News
Memorial's COVID-19 response
The latest information on Memorial's response to COVID-19 is available here.
IPC reports
Integrated Planning Committee completes consultation and recommendation reports.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
A Q&A with renowned scholar Dr. Malinda Smith
Update on search for dean, School of Social Work
The search committee for the role of dean, School of Social Work has released a position advertisement and full position profile. Full details on the role are available here.
Search committee - director, Wellness and Counselling Centre
A search committee has been established for the role of director, Student Wellness and Counselling Centre.
Search committee established
In accordance with the Procedures Governing the Appointment, Review, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Administrators, a search committee has been established for the role of dean, School of Social Work.
Dean of Nursing - review
Dr. Alice Gaudine’s appointment as Dean, Faculty of Nursing expires on December 4, 2019. Dr. Gaudine has indicated her desire to be reappointed for a second term, and in accordance with the Procedures Governing the Appointment, Review, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Administrators, a review committee has been established with the following membership:
Elected:
- Dr. Joy Maddigan
- Dr. Caroline Porr
- Dr. Sandra Small
- Ms. Kathleen Stevens
Appointed:
- Dr. Sean Cadigan, Associate Vice-President (Academic)
- Mr. Brad Greeley, Student representative, MUNSU
- Dr. Jennifer Simpson, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Dr. Kathy Watkins, Director, Centre for Nursing Studies
The review process requires broad consultation with the faculty and the university community. In due course, the committee will be seeking the input of faculty members, staff and students. Such input is critically important to the process, and I encourage everyone to participate.
What We Did
Integrated Planning Committee completes budget report
Teaching and Learning 2.0
Memorial University is launching a renewed Teaching and Learning Framework (TLF), building on the spirit of collaboration and community in 21st-century learning that was the focus of the first TLF, launched in 2011.
Organizational structure changes in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
At its Oct. meeting, the Board of Regents approved changes to the organizational structure of the leadership team reporting to the provost and vice-president (academic). The resulting structure is a more streamlined and more cohesive senior academic leadership group that will act in an advisory capacity to the provost and vice-president (academic).
University Buildings Strategy - Science Building
As Memorial prepares for the planned fall 2020 opening of the Core Science Facility (CSF) and Animal Resource Centre (ARC), and relocation of units currently located in the Chemistry/Physics, Science, Engineering and Applied Science and Biotechnology Buildings, the opportunity to evaluate the utilization of space on campus has become a priority.
Search committee established
A search committee has been established for the role of dean, Faculty of Education
Director appointed to CITL
Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning role filled
Dean appointed
Dr. Linda Rohr to take helm of School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
Search committee established for AVP(A), Students
A search committee has been established for the role of Associate Vice-President (Academic), Students.
Review of Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Dr. Noreen Golfman, provost and vice-president (academic) has initiated a review of CITL.
Budget consultations
Memorial University is seeking input from faculty, staff and students to inform the university’s budget plan for the 2018-2019 budget cycle and beyond.
Searches begin
Search committees established for leadership roles in HKR, CITL
Director of Faculty Relations appointed
Geoff Williams appointed to Office of Faculty Relations
Dean of Pharmacy appointed
Dr. Shawn Bugden appointed dean of School of Pharmacy
Senate receives updates
Memorial University’s academic governing body held a special meeting recently to discuss issues of critical importance to the institution.
New university registrar
Thomas Nault appointed university registrar at Memorial
Dean appointed to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
The search committee for the role of dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has completed its work and recommended Dr. Jennifer Simpson for the position.
Acting dean appointed
Dr. Dennis Peters has been appointed acting dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science effective Sept. 1, 2017, until Nov. 30, 2017.
Dean appointed to the Faculty of Business Administration
The search committee for the role of dean of the Faculty of Business Administration has completed its work and has recommended Dr. Isabelle Dostaler for the position.
SAO Competency Development Model featured in University Manager magazine
A leadership development model created by a team from Memorial University has been featured in University Manager magazine's summer 2017 edition.
Integrating units
Board approves integration of Office of Student Recruitment with Office of the Registrar