Professor Lisa Philipps was appointed Provost and VP Academic of York University in 2018 and is serving an additional five-year term until June 30, 2027. She joined York in 1996 and is a Professor of Law in Osgoode Hall Law School, holding an LLB from the University of Toronto and an LLM from York, and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1988. As Provost, she is dedicated to enhancing the student experience through advising and support initiatives, establishing innovative programs that prepare students to become engaged global citizens and creating excellent learning experiences under the University’s Academic Plan 2020-25: Building a Better Future.