical school and the proposed Burnaby Mountain gondola. She also speaks about her background as a nurse and public health researcher interested in the social determinants of health.Resources:— About Joy Johnson: https://www.sfu.ca/pres/the-president/about-joy.html— Joy Johnson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjoyjohnson— "SFU names Joy Johnson as its 10th president and vice-chancellor" via SFU News: https://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2020/01/joy-johnson-named-sfus-10th-president.html— "Coast Salish motifs at the heart of new SFU chancellor and president regalia" via SFU News: http://www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2020/10/coast-salish-motifs-at-the-heart-of-new-sfu-chancellor-and-presi.html— Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at SFU: https://www.sfu.ca/edi.html— Burnaby Mountain Gondola: https://www.sfu.ca/gondola.html
Identifier
btrp100
Scholarly level
Peer reviewed?
No
External links
Language
English
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