Review of vice-president (Grenfell Campus) to begin

May 28, 2015

The first term of Dr. Mary Bluechardt’s employment contract as vice-president (Grenfell Campus) is set to conclude on June 30, 2016.

Dr. Bluechardt has indicated her willingness to be renewed for an additional five-year term. In accordance with the procedures governing the appointment, review, promotion and tenure of academic administrators, a review of her performance will be initiated in the year prior to the end of her term. Following the review, a recommendation regarding reappointment will be made to the Board of Regents.

The review will be conducted by a committee comprising the president (committee chair); five academic staff members from Grenfell Campus (three elected and two appointed by the president); one elected academic staff member from St. John’s campus; one administrator/staff member from Grenfell Campus; two students from Grenfell Campus;  one academic administrator at the level of division head or higher (i.e. associate vice-president (Grenfell Campus) academic or associate vice-president (Grenfell Campus) research) from Grenfell Campus; and one senior administrator at the level of associate vice-president or higher.  

The recruitment of this committee is getting underway now through nomination and election processes, as appropriate. Information about the membership of the committee will be shared when recruitment is complete. In the coming weeks, this committee will seek input from individuals and groups that have an interest in the role and activities of the vice-president (Grenfell Campus). Information about the consultation process will be shared via Newsline and Messenger and posted to www.today.mun.ca.

A website will be created to support the committee’s work and will house information related to the review, including the profile and objectives of the position, as well as an overview of Dr. Bluechardt’s activities since she was appointed vice-president (Grenfell Campus) in 2011. 


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