Administration News Archive
CBC: U of M strike starts with pickets up Tuesday morning
November 1, 2016 —
"We're going to put every effort into getting this work disruption over as quickly as possible, because we want our students back in the classroom."
University’s proposal to address outstanding issues rejected by UMFA
October 31, 2016 —
University doing everything possible to mitigate impact on students
Human Resources
University welcomes appointment of provincial Conciliator Officer
October 31, 2016 —
The University of Manitoba welcomes the appointment of Dennis Harrison as Conciliation Officer to assist in breaking the impasse with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA).
University seeks conciliation in effort to prevent strike and reach a settlement
October 31, 2016 —
The University of Manitoba is asking the Province to appoint a conciliator to resolve outstanding issues with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA).
Mediation Update
October 31, 2016 —
The University of Manitoba and UMFA have reached an impasse in mediation. There will be a further statement issued Monday Oct. 31.
Wpg Free Press: Premier to U of M and faculty: extend collective agreement at zero per cent
October 28, 2016 —
University of Manitoba president David Barnard and U of M Faculty Association president Prof. Mark Hudson said in a joint statement Friday afternoon that the Pallister government has told them to extend their collective agreement one year at zero per cent.
Human Resources
University of Manitoba and UMFA agree to mediation
October 25, 2016 —
The University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) have agreed to mediation in order to help bring negotiations to a positive and timely conclusion.
Joanne Keselman named as Interim Vice-President (Administration)
October 18, 2016 —
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor David T. Barnard on the appointment
Faculty of Law
This is my final day as Dean
June 30, 2016 —
Read a memo from Dean Lorna Turnbull to the Robson Hall community on the eve of her departure from the role of Dean, Robson Hall, Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. Professor Turnbull will resume a faculty position as of July 1, 2016, and Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch will assume the role of dean.
CANDID: Joanne Keselman’s exit interview
June 23, 2016 —
She came to the U of M to become a school teacher, but then she discovered new passions – psychological methods, and academic administration