Dear students, staff and faculty members of the Brock University community, Brock University is completing its first Equity Census and we need your participation. The six-question, confidential survey will provide an important snapshot of the socio-demographic makeup of the Brock community. Conducting an Equity Census is just one step towards fulfilling Brock’s commitment to “... Continue reading
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An update on student note-taking via the Glean app
The Provost’s Office and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) have received concerns from instructors and from the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) regarding the use of the Glean note-taking web app for students with approved accommodations. We wanted to provide more information about the app, the safeguards in place to ensure appropriate use, and alternatives ... Continue reading
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LMS submission option for the student medical self-declaration form
In February 2022, Brock University Senate approved changes to the Faculty Handbook that removed the requirement for students to present medical notes in certain circumstances. Specifically, the use of the Student Medical Self-Declaration Form removed the requirement for students to present medical notes if they are unwell and unable to complete their academic activities for absences ... Continue reading
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Changes made to enhance faculty and staff safety on campus
Following a hate-motivated attack at the University of Waterloo campus on June 28, Brock has reviewed the level of information it makes available to the public on both the course timetable and the faculty and staff directory. The following changes have been made ahead of the start of the Fall term: Course locations no longer appear ... Continue reading
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Subject matter experts sought for Professional and Continuing Studies programming
Brock University’s Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS) unit is building a roster of qualified professionals to collaborate on non-credit programming and participate in guest speaking opportunities. PCS aims to expand lifelong learning opportunities for students and the community, and is doing so in part by growing the University’s non-credit programming. Expanded programming will ... Continue reading
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New BUFA CA now available online
Please note that the new collective agreement with the Brock University Faculty Association is now available online at the following link. Continue reading
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Provincial survey of educators on generative AI
The Province of Ontario has contracted Diversity Research & Consulting to research the impacts of generative AI on the education sector. All educators at Brock are invited to share their perspectives and experiences using generative AI through a survey. The results of this research will be reviewed by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and ... Continue reading
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Call for Nominations: Advisory Committee on the Dean, Faculty of Education
Beginning in the Fall, the 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 Education. Professor Mary-Louise Vanderlee is currently serving in the role on an interim basis. The Provost and Vice-President, Academic is seeking ... Continue reading
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Call for Nominations: Advisory Committee on the University Librarian
Beginning in the Fall, the 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 University Librarian. Nicole Nolan is currently serving in the role on an interim basis. The Provost and Vice-President, Academic is seeking nominations for members ... Continue reading
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Designing assessments to mitigate the use of AI writing tools
Ahead of the beginning of the Fall term, the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (CPI) has released strategies to aid instructors in designing assessments that mitigate the use of AI writing tools. The full list of strategies can be found on the CPI website. Continue reading