Glenn Craney appointed deputy provost and vice-provost, University Planning Office

I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Craney as deputy provost and vice-provost, University Planning Office (UPO), effective January 15, 2018.

Glenn joins Ryerson from the Ontario government where he is the assistant deputy minister, postsecondary education at the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development. In this role, Glenn is responsible for managing over $5 B in operating and capital grants for Ontario’s 45 colleges and universities. Since joining the ministry, he has led the development of the government’s Strategic Mandate Agreement policy, negotiated a new funding formula for colleges and universities and co-chaired a co-creation process that has led to the recognition of Indigenous Institutes as a unique pillar of Ontario’s postsecondary system.

Prior to that, Glenn was the founding executive director of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) – a members-driven organization that was created to enhance student pathways and reduce barriers for students looking to transfer among Ontario's 45 public postsecondary institutions.

“I am thrilled to be joining Ryerson’s strong and vibrant community at this exciting time.  Ryerson has a well-deserved reputation for innovation and community engagement, making it a truly inspiring institution,” said Glenn. “It is wonderful to have the opportunity to work with students, faculty and staff in order to contribute to Ryerson’s continued success.”

Through his many years working in the university sector, including positions at York University and the University of Guelph, Glenn has developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities before us. In addition to over 20 years of experience in the university and public sector, Glenn earned a master’s in economics from the University of Toronto and an honours bachelor degree in economics from Western University. He is a 20-year resident of Peel Region where has served as the president of his local residents’ association and is a former board member of the Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Stenton for his leadership of UPO where he successfully planned and implemented a range of programs and initiatives including the university's academic plans, enrolment and program growth planning, academic budget planning, strategic mandate agreements, adapting to new provincial funding formulas and government policies.

Please join me in welcoming Glenn to Ryerson and wishing him all the success in his new role.

Michael Benarroch
Provost and Vice-President, Academic