The Uncertain Future of Canadian Postsecondary Education: Finances, Enrolment Shifts, Mission Drift, and the COVID Generation

The Uncertain Future of Canadian Postsecondary Education: Finances, Enrolment Shifts, Mission Drift, and the COVID Generation

by | Oct 6, 2025 | Article, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Article

For the first time in a decade, overall postsecondary enrolment in Canada is declining. Domestic numbers are falling, while institutions that leaned heavily on international tuition now face tighter budgets after Ottawa’s cap on study permits. These immediate...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Provost and Vice President, Academic at Thompson Rivers University

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Provost and Vice President, Academic at Thompson Rivers University

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Engagement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for Thompson Rivers University’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Consultant Corey Paquette. Thompson Rivers University...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Engagement Announcement, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Tracey Vopni

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Richmond Hospital Foundation’s inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Senior Consultant Tracey Vopini. Richmond Hospital...
McDermott + Bull Places Director, Health Sciences at Justice Institute of British Columbia

McDermott + Bull Places Director, Health Sciences at Justice Institute of British Columbia

by | Jul 17, 2025 | Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Corey Paquette, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Michael Kennedy as Director, Health Sciences at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). In this critical leadership role, Michael will oversee the strategic direction and operational delivery of JIBC’s Health Sciences...
McDermott + Bull Places Director, Health Sciences at Justice Institute of British Columbia

McDermott + Bull Places Dean, School of Public Safety at Justice Institute of British Columbia

by | Jul 17, 2025 | Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Corey Paquette, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Darren Blackburn as Dean, School of Public Safety at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). In this role, Darren will lead the school’s strategic vision and operations, overseeing curriculum development, educational...
McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University

McDermott + Bull Places Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University

by | May 28, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Placement Announcement, Corey Paquette, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Dr. Rachel Moll as Dean, Faculties of Education and Academic and Career Preparation at Vancouver Island University. As a key member of the senior management team, she will work closely with the Provost, fellow Deans, and...