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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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Associate University Librarian, Student Success
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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
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Visiting Scholar opportunity available in Thailand for Fall 2024
Burapha University has invited interested faculty members from their partner institutions to apply as a Visiting Scholar for this Fall 2024. Located in Saen Suk, Thailand, Burapha University is a comprehensive university with over 47,000 students, and has been a partner of Brock since the early 1990s. Our partnership has involved over 20+ administrators, faculty and staff members, ... Continue reading
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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
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Invitation to participate in the QS University Rankings
Academic reputation is an essential component of student recruitment. The QS World University Rankings compares more than 15,000 academic programs offered by more than 1,500 institutions around the world in a variety of categories and ranks them based on criteria such as academic reputation, employer reputation, and research citations per paper. These global rankings are significant as ... Continue reading
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Funding available to support students and scholars coming to Brock on short term exchanges for study or research
Funding available to support students and scholars coming to Brock on short term exchanges for study or research through Emerging Leaders of the Americas (ELAP) and Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) The Government of Canada announced the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) in 2009 to support the development of human capital and the next ... Continue reading
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REMINDER: Consultation for the review of course collection and scheduling practices
On November 13, the University announced that it was launching a review of its course collection and scheduling practices. The project is supported by assistance from KPMG, which will lead the consultation and data analysis processes in order to formulate recommendations. The scope of the review encompasses the evaluation of existing policies, procedures, and technologies employed ... Continue reading
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Brock prepares for unprecedented challenges in 2024-25 fiscal year
As the calendar year begins, work continues to draft the institutional budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval in May. With that time approaching, it is becoming increasingly clear that the next fiscal year will be unprecedented in the challenges it brings. For the 2024-25 ... Continue reading