Roderick D. Fraser

Roderick D. Fraser (born July 23, 1940) is a Canadian academic. He served as president of the University of Alberta from 1995 to 2005.^[1] Fraser is currently a member of the Aga Khan University Board of Trustees.^[2] He is also a member of the Order of Canada and Order of the Rising Sun (2006).^[3]

Roderick D. Fraser
11th President of the University of Alberta
In office January 1, 1995 – June 30, 2005
Preceded by	W. John McDonald (acting)
Succeeded by	Indira Samarasekera
Personal details
Born	(1940-07-23) July 23, 1940 (age 85) Vegreville, Alberta, Canada
Alma mater	University of Alberta London School of Economics

Fraser attended the University of Alberta, where he got a Bachelor of Arts degree and master's degree in economics. He received his Ph.D from the London School of Economics in 1965.^[4] Prior to serving as president of the University of Alberta, he taught economics at Queen's University.