provost and vice-president (academic) News Archive
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Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Leadership announcement May 2023
May 16, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Kelley Main, a respected professor, researcher, and administrator, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, effective July 1, 2023.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception returns in-person to celebrate educators
May 12, 2023 —
The Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception is an opportunity to celebrate teaching excellence. Each faculty and school nominates an outstanding graduating student, who then selects two teachers who have made important contributions to their education – one from their Kindergarten to Grade 12 years and one from their time at UM. This year, the group of 22 graduating students spoke about 44 outstanding educators who inspired them.
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Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Process review of redesigned budget model underway
January 30, 2023 —
A Budget Model and Budget Process Review Steering Committee has been established to review the implementation of the university’s redesigned budget model.
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UM honours 2022 Emeriti
November 28, 2022 —
On November 22, the University held its annual Emeritus event in-person for the first time since 2019. Emeritus or Emerita titles are granted to those who have performed distinguished service in their respective roles. This year’s event honoured vice-presidents, deans, and professors, for their commitment to UM over their careers.
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Asper School of Business
Dr. Bruno Silvestre announced as Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business
June 29, 2022 —
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Bruno Silvestre as Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business. Dr. Silvestre will begin his five-year term starting July 1, 2022.
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Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Get to know UM’s new Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs)
May 27, 2022 —
Dr. Greg Smith began in this new role in April. Previously a professor in the Faculty of Arts’ Department of History, and Associate Dean (Graduate Studies, Curriculum, Space, Internationalization). We chatted with him about his academic path, and his Netflix binge list.
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Dr. Greg Smith appointed Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs)
March 23, 2022 —
An accomplished administrator, professor and scholar, Dr. Greg Smith has been appointed Vice-Provost (Academic Planning and Programs) effective April 1, 2022
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Program calls for applications
February 23, 2022 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Program provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to meaningfully engage in projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. The SOTL Program also invites applications for teaching scholars and teaching fellows, two new funding streams that provide opportunities for enhancing educational leadership.
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Students
Leadership announcements starting in 2022
December 13, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the following acting dean appointments and extensions:
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Open letter to faculty and staff from the Provost
September 10, 2021 —
Dear Colleagues, As we look ahead to a new academic year, I am full of hope. COVID-19 has required us to work and learn in different ways. It has been inspiring to see how this community has come together over the past year and a half.