New Principal of Prince Albert USask campus focused on opportunities
The first-ever Principal of the University of Saskatchewan Prince Albert campus says he is focused on creating opportunities for students and growing the profile of the school.
Professor Jay Wilson has been on the job for just over a month and was appointed. In addition to providing academic leadership, he’s also responsible for looking after over 400 students. Speaking with paNOW, Wilson noted how in a previous life, he was responsible for the Prince Albert campus as part of his Portfolio.
“But when the opportunity came to make it my main focus, I jumped at it. I put my name forward and it’s just been wonderful. The people who work there are amazing,” he said.
This year marks Wilson’s 30th working at the University of Saskatchewan and has been a professor in the College of Education, as well as a department head and the vice-Provost. He’s also spent a lot of time in the Prince Albert and Lakeland area. Commenting on the uniqueness of the Prince Albert campus, Wilson said his goal is to create an environment that is warm, welcoming, and culturally aware.