Asima C. Vezina joined the Algoma University leadership team as President and Vice-Chancellor on October 23, 2017, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in education.

Asima is well known to the community of Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas. She was raised in the communities of Bruce Mines and Desbarats and is one of three siblings of Dr. David and Zahida Croskery.  Asima resides in Sault Ste. Marie with her husband Mitch and two children Eric and Emilie.

Asima believes in the individual and collective strengths within and across an organization, bringing people together collaboratively, in focused action toward a common vision. Her leadership style is characterized by a strong sense of community, teamwork, pride, and accountability, and putting student success and excellence in teaching and learning at the centre of the organization.

Staggered Terms of Appointment:

Start Term: September 1, 2020

Current status: 1st Term

Term Length: 4 years

Appointed/Reappointed: N/A

Renewal: N/A

End date: August 31, 2024

Staggered Terms of Appointment:

Start Term: October 6, 2016

Current status: OIC ends October, 31, 2020

Term Length: 3 years

Appointed/Reappointed: October 6, 2016 – 1st Term

November 1, 2017 – OIC appt 3 yrs

November 1, 2020 – 2nd Term

Renewal: November 1, 2020

End date: June 30, 2022

donna.rogers@algomau.ca

Donna joined Algoma University as Academic Dean in 2018, bringing over three decades of teaching, research and academic leadership experience, at the Pennsylvania State University, Middlebury College, Dalhousie University and Brescia University College. Donna holds an Honours B.A. (Latin and Spanish) from Waterloo, an M.A. (Spanish) from Western, and a Ph.D. (Hispanic Languages and Literatures) from Toronto.

In the role of VPAR, Donna is a member of the University’s senior executive team. She will lead the academic and research functions of the University, supporting excellence in teaching and learning and excellence in faculty and student research. She will continue to work closely with the Academic Dean and with the directors responsible for the Registrar’s Office, the Library, and Experiential Learning and International Affairs.

robert.battisti@algomau.ca

Robert Battisti – a CPA, CMA joined Algoma University in July 2018 and holds a Bachelors of Accounting with Honors and a Master of Business Administration. Robert has over 25 years of finance and leadership experience. In his current role as Vice President, Finance and Operations, he is accountable for providing oversight and strategic direction to financial services, technology and innovation,  human resources, physical plant and student life and ancillary operations.  Robert brings experience in providing stewardship and advice to executives and other business partners, influencing corporate decisions and processes. He was also selected to participate in The Ivey Academy – Community ShiftProgram. Previously, Robert worked at Ontario Lottery and Gaming and Sault Area Hospital in senior leadership positions. Robert has experience working in various capacities on volunteer boards. He served as a member of Şault Ste. Marie Safe Communities, Kiwanis Community Theater Centre and is currently the Chair of the Sault Area Hospital Foundation. 

craig.fowler@algomau.ca

Craig brings over 20 years of pertinent professional experience to this role. He joined Algoma University from Laurentian University where he was in several key executive roles focussed on administration, operations, community engagement, research partnerships, innovation and economic development. Before joining Laurentian, Craig spent over 12 years with the Ontario government. During his career as a public servant, he held a series of progressively senior leadership positions in various ministries, including Finance, Economic Development, Research, and Innovation.   Craig has a Master’s degree in Local Economic Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Waterloo. He has also completed Executive programs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Ivey School of Business.