NSAC Announces New President

Philip Hicks will be the new president of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Gordon Balser, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries announced today, April 24.

"The Nova Scotia Agricultural College is the Atlantic region's premiere agricultural research and educational institution and it is an exciting time to welcome a new president," said Mr. Balser.

Born in Fredericton, N.B., Dr. Hicks was a professor at the University of Calgary and the University of North Carolina. In 1996, he joined the National Research Council (NRC) in Ottawa. His most recent position was with the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, as a science and technology counsellor.

"I am tremendously excited about coming to NSAC. I'm looking forward to working with the university community and promoting a greater internationalisation in terms of research and student body," said Dr. Hicks.

Dr. Hicks will have an opportunity to meet students and college staff when he attends the NSAC spring convocation on May 2.

Dr. Hicks will start his position with the school in late summer. He replaces Garth Coffin, who retires from NSAC this year.