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.
| Position | Name | Election Date |
|---|---|---|
| President: | Lynne Marks (HSTR) | ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Vice-Pres: | Monica Prendergast (EDCD) | RE-ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Secretary: | Martha McGinnis (LING) | RE-ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Treasurer: | Elisabeth Gugl (ECON) | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Librarian Rep: | Daniel Brendle-Moczuk (LIBR) | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| TFC Rep: | Suzan Last (ENGL) | ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Past President: | Helga Hallgrimsdottir (PADM) | EX-OFFICIO |
| At-Large: | Rob Gillezeau (ECON) | APPT: January 23, 2020 RATIF: April 8, 2020 |
| ADRC Chair: | Victoria Wyatt (AHVS) | RE-ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Chairs & Directors Portfolio: | Chris Bose (MATH) | ELECT: April 11, 2020 |
| Colin Goldblatt (EOSC) | ELECT: April 8, 2020 | |
| Christopher Eagle (MATH) | ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
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Council
Council| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Margo Matwychuk | Anthropology |
| Catherine Harding | Art History & Visual Studies |
| Doug Briant | Biochemistry & Microbiology |
| Terri Lacourse | Biology |
| Simon Pek | Business |
| Irina Paci | Chemistry |
| Caetano Dorea | Civil Engineering |
| Jason Corless | Computer Science |
| Jason Price | Curiculum and Instruction |
| Jody Klymak | Earth + Ocean Sciences |
| Martin Farnham | Economics |
| Joan Martin | Educational Psychology and Ldrshp Studies |
| Hong-Chaun Yang | Electr & Comp Engineering |
| Sara Humphreys | English |
| James Rowe | Environmental Studies |
| Tim Hopper | Exercise Science Phys & Health Education |
| Pierre-Luc Landry | French |
| Thea Cacchioni | Gender Studies |
| VACANT | Geography |
| Matt Pollard | Germanic & Slavic Studies |
| Laurel Bowman | Greek and Roman Studies |
| Alex Kuo | Health Info Science |
| Marina Bettaglio | Hispanic & Italian Studies |
| Jason Colby | History |
| Devi Dee Mucina | Indigenous Governance Programs |
| Dr. Patrick Nahirney | Island Medical |
| VACANT | Law |
| Carol Gordon | Library |
| Suzanne Urbanczyk | Linguistics |
| Stephen Scully | Mathematics & Statistics |
| Stephanie Willerth | Mechanical Engineering |
| VACANT | Medical Sciences |
| Merrie Klazek | Music |
| Damien Contandriopoulos | Nursing/HSD |
| Tsung-Cheng Lin | Pacific and Asian Studies |
| James Young | Philosophy |
| Robert Kowalewski | Physics & Astronomy |
| Jamie Lawson | 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 |
| Lee Henderson | Writing |
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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 CommitteeAdvising 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 | Position | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Wyatt (AHVS) | Chair | RE-APPT: April 30, 2019 |
| Laurel Bowman (GRS) | Member | RE-APPT: May 12, 2019 |
| Teresa Dawson (GEOG) | Teaching Faculty Member | RE-APPT: April 30, 2019 |
| Scott Johnston (LIBR) | Librarian Member | RE-APPT: March 31, 2020 |
| Richard Pickard (ENGL) | Teaching Faculty Member | RE-APPT: April 30, 2019 |
| Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya (CIVE) | Member | APPT: March 31, 2020 |
| Caterina Valeo (MECH) | Member | RE-APPT: March 31, 2020 |
| Valerie King (CSC) | Member | RE-APPT: April 30, 2019 |
| Monica Prendergast (EDCD) | Member | RE-APPT: March 31, 2020 |
| Suzanne Urbancyk (LING) | Member | APPT: March 31, 2020 |
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Collective Agreement Committee
| Name | Position | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Caterina Valeo (CIVE) | Chair | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Tim Hopper (EPHE) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Terri Lacourse (BIOL) | Member | ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Elisabeth Gugl (ECON) | Member | RATIF: April 30, 2019 RE-APPT: April 26, 2019 |
| Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya (CIVE) | Member | RATIF: April 30, 2019 RE-APPT: April 26, 2019 |
| Victoria Wyatt (AHVS) | Member | RATIF: April 30, 2019 RE-APPT: April 26, 2019 |
| Richard Pickard (ENGL) | Teaching Faculty Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Bill Blair (LIBR) | Librarian Member | RATIF: April 30, 2019 RE-APPT: April 26, 2019 |
| Susan Strega (SOCW) | Member | RE-APPT: October 23, 2019 RATIF: December 10, 2019 |
| Rob Gillezeau | Member |
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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 | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Wyatt (AHVS) | Chair | RE-ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Chris Auld (ECON) | Member | RE-ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Maureen Ryan (NURS) | Teaching Faculty Representative | ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Adrienne Lai (LIBR) | Librarian Member | ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Hua Lin (LING) | Member | RE-ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Margo Matwychuk | Extra Member | APPT: March 31, 2020 RATIF: April 8, 2020 |
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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 | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya (CIVE) | Chair | RE-ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Christine O'Bonsawin (HIST) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Aditi Gupta (LIBR) | Librarian Member | APPT: November 20, 2019 RATIF: April 8, 2020 |
| Damien Contandriopoulos (NURS) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Janni Aragon (DTIL) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Marilou Gagnon (NURS) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Suzanne Urbanczyk (LING) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
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Finance & Investment Committee
| Name | Position | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Gugl (ECON) | Chair | EX-OFFICIO: April 30, 2019 |
| Chris Graham (BUSI) | Member | RE-ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Simon Pek (BUSI) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
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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 | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Blair (LIBR) | EC Rep & Co-Chair | RE-ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Jessica Mussell (LIBR) | Co-Chair | RE-ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Alex Burdett (LIBR) | Member | RE-ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Carol Gordon | RE-ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
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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 | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Quas (MATH) | Chair | APPT: April 21, 2020 |
| Sonya Bird (LING) | Extra Appointed Member | RE=ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Suzanne Snizek (MUSI) | Member | ELECT: April 18, 2020 |
| Merrie Klazek (MUS) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Helga Hallgrimsdottir (PADM) | Member | APPT: September 18, 2019 |
| Daniel Brendle-Moczuk (LIBR) | Member | APPT: March 31, 2020 |
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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 | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Gair (ENGL) | Member | ELECT: April 11, 2018 |
| Svetlana Oshkai (MATH) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Maureen Ryan (NURS) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Sara Humphreys (ENGL) | Member | ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
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University Governance Committee
| Name | Position | Date Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Monica Prendergast (EDCD) | Chair | RE-APPT: March 31, 2020 |
| Sara Beam (HIST) | Member | ELECT: April 30, 2019 |
| Marcelo Laca | Member | ELECT: April 8, 2020 |
| Rob Gillezeau (ECON) | Member | APPT: October 23, 2019 RATIF: December 10, 2019 |
| Chris Bose | Interim Member | Member Until December 31, 2020 |
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