About Nipissing University
Nipissing University is proud to be a primarily undergraduate university with a reputation for excellence in teacher education, arts, sciences, professional programs and is proportionally the most nursing intensive university in Ontario. Our faculties include Arts and Science and Education and Professional Studies. We are committed to making an impact and playing a positive role in the educational, social, cultural and economic life in the communities we serve.
Our History
While roots of Nipissing University extend back to the 1900s with the North Bay Normal School, Nipissing University College was formed in 1967 as an affiliate of Laurentian University.
Nipissing received its charter as an independent university in 1992 and was created to address the specific needs of Northern Ontario. Nipissing’s strategic priorities regarding the student experience are grounded in this commitment.
Strategic Plan & Academic Plan
- Strategic Plan
Pathways: Our Commitments to Water, Land, and People for the Next Seven Generations at Nipissing University - Academic Plan & Operational Plan
The Academic Plan and Operational Plan (APOP) provides a roadmap for fulfilling the commitments outlined in Pathways.
Senior Leadership Team
Meet the senior leadership team of Nipissing University. Together with the Board of Governors and Senate, this team guides the university’s strategic direction, ensuring Nipissing upholds the commitments outlined in its Strategic Plan while striving for excellence in academics, student success, research, and community engagement.
Dr. Kevin Wamlsey
President & Vice-Chancellor
Dr. Carole Richardson
Provost & Vice-President,
Academic (Interim)
Renée Hacquard
Vice-President,
Finance & Administration
Chancellor
Dr. Scott Russell
Dr.Scott Russell is Nipissing University's fifth Chancellor. The award-winning broadcaster and acclaimed author, best known for his hosting roles with CBC Sports and extensive Olympic Games coverage, began his four-year term as Chancellor on July 1, 2024.
