Vice-Provost, Students
The vice-provost, students (VPS) reports to the provost and vice president academic.
The VPS oversees the development, implementation, and management of strategies and policies related to student recruitment, retention, success, and engagement. In addition, the VPS is responsible for the arrangement and administration of non-academic support services for students.
The VPS is a member of Ryerson’s senior administrative team, serves on various committees at the university, and is an ex-officio member of the Senate.
Heather Lane Vetere
Heather Lane Vetere joined Ryerson in 2008. Previously, she was executive director of Student Housing Services at the University of Guelph. There, she oversaw capital planning, facilities, and programs for an on-campus residence system of more than 5,000 students.
Prior to her position at the University of Guelph, Lane Vetere was dean of students at Victoria University in the University of Toronto. She managed a broad portfolio of services pertaining to the quality of students’ on-campus experience.
She has served as president of the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS), and as the CACUSS-appointed board member of the Washington, DC-based Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.
She recently contributed a chapter on Housing and Residence Life in Achieving Student Success: Effective student services in Canadian Higher Education (ed., D.H. Cox and C.C. Strange, 2010).
Lane Vetere received her doctorate in higher education administration from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She also holds degrees in consumer studies from the University of Guelph.
Contact Information
Administrative Assistant
Celia Chu
416-979-5000 x2736
celiachu@ryerson.ca
OVPS Team Structure
View OVPS organization chart (pdf)
Areas of responsibility
- Services for Students
This support network helps students make a successful transition to university, develop career-related skills, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. - Registrar
The Office of the Registrar provides a broad range of academic support services concerning student recruitment, admissions, enrolment, grading, promotion and graduation assessment. This office also develops course and exam schedules. - Athletics and Recreation
This unit is responsible for varsity and intramural sports programs, and for Ryerson’s Recreation and Athletics Centre.
Related Documents & Reports
Office of the Provost
and Vice President Academic
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2K3
Tel: 416-979-5066
Fax: 416-598-5912
provost@ryerson.ca
