UNBC’s President and Vice-Chancellor is now a Canada West presidential representative.
The conference announced today (Thursday) Dr. Geoff Payne has been elected to serve on the U SPORTS Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning this month.
He was elected by a peer group consisting of presidents from across Canada West’s 17 member institutions. He will take over the role from Dr. David Docherty, President and Vice-Chancellor at Brandon University.
Payne has been a staunch supporter of the UNBC Timberwolves since joining the university as a faculty member in 2004.
He became UNBC’s Interim President in February 2020 and was named President in April 2022.
“UNBC is proud to be part of the U SPORTS community, and I’m honoured to take on this role as a representative for Canada West,” says Dr. Payne. “Our athletes, coaches, and staff demonstrate that excellence isn’t limited by size or location. It’s driven by passion, commitment, and opportunity. Representing northern British Columbia at the national level is a responsibility I take seriously, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the country to strengthen the future of university sport together.”
The U SPORTS Board of Directors is comprised of nine members, including one presidential representative from each member conference.
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