Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

Dr. Terry Kowalchuk

The Provost and Vice-President Academic provides leadership to the Academic and Research Division and is in integral part of NWP's executive leadership group.

This position is responsible for liaising with the Ministry of Advanced Education on matters of academic concern, and for driving progress on campus through the creation of an inclusive and collaborative culture.

With a focus on quality, high academic standards, and the best possible opportunities for learners, the Provost's Office oversees NWP's four schools, as well as the teams within Continuing Education, Student Experience, the Registrar's Office, and Applied Research and Innovation.

Message from Dr. Kowalchuk

I am excited to join the NWP community and contribute to the good things that are happening. I look forward to meeting the staff, and students and getting to know what is so special about NWP. I am also excited to be moving further north. As an avid outdoorsman, the north of the country has always been a special place for me. Having a background in wildlife biology, the northern part of the province offers an opportunity to explore all the natural spaces it has to offer.

I look forward to making connections with the people and the communities. As someone who enjoys the outdoors, I am especially looking forward to hiking, fishing and, camping and making new friends along the way.

My wife who is a teacher is also looking forward to the adventures of the north. In time, she and our Black Lab Kape will be joining me in Grande Prairie. Our daughter Leigh will come and visit between her studies at the University of Victoria.

Portfolio

School of
Applied Science & Technology

Fuel your curiosity for creativity, information processing, robotics and the scientific method. From passionate musicians and artists to researchers and technophiles, our faculty will provide you with the expertise to invent an exciting career.

School of
Business

Whether you’re building a business career, refining your skills, or forging toward teaching and academia, you will benefit from connections to professionals and instructors with real-world experience. Accelerate your success in the learning space, board room or marketplace, starting at NWP.

School of
Health

Channel your energy toward a satisfying career in healthcare, wellness and fitness. With the benefit of expert instruction and an unmatched learning environment, you will become an impactful difference-maker.

School of
Skilled Trades

Light your spark and construct a future as an apprentice or certified tradesperson. Our hands-on approach to learning, delivered by industry-trained professionals, develop leaders with the skill and will to achieve.

Continuing
Education

From health-related micro-credentials and business writing to creative hobbies, we have an array of courses to strengthen your personal and professional development goals.

Applied
Research & Innovation

As an applied research hub in northern Alberta, the department conducts research in several areas, including healthcare, social innovation, advanced microbiology, and agriculture.

Office of The Registrar

The Registrar oversees key student service areas, including the Academic Calendar and Schedule, Admissions, Registration, Advising, Student Records, and Recruitment.

Student Experience

Student Life provides oversight and coordination of all the programs and activities that support student recruitment, retention and educational needs.

Provost &
Vice-President Academic Awards

The Provost and Vice-President Academic Awards are presented to faculty members exemplifying excellence and dedication to their students and the NWP experience.

About Dr. Kowalchuk

Dr. Kowalchuk has served as Dean of the Centre for Technology, Environment and Design (CTED) since 2019, and was the centre's Associate Dean for a year prior. As Dean, he helped develop new academic programing, built partnerships with K-12 school divisions to offer dual credit courses, created exploratory opportunities, and supported the development of two collegiate programs to establish additional career exploration opportunities for southern Alberta's middle and high school students. He previously chaired the Associate Deans Council and contributed to the expansion of research labs associated with CTED, including mycology and Canada's first Wildlife Analytics labs. Dr. Kowalchuk joined Lethbridge College in 1995 as an instructor in the School of Environmental Sciences. He served as the school's Chair from 2006 to 2018. Learn more about Dr. Kowalchuk's and NWP's leadership team.