Nicholas Mosey, Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS), has been appointed as Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Inclusion), effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Mosey will hold this position on an interim basis while Deputy Provost Teri Shearer serves as Interim Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic).

In this role, Dr. Mosey will work closely with the senior leadership team at Queen’s to advance the university’s academic, operational, and budgetary goals, including overseeing academic appointments, directing the Office of Planning and Budgeting, and chairing several senior university committees. He will also advance the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in partnership with several units across campus, including the Human Rights and Equity Office and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

“Dr. Mosey will bring his keen ability to build relationships across multiple departments to the Office of the Provost,” says Mark Green, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). “Dr. Mosey demonstrates a leadership style that is inclusive and thoughtful. We look forward to welcoming him to the office and are thankful for his willingness to accept this new role.”

Dr. Mosey was appointed to his current position in 2018, a year after serving as the Acting Associate Dean (Graduate Studies and Research, Science) for the Faculty of Arts and Science. As Associate Dean (Research), Dr. Mosey facilitates the intensification of research within the Faculty of Arts and Science in addition to coordinating and guiding strategic research activities. He also supports researchers in securing funding and obtaining research awards.

Dr. Mosey joined Queen’s Department of Chemistry in 2008 as an Assistant Professor, later earning a tenured position in 2014. He was promoted to full Professor in 2019. Dr. Mosey served as his department’s Graduate Coordinator, first-year Chemistry Coordinator, and Associate Chair of the Faculty’s Graduate Council, among other roles.

Dr. Mosey earned his BSc and PhD from the University of Western Ontario and completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Princeton University in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

The arrival of June marks the start of Pride Month, a time to honour and support members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, while also reflecting on the long, difficult history that has led to this month.

Throughout June, Queen’s University will highlight several resources available to our students, staff, and faculty and point to several events taking place in Kingston this month.

To kick things off, Queen’s is raising the Progress Pride flag on the flagpole adjacent to the John Deutsch Student Centre (JDUC) for the entire month.

The Progress Pride flag provides an opportunity to recognize the unique intersections of identity that exist within LGBTQ2S+ communities. This updated version of the Pride flag was designed by Daniel Quasar in 2018 to visually represent individual identities and how they intersect with one another, recognizing the interconnected struggles.

“Pride Month is a significant time for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community as it provides a sincere opportunity to learn and have meaningful dialogue on what it means to be Queer in today’s society,” says Teri Shearer, Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Inclusion). “I’m proud of the work being done at Queen’s and happy to say there are many resources here designed to support our students, staff, and faculty throughout the year.”

Some of those programs include the Positive Space Campaign, Levana Gender Advocacy Centre, Queen’s University Association for Queer Employees, and the Provost's Action Group for Gender and Sexual Diversity. A list of resources can be found on the Inclusive Queen’s page. Learn more about the Progress Pride flag on the Yellow House website.

Continue to visit Queen’s social media platforms as we highlight organizations around campus, including the Yellow House and Queen's Queer Alumni Chapter throughout the month of June. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Pride Parade on Princess Street, which takes place June 18 starting at 11 a.m.

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COMMITTEES

Headship Search Committee - Department of Medicine

Dr. Stephen Archer’s second term as Head of the Department of Medicine will end on June 30, 2023, and a search committee is to be established to make a recommendation to the board chairs of the participating hospitals and the provost of Queen’s University on its future leadership. The search committee, which is being established in accordance with the senate document governing the Appointment of Clinical/Academic Department Heads is to be comprised of:

• The chief of staff (or delegate) of each participating hospital
• One representative of each participating hospital selected by its board
• One member selected by the Department of Medicine
• One head of a clinical department, selected by the chiefs of staff of the participating hospitals and the dean
• The dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences (or vice-dean)
• Two members of the faculty, one of whom shall be from the Department of Medicine, appointed by the dean
• Two learners, one of whom shall be enrolled in a graduate, or post-graduate medical program, to be selected by the respective groups

Following approval of the composition of the committee, the membership will be announced in the Queen's Gazette and the appropriate hospital circulars.

At this time, nominations to the Headship Search Committee are invited. Additionally, faculty, staff, students, residents and all other members of the hospital and university communities, are invited to submit their comments, in writing, on the present state and future prospects of the Department of Medicine, as well as the names of possible candidates for the headship and the reasons for supporting each nominee. Written submissions are to be completed, via Microsoft Forms. Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Faculty Staffing Office at fhsstaffing@queensu.ca. Responses received will remain confidential and will be shared only with the members of the review committee. Anonymous submissions will not be considered.

Headship Search Committee - Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Robert Connelly’s second term as Head of the Department of Pediatrics will end on June 30, 2023, and a search committee is to be established to make a recommendation to the board chairs of the participating hospitals and the provost of Queen’s University on its future leadership. The search committee, which is being established in accordance with the senate document governing the Appointment of Clinical/Academic Department Heads is to be comprised of:

• The chief of staff (or delegate) of each participating hospital
• One representative of each participating hospital selected by its board
• One member selected by the Department of Pediatrics
• One head of a clinical department, selected by the chiefs of staff of the participating hospitals and the dean
• The dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences (or vice-dean)
• Two members of the faculty, one of whom shall be from the Department of Pediatrics, appointed by the dean
• Two learners, one of whom shall be enrolled in a graduate, or post-graduate medical program, to be selected by the respective groups.

Following approval of the composition of the committee, the membership will be announced in the Queen's Gazette and the appropriate hospital circulars.

At this time, nominations to the Headship Search Committee are invited. Additionally, faculty, staff, students, residents and all other members of the hospital and university communities, are invited to submit their comments, in writing, on the present state and future prospects of the Department of Pediatrics, as well as the names of possible candidates for the headship and the reasons for supporting each nominee. Written submissions are to be completed, via Microsoft Forms. Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Faculty Staffing Office at fhsstaffing@queensu.ca. Responses received will remain confidential and will be shared only with the members of the review committee. Anonymous submissions will not be considered.

Headship Search Committee - Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr. Graeme Smith’s second term as head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology will end on June 30, 2023, and a search committee is to be established to make a recommendation to the board chairs of the participating hospitals and the provost of Queen’s University on its future leadership. The search committee, which is being established in accordance with the senate document governing the Appointment of Clinical/Academic Department Heads is to be comprised of:

• The chief of staff (or delegate) of each participating hospital
• One representative of each participating hospital selected by its board
• One member selected by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• One head of a clinical department, selected by the Chiefs of Staff of the participating hospitals and the dean
• The dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences (or vice-dean)
• Two members of the faculty, one of whom shall be from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, appointed by the dean
• Two learners, one of whom shall be enrolled in a graduate, or post-graduate medical program, to be selected by the respective groups

Following approval of the composition of the committee, the membership will be announced in the Queen's Gazette and the appropriate hospital circulars.

At this time, nominations to the Headship Search Committee are invited. Additionally, faculty, staff, students, residents and all other members of the hospital and university communities, are invited to submit their comments, in writing, on the present state and future prospects of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, as well as the names of possible candidates for the headship and the reasons for supporting each nominee. Written submissions are to be completed, via Microsoft Forms. Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Faculty Staffing Office at fhsstaffing@queensu.ca. Responses received will remain confidential and will be shared only with the members of the review committee. Anonymous submissions will not be considered.

Renewal, Tenure, Promotion Applications

Under the terms of the Collective Agreement between Queen’s and Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) for faculty, librarians and archivists, Aug. 15, 2022 is the deadline for regular faculty to apply for renewal, tenure or promotion; librarians and archivists to apply for renewal, continuing appointment or promotion; and adjuncts to apply for promotion. Members must notify their unit head of their intent to apply for renewal, tenure, continuing appointment, or promotion by July 1. Articles that refer to these procedures: Article 24 – Employment Equity; Article 30 – Renewal, Tenure and Promotion for Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty; Article 31 – Renewal, Continuing Appointment and Promotion for Librarian and Archivist Members; Article 32.6 Promotion for Adjunct Faculty.

Queen’s University and the City of Kingston are once again taking part in the Commuter Challenge, a friendly competition between Canadian cities and workplaces to encourage Canadians to take active and sustainable forms of transportation. The challenge rewards walking, cycling, carpooling/ride share, taking transit, and telecommuting. 

The Commuter Challenge ties in with the Queen’s Alternative Transportation Working Group’s goals and objectives to enhance the accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation at Queen’s. The program will also enhance the culture around sustainability and alternative transportation at the university. This will in turn help to achieve the carbon reductions targeted by the Queen’s University Climate Action Plan.  

The contest takes place from June 5-11 and the Queen’s community can take part by registering via the unique team link, and then logging their sustainable transportation throughout the week. 

Participants walk, run, cycle, carpool or take public transit to work and then log these trips at CommuterChallenge.ca. Each kilometre traveled is tallied on the website, as workplaces and cities go head-to-head in a friendly contest to decrease CO2 emissions. Queen’s last participated in 2019 due to the pandemic with 423 participants, 200 more participants than the year before. In 2019, Queen’s had avoided 5,016 kg of CO2 emissions and saved 2,341 litres of fuel. 

Facilities has two videos, created by StudioQ, to promote transit use and the Transpass Program. The City of Kingston will provide a free month for everyone trying transit. Why not give it a try during the week of the Commuter Challenge?

Roll-in-Breakfast Information

Queen’s will host a Roll-In Breakfast on Tuesday, May 31 in front of the JDUC, at the corner of University Avenue and Union Street, from 7:30 to 9:30 am. Free breakfast and coffee will be available for all individuals who cycle to work as part of Cycle Week (May 29-June 4), organized by Cycle Kingston. 

Watch the Queen's Facilities and City of Kingston Twitter feeds for city-wide events taking place in support of Cycling Week and Commuter Challenge week.

For more information on alternative forms of transportation, please visit the Commuter Services Site.