By Terry Rice Western's administrative research team just got a little stronger. Hewitt will assume leadership for research and scholarship issues within the social sciences and humanities, and for many internal administrative matters that fall within the research portfolio. He has a strong record of research in Latin American society, with particular emphasis on the role of local government and urban social movements on political transformation and regional development. He has a well-deserved reputation as an outstanding administrator and facilitator. Hewitt knows the important role research plays in all facets of an excellent university.
Research is the lifeblood of any university, and especially a research-intensive one like Western.
The quality of the work that is done has a direct impact on our ability to establish a national and international reputation for excellence. This will be a full-time administrative position for Hewitt, who will also be expected to continue his own research.