Board of Trustees in brief

Please click here to read highlights from the March 1-2 meeting of the Board of Trustees

Partnership with school board aims to attract international students to Kingston

Queen’s University and the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) share a belief in the importance of bringing global perspectives into their classrooms. So they are partnering on a new initiative to help attract top international students and enrich the diversity of Kingston schools.

Aboriginal Council looking for new members

The terms of the current members of the Aboriginal Council of Queen’s University (ACQU) are coming to an end in April and a nominating committee has been struck to seek current members for renewal, as well as new members to participate.

University honours Loran scholars

Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), hosted a reception honouring Queen’s 16 Loran scholars. The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation grants Loran Awards, one of the most prestigious scholarships in Canada, to students based on their character, service and leadership potential. Loran Awards include mentoring and a summer program in addition to financial support for tuition and living expenses.

Senate in brief - February 2013

The Queen's Senate met on February 12, 2013 and reviewed and approved a number of policies and progress reports from various faculties, departments and committees across the entire university campus. Please click the link above for a complete report on Senate activities and discussion from the February 12, 2013 meeting.

Faculty, staff and students honoured for equity, human rights work

The Queen’s University Equity and Human Rights offices presented three awards this week to honour the outstanding achievements of students, faculty and staff who have helped make the university a more inclusive, accessible and equitable place. “These awards celebrate and recognize the extraordinary contributions of these individuals,” says Irène Bujara, Director, Human Rights and Equity offices. “Their work is truly extraordinary – they have gone above and beyond their daily duties and made enormous commitments to make this university a better place.”

Jerry Doiron named director of new performing arts centre

Jerry Doiron has been appointed as the director of the new Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts (IBCPA), effective June 17. Mr. Doiron comes to Queen’s from Niagara-on-the-Lake’s acclaimed Shaw Festival, where he serves as the planning director. Mr. Doiron will take the helm at the Bader Centre as it becomes the new home for the performing arts at Queen’s and as it begins to develop its own artistic programming.

University Community invited to comment on enrolment report

The university’s Strategic Enrolment Management Group (SEMG) is seeking feedback from the Queen’s community on a draft of its first report. The SEMG will also consult directly with Senate and the Senate Committee on Academic Development. “I encourage students, staff and faculty to send us their thoughts on our report,” says Alan Harrison Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) and Chair of SEMG. “We want to hear from the Queen’s community on such an important issue as enrolment.”

Principal's Advisory Committee- Queen's School of Business

Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), announces the membership of the committee to advise Principal Daniel Woolf on the present state and future prospects of the Queen’s School of Business, and on the renewal of its dean, David Saunders. Dr. Saunders has indicated he would like to be considered for a five-year extension to his current term.

Student Services Support Enrolment Planning

Planning for multi-year enrolment at the university is no simple task; many factors come into play during the planning process. The essential services that support undergraduate and graduate students are among the many important considerations, and were front-and-centre at a recent meeting of the university’s Strategic Enrolment Management Group (SEMG).

Community update: Dean, Faculty of Law

I am writing once again as Chair of the Advisory Committee charged with the task of advising the Principal on the selection of the Dean of the Faculty of Law, and on behalf of the committee, to provide a reminder of the fast approaching the deadline of January 22, 2013, for responses to my earlier invitation to provide comments for the committee’s consideration.

Update on Search for a Dean, Faculty of Law

I am writing as Chair of the Advisory Committee charged with the task of advising the Principal on the selection of the Dean of the Faculty of Law. What follows is written on behalf of the committee, and was prepared in consultation with, and endorsed by, the members of the committee. The purpose of the communication is to provide a report on the discussion at the committee’s first meeting, and to solicit comments from student, staff and faculty in the Faculty of Law.

Dean, School of Business

Dr. David Saunders’ term as Dean of the School of Business ends on June 30, 2013. Dr. Saunders has indicated that he would consider a further term as Dean should it be the wish of the University community.

Provost posts new budget model update

Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) and Chair of the Provost’s Advisory Committee on the Budget (PACB), has posted an update on the university’s new activity-based budget model, and the budget process for 2013/14. The university decided to adopt a new budget model to help facilitate planning and provide a better tool to units in support of decision-making.

Student Learning Experience Taskforce

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Announcement of New Deputy Provost: Dr. Laeeque Daneshmend

Organization Announcement regarding the appointment of a new deputy provost

Proposed mandate statement builds on solid academic foundation

Queen’s has submitted its proposed mandate statement, vision and priority objectives as requested by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU).

New Budget Model Website

A new website has been launched that provides opportunities for the Queen’s community to learn about and comment on the university’s budget model and planning process as it moves forward.

Search for Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science

Search for Dean, Faculty of Law

Jan Allen appointed as Interim Director of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre

Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) is pleased to announce that Ms. Jan Allen has been appointed as Interim Director of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (AEAC) effective...

Website will invite input on post secondary education

July 16, 2012: The Ontario government recently released a discussion paper called Strengthening Ontario's Centres of Creativity, Innovation and Knowledge, which highlights the government’s vision and priorities for the post secondary education (PSE) sector, including putting students first; meeting the needs of the creative economy; and focusing on productivity, innovation and sustainability.

Queen’s not signing Access Copyright licence

After significant discussion with campus groups, Queen’s has decided not to sign a model licence agreed on by the Association of Universities and Colleges Canada (AUCC) and Access Copyright.

Appointment of Vice-Provost (International)

The Provost, Alan Harrison, is pleased to announce that Dr. James K.W. Lee has accepted an appointment as Vice-Provost (International) for a two-year term effective July 1, 2012. Dr. Lee will succeed Dr. John Dixon who completes his term as Vice-Provost (International) at the end of June.

Senate in Brief May 22, 2012

Senate in brief: Highlights from the May 22, 2012 meeting of Senate.

University balances budget for 2012-13

June 1, 2012: Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), recently made a presentation on the university’s 2012-2013 budget to an open meeting of Queen’s community members.

Reappointment Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

May 31, 2012: Principal Daniel Woolf is pleased to announce that Kimberly Woodhouse has accepted reappointment as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science for a five year term effective July 1, 2012.

Board of Trustees in brief

May 30, 2012: Highlights from the May 4 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Symposium on Learning Outcomes Assessment: A Practical Guide

Update to the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF)

A revision to the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) has now been approved by both the Ontario Council of Academic Vice-Presidents (OCAV) and the Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance (COU Quality Council).

Provost Presents New Budget Model

Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Alan Harrison recently held an open session on the introduction of a new activity-based budget model at Queen’s.

Access Copyright Update

May 15, 2012: Queen’s will be signing a letter of intent to accept the model licence agreed on between the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and Access Copyright.

Open Session on New Budget Model

New budget planning model focus of open discussion

April 5, 2012: Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), is hosting an open discussion for the Queen’s community about the university’s new budget model.

University moves forward on new campus master plan

March 28, 2012: The university is currently embarking on a process for updating the Campus Plan.

Sparking a discussion on accessibility

March 26, 2012: An upcoming town hall is aimed at contributing to a collaborative community at Queen’s, where there will be an update on the progress of the framework.

Provost Harrison and V-P Davis post latest financial update

March 26, 2012: The financial update focuses on the fiscal year ending April 30, 2012 and the preliminary 2012-13 operating budget, and a brief introduction to the new budget model, to be implemented for 2013-2014 budget year.

New course format enhances student learning experience

March 12, 2012: Psychology 100 has the highest enrolment of any course at Queen’s and it’s recently received a design makeover that is having a major impact on students and faculty.

Earlier offers of admission spark interest in open houses

March 12, 2012: The university expects to welcome more prospective students during the upcoming March break open houses than in previous years.

Queen's community learns more about new Quality Assurance processes and resources

February 23, 2012: Department heads and graduate coordinators recently attended workshops that focused on the new processes for reviewing and approving academic programs.

Employment Equity and Human Rights Initiative awards presented

January 27, 2012: Provost Alan Harrison presented the inaugural Employment Equity Award to Wendy Powley and the Human Rights Initiative Award to Jessica Sinclair on January 27, 2012.

Students continue significant contribution to the Queen's Centre

February 6, 2012: Significant investment by students to the Queen’s Centre, which opened its doors in December 2009, will total approximately $10.6 million.

Writing Centre evolves to meet student needs

January 19, 2012: The Writing Centre, a valuable academic resource for students, is increasing its focus on its core mandate.

Search for Bader Centre director to begin

January 19, 2012: A search committee is being established that will be chaired by University Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Alan Harrison.

New accessibility framework approved

December 19, 2011: Queen's new accessibility framework has been approved by the Vice-Principals’ Operations Committee.

Queen's performs well on student engagement survey

November 30, 2011: Queen’s benchmark scores remain strong in the latest National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) conducted last spring.

University moves ahead with new quality assurance processes

November 28, 2011: Implementation of Queen’s new Quality Assurance Processes (QUQAPs) is well underway.

Senate unanimously endorses academic plan

November 23, 2011: Senate approved the Queen’s University Academic Plan 2011, which consists of a 13-page academic plan summary and four pillars.

Senate to vote on academic plan

November 17, 2011: A motion from the Senate Academic Planning Task Force calls for Senate to approve the plan and its supporting four pillars.

Queen’s remains among top five Canadian universities in Maclean’s survey

November 17, 2011: Queen’s remains among top five Canadian universities in Maclean’s survey

Performing arts centre construction to begin

November 2, 2011: The Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts' construction is scheduled to begin soon and completed for Fall 2013, becoming a cultural hub for the region.

V-Ps provide financial update

October 28, 2011: Update on development of the university’s 2012-2013 budget, last year’s financial results, and progress being made on a number of major challenges.

Supporting an integrated planning model for Queen's

October 19, 2011: Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Alan Harrison is making changes in the structure of his office to support its significantly broadened role.

In Conversation: September 2011

September 22, 2011: Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Alan Harrison speaks on his role, and his plans for guiding the university through the ever-changing post secondary education landscape. Video, transcript, and Q&A.

Message from Provost Alan Harrison

August 5, 2011

Financial update focuses on university's operating budget

June 10, 2011: A message from the Provost on the financial update

Building a framework for accessibility

June 10, 2011: A working group from the Provost Office and the Office of Administration and Finance expects to have recommendations by the end of the summer for a renewed accessibility process, system and structure for Queen’s