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Executive
Director
The achievement of the institute’s Vision and Mission constitute the Director’s primary responsibility, all within the greater context of their university appointment. The Director is appointed to a renewable five-year term, and reports to the Vice-President (Research), who has responsibility for oversight of the strategic plan and the institute’s budget.
Associate Directors
Associate Directors are institute faculty members at Western, nominated by institute faculty. Appointments are made by the Vice-President (Research) based on the recommendation of the institute Director. Associate Directors are responsible for advising and supporting the Director in operationalizing and implementing strategic priorities via research programs, events & activities. Each takes leadership of a particular portfolio.
Executive Committee
The Director and Associate Directors, together with the Director, Western Research Institutes, form the Executive Committee of the institute. The Executive Committee provides oversight on the day-to-day operations of the institute, including, but not limited to: management of administrative personnel; allocation of funds and budget oversight; the planning and hosting of conferences, workshops, speakers series at the institute; and the administration of other institute initiatives and activities. View the Western Research Institutes Executive Committee Terms of Reference Guidelines.
Current Membership
| Dan Lizotte | Institute Director |
| Jann Paquette-Warren | Director, Western Research Institutes (ex officio) |
| Chris Smeenk | Associate Director, Advancement |
| Maxwell J. Smith | Associate Director, Public Policy and Outreach |