I want to take a moment to share that collective bargaining between the University and the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) is set to begin on May 6. The University is committed to entering these negotiations in a spirit of collaboration and respect, with the goal of reaching an agreement that acknowledges the dedication of our ... Continue reading
April 2026
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BUFA Collective Bargaining Begins May 6
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Provost’s Guest Update VI: Artificial Intelligence
This week’s update is a bit different, as I’ve asked our University Librarian, Nicole Nolan, to speak to artificial intelligence (AI) and our plans in the space at Brock. To provide some context, last year I asked Nicole to chair a small working group that would focus on identifying concrete next steps for ... Continue reading
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Provost’s Update V: Spring/Summer Term
Further to my last three budget-focused communications, I will now turn to some of the themes that are future-focused and aligned to actions identified in the University’s Strategic Action Plan. This week’s update will focus on the Spring/Summer term. Many universities, Brock included, have been thinking about how to run a fully-realized ... Continue reading
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Provost’s Update IV: April 2, 2026
In last week’s update, I focused on our financial context in the areas of budget development, provincial funding, and revenue opportunities. The theme for this budget update will be to provide a “deeper dive” into the University’s expenditure profile. Continue reading