The Provost works with Deans and other University leaders to deliver on the University Academic Plan 2020-2025. York's institutional priorities are framed by a shared commitment to academic quality, student success, engagement and outreach.
Top priorities include enhancing the student experience through advising and support initiatives, establishing innovative programs to prepare students to become engaged global citizens and creating excellent learning experiences.
Advancing York’s research culture and profile, promoting collaboration and links to our local and global communities are also essential to institutional success. All of these efforts will ensure that York is a place where students, faculty, instructors and staff can thrive.
Profile
David Peters holds the dual role of interim provost and vice-president academic, and institutional lead (dean of record) for School of Medicine planning. In his role as the interim provost, he will be focusing on providing the overall leadership to the York U Forward Action Plan geared towards fulfilling York’s vision and achieving financial sustainability.
Since joining York from Johns Hopkins University in January 2023, Peters has been instrumental in fostering an innovative environment within the Faculty of Health. His leadership has driven initiatives to promote health equity, integrate technology into health care, strengthen primary health care systems, and enhancing patient care and health outcomes. The Faculty of Health is committed to using academic research for practical outcomes, aligning with York’s mission to positively influence health and wellness through leading-edge education, research and practice. This approach is evident in various projects, such as partnerships that tackle global health issues and local initiatives that promote health equity.
David Peters was recently named a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences..