New Research Services Director and VP Assistant Appointed

Posted August 05, 2003


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- August 5, 2003 2003-08-02-OTHER

New Research Services Director and VP Assistant Appointed

Bryan Schreiner, a senior executive with the Saskatchewan Research Council,
has been appointed Director of Research Services and Assistant to the
Vice-President of Research at the University of Saskatchewan, effective
September 1.

The appointment was announced today by U of S Vice-President Research Steven
Franklin.

"We are delighted to recruit someone of Dr. Schreiner's research talent and
managerial experience to help advance our strategic goals and serve the
needs of the U of S research community," said Franklin. "His extensive
experience working with government agencies, universities, business and
industry over three decades will help us build success in all our research,
scholarly and artistic work."

Schreiner will manage the Office of Research Services which administers more
than $100 million in annual U of S research funding. He will lead the
Office's initiatives in areas such as policy development, regulatory
compliance, and provision of information and support to faculty. As well,
he will advise the Vice-President Research and represent him on a number of
regulatory and administrative committees.

Schreiner is currently Vice-President of the Saskatchewan Research Council's
(SRC) Environment/Minerals Division responsible for business development and
contract negotiation. He also directs the scientific research and
resource development of 30 SRC scientists, technologists and technicians,
and administers an annual budget of more than $5 million.

Schreiner earned his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in geology at the U of S and
has published extensively. He is past president of the Association of
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. He was also the
Saskatchewan director of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers and
has also been a director on several boards including the Canadian Geoscience
Council where he is currently the international director.

Schreiner has been involved in international research and development work.
He has also had experience with commercialization efforts related to
patents, licenses, and commercial agreements. As a current member of the
University Senate, he is familiar with the university's strategic directions
and critical issues facing the U of S.

"Being able to help advance an effective and responsive research
organization such as the U of S is a great opportunity," Schreiner said.

"By promoting the capabilities of various operational groups within U of S
in combination with the expertise of university colleges, government
agencies, business and industry, we can offer a team that can lead
initiatives in Saskatchewan and play an important role nationally and
internationally."

Since May, the Office of Research Services has been managed by Acting
Director David Harris. More information about the Office of Research
Services is available at:
www.usask.ca/research/ors.shtml

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For more information or to obtain a photo of Bryan Schreiner, contact:

Kathryn Warden
U of S Research Communications Officer
(306) 966-2506
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research