Ian D. Clark
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Ian D. Clark, CM
(born April 15, 1946) is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Toronto
, a former Canadian civil servant and former president of the Council of Ontario Universities
.
Clark completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia
and received a Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 1969. He completed a Master of Public Policy
at the John F. Kennedy School of Government
at Harvard University in 1972.
His career in the Canada’s Federal Public Service has included positions at the Privy Council Office
, Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and concluded as Secretary of the Treasury Board of Canada
in 1994. Clark also served as an Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund
and as President of the Council of Ontario Universities
from 1998 to 2007. Since 2007, he has been a professor at the University of Toronto School of Public Policy and Governance
.
In May 2009, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada
for his contributions to “further Canadian public policy, governance and education”.
Clark is co-author of Academic Reform: Policy Options for Improving the Quality and Cost-Effectiveness of Undergraduate Education in Ontario
(with David Trick
and Richard Van Loon
, 2011) and Academic Transformation: The Forces Reshaping Higher Education in Ontario (with David Trick
, Greg Moran and Michael Skolnik, 2009), both published by McGill-Queen’s University Press.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(born April 15, 1946) is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, a former Canadian civil servant and former president of the Council of Ontario Universities
Council of Ontario Universities
The Council of Ontario Universities builds awareness of the university sector’s contributions to the social, economic and cultural well-being of the province and the country, as well as the issues that impact the sector’s ability to maximize these contributions...
.
Clark completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
and received a Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 1969. He completed a Master of Public Policy
Master of Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy , one of several public policy degrees, is a master's level professional degree that provides training in policy analysis and program evaluation at public policy schools. The MPP program places a focus on the systematic analysis of issues related to public policy and the...
at the John F. Kennedy School of Government
John F. Kennedy School of Government
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school, and one of Harvard's graduate and professional schools...
at Harvard University in 1972.
His career in the Canada’s Federal Public Service has included positions at the Privy Council Office
Privy Council Office
Privy Council Office may refer to:*Privy Council Office *Privy Council Office...
, Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and concluded as Secretary of the Treasury Board of Canada
Treasury Board Secretariat
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is the administrative branch of the Treasury Board of Canada. The role of the secretariat is to support the Treasury Board as a committee of ministers, and to fulfill the statutory responsibilities of a central government agency...
in 1994. Clark also served as an Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund is an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world...
and as President of the Council of Ontario Universities
Council of Ontario Universities
The Council of Ontario Universities builds awareness of the university sector’s contributions to the social, economic and cultural well-being of the province and the country, as well as the issues that impact the sector’s ability to maximize these contributions...
from 1998 to 2007. Since 2007, he has been a professor at the University of Toronto School of Public Policy and Governance
University of Toronto School of Public Policy and Governance
The University of Toronto School of Public Policy and Governance is a public policy and public administration school located in Toronto, Ontario. The SPPG is headquartered in the Canadiana Gallery at 14 Queen's Park Crescent West....
.
In May 2009, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
for his contributions to “further Canadian public policy, governance and education”.
Clark is co-author of Academic Reform: Policy Options for Improving the Quality and Cost-Effectiveness of Undergraduate Education in Ontario
Academic Reform
Academic Reform: Policy Options for Improving the Quality and Cost-Effectiveness of Undergraduate Education in Ontario is an upcoming book co-authored by Ian D. Clark, David Trick and Richard J...
(with David Trick
David Trick
David Trick is a former Ontario civil servant and university administrator.Trick’s career in the Ontario Public Service included Assistant Deputy Minister-level positions in Postsecondary Education and Finance. He also worked in the fields of intergovernmental affairs, economic development, labour...
and Richard Van Loon
Richard J. Van Loon
Richard Van Loon is a former Canadian civil servant and ex-president of Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.Van Loon was the first president of Carleton who was also a Carleton alumnus. He got his bachelor of science in chemistry there in 1961, as well as an MA in 1965...
, 2011) and Academic Transformation: The Forces Reshaping Higher Education in Ontario (with David Trick
David Trick
David Trick is a former Ontario civil servant and university administrator.Trick’s career in the Ontario Public Service included Assistant Deputy Minister-level positions in Postsecondary Education and Finance. He also worked in the fields of intergovernmental affairs, economic development, labour...
, Greg Moran and Michael Skolnik, 2009), both published by McGill-Queen’s University Press.