November 2021

  • Appointment of Professor Barry Wright as Dean, Goodman School of Business

    Brock has appointed Associate Professor Barry Wright as the next Dean of the Goodman School of Business. Wright — who has served as Interim Dean since July 1 — has been a faculty member in Goodman since 2003, previously serving as Interim Dean from December 2015 to June 2017, as well as Interim Associate Dean. He has also previously served as ... Continue reading

  • REMINDER – Call for nominations: Advisory Committee on the Dean, Faculty of Education

    In the coming weeks and months, the Provost & Vice-President, Academic will be chairing a committee struck under section 4.2 of the Faculty Handbook to advise on the appointment of a Dean, Faculty of Education. Professor Michael Owen has served in this role since August 2017. His term was recently extended until August 2023. He has announced his ... Continue reading

  • CLOSING DEC. 10: University-wide consultation on development of academic plan

    As Brock approaches the halfway mark of its Institutional Strategic Plan, the University is launching a process to create an academic plan for the period from 2022 to 2027. It’s an opportunity for all members of the Brock community to reflect on and help map out the future of the University’s activities as they relate ... Continue reading

  • Update from the Advisory Committee on the Dean, Goodman School of Business

    The review process for Professor Andrew Gaudes’ first term as Dean of the Goodman School of Business was launched last spring. The Advisory Committee followed the established process and ultimately recommended that Dean Gaudes not be re-appointed for a second term. In keeping with respect for our approved collegial processes, I have accepted that recommendation. ... Continue reading

  • Provost’s report to the 694th 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

  • Guidance for special events over the holiday season

    Brock University continues to fare very well so far through the Fall term, with only a very small number of isolated COVID-19 cases reported on campus. This is thanks in large part to our vaccine requirement, but also to the care, attention and diligence of all Brock students, staff, faculty members, and librarians. With that ... Continue reading

  • Call for nominations: Advisory Committee on the Dean, Faculty of Education

    In the coming weeks and months, the Provost & Vice-President, Academic will be chairing a committee struck under section 4.2 of the Faculty Handbook to advise on the appointment of a Dean, Faculty of Education. Professor Michael Owen has served in this role since August 2017. His term was recently extended until August 2023. He has announced his ... Continue reading

  • University-wide consultation on development of academic plan

    As Brock approaches the halfway mark of its Institutional Strategic Plan, the University is launching a process to create an academic plan for the period from 2022 to 2027. It’s an opportunity for all members of the Brock community to reflect on and help map out the future of the University’s activities as they relate ... Continue reading