The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Figner as Provost and Vice President, Academic. In this role, Jennifer will lead the creation and implementation of the academic priorities for the Institute and will champion crucial academic initiatives across all our campuses.
Jennifer has been serving as the Interim Vice President, Academic since December 2022 and served as Associate Vice President, Academic Operations for nearly four years prior. In these roles, Jennifer was instrumental in leading a successful academic response to the COVID-19 pandemic and forwarding the strategic Education Plan for the Institute, which included spearheading the BCIT Agile and Work Integrated Learning framework – a significant strategy in provincial workforce development and recovery.
“This is such a transformational time in post-secondary education and, particularly, for BCIT as we look to define what it looks like to partner with people for lifelong learning, upskilling, and reskilling,” says Jennifer. “I am thrilled to be stepping into this role at such a time and look forward to combining my deep knowledge of the Institute with my passion for student success and faculty development to define an education strategy for the future!”
Jennifer joined BCIT as faculty in the School of Business + Media in 2005, bringing with her nearly a decade of experience in the accounting sector both financial and human resource management roles. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and is a designated Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant. In 2015 she was the recipient of a BCIT Employee Excellence Awards for Leadership and in 2017 was appointed Associate Dean of Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, Risk Management and Insurance.
Jennifer also spent 6 years as Chair of the Education Council where she was responsible for the review and approval of new and existing academic programming at the Institute. As Chair, Jennifer also advised the Board of Governors on a variety of educational policies, programs, and priorities.
Jennifer will begin her new role July 31, 2023.
Congratulations, Jennifer!
Congrats Jennifer. I can say I knew you when you were just an instructor. All the best in this new role!
Congratulations Jennifer !!!! I know you will be very successful in this new position and that you will bring a fresh and honest energy to the job. BCIT couldn’t ask for a better choice.
Congratulations Jennifer. Well deserved and BCIT will benefit from your experience. All the best.