On November 13, 2023, the University launched a review of its course collection and scheduling practices. The project was guided by a steering committee that included representatives from the Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Services (ORES), the Provost’s Office, and the Brock University Faculty Association. The steering committee’s work was supported by assistance from ... Continue reading
Memoranda
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Release of the final report of the Review of Collection and Scheduling Practices
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Arja Vainio-Mattila named new Provost and VP Academic
After an extensive global recruitment process, Arja Vainio-Mattila has been appointed Brock’s new Provost and Vice-President Academic, effective July 22. Vainio-Mattila has nearly 30 years of experience in institutional development and global leadership, having worked in Africa and Asia with interdisciplinary teams on education, natural resources management and infrastructure development. Among her leadership roles, she has ... Continue reading
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Appointment of Professor Mary-Louise Vanderlee as Dean, Faculty of Education
Mary-Louise Vanderlee has been appointed as the next Dean of the Faculty of Education, effective July 1, 2024. Mary-Louise currently serves as the Interim Dean, and prior to that served as the Associate Dean of Professional and Undergraduate Studies. She also previously served as the inaugural Chair of the Department of Educational Studies, and as the Chair ... Continue reading
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Feedback sought by the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation on educational development programming for 2024-25
In alignment with the University's Academic Plan, the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation is seeking feedback from Brock’s educators that will help inform their educational development programming over 2024-25. This is with particular reference to Action 1b within the Academic Plan, which reads: "Invest in the development of robust professional development opportunities for faculty, academic ... Continue reading
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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Associate University Librarian, Research
The University Librarian has formed an advisory committee under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators to conduct a search for the Associate University Librarian, Research. The committee will include: Nicole Nolan – University Librarian (Chair) Andrew Colgoni – Associate University Librarian, Student Success Daniel Brett – Digital Scholarship Technical Support David Sharron – Head, Archives & Special ... Continue reading
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Feedback sought on processes and experiences regarding academic accommodations for students with disabilities
The University is undertaking a review of the Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and is inviting members of the University community to provide feedback on the University's academic accommodations processes and to share their experiences with the accommodations process. Members of the University community are invited to provide feedback by submitting comments ... Continue reading
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Presentation recordings for the role of Dean, Faculty of Education
Three short-listed candidates for the role of Dean, Faculty of Education visited Brock on April 17, 18, and 19. 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 the candidate presentations. Note ... Continue reading
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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Associate University Librarian, Student Success
The University Librarian has formed an advisory committee under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators to review the Associate University Librarian, Student Success. The committee will include: Nicole Nolan, University Librarian (Chair) Colleen MacKinnon, Acting Head, User Services & Engagement David Sharron, Head of Archives & Special Collections Jennifer Thiessen, Head of Teaching &... Continue reading
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Extension of Professor Suzanne Curtin as Vice-Provost and Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
In accordance with the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators (PAAA), Professor Suzanne Curtin’s term as Vice-Provost and Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs has been extended by one year and will end on June 30, 2026. Professor Curtin remains eligible to be renewed for a second term following a review under the ... Continue reading
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Appointment of Nicole Nolan as University Librarian
Nicole Nolan has been appointed as Brock’s University Librarian, effective May 1, 2024. Nicole currently serves as the Interim University Librarian, and prior to that served as Associate University Librarian, Research since 2017. Nicole also took on the role of Acting University Librarian in 2022, while an administrative leave was being fulfilled. During her time with Brock Library, ... Continue reading