I would like to thank everyone who attended the launch of Brock’s Indigenous Strategic Plan last month. If you haven’t seen the plan yet, it’s available online here and sets out the many important actions we will be taking in the coming months and years. Now that the plan is here, I ... Continue reading
Articles by author: tflecker
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From Planning to Action: Advancing Indigenous Engagement at Brock
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Presentation recording for the role of Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement
The candidate for the role of Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement visited Brock on November 9. He delivered public presentation in addition to meeting with various stakeholder groups on campus. As required by the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators, the Provost in inviting comments from the Brock community on the candidate presentation. Note that documents are ... Continue reading
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Reimagining Academic Structures
Dear Brock community, As I shared at Senate’s generative discussion last week, universities typically organize their academic work into academic structures that include Faculties, Departments, Schools, Centres, Institutes, and programs. These structures provide important academic homes, define disciplinary identities and boundaries, support collegial governance, and create the milieu within which teaching, research, and service ... Continue reading
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Announcing the public candidate presentation for the role of Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement
The search for the next Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement 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 candidate will be giving a public presentation November 9. We welcome members of the Brock community ... Continue reading
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Brock community invited to complete Equity Census
Brock’s Equity Census is now underway, and faculty, librarians, staff and students are invited to participate. The short, confidential survey provides an important ongoing picture of the socio-demographic makeup of the University community. Please check your Brock email for the link. It will be delivered to University email addresses: As a standalone communication focused ... Continue reading
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Funding Opportunity: Faculty Mobility and Partnership Building Program
The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (FMPBP), part of Global Affairs Canada's International Scholarships Program, is now open for the 2027-28 academic year. The program supports professors at Canadian post-secondary institutions in undertaking short-term teaching and/or research activities abroad as a means of exploring, establishing, and advancing institutional partnerships. These collaborations may support ... Continue reading
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Input sought on reappointment of the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning
The Advisory Committee on the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning is inviting input from the Brock community as outlined in the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators. Professor Rajiv Jhangiani has held the role of Vice-Provost since August 1, 2022. Professor Jhangiani is eligible for reappointment for a second five-year term. As part of the review process, ... Continue reading
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Academic Integrity Week and Policy Review Survey
The Academic Integrity Office invites members of the Brock teaching and learning community to participate in two upcoming opportunities to engage with and support academic integrity at Brock University. As part of the ongoing review of Brock University's Academic Integrity Policy, community members are encouraged to complete the Academic Integrity Policy Review Survey. Feedback gathered ... Continue reading
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UArctic Information Session
The Office of the Provost is hosting an information session regarding our UArctic membership. Please join us on Friday, October 9 at 9am in the Pond Inlet. Joining us will be Professor Patrick Maher from Nipissing University. Professor Maher has been active in the University of the Arctic (UArctic) for more than 20 years. First as a ... Continue reading
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Extension of James Allard as Interim Dean, Faculty of Humanities
In according with the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators, Professor James Allard’s appointment as Interim Dean, Faculty of Humanities has been extended one year and will end on June 30, 2028. Professor Allard’s extension will provide steady leadership for the Faculty during a period of change as the University works through the implementation ... Continue reading
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