Articles by author: tflecker

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Detection Tools

    As per Section III C.4 of the Faculty Handbook (Ownership of Student-Created Intellectual Property), the ownership of student-created works rests with the creator of the work. This means that student coursework is considered the student’s intellectual property and so may not be uploaded or transferred to third-party platforms (including AI detection tools). Given that ... Continue reading

  • Provost’s Report to the 726th Meeting of Senate

    The Provost & Vice-President, Academic provides a report at each meeting of Senate outlining plans, priorities, issues, and other news. As these reports are public through University Secretariat, they are also shared here via the Provost’s Memoranda Newsletter. The Provost’s report to the 726th meeting of Senate may be found online here. Continue reading

  • Appointment of Professor Panagiota Klentrou as Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

    Panagiota (Nota) Klentrou has been appointed as the next Dean of the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2025. Nota currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and has served three terms (2011 – 2020) as the Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies at the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Nota is on her fourth ... Continue reading

  • Call for Applications: The 2025 Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program

    Global Affairs Canada and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China have recently renewed the CCSEP, bringing in exciting changes to expand eligibility and opportunities for participants. They are happy to announce the launch of the 2025 Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP). Program name: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program Funding organizations: Global Affairs ... Continue reading

  • Provost’s Report to the 725th Meeting of Senate

    The Provost & Vice-President, Academic provides a report at each meeting of Senate outlining plans, priorities, issues, and other news. As these reports are public through University Secretariat, they are also shared here via the Provost's Memoranda Newsletter. The Provost's report to the 725th meeting of Senate may be found online here. Continue reading

  • Presentation recordings for the role of Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

    Three short-listed candidates for the role of Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences visited Brock on November 27, November 28, and December 6. Candidates delivered public presentations in addition to meeting with various stakeholder groups on campus. As required by the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators, the Provost is inviting comments from the Brock community on ... Continue reading

  • Directive on the Costs of Educational Materials

    On August 16, 2024, the Minister of Colleges and Universities (MCU) issued a directive on the costs of educational material under the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act and the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024. The MCU directive requires all publicly assisted colleges and universities ensure that students are informed of the costs of all ... Continue reading

  • Announcing the public candidate presentations for the role of Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

    The search for the next Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences was launched earlier this year and is proceeding under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators.  The Advisory Committee has interviewed a longlist of candidates and agreed upon a shortlist. The candidates will be giving public presentations the week of November 25. We welcome ... Continue reading

  • Dawn Zinga appointed Acting Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences 

    Dawn Zinga has been appointed Acting Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and will serve in the role from January 1 to December 31, 2025. This twelve-month appointment will take place while Ingrid Makus, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences is on approved administrative research leave, in keeping with the Administrative Leave Policy for Senior Academic Administrators.  Professor Zinga currently ... Continue reading

  • James Allard appointed Interim Dean, Faculty of Humanities

    Following consultation with Senate, James Allard has been appointed as Interim Dean, effective July 1, 2025, for two years. This appointment aligns with the end of Carol Merriam’s term, which is ending a year early, on June 30, 2025. Professor Allard currently serves as the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Student Affairs and Curriculum at the Faculty of Humanities and ... Continue reading