The Government of Canada announced last week a series of adjustments to border measures and to travel advisories. Most significantly, the government no longer recommends that Canadians avoid travel for non-essential purposes. Instead, travellers must understand the risks still associated with international travel given the high incidence of Omicron and take necessary precautions. Throughout the ... Continue reading
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Brock resumes non-essential travel
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Public health protocols to remain in effect at Brock
Brock University has reviewed this week’s announcement by the Province of Ontario that outlines updated pandemic management timelines. For the past two years, the entire Brock community has played an important role in ensuring a safe and healthy campus for teaching, learning and research activities. The protocols established by Brock University have led to ... Continue reading
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Input sought in reappointment process of the Vice-President, Research
The Advisory Committee on the Review of the Vice-President, Research is inviting input from the Brock community as outlined in the Policy on the Appointment and Reappointment of the President and Vice-Presidents. Individual or collective confidential submissions may be made in writing to the committee through the the Office of the President, and meetings with ... Continue reading
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Provost’s report to the 697th meeting of Senate
It is customary for the the Provost & Vice-President, Academic to provide a report to each meeting of Senate outlining plans, priorities, issues and other news. As these reports are already public through the University Secretariat Office, they will also be shared regularly through this memorandum page. Note that appendices to the report can be ... Continue reading
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The Working Mind mental health awareness training for staff and faculty
As part of the Mental Health Strategy, Brock is committed to enhancing communication surrounding mental health, reducing stigma and creating a campus that is respectful of diversity and that promotes dignity and respect. The Working Mind (TWM) is an education-based program designed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to address and promote mental health ... Continue reading
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Personal Counselling for Students: Information for faculty and staff
The University as a number of resources available to students who are seeking counselling or who are in distress. These are listed below for the reference of faculty members and staff who may be approached with questions about these services. How can students access Personal Counselling? Booking an appointment can be done 24/7. Students call 1... Continue reading
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Updated mask requirements
Brock University requires all faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear a face covering that covers the mouth, nose and chin when indoors in any campus buildings. As the COVID-19 Omicron variant continues to spread, Brock University is enhancing its mask requirements for the Winter term. Effective Monday, Jan. 31, Brock employees will be required to ... Continue reading
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FEEDBACK WANTED: University-wide consultation – Search for the Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning
Brock University is beginning a thorough and comprehensive search to identify and appoint the new role of next Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning. We have retained KBRS as executive search firm to assist us, with Jennie Massey serving as the lead consultant on the project. Consultation is a key part of the search process as the ... Continue reading
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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Dean, Faculty of Education
Following the open call released on November 11, the University has formed an advisory committee under Faculty Handbook section 4 to search for a Dean of the Faculty of Education. The committee will include: Lynn Wells, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Committee Chair Diane Collier, Department of Educational Studies David Hutchinson, Department of Educational ... Continue reading
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Provost’s report to the 696th meeting of Senate
It is customary for the the Provost & Vice-President, Academic to provide a report to each meeting of Senate outlining plans, priorities, issues and other news. As these reports are already public through the University Secretariat Office, they will also be shared regularly through this memorandum page. Note that appendices to the report can be ... Continue reading