Vice-Provost, Academic

Chris Evans

Chris Evans became vice-provost, academic on June 1, 2010. Previously, he was associate dean in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science (FEAS). He has been involved in academic planning at Ryerson for many years. He is the author of the Department of Chemistry and Biology's contribution to our last academic plan, Learning Together, and provided input to the FEAS submission for the current academic plan, Shaping Our Future.

Evans has been a key contributor to curriculum development, including Ryerson's undergraduate science platform, graduate programs in the Department of Chemistry and Biology, and new initiatives that cut across traditional faculty boundaries, such as the MA in Photographic Preservation and Collections Management.

He is the former chair of the Council of Ontario Deans of Arts and Science. He has published numerous research articles and papers, and delivered dozens of conference presentations during his career. He is a strong proponent of outreach activities that connect Ryerson to the community around us. He also maintains community partnerships that encourage Ryerson students in mentorship roles with youth leaders from at-risk neighbourhoods.

Before joining Ryerson in 1998, Evans spent eight years as assistant professor and associate professor in chemistry at the University of Iceland. He obtained his BSc and MSc in chemistry from Carleton University, and his PhD in chemistry from the University of Ottawa.

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