Memorial’s Board of Regents has approved the reappointment of Dr. Mary Bluechardt as vice-president (Grenfell Campus) for a second five-year term effective July 1, 2016.

Dr. Bluechardt was appointed as vice-president (Grenfell Campus) on July 1, 2011. In May 2015 Dr. Bluechardt indicated her willingness to be renewed for an additional five-year term and, in accordance with university procedures, a review of her performance was initiated.

A review committee chaired by the president and comprised of students, faculty and staff, completed a review of Dr. Bluechardt’s performance as vice-president (Grenfell Campus).

“After an extensive review process, which involved significant consultations, the review committee unanimously recommended Dr. Bluechardt’s reappointment,” said President Kachanoski. “Based on her countless successes to date, we are sure that she will continue to provide visible, intelligent and visionary leadership and administration to Grenfell Campus, specifically, and to the entire university.”

During her four years at Grenfell Campus, Dr. Bluechardt has reinforced Grenfell’s position in the Memorial University family. As a full-fledged member of Memorial University’s Vice-Presidents Council, she has championed Grenfell Campus on many fronts, including the teaching and learning, research, internationalization, recruitment and public engagement agendas.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be reappointed and to be able to serve Grenfell Campus, Memorial University, for another five years,” said Dr. Bluechardt. “With the support of the Grenfell Campus community and Board of Regents, I will now turn my attention over the next five years to completing the goals we have laid out in our Vision 20/20 strategic planning document. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the Grenfell community, as well as our surrounding communities, for their support over the last four years.”​