Following the launch of the review process over the summer, the Advisory Committee on the Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs is seeking feedback on the reappointment of the Associate Dean, Dr. Brian Roy. Feedback may be submitted by email to provost@brocku.ca. Anonymous feedback will not be accepted, but feedback ... Continue reading
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Feedback sought on the Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs
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Release of the final report of the Review of Collection and Scheduling Practices
On November 13, 2023, the University launched a review of its course collection and scheduling practices. The project was guided by a steering committee that included representatives from the Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Services (ORES), the Provost’s Office, and the Brock University Faculty Association. The steering committee’s work was supported by assistance from ... Continue reading
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Arja Vainio-Mattila named new Provost and VP Academic
After an extensive global recruitment process, Arja Vainio-Mattila has been appointed Brock’s new Provost and Vice-President Academic, effective July 22. Vainio-Mattila has nearly 30 years of experience in institutional development and global leadership, having worked in Africa and Asia with interdisciplinary teams on education, natural resources management and infrastructure development. Among her leadership roles, she has ... Continue reading
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Feedback sought by the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation on educational development programming for 2024-25
In alignment with the University's Academic Plan, the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation is seeking feedback from Brock’s educators that will help inform their educational development programming over 2024-25. This is with particular reference to Action 1b within the Academic Plan, which reads: "Invest in the development of robust professional development opportunities for faculty, academic ... Continue reading
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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Associate University Librarian, Research
The University Librarian has formed an advisory committee under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators to conduct a search for the Associate University Librarian, Research. The committee will include: Nicole Nolan – University Librarian (Chair) Andrew Colgoni – Associate University Librarian, Student Success Daniel Brett – Digital Scholarship Technical Support David Sharron – Head, Archives & Special ... Continue reading
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Feedback sought on processes and experiences regarding academic accommodations for students with disabilities
The University is undertaking a review of the Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and is inviting members of the University community to provide feedback on the University's academic accommodations processes and to share their experiences with the accommodations process. Members of the University community are invited to provide feedback by submitting comments ... Continue reading
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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Associate University Librarian, Student Success
The University Librarian has formed an advisory committee under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators to review the Associate University Librarian, Student Success. The committee will include: Nicole Nolan, University Librarian (Chair) Colleen MacKinnon, Acting Head, User Services & Engagement David Sharron, Head of Archives & Special Collections Jennifer Thiessen, Head of Teaching &... Continue reading
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Extension of Professor Suzanne Curtin as Vice-Provost and Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
In accordance with the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators (PAAA), Professor Suzanne Curtin’s term as Vice-Provost and Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs has been extended by one year and will end on June 30, 2026. Professor Curtin remains eligible to be renewed for a second term following a review under the ... Continue reading
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Call for Nominations: Advisory Committee on the Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
The Interim Provost and Vice-President, Academic will be chairing a committee struck under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators to advise on the appointment of a Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Professor Peter Tiidus will complete is second term as Dean on June 30, 2025 and is not eligible for re-appointment under the Policy. ... Continue reading
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REMINDER: Equity audit of the tenure and promotion processes for faculty members and professional librarians
The Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) and the University are collaborating on an equity audit of the tenure and promotion processes outlined in the latest BUFA Collective Agreement, to ensure that these processes are responsive to employment equity provisions for self-identified faculty members and professional librarians. The equity audit includes the permanence process for professional ... Continue reading