Prior to being appointed chair, Ullyett was a member at large of the Board of Governors at Yukon College. Throughout his career, he has worked for the Government of Yukon, as a deputy minister for the Department of Justice, and as a Public Service Commissioner. He is also a former president of the Yukon Branch of the Canadian Bar Association and was an instructor at the College for 12 years as well as a member of the College’s Northern Institute of Social Justice Governing Council for 5 years.
Members of The Board of Governors are appointed by the Commissioner in Executive Council. The Board consists of three First Nations members, three Community Campus members, three members-at-large, one staff representative, one student representative and the College President. Board members must live in Yukon for at least one year before being appointed.
As a member of the Board of Governors, Ullyett will play a role in overseeing Yukon College’s transition to Yukon University in May 2020, which will make it Canada’s first university north of 60 degrees.
Congratulations, Mr. Ullyett, on this excellent achievement!