provost and vice-president (academic) News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023
September 5, 2024 —
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund recipients announced
August 29, 2024 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, six awards of $6,000 and one major award of $25,000 were awarded. Learn about Dr. Jason Peeler's research to improve clinical skills training in the area of musculoskeletal medicine.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
SoTL scholar studies use of AI tools in teaching and learning math concepts
August 7, 2024 —
Xinli Wang, instructor in the Department of Mathematics, shares about her experience as the 2023 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund - Teaching Scholar. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 SoTL Support Fund - Teaching Scholar..
Extended Education
Connecting and reflecting to make our world a better place
July 29, 2024 —
“As an educator and a parent, I remind others that not everyone experiences the world like you do. See what you can do to create change.” - Stephanie Chesser
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Transforming our community through equity education
July 16, 2024 —
A new micro-certificate program is available for UM staff, students and faculty to develop skills in advancing equity and accessibility at UM. The first courses of the micro-certificate in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), as well as the prerequisite course EDIA 0100: Foundations, will be offered in this Fall Term.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Strategic Initiatives Support Fund projects generate momentum for UM’s strategic mission
July 11, 2024 —
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) is pleased to announce 35 projects awarded funding, totaling over $2.2 million, through the Strategic Initiatives Support Fund (SISF). As the newly funded projects get underway, many projects from last year’s SISF fund have been completed. Read about three examples of impact from the SISF 2023-2024.
Faculty of Law
University of Manitoba Community Law Centre Launches Prison Law Clinic
June 27, 2024 —
Upon identifying a gap in legal services for individuals held in custody in federal prisons, the University of Manitoba Community Law Centre (UMCLC) has taken steps to address this issue by launching the province’s first Prison Law Clinic.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Investing in academic support staff at UM
June 20, 2024 —
On May 30 and 31, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), hosted the Academic Support Staff Conference bringing together over 250 program administrators, student advisors and other academic support staff from across UM to participate in a day of learning and professional development.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
UM welcomes Peter Donahue as new Dean of Social Work
June 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Donahue has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, effective August 1, 2024.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Recognizing faculty excellence
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.