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
Memoranda
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Provost’s report to the 707th meeting of Senate
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EXTENSION: Continuing to improve Brock’s medical notes process
On February 9, 2022, Senate approved changes to the Faculty Handbook that remove the requirement for students to present medical notes in certain circumstances. These changes bring Brock in line with emerging best practice in the university sector, in addition to alleviating the burden on medical services both on campus and in the community. The process also ... Continue reading
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Input sought in the reappointment process of the Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President, Academic
The Advisory Committee on the Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President, Academic is inviting input from the Brock community as outlined in the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators. Professor Brian Power has held the role of Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President, Academic since July 1, 2018. Professor Power is eligible for re-appointment for a second five-year term. As ... Continue reading
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Consultation: Continuing to improve Brock’s medical notes process
On February 9, 2022, Senate approved changes to the Faculty Handbook that remove the requirement for students to present medical notes in certain circumstances. These changes bring Brock in line with emerging best practice in the university sector, in addition to alleviating the burden on medical services both on campus and in the community. The process also ... Continue reading
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Review of the Respectful Work and Learning Environment
Brock’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy (RWLEP) outlines the University’s commitment to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community where students, staff, faculty members, and librarians can work and learn in an environment that respects the dignity and worth of members of the University community. The associated procedures outline details related ... Continue reading
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New SharePoint site provides supports and resources for creating non-credit micro-credentials
A new SharePoint site has been created to provide support and resources to Faculties, departments, faculty members, librarians and staff who are interested in or are already developing non-credit micro-credential learning opportunities. The first phase of resources has been curated to a centralized Brock Micro-credential Resource Site, which contains documentation to assist with the development ... Continue reading
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Professional and Continuing Studies Year in Review
Brock's Professional and Continuing Studies unit is pleased to share highlights from what has been a busy first year. While we have been busy just getting started, we are thankful to have already achieved some results with the collaboration of internal colleagues and external stakeholders. We have also had an early start in offering supports ... Continue reading
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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President, Academic
Following the open call released on August 30, the University has formed an advisory committee under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators to advise on the appointment of a Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President, Academic. Professor Brian Power has served in this role since July 1, 2018. Professor Power is eligible for re-appointment for a second five-year ... Continue reading
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Announcing the Advisory Committee on the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
Following the open call released on August 30, the University has formed an advisory committee under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators to advise on the appointment of a Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences. Professor Ingrid Makus has served in this role since July 1, 2018. Professor Makus is eligible for re-appointment for a second five-year ... Continue reading
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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