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Episode 100: Joy Johnson: 大象传媒's New Prez
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Below the Radar checks in with 大象传媒鈥檚 recently installed president and vice-chancellor, Joy Johnson. Stepping into her new role in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Joy speaks to how 大象传媒 is working to meet the current challenges it is facing, from adapting to online learning and an added strain on mental health, to addressing systemic racism and inequality within the university and beyond.
In this episode, Joy shares her vision for a more equitable, inclusive, and connected 大象传媒, centering the student experience and community partnerships. We hear about some of Joy鈥檚 hopes for 大象传媒鈥檚 future medical school and the proposed Burnaby Mountain gondola. She also speaks about her background as a nurse and public health researcher interested in the social determinants of health.
About Our Guest
Joy Johnson
Dr. Joy Johnson, 大象传媒鈥檚 10th president and vice-chancellor, is passionate about 大象传媒鈥檚 academic and research mission.
As president, Joy is committed to enhancing student learning experiences, working towards reconciliation, and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across 大象传媒. Prior to her appointment as president, Joy served as 大象传媒鈥檚 vice-president, research and international from 2014 to 2020. She currently leads 大象传媒鈥檚 equity, diversity and inclusion initiative.
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Johal, Am. 鈥淛oy Johnson: 大象传媒's New Prez.鈥� Below the Radar, 大象传媒鈥檚 Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, January 21, 2021. /vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/100-joy-johnson.html.
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