Section 4 of the Faculty Handbook is under the purview of the President & Vice-Chancellor and governs the appointment and re-appointment of academic administrators in the following roles: Vice-Provost Dean University Librarian Associate Dean Associate University Librarian Associate Vice-President, Research Following discussions with Senate, this section of the Faculty Handbook is being revised into a stand-alone ... Continue reading
Memoranda
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Consultation on the Policy and Procedures for the Appointment of Academic Administrators
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Revised masking requirements released
On September 2, Health, Safety & Wellness released revised masking requirements for the Fall term. The document can be found on SharePoint. The revised requirements address many of the questions we have heard from Deans, Chairs, Directors, and faculty members in recent weeks. Notably, it established that all members of the Brock community on campus are ... Continue reading
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CPI releases instructor resource for fall teaching
Since the COVID-19 pandemic sent Brock University’s classes online in March 2020, the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (CPI) has played a key role in supporting faculty, part-time instructors and teaching assistants. Now, with about 60 per cent of classes planned for on-campus delivery for the Fall 2021 Term, a new instructor resource has been launched which is ... Continue reading
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Faculty FAQs update
The Faculty FAQ page on the Provost's Office website has been updated to include information about the University's vaccine requirement and to provide other new information. We understand that many questions remain - we have included information that we feel we can confidently report at this time. Further updates will be provided as soon as ... Continue reading
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Update on faculty travel for the Fall term
As Brock continues to prepare for a significant return to campus in the Fall, some faculty members have asked for further guidance concerning the resumption of travel for academic purposes, including for research and creative activities. The Brock Stages to Reopening document outlines the types of travel permitted under each stage. In Brock 3, the stage ... Continue reading
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Provost’s Office releases resources for Fall term
In preparation for a significant return to campus in the Fall term, the Office of the Provost & Vice-President, Academic has released two new resources for faculty members, librarians, instructors, and academic administrators. These include: A FAQ document that addresses some of the concerns and questions the Provost's Office has received thus far. This document ... Continue reading
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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning
In the coming weeks and months, the Provost & Vice-President, Academic will be chairing a committee struck under section 4.1 of the Faculty Handbook to advise on the appointment of a Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning. This Vice-Provostial role would replace the existing position of Associate Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning and include an expanded range of responsibilities. ... Continue reading
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Inaugural Academic Initiatives Fund supports 18 projects
As Brock begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to prepare for a significant return to campus in the 2021-22 academic year, the University is presented with an opportunity to apply the lessons learned from the last 18 months to chart its future course. While a rebound in ancillary revenue should help the University’... Continue reading
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Call for nominations: Ombudsperson Joint Oversight Committee
Jointly funded by the University, the Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) and the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), the Ombudsperson Office provides an independent, impartial and confidential service to assist members of the University community who have concerns regarding the application of University policies, procedures and practices. The Ombudsperson Office can hear concerns from any Brock ... Continue reading
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LMS review survey
In the Fall, the University launched a review of SAKAI as its Learning Management System (LMS). After completing the initial phase of the process, during which the need for a LMS review was confirmed, the University is now engaged in the second phase of the process, in which the specific requirements for a LMS are ... Continue reading