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 702nd meeting of Senate
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New name for centre serving First Nations, Métis and Inuit students on campus
A welcoming home on campus for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at Brock University has received a new name. The unit formally known as Aboriginal Student Services has been renamed as Hadiyaˀdagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre. Hadiyaˀdagénhahs (pronounced “Ha-dee-ya-da-gen-hahs”) is a Cayuga word that means “... Continue reading
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Appointment of Peter Berg as next Dean of the Faculty of Math & Science
I’m pleased to announce that Professor Peter Berg will be joining Brock on January 1, 2023 as the next Dean of the Faculty of Math & Science. Berg is currently a professor of mathematics and physics at the University of Alberta and the Chair of the Department of Science on its Augustana Campus. He is a ... Continue reading
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Call for Proposals for CEWIL Canada’s Innovation Hub (iHub)
Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada is seeking project proposals for Winter 2023 and/or Spring/Summer 2023 WIL experiences! The CEWIL iHub is partly funded by the Government of Canada's Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative (I-WIL). CEWIL Canada's Innovation Hub seeks to expand and enhance access to Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students across Canada. Grant-based ... Continue reading
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Provostial Directive on Masks in Instructional Spaces
The Provostial Directive on Masks in Instructional Spaces is now available on the University’s policies webpage. This document formalizes the mask requirement announced to the University community in August. This directive was negotiated with the Brock University Faculty Association as a policy affecting the terms and conditions of work of faculty members and professional ... Continue reading
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Announcing the public candidate presentations for the role of Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement
The process to search for a Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement was launched last spring and is proceeding under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators. The Advisory Committee has interviewed a long list of candidates and agreed upon a short list. Candidates will be visiting Brock during the week of September 19. This round of interviews ... Continue reading
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Call for Nominations: Advisory Committee on the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
In the coming weeks and months, the Provost and Vice-President, Academic will be chairing a committee struck 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 ... Continue reading
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Call for Nominations: Advisory Committee on the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic
In the coming weeks and months, the Provost and Vice-President, Academic will be chairing a committee struck under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators to advise on the appointment of a Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Academic. Professor Brian Power has served in this role since July 1, 2018. Professor Power is eligible for re-appointment for ... Continue reading
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A Message from Rajiv Jhangiani, Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning
It is with immense joy and gratitude that I assumed my new role of Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning earlier this month. I am grateful for the trust being placed in me and am especially humbled by the opportunity to work alongside and support the extraordinary humans who make up our Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and ... Continue reading
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Non-instructional day on September 30
This is a reminder that September 30 is designated as a non-instructional day in the list of important dates for the 2022-23 academic year, which was released in June. After consultation with colleagues in the sector, this addition was made in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which was designated a federal statutory ... Continue reading