Experience

• Brandon University, Manitoba, Canada

  Vice President, Academic and Provost

  Brandon University is located in Brandon, Manitoba and is the third largest university in the province. The University is comprised of the following Faculties: Arts, Education, Science, Health Studies, and Graduate Studies along with the Rural Development Institute, Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Education Studies and Tourism Research Centre.
  
  The University history dates back to 1899 and has served as Liberal Arts based University with a number of unique programs in Aboriginal Studies and other.
  
  The University provides broad access and admissions to students at all levels and is very cost effective in its tuition level.
  
  Brandon is located near the geographic centre of the country (Canada) is accessibility to students and faculties from across the country. It is also close to the U.S. border.

• Brock University

  President and Vice-Chancellor

  As stated in the Brock University newsletter (BrockNews):
  
  Gervan Fearon possesses with a forward-looking vision and a sense of anticipation about the next chapter for the University and the Niagara region. He’s aware of Brock’s outstanding academic reputation, as well as its emphasis on being an institution known for contributing to the strengthening and success of surrounding communities and its partners.
  
  “I’m looking forward to supporting our students and their achievements, as well as working with the Board of Trustees and Senate.
  
  Brock University is distinguished for its academic programs and creative activities, such as having one of Canada’s largest co-op programs; housing world-class teaching, research and graduate programs in the sciences, arts and humanities; and having a business school, nursing department and athletic program increasingly being recognized as among the best.
  
  Then, there’s the distinction of being one of a few universities within a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
  
  The region is rich with potential for collaboration, as reflected by new developments such as the planned GO train service, the G.E. plant going into Welland and regional health and wellness services.
  
  “I care about the aspirations of individuals within communities across the region, and the promise and hope they see that the University represents and can provide. I believe Brock is that special place where we can do leading-edge research while realizing and recognizing our value to the community.
  
  “Some of the strengths that distinguish Brock are our faculty and staff, their dedication to teaching and learning; research and innovation; scholarly and creative activities; and student engagement and campus experience,” he said after his lunch hour talks with faculty and staff.
  
  See: https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2017/08/new-president-sees-a-transformative-period-ahead-for-brock-university/

• Ryerson University

  Dean, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

  Gervan worked at Ryerson University as a Dean, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

• Brandon University

  President and Vice-Chancellor

  Brandon University is located in Brandon, Manitoba and is the third largest university in the province. The University is comprised of the following Faculties: Arts, Education, Science, Health Studies, School of Music, and Graduate Studies along with the Rural Development Institute, Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Education Studies and Tourism Research Centre.
  
  The University history dates back to 1899 as Brandon College and becoming Brandon University in 1967. The University has served as Liberal Arts and Science based University with a number of unique programs in Aboriginal Studies, nursing, education, music and graduate studies.
  
  The University provides broad access and admissions to students at all levels and is very cost effective in its tuition level.
  
  Brandon is located near the geographic centre of the country (Canada) is accessibility to students and faculties from across the country. It is also close to the U.S. border.

• York University (Aktinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies)

  Associate Dean, Academics and Students

  Gervan worked at York University (Aktinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies) as a Associate Dean, Academics and Students