Verity Turpin has been appointed vice-provost, student experience at the University of Calgary for a five-year term, effective July 1. Ms. Turpin previously served as acting vice-provost, student affairs at Dalhousie University, where she held progressively senior roles. She recently sponsored the development of an equity admissions framework for Dalhousie, helping to improve diversity on the student affairs team. She holds a bachelor of public relations from Mount Saint Vincent University, a master of electronic commerce from Dalhousie, and has a chartered professional accountants designation.