Studiosity, Global. Former President of Thompson River University and Former Vice-President and Provost of Dalhousie University Alan Shaver has joined the Studiosity Academic Advisory Board. Alan is recognised for innovations in interdisciplinary and in international academic programming and for his dedication to quality education through research informed learning. Alan is also currently Chair of the Board of Innovate BC and a member of the Board of Maple Leaf Educational Systems. He is an avid promoter of university-community partnerships and actively supports university collaborations with industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Carleton University and a Doctor of Philosophy form Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is Professor Emeritus (McGill University).