April 29, 2026

ST. JOHN’S, NL — Queen’s College, a Christ-centred Anglican theological college founded in 1841 in Newfoundland and Labrador, is an inclusive community dedicated to theological learning, ordination training, spiritual formation, and sending forth disciples to transform society through God’s love.

As the Rev. Dr. Joanne Mercer retires as Provost in June 2026, the Corporation of Queen’s College and the three Anglican dioceses of Newfoundland and Labrador will launch a comprehensive strategic planning process. This initiative will clarify the College’s vision, strategic directions, and pathway to long-term sustainability over the next five to ten years.

The process will include broad consultation with students, faculty, staff, the three dioceses, partner denominations, other faith traditions, and Memorial University. To ensure strong continuity and stability during this important transition, the Corporation has decided:

Appointment of Interim Administrator: An Interim Administrator will be appointed upon Dr. Mercer’s retirement. The Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Robert Cooke as Interim Administrator, effective 1 July 2026, for a two-year term. Dr. Cooke is a longtime member of the Queen’s College community, currently serving as Lecturer and Dean of Theology.

Strategic Planning Leadership: A skilled resource person, supported by a small advisory group, will lead the strategic planning process. This will include a review of other theological colleges and wide stakeholder consultations, with recommendations delivered to the Corporation by late Spring 2027.

Provost Recruitment: Subject to the findings of the strategic process, the recruitment for a new Provost will begin in early 2028, with an anticipated appointment by June 2028.

Operational Continuity: All current academic programs, student services, admissions, and daily operations will continue without interruption throughout the transition period.

Regular updates will be provided to the Queen’s College community as the process unfolds. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the consultation process; details on how to contribute will be shared in the near future.

Rooted in its rich 185-year tradition and open to diverse expressions of faith, Queen’s College looks forward with excitement to a renewed and sustainable vision committed to forming leaders and building a more just and peaceful world.

For more information about Queen’s College, please contact:

Queen’s College https://queenscollegenl.ca/contact-us/

Phone: (709) 753-0116

www.queenscollegenl.ca

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