Assistant Vice-President, Global Engagement & Partnerships
York University
Douglas Proctor was recently appointed as Assistant Vice-President, Global Engagement and Partnerships & Senior International Officer at York University, Canada where he leads the development and implementation of the University’s internationalization and global engagement strategy. A Senior Fellow of the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), Douglas holds a PhD in international higher education from the University of Melbourne.
In January 2026, Douglas was elected Chair-Elect of NAFSA's International Education Leadership Knowledge Community and also serves as one of four program faculty for NAFSA's Executive Internationalization Leadership e-Institute in 2025-2026. In addition, he delivers training on strategic planning for internationalization for the European Association for International Education (EAIE).
How Internal and External Factors Impact International Student Recruitment
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM EDT
What's Next? Career Changes for Mid-Level and Seasoned Professionals
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM EDT