oncatA former president of Canadore College has been named Board Co-chair of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer.

Tim McTiernan is currently President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).

Officials say his unique experience makes him an ideal co-chair as they continue to drive change in the credit transfer system in Ontario.

McTiernan says, “I am thrilled to join ONCAT and take an active role in enhancing student mobility in Ontario,” 

He goes on to say, “As leaders of post-secondary institutions, we owe it to our students to provide them with the flexibility to broaden their horizons. Through continued collaboration with institutions, student groups, and government, I believe that we can further develop a transfer system that is even more responsive to student needs.” 

The Council was created in 2011 to enhance academic pathways and reduce barriers for students looking to transfer among Ontario’s 45 publicly funded colleges and universities.