Born: 1953

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Educator

Nationality: Canada
Executive summary: President of Simon Fraser University, 2000-10

Wife: Jan Whitford (one daughter)
Daughter: Alexandra

    University: BA, University of the Witwatersrand
    University: MA, University of Michigan
    University: PhD, Northwestern University
    Professor: Political Science, York University Toronto
    Administrator: Dean, Faculty of Arts, York University Toronto
    Administrator: VP Academic Affairs and Provost, York University Toronto
    Administrator: President, Simon Fraser University (2000-10)

    British Columbia Business Council
    United Way Campaign for the Lower Mainland of British Columbia
    Vancouver Board of Trade Board of Directors

Author of books:
Politics and Ideology in Canada: Elite and Public Opinion in the Transformation of a Welfare State (1999, with Michael Ornstein)

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