Committees
The Association is governed by an Executive Committee, nine Standing Committees, a representative Council. Association Staff, with the support of the President, manage the daily operations of the Association Office and provide direct Member support.
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (EC) is comprised of eleven elected members and the past President and meets on a monthly basis. EC members serve a two-year term. Elections for the EC usually occur annually at the Spring Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The Nominations and Elections Committee will seek nominees from the Membership and then present the Nominations Slate at the AGM for election or, if the vacant positions are not contested, for ratification.
| Name | Position | Date Elected | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helga Hallgrimsdottir (PADM) | President | RE-ELECTED: April 12, 2018 | ||
| Lynne Marks (HSTR) | Interim Vice-President | APPOINTED: July 1, 2018 | ||
| Martha McGinnis (LING) | Secretary | ELECTED: April 10, 2017 | ||
| Rebecca Warburton (PADM) | Treasurer | RE-ELECTED: April 10, 2017 | ||
| Chris Bose (MATH) | ADRC Chair | EX-OFFICIO | ||
| Anthony Vickery (THEA) | Teaching Faculty Representative | TFC ELECTED:May 2017 | ||
| Doug Baer (SOCI) | Past President | EX-OFFICIO | ||
| Bill Blair (LIBR) | Librarian Representative | FA-LC ELECTED: April 30, 2017 | ||
| Judith Clarke (ECON) | Member-At-Large | RE-ELECTED: April 10, 2017 | ||
| Victoria Wyatt (AHVS) | Member-At-Large; Equity & Disability Portfolio | RE-ELECTED: April 12, 2016 | ||
| Annelee Lepp (GNDR) | Member-At-Large | ELECTED April 11, 2018 | ||
| Eric Cormier (MATH) | Member-At-Large | ELECTED: April 11, 2018 | ||
| Patric von Aderkas (BIOL) | Member-At-Large | APPT: June 14, 2018 |
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The Standing Committees
The duties and responsibilities of the Standing Committees as provided for in the Bylaws is outlined below.
Advising and Dispute Resolution Committee
Advising and Dispute Resolution Committee
This seven-member, appointed committee by the Executives holds the responsibility of reporting to each Executive meeting, monitoring disputes arising out of the application of the Collective Agreement, and providing advice to Association staff responsible for providing Member assistance. As well as making recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding the carriage of a grievance.
| Name | Date Appointed |
|---|---|
| Helga Hallgrimsdottir - Ex-Officio (President) | EX-OFF: April 12, 2016 |
| Lynne Marks - Ex-Officio (Chairs Portfolio) | EX-OFF: January 1, 2018 |
| Laurel Bowman | RE-APPT: May 12, 2016 |
| Victoria Wyatt | RE-APPT: April 7, 2016 |
| Scott Johnston - Librarian Member | APPT: December 8, 2015 |
| Richard Pickard - Teaching Faculty Member | RE-APPT: April 7, 2016 |
| Chris Bose - CHAIR - EFFECTIVE SEPT 1 2018 | APPT: May 2, 2017 |
| Caterina Valeo | APPT: May 2, 2017 |
| Tad Suzuki - Librarian Member | APPT: June 22, 2017 |
| Judith Clarke | APPT: May 2, 2017 |
| Valerie King | APPT: June 22, 2017 |
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Finance & Investment Committee
Finance & Investment Committee
| Name | Date Appointed |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Warburton - Ex-Officio (Chair) | EX-OFF: May 2, 2017 |
| Chris Graham | ELECT: Dec 6, 2017 |
| Martin Farnham | ELECT: Dec 6, 2017 |
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Disability Committee
Disability Committee
This Committee consists of five elected members. Their role is to advise the Executive and Council regarding policies and procedures affecting Members with a disability, including chronic illness.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Victoria Wyatt | Chair - Re-Elected |
| Jessica Mussel | Member - Re-Elected |
| Katherine Bertoni | Member - Elected |
| Chris Auld | Member - Elected |
| Hua Lin | Member - Elected |
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Equity Committee
Equity Committee
This Committee consists of seven members. Their role is to advise the Executive and Council regarding any identified inequities associated with gender, Indigenous status, other minority status, disability, or other attributes determined by the Committee.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Maureen Bradley - Chair | ELECT: April 12, 2016 |
| Rebecca Raworth | ELECT: April 12, 2016 |
| Melissa Gouthier | ELECT: Dec 6, 2017 |
| Shane Book | APPT: July 1, 2018 |
| Maycira Costa | RATIF: Nov 23, 2016 |
| Laura Parisi | RATIF: Nov 23, 2016 |
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Nominations and Elections Committee
Nominations and Elections Committee
This Committee consists of five members: Three elected members, the Past President, and an Executive member appointed by the Executive. Their responsibility is to solicit nominations for Faculty Association positions.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sony Bird - Chair | RE-ELECT: April 10, 2017 |
| Anthony Quas | ELECT: April 11, 2018 |
| Margo Matwychuck | ELECT: April 10, 2017 |
| Lynne Marks | APPT: July 1, 2017 |
| Doug Baer | APPT: May 2, 2017 |
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Librarians Committee
Librarians Committee
This Committee consists of the Librarian member of the Executive, and four (4) additional members elected by a ballot of all Librarians. Their responsibility is to represent the interests of Librarian Members within the Association.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Carol Gordon | ELECT: May 2, 2018 |
| Alex Burdett | ELECT: May 2, 2018 |
| Bill Blair - Ex-Officio, Co-Chair | ELECT: April 30, 2017 |
| Jessica Mussell - Co-Chair | ELECT: April 30, 2017 |
| Heather Dean | ELECT: April 30, 2017 |
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Teaching Faculty Committee
Teaching Faculty Committee
This Committee consists of the Teaching Faculty member of the Executive, and four additional elected members. This Committee represents the interests of the Teaching Faculty within the Association.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Matt Pollard - Chair | ELECT: April 30, 2017 |
| Anthony Vickery | EX-OFF: April 11, 2018 |
| Christopher Eagle | ELECT: April 11, 2018 |
| Richard Pickard | ELECT: April 30, 2017 |
| Sara Humphreys | ELECT: April 11, 2018 |
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University Governance Committee
University Governance Committee
| Name | Date Appointed |
|---|---|
| Doug Baer - (CHAIR) | APPT: Dec 6, 2017 |
| Rebecca Warburton | ELECT: Dec 6, 2017 |
| Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly | ELECT: Dec 6, 2017 |
| Helen Raptis | APPT: Dec 6, 2017 |
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Collective Agreement Committee
Collective Agreement Committee
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Helga Hallgrimsdottir | EC President – Ex-Officio |
| Lynne Marks - Chair | ELECT: Dec 6, 2017 |
| Rebecca Warburton | RE-APPT: May 7, 2018 |
| Harry Kwok | ELECT: April 10, 2017 |
| Patrick von Aderkas | APPT: Sept 21, 2018 |
| Elisabeth Gugl | RE-ELECT: April 10, 2017 |
| Phalguni Mukhopadyaya | APPT: Sept 21, 2018 |
| Victoria Wyatt | APPT: April 20, 2018 |
| Richard Pickard | APPT: May 12, 2016 |
| Alex Burdett | APPT: Sept 21, 2018 |
| Analee Lepp | APPT: Oct 29, 2018 |
| Susan Strega | Negotiating Team – Ex-Officio |
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Council
Council
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Margo Matwychuk | Anthropology |
| Erin Campbell | Art History & Visual Studies |
| Doug Briant | Biochemistry & Microbiology |
| Louise Page | Biology |
| Simon Pek | Business |
| Irina Paci | Chemistry |
| Caetano Dorea | Civil Engineering |
| Jason Corless | Computer Science |
| Mike Emme | Curiculum and Instruction |
| Jody Klymak | Earth + Ocean Sciences |
| Martin Farnham | Economics (1/2 liaison) |
| Joan Martin | Educational Psychology and Ldrshp Studies |
| Christo Papadopoulos | Electr & Comp Engineering |
| Jamie Dopp | English |
| Valentin Schaefer | Environmental Studies |
| Tim Hopper | Exercise Science Phys & Health Education |
| Marc Lapprand | French |
| Laura Parisi | Gender Studies |
| Reuben Rose-Redwood | Geography |
| Matt Pollard | Germanic & Slavic Studies |
| Laurel Bowman | Greek and Roman Studies |
| Alex Kuo | Health Info Science |
| Pablo Restrepo-Gautier | Hispanic & Italian Studies |
| David Zimmerman | History |
| Devi Dee Mucina | Indigenous Governance Programs |
| Dr. Patrick Nahirney | Island Medical |
| VACANT | Law |
| Heather Dean | Library |
| Suzanne Urbanczyk | Linguistics |
| Ryan Budney | Mathematics & Statistics |
| Stephanie Willerth | Mechanical Engineering |
| VACANT | Medical Sciences |
| Merrie Klazek | Music |
| Margaret Scaia | Nursing/HSD |
| Martin Adam | Pacific and Asian Studies |
| Klaus Jahn | Philosophy |
| Robert Kowalewski | Physics & Astronomy |
| Amy Verdun | Political Science |
| Adam Krawitz | Psychology |
| Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly | Public Administration |
| VACANT | Public Health & Social Policy |
| Gayle Ployer | Social Work |
| Martha McMahon | Sociology |
| Conrad Alexandrowicz | Theatre |
| VACANT | Visual Arts |
| Maureen Bradley | Writing |
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