George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Dr. Hassun Malik is Provost and Vice-President, Academic at George Brown Polytechnic.
Hassun leads George Brown’s academic vision and strategic priorities, overseeing academic policies, curriculum, and quality assurance. He guides faculty recruitment, development, promotion, and labour relations while supporting academic leaders. He also advances the student experience by strengthening recruitment, retention, and well-being, and oversees student services, Research & Innovation, and the Registrar’s Office. In addition, he represents George Brown's academic interests to government, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Hassun brings nearly three decades of distinguished experience in higher education leadership, a proven record of academic innovation, and a deep commitment to student success, equity, and community engagement. In this role, he oversees the academic enterprise, with a focus on innovative programming and academic excellence.
Hassun holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Davidson College, North Carolina. He also earned an Applied Information Technology Post-Graduate Diploma with distinction and is a certified Institute of Corporate Directors Director (ICD.D).
GBP Exemplar
Marvelous things happen when a faculty’s passionate commitment to creating impact melds with the community spirit of an institution. Read about Dr. Hassun Malik's experience discovering the Communal Lunch project in this month's edition of GBP Exemplar.
We are pleased to introduce GBP Exemplar. A new piece of communication from George Brown's Provost and Vice-President Academic, Dr. Hassun Malik. The purpose of this series is simple yet profound: to shine a light on the outstanding work, exceptional gems, and talent and passion that reside at the heart of George Brown Polytechnic.